Circular walks ---Douche

Up in the mountain, it was a bit chilly. Downstairs wasn't too bad, but it was nice climate for walks anyway. When I saw this, 3hour circular walks didn't sounds much of hard work, and I couldn't wait to start. 
First, we walked round the other end of foot path. It was going up footpath, Marcus thought, if we went up first while we have energy, it wouldn't be so bad. Quite often, I saw people start this walk from where the car park was, then way themselves up and down.

I was lovely foot path all the way, clearly marked and different texture, beautiful flower and rocks. The most importantly, full of wild life and fantastic view!

 Followed the yellow footpath

 Going up and saw the village underneath

Pretty footpath

It was quite popular but not very busy, we saw lots of people walking and chilling out.

 Then footpath took us to the woods, felt very old and ancient. Almost as if someone still hunting in the wood.

Beautiful tree, very green, reminded of La Gomera.

 When it opened up, there was stunning view.

After an hour or so (maybe less), we reached this open land with refugee house for walkers. It didn't have electric(of course!), it had a big fire place and upstairs room for sleeping. If group of people camping and sleeping in this house, I think that would be fun but I wouldn't fancy myself sleeping there...A bit scary...yes, I'm a wimp.☹

There were foods people left behind for other walkers. It was very dark upstairs.
Outside, we saw people were having BBQ and chilling out on the grass. There were bins next to the house. 

this is the name of the house

We carried on walking, found this on the side of huge rock. Obviously, someone made it and camped there. 

Next to it, there was a view point where we had our snacks and lots of walkers were chilling out there too. They were coming from both directions, soon this small view point was filled with walkers.
Walked back down on rocks, we continued walking the footpath. Then we finally reached the top.

 Map of the walks

Sun footpath marking, so, part of this footpath leads to St. Guilehem! and Spain

 Stone monument on the top

 Sit here to look the view

Now, we were going down the mountain. It was easy going down, and quick too. This walk finished at the car park downstairs. Took up about 5 hours including pottering time. (We potter a lot!)

It was lovely walks, we found hazelnut trees, not a few of them, absolutely loads! We'd love to be here in season and have fresh hazel nuts! ☺ Can't wait for our next adventure!