The drystone shelter of Piè Gu and the Cabane du Mouflon, starting from Savoillan

A lovely walk beneath the pine trees, mostly in the shade, featuring a magnificent drystone shelter and an exceptional view over the Drôme Provençale. A welcome break on the benches at the Cabane Forestière du Mouflon. A path winding through the pines up to the ridge offers a commanding view over the Toulourenc valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.34 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,858 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,864 ft

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    Highest point: 3,976 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,683 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in one of the two car parks in Savoillan:
- either on the right after the bridge on the Chemin du Ventoux,
- or in the centre of the village near the Town Hall.

(S/E) From the Grande Rue, go up the large flight of steps to reach the yellow-marked path. Take it to the right and continue uphill. Then veer left onto the wider forest track. Follow the Torrent de la Sèpe and then cross it to reach the Roche Pourrie hairpin bend.

(1) Carry on along the track and then onto the path that follows it. You’ll then begin a series of hairpin bends to reach a crossroads of paths.

(2) Take the path on the right, following the hairpin bends along the beautiful mountain-side path. You will then join a wide forest track.

(3) Turn left onto it and follow the ridge line slightly above the valley. Following an almost level path, you’ll reach the Vallon des Parties junction.

(4) Turn left onto the stony track and begin the descent. At the Cabane Forestière du Mouflon, stop and admire the magnificent Toulourenc valley and the surrounding hills. Continue the winding descent to reach the Grand Ravin crossroads.

(5) Leave the road here and take the path on the left. Continue the descent to reach the Col de Tremalaud and its multi-directional junction.

(6) Take the wide path on the left to begin an easy climb along the mountainside. Further on, you’ll reach the Ravin des Parties.

(7) Continue along the path on the left and, after two wide hairpin bends, you’ll reach the summit of Pié Gu.

(8) Carry on to the left and, via a gentle descent, return to the crossroads where the paths meet, which you passed on the way out.

(2) Retrace your steps along the route you took on the way there to return to the village of Savoillan (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,690 ft - Savoillan car park - Toulourenc (rivière) - Affluent de l'Ouvèze
  2. 1 : mi 1.21 - alt. 2,244 ft - Roche Pourrie
  3. 2 : mi 2.15 - alt. 2,805 ft - Crossroads at the end of the circular loop
  4. 3 : mi 3.9 - alt. 3,885 ft - Forest track
  5. 4 : mi 4.88 - alt. 3,967 ft - Vallon des Parties
  6. 5 : mi 7.02 - alt. 2,861 ft - Grand Ravin
  7. 6 : mi 7.44 - alt. 2,635 ft - Col du Trémalaud (803m)
  8. 7 : mi 7.86 - alt. 2,753 ft - Vallon des Parties
  9. 8 : mi 8.71 - alt. 3,163 ft - Pié Gu
  10. S/E : mi 11.34 - alt. 1,690 ft - Savoillan car park

Notes

Make sure you’re wearing suitable footwear; the route is long but easy, and you’ll be in the shade for much of the way. Take a light snack with you. For your information, the IBP is 89 – this is the difficulty rating provided by the FFRP.

Worth a visit

(8) The Piè Gu drystone shelter

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Have you thought about taking in the fabulous scenery up north? Didn’t you enjoy that lovely path through the woods on the way up?
Kind regards

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Ma Mie
Ma Mie
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A rather monotonous walk; apart from the drystone shelter and the forest hut, there isn’t much to see.
Take care at point 5 – you need to spot a large rock on the left to make out the path, which is very poorly maintained.
Fortunately, Savoillan is a lovely village with a cosy little inn.

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BéFiT84
BéFiT84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, we’re a group of men and women of all ages, along with two large dogs. We found the route manageable and completed it in just under two hours (not including the break). The scenery was magnificent and stunning.
Wait until you reach the Mouflon hut to stop for lunch – there’s sunshine, a bench, a table and, as always, a magnificent view.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your feedback
It’s very important to me to hear your views
The drystone shelter is absolutely beautiful

Kind regards

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THARNON
THARNON

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An accessible walk for regular walkers, with no particular difficulty. Gradual change in altitude.

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