The corniches de l’Hospitalet
Description
This path is ideal for a short summer’s walk and offers remarkable views over the Tarnon valley and the Causse Méjean…
Start from the roadside of the D 9. Take the path lined by ash trees that heads west. Once you are on the heights of the Can de l’Hospitalet, take the path on the right that goes down into the Tarnon valley. NB: The path may be difficult to see. Follow this small steep path to where it crosses the Broussous trail, and turn right towards L’Hospitalet. At the next crossing, continue straight. The path becomes rather steep for a few metres. At the next crossing, turn right to return towards L’Hospitalet.
Technical informations
4.4 km
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211 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Ash trees
Ash trees, like the ones that border the path, like cool and damp environments. They were planted alongside paths by locals because ash branches, cut towards the end of summer, provided additional fodder for livestock.
Bush crickets
Dry grassland is home to a multitude of insects, including bush crickets. At night, they produce a squealing sound by rubbing the stubs of their wings together. The sound has given them the name of “gouzi”. But despite their musical wings, they cannot fly, and hide in vegetation (such as boxwood or juniper bushes) to escape predators.
Additional information
Departure
L’Hospitalet
Arrival
L’Hospitalet
Access
From Florac, take the D 9 road, direction Saint Jean du Gard
Advised parking
On the former road to L’Hospitalet
Advice
Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day's weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water, wear good shoes and put on a hat. Please close all gates and barriers after yourself. This walk can be extended by adding the Broussous trail.
Is in the midst of the park
The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.
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