Mont Caroux

Mont Caroux is a mountain summit in Hérault with steep cliff faces rising to 1,091 meters. The Héric gorge extends to the west while the Colombières gorge stretches to the east, both creating dramatic natural formations alongside the peak.

The mountain became part of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, which placed its natural landscape under protection. This conservation status has preserved the terrain's natural character over the decades.

Local people see a reclining woman in the mountain's outline when viewing it from far away. This poetic way of looking at the landscape shapes how visitors and residents experience and talk about the place.

Hiking to the summit begins in the village of Douch and follows yellow trail markers across approximately 8 kilometers. The ascent typically takes three hours and requires sturdy footwear and sure footing on mountain paths.

The peak marks the eastern boundary of the Espinouse range and forms a natural divide between Atlantic and Mediterranean watershed areas. This geographic position makes it an important reference point where two major water systems meet.