N°3 La Quille, mountain of the British

A circuit without special difficulties during the ascent but which requires some technique when heading your way down… perfect if you want to increase your adrenalin shot.From the F. Fabié square, take the D50 (usually called the graveyard road) for 2.5 km up to the Moulin du Juge.Before crossing the small bridge, take the path on the left hand side (2nd signpost).Cycle up the vale to the road intersection close to the well known dolmen de Tiergues (it is a 2 km ride there and back to have a look at it). Then take a wide and steeper path which leads to the hamlet of Tiergues. When you leave the hamlet, cycle up to the crest by the path leading West.Carry on for 100 m up to an intersection where you’ll see a cross. Take the path to your left which runs alongside the road.At the intersection, cross the road and cycle to the Canissac farm.Cycle around the left side of the farm by following a wide trail. Enjoy the views over the avant-Causses among which is the Mont Combalou that shelters the village of Roquefort, made world famous by its cheese.A path lined with box trees (bouissière) leads you up to the edge of the plateau. From there, a technical downhill ride allows you to reach Vailhauzy where you can enjoy a nice view over its splendid 19th century castle. The route back to Saint-Affrique is on a small road halfway up the slope which reaches the bottom of the relay mast.On your left, a small steep path leads you straight to the town centre.