The Sorgues river, the Sagnasse wetlands and several small springs irrigate this stroll which runs mainly through forests between valley and plateau. A most beautiful hike!From the carpark to the Pont Vieux : From the car park situated next to the graveyard, take left the D92 road that crosses the bridge and leads to the village. When you get near the bus stop turn to the left and take the rue du Pont Vieux.From the Pont Vieux to the Clipis plateau: Once you’ve crossed the Pont Vieux, take to the right towards Clipis via la Sagnasse. Follow left for 50 m a small rising path through the woodland up to the plateau. Walk around a field, take left a small path that goes up to join the large logging road.From the Clipis plateau to Lapeyre: Turn twice to the left to walk downhill to Lapeyre by following the chemin de la Bourgatte. When you reach the Pont Vieux do not cross it and take to the right the path that runs down, crosses a walkway, goes along the cave and joins the Gissac road nearby the carpark.
To get more details, click on: site internet de l'Office de Tourisme and on: Occitanie TransportsThere is a bus station in St Affrique (lines 202) and a railway station in Tournemire (regional line).
Box tree moths are active from May to October. During the caterpillar phase, they feed on the leaves of box trees. They crawl down trees and move on long silken threads, although these threads are annoying when hiking they do not pose any health risk
Cimetary carpark
From Saint-Affrique, follow the D7 towards Cornus. Once in Lapeyre, which is the first village you drive through, turn right towards Gissac and park your vehicle next to the graveyard.
Lapeyre
Once you have walked across the 14th century old bridge which spans over the Sorgues in Lapeyre, a getaway through the forest awaits you. Along this shaded walking loop that culminates on the Clipis plateau, you will explore the Sagnasse, a natural environment characterised by its small springs, its tufa formations and its surprising wetlands which are a breeding ground for plant biodiversity.
Lapeyre