From castles to chapels, and from mills to springs, this path passes through the hamlet of Tourrens and constitutes a pleasant discovery around the fauna and flora. From castles to chapels, and from mills to springs, this path passes through the hamlet of Tourrens and constitutes a pleasant discovery around the fauna and flora.
1- On the village square of Mirepoix, opposite the castle, take the prohibited direction to the left towards the castle and a house.
2- At the crossroads, turn left towards “Gavach”. Go past the farm and continue straight on along a path along the Aulouste.
3- Leave the bridge to its right and follow the D172 to the left for 1,5 km (be careful) - first lake on the left then second lake on the right, viewpoint on the Pyrenees - until the chapel of Mons.
4- Take the road on the left for 500 m. On your right, view of the Mons mill, continue to the left.
5- At a large oak tree, turn right onto a path which leads 1,5 km later to the hamlet of Tourrens and its chapel.
6- Cross the hamlet and continue straight on, passing the “Hilhan” then the “Paguères” and continue along a dirt road.
7- Cross the bridge over the Gangouille stream (source with cross on the left). Go straight ahead and go up on the D151
- old mill on the left.
8- Follow the road to the left, up to the village.
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Very close by, discover the Domaine de la Higuère, which works its vineyard with reasoned protection.
Route
In detail
- Distance: 10 km
- Roaming duration: 3 hour (s)
- Type of route: Walking
- Type of route: Walks and Hikes (PR)
- Type of route: MTB