Descrição
Mont Caroux represents the eastern limit of the Espinouse mountains. There is a rich forestry area where you can have a chance to see Torcicolo, Felosa-poliglota, Felosa de Bonelli and Trepadeira-azul. There are also areas of heath which are home to Picanço-de-dorso-ruivo, Milhafre-preto and Grifo-comum. And look out for Águia-real. More than 10 pairs breed in the area. Although visible all year round, this large raptor preferably performs acrobatic courtship displays in January and February. Other interesting birds you can see in the area are Águia-cobreira, Melro-das-rochas, Melro-azul, Mocho-d'orelhas, Toutinegra-de-cabeça-preta Estrelinha-de-poupa and Cia. In winter you have a chance to see Trepadeira-dos-muros, Ferreirinha-alpina and Pardal-alpino in the area.
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Français: Le mont Caroux constitue la terminaison orientale des monts de l'Espinouse. Vous parcourrez un massif forestier, tout en écoutant le Torcol fourmilier, l’Hypolaïs polyglotte ou le Pouillot de Bonelli. Vous y observerez le Grimpereau des jardins et la Sittelle torchepot qui joueront les acrobates. En prolongeant votre balade, vous y découvrirez la lande haute en couleur, accueillant la Pie-grièche écorcheur, le Milan noir ou encore le Vautour fauve.
Detalhes
Acesso
Park at the parking at Le Verdier-Haut. Click on the P in the map to get directions. From the parking you can walk the trail shown on the map (5,5 km one way).
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Français: Se garer au parking du Verdier-Haut. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour obtenir les directions. Depuis le parking, vous pouvez parcourir le sentier indiqué sur la carte (5,5 km aller simple).

