The Royal Forest – Forest Path

It has intrigued foresters for a long time!
Located just 300 meters above sea level, the royal forest of Sainte-Croix-Volvestre is a thick fir forest of 104 ha. A relic of the last glaciations, it has always intrigued botanists by its low altitude.
In 1667, it impressed Louis XIV's forest intendant with the beauty and height of its forests.
It was also the refuge of Protestant glass-making gentlemen.

Additional Information :
You are in the heart of the Pyrenees Ariégeoises Natural Park. We encourage you to adopt responsible behavior in this fragile and shared environment. - Stay on the trails and take your waste with you. - Observe the flora without picking it. - Remain discreet for wild animals. - In summer pasture areas, remember to close fences and barriers. Do not approach or feed animals. If a Patou (herd protection dog) approaches you, move away slowly and calmly. No big gestures or shouting, even if he barks, because he would consider you a threat. If he follows you, ignore him. - Swimming in lakes is not recommended. Sunscreen (even organic!) and other cosmetics are a source of pollution in this fragile environment. - Bivouac is authorized, but only between 19 p.m. and 9 a.m., and more than an hour's walk from a parking lot. - During periods of drought, all fires are prohibited. In other cases, fires are only authorized more than 200m from a forest. Prefer stoves to natural fireplaces. - In the event of a very unlikely encounter with a bear (which is trying to avoid us at all costs): show yourself calmly, move away gradually, and do not run.

Ranking & labels

• Circuits of France_circuits
• Recommended in hot weather

Equipments

• Parking
• Free parking