La Croix de Millet
Description
This walk offers an impressive view over the valley of Hers, overlooking the village of Bélesta .
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Starting point fom the Fountaine de Fontestorbes
Facing the fountain take the pathway on the left (signposted Croix de Millet).and walk for about 15 minutes to rejoin the D16.
Step 2
Continue along the D16 for 10 minutes then left turn (Croix de Millet) and descend until you arrive at the hamlet of Bicharole.
Step 3
Cross the bridge then turn right, and continue through the woods for about 45 minutes. This path which climbs to the crossroads is marked with a yellow sign onto a steep but straight pathway to arrive at the crossroad (markings in yellow)
Step 4
Turn left; continue for 15 minutes until you arrive at another crossroad.On your left the Croix de Millet and on your right the return to Belesta. (yellow markier)
Step 5
Descend the pathway which brings you to Belesta change of markers (yellow and red); Cross the river L’ Hers, and then turn left into a narrow street in the direction of Terris, fork to your left until you reach the Fountaine de Fontestorbes.
Points of interest
The cross of Millet
The intermittent fountain Fontestorbes .
One can, without fear of being accused of exaggeration, describe Fontestorbes as "Wonder of the World" and contrary to the seven wonders of the ancient world, all having in common to be the fact of the man, Fontestorbes is the only fruit of the chance of nature. A rare phenomenon and really extraordinary. For most of the year (7 to 9 months), the fountain runs constantly. On the other hand, during periods of low water from July to September, one day, it becomes abruptly intermittent over a complete cycle of about 60 to 90 minutes.
Additional information
To see
The viewpoint of the cross of Millet
The intermittent fountain Fontestorbes .
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