Detailed itinerary
Description
The sound of pine needles crackling under your feet is a pleasant sensation, and one you're sure to experience on this walk through the forest. Starting out from Notre Dame de Monts, the trail takes you up to the canopy: Pey de la Blet.
If you’re a nature lover, this is the walk for you! There’s not a trace of concrete on the horizon, just sandy soil and towering maritime pines and holm oaks. Not only will you enjoy this walk for the beauty of its scenery, but these 11 km of walking in the Pays de Monts forest will also be good for your body and mind. After just half an hour in the forest, your stress hormone and blood pressure will plummet. It’s worth noting that, with its distinctive pinewood scent, melodious birdsong and the superb panorama offered by Pey de la Blet at the halfway point, all the ingredients are there to invite you to relax!
So, whatever the time of year, it’s sure to be a rejuvenating and invigorating activity. In summer, the forest guarantees a certain coolness and the promise of shady paths. In winter, the trees protect you from the wind and rain.
If you’re a nature lover, this is the walk for you! There’s not a trace of concrete on the horizon, just sandy soil and towering maritime pines and holm oaks. Not only will you enjoy this walk for the beauty of its scenery, but these 11 km of walking in the Pays de Monts forest will also be good for your body and mind. After just half an hour in the forest, your stress hormone and blood pressure will plummet. It’s worth noting that, with its distinctive pinewood scent, melodious birdsong and the superb panorama offered by Pey de la Blet at the halfway point, all the ingredients are there to invite you to relax!
So, whatever the time of year, it’s sure to be a rejuvenating and invigorating activity. In summer, the forest guarantees a certain coolness and the promise of shady paths. In winter, the trees protect you from the wind and rain.