Corniche de la Vis starting from Blandas

From the cliff top, there is an exceptional view over the Cirque de Navacelles.
The Blandas plateau is at an average altitude of 700 metres, offering unobstructed views of the surrounding region. The vegetation is constantly changing, with black pines, cedars, box trees and meadows. This plateau also conceals many prehistoric remains.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.29 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 197 m
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    Descent: - 191 m

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    Highest point: 727 m
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    Lowest point: 547 m

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Description of the walk

In Blandas, park at Place de l'Église.

(S/E) Continue a few metres north-west. Turn left onto the Route de Vissec (D113).
200 metres further on, after passing a cross, turn left onto the marked path. Follow this path, ignoring the paths that branch off to the left and right.
Go down to the ledge, which offers a beautiful view of the Cirque de Navacelles.

(1) Continue along the path on the ledge, which heads west. It descends down the hillside and joins the D713.

(2) Go back up the path on the right and go through a chicane. Keep following the path along the ledge, which climbs slightly. Go through another chicane and cross the D113.

(3) Cross the D113 and continue for a few metres on the D813 towards La Rigalderie. Turn right onto the path that runs alongside the D113 through the woods and arrive at a clearing.

(4) Take the left-hand path and head north. Continue straight ahead and ignore the path on the right that leads back to Blandas. The path forms an S-bend.

(5) After passing under the high-voltage line, turn left to reach the Cromlech de Mercouline.

(6) Retrace your steps, directly below the power line.

(5) Turn left. The path is not very visible at first, but you will find parallel tracks further on. It gradually moves away from the high-voltage line and climbs up to a fork at the D843.

(7) Continue straight ahead, heading south-east. Pass the Saint-Jean cross. Follow the fitness trail.
Go straight down, ignoring the cross-shaped markers on the ground, and head for the church bell tower. Return to the car park at the foot of the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 647 m - Car park at Blandas church
  2. 1 : km 1.41 - alt. 653 m - Viewpoint over Navacelles
  3. 2 : km 2.33 - alt. 547 m - Junction with the D173
  4. 3 : km 4.99 - alt. 678 m - Crossing the D113
  5. 4 : km 5.99 - alt. 683 m - Clearing
  6. 5 : km 7.5 - alt. 689 m - High-voltage power lines
  7. 6 : km 7.75 - alt. 691 m - Mercouline cromlech prehistoric site
  8. 7 : km 8.61 - alt. 711 m - Saint John's Cross
  9. S/E : km 10.29 - alt. 647 m - Car park at Blandas church

Notes

Fontaret fountain (dry in summer).
Hiking boots recommended.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 42 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
lemarcheur65
lemarcheur65 ★
User 27416792
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very difficult to download your app

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vallat aurore
vallat aurore

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

nice pleasant walk

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vienot.pierre@orange
vienot.pierre@orange

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a varied and interesting route offering beautiful panoramic views: limestone plateaus, forests and gorges.
not very physically demanding, so accessible. One descent on gravel requires caution.

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Carles Willy
Carles Willy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike with no difficulty. Be careful on the descent to the road, as rocks can roll down.
Magnificent views of the cirque.
Back in Blandas, take a short detour (by car) to the viewpoint to see more views of the waterfall and the cirque.
A very beautiful day, definitely worth repeating.

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kris.teyran
kris.teyran

With a diameter of 104 metres and around forty standing stones, the Lacam cromlech on the Blandas plateau is one of the largest in Europe.

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VDBdu30
VDBdu30
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful loop along the Corniche de Navacelles on the first part, then through the steppes of the Causses.
We shortened the trip by 5 to 7 kilometres because we were short on time, which saved us an hour. So no Cromlech, but there are plenty of them in the area anyway!

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kris.teyran
kris.teyran

Hello YannickV

With the visit to the cromlech, we had to expect a "tick-filled" tour

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YannickV
YannickV

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hundreds of butterflies, one deer, three eagles and... ticks, ticks, ticks everywhere! I've never seen so many...
Otherwise, the sites were exceptional.

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Fatoche
Fatoche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

WARNING
The path is blocked three times by tree trunks that must be crossed (easy to cross)
At this time of year, the flowers were in full bloom and nature smelled wonderful after the rain and with the sun coming out again.
A very pleasant trail to walk along, with beautiful views and changing landscapes.
Don't forget your tick repellent

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Ritchie.07
Ritchie.07
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

My wife and I enjoyed this hike, which offered beautiful views of the Cirque de Navacelle in thefirst part, the main attraction of the hike and actually easier than the hike that descends into the cirque.
I use a GPS, so I don't necessarily follow the description, but I do consult it beforehand for safety information and points of particular interest.
When you come to this loop, depending on your itinerary, take 15 minutes to stop at the Vis waterfalls in St Laurent le Minier, the site is magnificent. Alain

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carolepa
carolepa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike offering stunning views of the Cirque de Navacelles. Varied landscapes. Only the Cromlech de Mercouline section is a little difficult to find, as the site is not visible from a distance.

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carolepa
carolepa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike exploring the Navacelles cirque. The route is easy to follow, except for the section at Cromlech, which is not visible from a distance.

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M.SANCHE
M.SANCHE

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

:Hike with a beautiful view of the Navacelles cirque

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pascal.forbin
pascal.forbin
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An excellent ride with just the right amount of sportiness and beautiful scenery

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