Clue and village of Amen at the start of the Pont des Roberts

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This is a very pleasant hike which, after a covered climb, offers breathtaking views of the Daluis Gorges.
The landscapes are magnificent, combining red, green vegetation and blue stone.
Swimming in the Clue d'Amen is a very pleasant experience in summer.
The abandoned hamlet of Amen is a major tourist attraction as it was a completely self-sufficient community for decades, with no other access routes than the hiking trails.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.18 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 746 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 745 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,363 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 763 m
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View of the Daluis Gorges

Description of the walk

Pont des Roberts car park, near the village of Guillaumes

(S/E) Take the road towards Daluis, do not cross the bridge over the Var but turn left onto the road signposted for the campsite (RD16).

(1) At marker 111, take the hiking trail that branches off to the left towards the hamlet of Amen.
the climb is gradual and mostly covered.

(2) At marker 112, turn right towards Clue d'Amen. Here, the trail is exposed and there is almost no shade. However, this part of the hike offers splendid views of the Daluis Gorges, and the arid, rocky landscape is truly surprising.

(3) Marker 115, optional but very pleasant: a quick dip! To do so, turn right towards the Clue, which you will reach very quickly. Access to the river is possible after the bridge.

(4) Turn back up the Clue to marker 115.

(3) From there, climb towards the hamlet, which is already visible. The path then climbs very steeply. Follow the yellow markings and cairns to find your way to the hamlet. The landscape is very dry and rocky. Cross the village.

(5) Pass marker 114, continuing along the path to the left (do not take the path that branches off to the right towards Lavigné). You will quickly reach marker 113.

(6) Take the path on the right towards Haute Villetalle and Basse Villetalle. The path is now covered and winds through the forest in a very pleasant manner.

(7) After crossing a stream, take the path on your left (there are two paths: one wide and one narrower, running parallel to each other and rejoining a little further on).

(8) At marker 136, head towards Basse Villetalle and Guillaumes.

(9) Shortly after, at marker 120, the trail opens onto a wider path. Continue in the same direction, straight ahead, after crossing the wide path.

(10) At the electricity pole, take the path on the left, which runs alongside a house with a large terrace.

(11) At marker 119, head towards Guillaumes, then cross the village, or locality, of Basse Villetalle, and join the path that descends below the village.
The descent is sometimes covered by forest and sometimes exposed, and is fairly quick (fairly steep slope).

(12) Marker 118. Head towards Pont des Roberts and you will soon reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 763 m - Pont des Roberts
  2. 1 : km 0.11 - alt. 767 m - Marker 111
  3. 2 : km 3.53 - alt. 1,129 m - Marker 112
  4. 3 : km 6.26 - alt. 1,092 m - Marker 115
  5. 4 : km 6.56 - alt. 1,063 m - Clue River
  6. 5 : km 8.21 - alt. 1,356 m - Marker 114
  7. 6 : km 8.26 - alt. 1,351 m - Marker 113
  8. 7 : km 9.99 - alt. 1,284 m - Crossing a stream
  9. 8 : km 11.12 - alt. 1,289 m - Marker 136
  10. 9 : km 11.67 - alt. 1,188 m - Intersection
  11. 10 : km 11.94 - alt. 1,133 m - Electricity pole
  12. 11 : km 12.27 - alt. 1,063 m - Marker 119
  13. 12 : km 13.87 - alt. 777 m - Marker 118
  14. S/E : km 14.18 - alt. 763 m - Pont des Roberts - Var (fleuve)

Notes

Please note: there is no water on the trail. There is a usable pipe in the village of Amen and a fountain in Basse Villetalle, but there is no guarantee that the water is safe to drink.

Here, we have the option of going first to La Clue, before reaching the abandoned hamlet, and presenting you with a circular loop that is longer than the one usually presented in hiking guides.
It is possible to take a shorter route with a 600 m elevation gain by following these markers: 111/112 Amen hamlet on the left/113/114/115/return to 112 then take the original path.

This route passes through multiple protected areas, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

There are numerous viewpoints in the Daluis valley.
The village of Guillaumes is very lively and friendly.
The village of Sauze (8 km from Guillaumes), where the farmhouse inn is well worth a visit!

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
bebeghislaine
bebeghislaine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Superb hike to marker 112. We went straight to the village and then resumed the normal route. I highly recommend this hike for its superb views.

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LES RANDOS DE NANOU
LES RANDOS DE NANOU

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with superb views along the route.
The charming hamlet with its beautiful chapel and viewpoint, where we had a picnic at a wooden table and bench.
The return trip through the forest was pleasant.

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Eric04
Eric04

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy walk on a well-maintained trail. The route is less obvious between La Clue and Amen, but numerous cairns make it easy to find your way. The descent after Amen is fairly steep and rocky, but not excessively so.
Thanks for the guidebook.

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Bapt83
Bapt83

We also walked more kilometres than what was written on the Visorando sheet.

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Patrick V2
Patrick V2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Having set off to reconnoitre this hike, we didn't actually complete the circular, but rather a lasso, since after reaching the hamlet, we descended to marker 112. It must be said that in November, night falls quickly, even when starting the hike at 9:30 a.m. We'll have to do it again in the spring, because it's a very beautiful hike with interesting geology (very beautiful ripple marks and mud cracks in the Permian pelite). I am still surprised by the GPS characteristics described for the real big circular: my GPS shows 14.4 km for the lasso (the same as the big circular) and 4 hours 20 minutes of walking time (with my average walking speed of 3.3 km/h).

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Bapt83
Bapt83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike with magnificent views of the Dalui Gorges and really easy terrain. You can see that it must have been developed at some point because the rock is crumbling quite a bit in places.
The start of the hike is in the forest, so it can be quite damp depending on the season. It's best to wear a fleece or warm clothing.
The little hamlet is really worth a visit, where you can learn about its history. The climb is quite difficult but doable.
As explained on the Visorando website, the last descent is quite steep and, with the recent rains, there are quite a few stones and rocks on the ground. Be careful not to slip. It remains to be seen whether this will change over time.
The hike is very well marked and the Visorando description is accurate.

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henckel
henckel
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2024
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 with magnificent views.
I think it's best to avoid doing it in summer, as there is very little shade.
The route is very well described and clearly marked.

The hike took 4 hours, including breaks.

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Perseepj
Perseepj

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
I did this route in the opposite direction to the one suggested, in about 5½ hours.
It's worth doing to see the remarkable red/ochre colours of the Daluis Gorges and the associated views.
In addition to the detailed description of the route, I would add that the hamlet of "Villetalle Basse" is in ruins. Large buildings have been gutted and are in danger of collapsing.

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