Le chemin des dames
After the hamlet of Caldecoste, which clingsto the slope of the %ABPuech%BB, on the ridge trail, you’ll discover a viewpoint that reveals the entire southwestern part of the town of Bournazel.
Under the impulse of a group of inhabitants of the commune of Bournazel, the information office and the town hall of Bournazel joined together to carry out an important work of reopening of rural ways in order to make them accessible to the pedestrian excursion. A team of volunteers has cleaned and marked out 38 km of paths, allowing you to enjoy 6 circuits that all start at the village hall of Bournazel. The interest of these routes lies in their variety: as much by their distance (from 3 to 24 kms) as by their difficulty or by the diversity of the crossed landscapes. A special thank you is due to the private owners and to the communes of Auzits and Roussennac who have authorized the passage of the circuits on their territories and who have thus made it possible to carry out loops which all return to the starting point in Bournazel.
THE 9 COMMANDMENTS OF THE HIKER
Respect the trail layout and do not use shortcuts. In case of modification of the circuit, follow the new marking.
- Remain discreet. We are not the only ones to use the paths, think of the others.
- Take your waste with you. Don't leave any trace of your passage, don't throw anything on the ground, take a waste bag with you.
- Keep your dog on a leash, especially near houses or herds.
- Close fences and gates behind you, go around crops. It is advisable to respect the work of the people who shape and preserve our environment.
- Respect the rules of certain places.
- Do not make fires. Covered areas (forests), or too exposed (brush, dry moors...) can catch fire very quickly.
- Do not drink water from streams. Clear water does not mean drinking water.
- Be aware of the hunting periods, some routes can be dangerous.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRACTICAL ADVICE:
- Bring good shoes
- Bring some food and drink
- The hiker follows the itinerary at his own risk. He/she remains responsible for any accidents he/she may have, and for any damage he/she may cause to others (forest fires, damage, pollution...).
