VIALAIS HIKE

1

From the parking lot, take the road on the left towards Douch until the square bordering the hamlet. Go up to the left by an old paved path between ash trees for 50 m. Ignore on the left a route coming from the summit of Caroux and head straight on the path until the col de l’Airole.

2

Short variant (11.5 km; 3 h 30): head right and, further on in the broom bushes, descend to a crossroads. Ignore the path straight ahead, follow the stony trail and cross a stream. Descend, join the main route and turn right (dashes on the map). 2. Continue forward, the path descends in switchbacks through chestnut trees. At the bottom, cross a stream on a bridge and enter the hamlet of Héric.

3

At the crossroads, go up to the right on a paved path between dry stone walls. After a steep climb, reach a small col (view to the left on the Fourcat d’Héric). The route then alternates climbs and flat sections. Join a fork at the col du Salis.

4

Continue forward, rise towards a new col (arch of Roc Traucat). Descend into the undergrowth, cross several small ravines and reach the Vialais bridge. Climb right into the forest and, 100 m further, at a bend, head left ignoring the path straight ahead. Climb to the col de l’Ourtigas.

5

Reach the D 180, go right for a few meters, then go up right on a cemented track. Exit the forest and turn right. At the end of the climb, head left and follow the ridges of the Aret mountain above the Vialais. Stay on the main track ignoring paths leaving to the right.

6

At the col du Tirondel, climb and turn left on a path. Reach ruined sheepfold, descend to Douch. Turn right, join the square of the hamlet, then by road, return to the starting point.

In case of emergency, call 112.

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