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Monk path

Panorama depuis la crête de Fontarache
Autour de Saumane
Chamois sur la crête
Piton rocheux
Village de Serres
Panorama sur le Serrois
Hauteurs de Serres
Passage à proximité des marnes
Panorama depuis la crête de Fontarache
Redescente vers Serres
Credit : CCSB

Description

Family hike to discover the historical and religious heritage of Serres. Along the way, the path passes in front of two chapels and a Hebrew tomb.


Join the fountain on the opposite side of the roundabout, in front of the Tourist Office. Go up "rue Saint-Claude" on the right, then turn left and immediately right to take the "Chemin de la Guérite". Follow then on the opposite side the  "rue du Château", and further to the right, climb the stairs of the "chemin de la Chapelle", leading to the Molend tower and the chapel. Continue on the path that winds its way up under the pine trees, passing in front of the Jewish tomb.
Go around the pointed rock (842 m) and continue on the ridge of Fontarache. The path follows the ridge among  limestone blocks , boxwood and pubescent oaks, up to Col de Saumane (1031 m).
At the pass, turn left, direction Serres, and 10 m further on to the left, follow the path which crosses the forest track several times.
At the end of the path, continue on the left by the track and pass in front of the Chapelle de Saumane. The track turns into a tarred track and reaches Serres. Enter the village of Serres and arrive near the college ("Les Ecoles" post). Take the 2nd left to pass on the Esplanade Sainte Catherine (alongside the school).  by continuing through the alleys and vaulted passages you’ll reach the Tourist Office.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
2h30mn
Dist.
6.6 km
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Starting point

Lat : 44.4291958Lng : 5.7170874

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Public transport

Think about public transport and carpooling: zou.maregionsud.fr

Advice

After returning from the hike, it is highly recommended to visit Serres. This village bears witness to a rich past with  vaulted passages (soustets) and more.

Advised parking

Tourist office parking in Serres

Access

From Laragne-Montéglin (17 km), follow the D 1075 north-west to Serres.

Arrival

Tourist office, Serres

Departure

Tourist office, Serres

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾