This walking route is an absolute highlight in the extreme southeastern corner of the Causse Méjean. You walk through a forest in the direction of the Corniche de la Jonte from where you will be served unique panoramas on the Gorges de la Jonte. You pass two monoliths Vase de Chine and Vase de Sèvres, respectively 21 and 23 meters high. This is the natural habitat of the griffon vultures that you will certainly see floating above the cliffs. The second part you walk high above the Tarn with beautiful views. After a visit to the source Fontaine du Teil you return to the starting point.
Distance: 9 km.
Time: 3h00.
Grade: Moderate.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed.
Height gain: 220 meters.
Trail: 95% unpaved.
Marking: GR and GRP.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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Vase de Chine and Vase de Sèvres.
From the hamlet of Cassagnes you walk through a pine forest to the Corniche de la Jonte. The walk continues along the edge of this plateau to the viewpoint Balcon de Vertige from where you have a beautiful view of the Gorges de la Jonte that are 350 meters deeper. You now continue on the panorama path and after you have taken the obstacle of the Pas du Loup you will come to the first monolith, Vase de Chine. You soon reach the second monolith Vase de Sèvres. The path continues between rocks and cliffs to go towards the Corniche du Tarn. Here too you have some beautiful views of the Gorges du Tarn. After a visit to the Fontaine du Teil spring, you will return to the path of the outward journey just before Cassagnes.
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Not recommended for people with fear of heights.
A few narrow passages without becoming really dangerous.
