Trail N°25 Vabres-l'Abbaye - Montcamp

This circuit gently starts along a lovely path bordered by a low wall. After having forded the brook, run on 100 metres of road and forked a right-left, here we go to start on the beautiful rising slope of a technical and gullied path featuring 40m of positive elevation, just enough to find the right tempo.

We then tip over into the Dourbiette vale to tackle the foothills of Montcamp. And then, things become serious with stony paths, playful and winding single-tracks and gorgeous glowing trails. The Rougier is not far indeed, with sometimes gaps in the greenery to let us admire the municipality of Vabres stretching in the Dourdou valley.

Once past this wood of small oak trees, we get into a beautiful, soothing, and refreshing forest in summer. It’s time to take a breath, for the final section gives total value to the circuit.

After a short stretch of road, we start a very technical ascent on the Joncas path, which has been planed by erosion. It requires caution and attention, providing sheer delight for trail-runners who are surprised to find out in the Vanière woodland a well-hidden and challenging spot, a precious little gem to enjoy.

When arriving at the Vieuzet farm, all you have to do is let yourself go back to the starting point whilst remaining cautious about your running through this residential area.