Anjeau Cave from Saint-Laurent-le-Minier

my name is Kristof, and I live in the hamlet of Les Falguières, which is located on this route. CHANGE TO THE ITINERARY. For two reasons, I strongly advise against passing through point 8 on the way back, whether going downhill or uphill. Between point 6 and point 8, there is a horrible, very steep and dangerous path that is almost completely overgrown with brambles and wild blackthorn covered with thorns, and very difficult to find. Then, between point 8 and point 9, the indicated route passes through private property where the owner does not want hikers to pass through his land.
So, to return from the cave, from point 6, take the same path as on the way there to the hamlet of Les Falguières (point 3), then take the communal path that passes between the houses to point 9. If a moderator could indicate this at the top of the description, thank you on behalf of hikers.

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Date of your route : Jul 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful views, especially at the end of the outward journey.
Point 6, where the path for the return journey branches off, is very difficult to see and is not signposted. I had to take another path to reach the Anjeau farm.
Be careful, the path is very narrow and steep, and especially narrows with lots of brush, vegetation and some brambles, making the first part of the passage between Anjeau farm and the hamlet of Les Falguières difficult.
For those with limited equipment and families, we recommend returning via the alleyway.

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

Due to a lack of precision on the return journey, we found ourselves on a very narrow, overgrown path, but we finally found our way back!

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Date of your route : Aug 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start on the right-hand path, which gently slopes down to the Anjeau cave, is very good. The cave is a lovely surprise! The rest of the loop is not well signposted and the path is difficult to walk on and even dangerous with children. I recommend walking to the cave and back without doing the loop.

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Date of your route : May 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It is rare to be able to visit such a large cave with its draperies, columns and calcite pillars freely accessible
A must-see if you are staying in the area and looking for a short nature trail through the forest
Brunella and orchids along the way
No problem following the GPS route

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Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

As is often the case, the description is not very reliable. Part of the route is impassable (06/2023). On one section (the path after the Anjeau farm), we couldn't see our feet, the vegetation has taken over and the path is very steep. Be careful!

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Date of your route : Apr 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Difficult hike, not moderate. We walked 10.7 km instead of 8.1 km.
Broken signs. Difficult return journey on a very narrow and difficult path.
However, the cave is worth seeing.
Remember to bring a torch.

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Date of your route : Apr 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Count more than 13 km rather than 8...
Very well signposted until you reach the cave, then you'll have to wait around point 8 to see the little yellow markings again 😉.
At this time of year, there are lots of small ponds scattered across the fields. The path leading to the cave sets the scene. Don't forget your torch (your phone won't be enough). Beautiful pools, stalactites and stalagmites. Truly magnificent 😍.
On the way, you cross a small waterfall that leads to a moss-covered pool.
Be careful at point 9, it's a bit tricky to find between the signposts and the GPS.
Otherwise, it's a treat for the eyes and the legs 👍🏼 with good shoes 😉

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Date of your route : Mar 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike with a stunning cave at the end of the trail.
The climb is very steep for the first 2 km from the village church square. We took the same route downhill, but it is possible to follow a gentler but less direct path.
It's impossible to get lost if you follow the GPX track, but shortly after point 2, the trail leads into a forest path blocked by a chain and a "private property" sign. Yet another owner who has illegally taken over the path, for a change... We decided to go through anyway, following the trail as closely as possible. The path became overgrown for about a hundred metres before becoming passable again at a fountain.

Be sure to take a headlamp (sufficiently powerful) to explore the cave, it is sublime!

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Date of your route : Dec 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike. After the Anjeau farm, the descent is challenging but manageable if you are used to steep, rugged trails. I pushed on to the ruins of ROQUE-MAURE and back. There is a marked trail that passes through the hamlet of La Combe. I will try it next time.

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Date of your route : Aug 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The accumulation of reviews and updates makes it difficult to understand this hike. Another couple of hikers leaving at the same time as us were asking the same questions.

First, if you turn right at point 1, following the direction indicated by Visorando, you will be going in the OPPOSITE direction to the signs on site, which indicate a partially different route. Choosing one of the two directions is not straightforward. The direction indicated by Visorando may have the advantage of offering a slightly less difficult climb. But it all depends on the time of day and your physical condition.

Then, from the ruins to point 7, the path is being overgrown by brambles. We met two people who were maintaining the path further down and who may take care of it. In any case, this section is a bit steep and narrow, but nothing too dangerous.

Otherwise, the cave is definitely worth a visit!

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Date of your route : Dec 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

ENJOY YOUR HIKE, we were able to easily extend the route, thank you

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Date of your route : Oct 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful and interesting hike with the aim of visiting this magnificent cave. Be aware that there are significant difficulties related to the elevation gain, but that's not all: the ground outside and inside the cave is rocky, covered with leaves and slippery. This makes the slopes difficult to navigate. To enter the cave, make sure you have powerful lighting if possible. You're in for a treat!
See you soon!

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Date of your route : Apr 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with my two children aged 8 and 10, going in the opposite direction to the directions on the website, i.e. in the direction described on Visiorando.
I think this is the best way to do it: the climb is less steep and on the way down you get a beautiful view of the valley.

The cave is worth a visit. When you go inside, you really feel like you might come face to face with a bear!
We had a good scare with the children, but we were all in good spirits.

Before point 3, when you reach a forest track, you need to turn left to reach the hamlet.

In the hamlet, we were able to chat with one of the three inhabitants, a former carpenter.

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