De la voie verte au lac de Montbel
Description
This beautiful route along the totally secure greenway lined with old stations and several tunnels lead you to Montbel lake with splendid views of points and a breathtaking panorama.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Starting point Lavelanet at the old station (espace Tregueux) and join the Voie Verte 300 meters further along
Follow the old railway line for about 6 km to La Bastide sur l’Hers and then Peyrat. The tunnel is lit.
Step 2
At “Coume” turn left onto a small path for 400 meters; here rejoin the way to Mireval (markings yellow).
Step 3
Continue for 300 meters to the hamlet of Mireval (markings yellow and red) and then descend, taking the farm track on the right. Follow the white and red markings to the GR7 B.
Step 4
Turning right follow the pathway for a km then turn right to La Croix de Saint Hubert (about 2 km ).
Step 5
From the “Cross”, continue for 800 meters.
Step 6
Then turn left with the path winding towards “ Baylards”. Begin the walk around the lake about 3 hours (16km).
Points of interest
Hamlet of Mireval
The name of this hamlet comes from the occitan mira valh meaning "look at the valley".
The fountain of Turet
The fountain, once the place of processions and altars, was the village centre of old Mireval which was, according to memory, in a valley where tiles and carved stone was found.
The hamlet "Les Baylards"
has been the site of some quite special discoveries in recent years, such as polished stones.
Bird-watching area
Additional information
To see
The churches of Dreuilhe, La Bastide / Hers and Peyrat
Perspective in Mireval .
The lake of Montbel
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