The Path of 17 Drystone Shelters

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In the heart of the Milhaud heath, on this superb signposted trail, you will find typical drystone shelters with information panels. A short hike with some lovely surprises in store.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.11 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 240 ft
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    Descent: - 233 ft
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    Highest point: 358 ft
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    Lowest point: 125 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Milhaud (30540)
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    Start/End: N 43.792484° / E 4.305455°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2842OT
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How can it be explained that the local authorities tolerate this environmental degradation?
Drystone shelter of the elm
Drystone shelter in Milhaud Gard
The drystone shelter among the olive trees

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the car park at the cemetery in Milhaud, take the small road that goes through a short tunnel (north-west), continue straight ahead following the markings (stay on the blue arrows and pink dots). You will arrive at the Quatre Chemins intersection.

(1) Take the second path on the right to reach the Capitelle des Quatre Chemins.
Return to the path and continue north towards the two other drystone shelters: the Capitelle des Oliviers and the Capitelle des Cades.

(2) Turn south to return to the Quatre Chemins intersection.

(1) Take the widest path immediately on your right as you leave the path to reach a fork.

(3) Keep right to reach the beautiful Capitelle du Laï.
Continue straight ahead and you will find the Capitelle des Abeilles.
Continue uphill towards the Capitelle aux Cyprés. In this area, you will also find the Grande Capitelle and the Capitelle du Pistachier, one next to the other.

(4) Turn left towards the west in the direction of Langlade (always follow the blue arrows and pink dots). Go straight ahead and you will find the Capitelle de Georges.

(5) Continue straight ahead until you reach the crossroads marked by a small green sign: Chemin de Langlade.

(6) Turn left, following the signs, and you will see numerous drystone shelters, such as the Capitelle du Chêne Vert.

(7) Continue straight ahead down the shaded path to discover the last drystone shelters and reach the fork in the road.

(3) Turn right onto the Quatre Chemins.

(1) Retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 125 ft - Cemetery car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.74 - alt. 233 ft - Four paths
  3. 2 : mi 0.92 - alt. 259 ft - Drystone shelters
  4. 3 : mi 1.2 - alt. 207 ft - Fourche
  5. 4 : mi 1.74 - alt. 338 ft - Drystone shelters
  6. 5 : mi 1.98 - alt. 318 ft - Georges' drystone shelter
  7. 6 : mi 2.23 - alt. 358 ft - Langlade Trail
  8. 7 : mi 2.59 - alt. 325 ft - Drystone shelter at Chêne Vert
  9. S/E : mi 4.11 - alt. 125 ft - Cemetery car park

Notes

The path is exposed to strong sunlight, so it is necessary to bring a hat.
The trail is rocky, so be sure to wear good shoes (low or high).
Bring plenty of water as there are no refreshments available along the route.
The hike is accessible to dogs.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 49 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Pedibusien
Pedibusien

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We decided to extend the route
- on the one hand, by turning left right from the start, following the route marked with blue signs
- and secondly, by heading in the opposite direction to the drystone shelters route when the ‘blue’ route joins the Visiorando route.
This made for a 10km walk in 3 hours, taking in two springs... and a large section of the drystone shelters.
The walk is particularly pleasant, especially the section marked with the blue pictogram.
I highly recommend it, but in any case, avoid hunting seasons (lots of hunting posts) and hot weather.
It was unbelievable at the start to have to cross a veritable stinking rubbish dump. I did take a photo to attach to this comment but couldn’t find a way to do so in the Visiorando app(?)

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User 27596085

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy walk with some beautiful drystone shelters to explore. There’s also a botanical trail nearby – it’s nice, but not particularly informative compared to the information boards

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GEPE002
GEPE002

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Not too hot in summer, not too cold in winter! We left at 2 p.m. and got back just before nightfall with four drops of rain! In short, best done in winter when the weather is good, at the right time of day!
Enjoy your walk!
GP

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bernard randonneur
bernard randonneur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This route is magnificent. It should be done outside of the hottest periods of the year.
There are a couple of drystone shelters that we cannot see because they are on private land and it is not possible to take a group there.
Other than that, it's a very beautiful walk.
Bernard Randonneur

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Lunelviel34
Lunelviel34

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello everyone, have a pleasant time and enjoy your hike to the 17 drystone shelters.

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Roumfamilly
Roumfamilly

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, easy walk that is accessible to all

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ABOURG
ABOURG

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice, pleasant walk (for families)

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Bourguet
Bourguet
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The circuit can be completed on the way there or back by taking the botanical trail from point 1.

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marlant
marlant

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike.

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Manu d'Aix
Manu d'Aix

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that allows you to discover a variety of drystone shelters.
Each one has its own unique shape and size.
Thank you

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Boulet
Boulet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, but not to be done in summer as there is little shade
Very pretty with drystone shelters
Not too crowded

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Rems62
Rems62

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Route to avoid during hot weather

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linoulun
linoulun

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Previous message corrected. It is drystone shelter 11 that is on private property... In fact, other plots are fenced off (with wire or low walls), probably for number 14 or in the process of being fenced off

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linoulun
linoulun
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Tour completed on Easter Monday, searching not for eggs but for drystone shelters. A treasure hunt to find them is the main attraction, requiring exploration of the paths on either side of the road.
Clues: for number 1, on the path, turn left (building with cairns); for number 2, there is no path, cross the olive grove; number 1 cannot be found (private property, gate) and number 14 is not even marked.
I did a variation: after 1, 2, 3, continue, turn left at the end (ch de Cante-Perdrix, then track); you arrive at the fork, turn left towards 6 and 7, 8, 9 (one not found). return to the track you left and continue (goat farm). At 10, you will find Georges' drystone shelter, with shade and old garden furniture for a break. Inside, there is a surprise... Then continue as normal towards Les Quatre Chemins. Before that (at the previous fork), make a short detour to 4 and 5.
Riddle: during the walk, I found the path to happiness, for real, marked on a sign, walked along it a bit,
Last points: on Google Maps, follow the route to the cemetery. No problem
And above all, wear good walking shoes, as there are stones all along the way

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Valentine Pinceau
Valentine Pinceau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful walk, alternating between sunny and shaded areas.

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