Crêt de l'Oeillon from Saint-Sabin

Date of walk : Jul 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views. The landscapes are varied. Good walking shoes (thick soles) are recommended: some paths are stony and others are rocky. When you return to the car park, don't hesitate to climb up to the Saint-Sabin chapel: it offers a panoramic view of the Alps and the Rhône valley.
MCB

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Date of walk : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Pilat is still as magnificent as ever, especially with the sunshine we had today (a little cold and windy but, in the end, not too bad, as it prevented us from getting too hot).
On the other hand, the Pilat is still as poorly signposted as ever: we wanted to set off from the 3 teeth at point 4 and return via the south (under the Col du Gratteau)... It was a nightmare in the middle of the scree and broom bushes and took us 2 hours to cover 4 km!
So we decided to take a detour, starting at point 6 and going to Crêt de la Perdrix (and returning a little before point 8), but as we had booked the Vert Anes inn for 12 noon, we were caught short.
In short, we'll have to do it again.
As for the Vert Anes inn, go there with your eyes closed. It was our first experience there and it was delicious (everything is homemade using local produce and the ice cream is to die for!!!).

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Date of walk : Aug 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Nice hike.
The views were obscured by fog and pollution

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Date of walk : Jun 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

This hike was a wonderful discovery of a little-known region.
Thank you.

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Date of walk : Sep 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Hello,
Very beautiful hike. We saw the peaks of the Alps above a sea of clouds covering the Rhône valley. We even climbed to the Crêt de La Botte. It's true that there are a lot of rocks at the beginning of the hike and the slope is steep.

I think jejete07 got the wrong hike because this hike is definitely too difficult for young children with an elevation gain of 387 metres. The climb is very steep between S/E and point 1. This hike does not go to Crêt de la Perdrix.

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Date of walk : Aug 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

You are often in the woods, but the final destination with a beautiful view of the Rhône Valley is superb. Moderately difficult climb with quite a few rocks.

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Date of walk : Aug 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike, especially varied in terms of landscapes, with alternating views and forests.
It is stony in places, it's true, but that's often the case in Pilat. However, the path between 8 and 9, on the descent, is old cobblestone, so there are no stones rolling underfoot, which is very pleasant and rare too!
We had no problems because the description matches the terrain.
This circuit was only busy between 3 and 8 on the part without any significant elevation. The rest was deserted because it's steeper!

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Date of walk : Jul 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

the only downside is that after Chaumienne, you have to take a path (unmarked) on the left (only a black mountain bike sign) after walking about 300 metres.

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Date of walk : May 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A superb hike that alternates between woodland, heathland on the hills and flowering meadows. The landscape perfectly balances greenery and rock, creating a delightful contrast of green and bluish grey. There are also a few sections on tarmac. For fans of motorbikes and sports cars, this is an opportunity to see some beautiful machines in action on the bends leading to the summit. For those less keen on this kind of thing, however, it can be a downside. For the eight of us, at least, this hike was a unanimous delight.
The path is fairly busy... For the first weekend after lockdown on 11 May.

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Date of walk : Feb 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

very beautiful hike with lovely views, pleasant, make sure you have good shoes as there are lots of stones between markers 8 and 9. Thank you for this hike and enjoy your walk

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Date of walk : Sep 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very beautiful hike under a beautiful autumn sun. Very beautiful landscapes. A tip: at the end (or beginning), take the short detour to the Saint Sabin chapel for a beautiful view.
The only downside is that there are a lot of loose stones on the paths (make sure you wear good shoes and bring walking sticks) and a long section through the woods with no views.
Enjoy your walk, everyone!

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Date of walk : Jan 19, 2038
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Well-summarised route.
The route was well marked.
Often in the woods, with a magnificent 360° view from the top of the 3 peaks.
But not an easy route, as the descent over slippery rocks at the end is hard on the knees.

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Date of walk : Jul 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Throughout this hike, the views are exceptional.

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Date of walk : Oct 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent views of Mont Blanc, La Meije and L'Obiou. The weather was beautiful. It's a lovely hike. You can quench your thirst at the inn next to the car park on your return

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Date of walk : Oct 29, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a very nice hike for couples.
Be careful because it's quite cold on the TDF... we took a detour because we couldn't find the path (in the description) to take us to the TDF... but we got there anyway and were rewarded with a splendid 360° view: majestic!
We took the opportunity to do the Col des 3 Dents... just brilliant, this little 1-hour detour!
To start with, go to the Auberge de la Croix de Saint-Sabin...

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