Circular route in the Haut-Estéron region

Hello Hubert
Thank you for your feedback
I completely agree with you; this walk is simply enchanting – you feel as though you’re the only person in the world, even though you’re not far from the coast.
I did it for the first time 40 years ago before doing it again a few years ago. It feels as though nothing has changed!
Best regards

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Date of your route : May 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A delightful three-day solo hike, following the clear and detailed route description, with a well-deserved rest each evening at the various stopover lodges, where you’re made to feel very welcome. With lush woodland scenery all around, you feel as though you’re the only person in the world; I didn’t come across a single soul, except in the villages. A GPS and route map come in handy in places.

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Thank you very much for your reply.
Kind regards.

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Hello
The circular route cannot be done by mountain bike as described. It should be possible to keep the principle and the accommodation, but the route needs to be modified.
Some sections are inaccessible, while others are suitable.
Kind regards

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Hello, is this circular route feasible by mountain bike?
Thank you in advance for your reply.

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Hello,
Thanks for the feedback; the two-day hike must have been quite challenging!
The return trip along the ridge is indeed magnificent. You feel like you're alone in the world; I don't think I saw a single hiker during the three days of walking. The countryside, an hour's drive from the busy beaches, is almost deserted.
I would recommend spring or autumn rather than summer, as it must be very hot in summer.
Best regards,

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Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, completed in two days with a friend. The landscapes are magnificent, and you really feel like you're in the wilderness. We truly felt like we were alone in the world; we didn't encounter any other hikers.

Be careful between Saint Auban and Le Mas, especially in the middle of summer, as there are no places to refill your water bottles unless you have a filter.

Otherwise, everything went well and I highly recommend it. The end is incredible!

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Thank you for your post; it’s always lovely to get some feedback!
I can see you have three keen little walkers, as the walk isn’t actually that easy.
It’s true that the landscapes are incredibly wild and often magnificent... those little remote villages, even though you’re not far from a major town... very few hikers, and perhaps none at all... the ridge on the way back...
The choice of route for the start of stage 2 does indeed seem to me to be the most interesting.
It’s a walk I did for the first time a very long time ago, then a second time to post it on Visorando, and I have very fond memories of it.
Kind regards

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Date of your route : Apr 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A route undertaken with three children aged 7, 9 and 12.
Very accessible, no difficulty. The three days are well-balanced and varied. Beautiful, wild landscapes.
The final stretch along the ridges makes for a splendid finish.
No broken bridges or footbridges. We also chose to take the road at the start of the^second day and only came across one vehicle.
Please note: all water sources are dry between ‘Le Mas-Amirat’ and ‘St Auban-Le Mas’.

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Hello Adelise,
I’m really glad you completed this circular route and that you enjoyed the route.
Autumn is also a lovely time of year for hiking in this region... which remains wild and largely unspoilt.
Indeed, on the first day, it’s best to avoid the very steep descent, which isn’t essential.
To start the second day, the route along the road is also very pleasant as it is quiet.
Regarding the broken bridge, I assume you’re referring to the bridge over the Estéron at point number 8 on the second day. I hope it will be repaired soon.
Kind regards

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Date of your route : Sep 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with varied scenery.
Passes through tiny, charming villages
The two lodges on offer are very good.

Day 1: I can confirm that the slippery path is passable but best avoided.
Day 2: Be careful, the bridge is broken (you can cross the river) The second day certainly has plenty of elevation changes, but they’re gradual (really not too steep all at once!)
Day 3: A magnificent trail along the ridge on the final day

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