On the footsteps of the Hadas
The Sourroque massif, above Saint-Girons, is home to a karst trail with interpretation panels, particularly near the chasms it runs alongside and describes; dotted with riddles to be solved, it is fun...
The trail is also of geological interest, with its many chasms and sinkholes attracting potholing enthusiasts.
An ideal walk on hot summer days to enjoy the coolness of the forest.
Road Access:
-Leave St-Girions, direction Massat D618, in Eycheil the roundabout of the place of the town hall follow the direction "chapelle st-Jean" and "Massif de Sourroque".
-Go up to the hamlet of Ouerdes, turn left (leave the hall) then right direction Sourroque. Continue on the forest trail 2 km to the picnic area.
1-Start at the picnic area, Fontaine du Regalat
- Sign describing the walk
-2-Take the path through the beech forest.
- Original tree in the shape of a 4
Walk along the Bouychat stream (sometimes dry) and
cross it using the footbridges. Continue up the
up to a clear spot and immediately fork left.
immediately to the left.
-3-The path winds down to the Barroti chasm.
Barroti chasm.
- Discover its legend
-4-Follow the path along the Ruisseau des Mourères to its end.
as far as its end.
-5- Go round to the right towards the Bysnès chasm.
Go back 50m and join a wide path slightly to the right.
slightly to the right.
Descend 250m between sinkholes, mossy rocks and beech trees.
beech trees.
-6-Turn left and take a path lined with limestone rocks
limestone rocks and boxwood to the gouffre des
Mourères chasm.
- Discover its legend
-7-Turn right around the chasm and take the suspended footbridge.
footbridge (caution is advised).
-8-Follow the path up towards the Barroti chasm and take the
Barroti chasm and, on the way back, follow the original itinerary
back to the picnic area.
We encourage you to behave responsibly in this fragile and shared environment.
- Stay on the paths and take your waste with you.
- Observe the flora without picking it.
- Stay discreet, for the wild animals.
- In grazing areas, remember to close fences and gates. Do not approach or feed the animals. If a Patou (livestock guardian dog) approaches you, move away slowly and calmly. No sudden movements or shouting, even if it barks, as it would consider you a threat. If it follows you, ignore it.
- Swimming in the lakes is discouraged. Sunscreen (even organic!) and other cosmetics pollute this fragile environment.
- Camping is allowed, but only between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m., and more than an hour's walk from a parking lot.
- During drought periods all fire is forbidden. Otherwise, fires are allowed only more than 200m from a forest. Prefer stoves over open fires.
- In case of a very unlikely encounter with a bear (which tries to avoid us at all costs): calmly make your presence known, slowly move away, and don’t run.
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