This beautiful walk first goes along the banks of La Jonte and then rises to the Causse Noir. Here you can take a little detour to the remains of the hermitage of Saint-Michel. Further on the Causse you pass the old rock formation Le Champignon Préhistorique and before you descend you have a fantastic panorama of the Gorges of the Jonte. Along the way you will certainly be able to observe griffon vultures from very close by.
Distance: 8 km.
Time: 3h30.
Grade: Moderate.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed.
Height gain: 575 meters.
Trail: 99% unpaved.
Marking: PR - Yellow dash.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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Corniches du Causse Noir.
The hike goes first via a dirt road along the banks of La Jonte and then through a beautiful forest to start the steep climb to the Col Ermitage Saint-Michel. Here you can go back and forth to see the remains of the Ermitage Saint-Michel. You have to climb here via a metal ladder. Then you walk on the corniche du Causse Noir where you occasionally have a glimpse of the Gorges de la Jonte. Further on you come to a very old rock formation that bears the appropriate name Le Champignon Préhistorique. Here you have a beautiful view of the Causse Méjean. On the last part you will come to a very beautiful viewpoint on the Gorges de la Jonte. You can enjoy the view on a nice bench before you start the descent.
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Take binoculars with you.
