This beautiful walk goes through the vineyards of Saint-Chinian to the rock of Notre-Dame. Here you have a beautiful view of the massif of the Caroux and the straight line of the Avants-Monts. You can also take a look at the old village of shepherds. The shelters, called Capitelles, have been restored and give a nice impression of what life was like for shepherds 200 years ago.
Distance: 9.5 km.
Time: 3h00.
Grade: Moderate.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed.
Height gain: 352 meters.
Trail: Paved and unpaved.
Marking: Yellow dash.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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Les Capitelles.
You depart from the village and after crossing the Vernazobre you walk through vineyards to the Roc Notre-Dame. At the top you have a beautiful view of the massif of Caroux and the Avants-Monts. From the rock you go to the chapel of Notre-Dame de Nazareth. You descend via the Way of the Cross and then ascend again to a panoramic path. At the Avants-Monts you can visit the old village of the Capitelles. These 200-year-old shepherd's huts have been partially restored. From the Capitelles, the route continues over the ridge to arrive at an old mill from where you have a beautiful view of the valley and Saint-Chinian. From the mill you descend to the village.
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Well marked.
