Canyon des Gueulards, via the Sept Lacets

This unusual spot offers a complete change of scenery, with a crevasse that plunges into nowhere and a calm, sombre atmosphere among rocky outcrops, lichens and ferns. The return route takes you along a track with seven hairpin bends that illustrate the art of building passages carved into the rock on the mountain side and masonry on the side facing the void.

Details

70644047
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.75 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 387 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 396 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 820 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 588 m

Photos

Description of the walk

The start is on the D578, between Plan de Baix and Omblèze, in the gorges. Pass the Moulin de la Pipe and park just before the Cascade de la Pissoire, at the "Baume Noire" signpost.

(S/E) Take the trail that climbs north into the forest, starting a few dozen metres before the Chute de la Pissoire (yellow and green markings) and continue until you reach a fork.

(1)Continue uphill to the left and reach a fork.

(2) Turn right and descend to the canyon at the bottom of the valley.

(3) Ignore the path that climbs to the right and start walking through the fairly narrow canyon between the two cliffs. Pass two passages equipped with steps sealed into the rock, then reach the stream that becomes visible. Pass a small rocky staircase at the water's edge, then continue until you reach the exit on the right, a few metres before a small bridge.

(4) Continue to the right and follow the path uphill to a track.

(5) Follow this road to the right and you will soon find the start of a path on the right.

(6) Take this path, which runs alongside the track, then gradually moves away from it. Continue downhill and, along a gentle slope, through beautiful woodland, until you reach a fork.

(7) Keep left until you reach the fork at the Ferme du Pescher.

(8) Turn left uphill and quickly rejoin the track. Continue downhill to the right and reach the next fork.

(9) Turn left onto the concrete track and descend the seven hairpin bends.

(10) At the road, continue right, carefully, on the left shoulder. Pass the Chute de la Pissoire waterfall and reach the small car park at a place called "Baume Noire" (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 599 m - Baume Noire signpost - Gervanne (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.7 - alt. 659 m - Fork in the road, turn left
  3. 2 : km 1.35 - alt. 746 m - Fork in the road, turn right
  4. 3 : km 1.74 - alt. 671 m - Canyon
  5. 4 : km 3.61 - alt. 781 m - Exit from the canyon
  6. 5 : km 3.97 - alt. 819 m - Passable track
  7. 6 : km 4.07 - alt. 812 m - Trail on the right
  8. 7 : km 5.35 - alt. 704 m - Fork in the road, turn left
  9. 8 : km 5.83 - alt. 671 m - Ferme du Pescher
  10. 9 : km 6.34 - alt. 664 m - Seven hairpin bends trail
  11. 10 : km 7.17 - alt. 594 m - Route
  12. S/E : km 7.75 - alt. 599 m - Baume Noire signpost

Notes

Hikers, please be careful!
The route follows private paths and passes through land used for livestock. It is important to stay on the paths to ensure everyone can share the space.

There is no drinking water along the route.
The trail in the canyon can be slippery, especially in wet weather.

Hike modified on 19 July 2025.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
di46
di46

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A complete change of scenery. Even the return trip along the winding road is pleasant. We are seniors, but there were no major difficulties. If you are hiking with small children, you should bring at least a rope to secure them.
A very beautiful walk.

Machine-translated

User 1707578

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Machine-translated

User 2945484

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Machine-translated

cyberlorenzo
cyberlorenzo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 7/07/25. The directions for parking and departure are very precise, the path is easy to follow and well signposted. The route is enchanting and very sheltered for almost the entire length. There are a few technical sections but overall it is not difficult.
I will definitely be back 😊

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.