Damaged garrigue

It is thus that ecology and vegetation experts defined the vegetation on the southern slope of this valley, due to the destruction of a primitive forest of downy oaks, some of which can be seen alongside the track today. The abandonment of agriculture and the diminution of lad used for pasture in the area have helped the forest regain some ground on this slope. Garrigue is an intermediate form, with bushes such as boxwoods, shadbush and broom. Its golden flowers provide a harmonious contrast in spring with the red of the pelites.
Thyme, lavender and spurge are a reminder that the Mediterranean is close.