Starting from this medieval village, enjoy a lovely shaded walk along the ancient paths of Montréal.
Set off to discover the hidden treasures of Montréal from this historic village.
Follow the "Chemin des Fades", where shaded trails offer breathtaking views of the Château de Montréal. Let yourself be lulled by the gentle murmur of streams and soak up the pine forest’s timeless atmosphere. A perfect getaway for nature and history lovers—“fades” means “fairies” in the local dialect.
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Departure : Place du village, Montréal. Arrival : Place du village, Montréal.
Tips
Departure from the village square: Take the direction of [Les Côtes 0.7 km, Largentière 2.2 km]. Cross the village passing in front of the church, turn left then take Rue du Brave. Follow the road on your left, enjoy the view of the viaduct of the old railway.
Les Côtes: [Toufache 3 km, Laurac 5.7 km] Follow the dirt path to reach the road; it is called "the Italians' path," leading to a barn where a hermit once lived. On the ascent, admire the view of Chassiers. Continue along the road on the right until the junction.
Croix de la Mission: [Toufache 0.8 km, Laurac 3.5 km] At 200m, turn left then take the paved path on the right. Then follow the road on the right to the crossroads.
Toufache: [Laurac 2.7 km] Follow the shaded pine path to the junction.
Le Monteil: [Montréal 1.9 km] Turn left. At 150m, leave the track and take the path on the right. Cross the stream and continue on the paved path. This lovely path once connected the villages of Montréal and Laurac. At the road, turn right.
Mas Gauthier: [Montréal 1 km] Continue left, follow this pretty shaded pine trail to the Charliac bridge. Cross it, then at 100m, take the path on the left. Follow the paved path then the paved road on the left. Continue on the paved path to return to the village.
Les Côtes: [Toufache 3 km, Laurac 5.7 km] Follow the dirt path to reach the road; it is called "the Italians' path," leading to a barn where a hermit once lived. On the ascent, admire the view of Chassiers. Continue along the road on the right until the junction.
Croix de la Mission: [Toufache 0.8 km, Laurac 3.5 km] At 200m, turn left then take the paved path on the right. Then follow the road on the right to the crossroads.
Toufache: [Laurac 2.7 km] Follow the shaded pine path to the junction.
Le Monteil: [Montréal 1.9 km] Turn left. At 150m, leave the track and take the path on the right. Cross the stream and continue on the paved path. This lovely path once connected the villages of Montréal and Laurac. At the road, turn right.
Mas Gauthier: [Montréal 1 km] Continue left, follow this pretty shaded pine trail to the Charliac bridge. Cross it, then at 100m, take the path on the left. Follow the paved path then the paved road on the left. Continue on the paved path to return to the village.