La Cabane des Mulets

A short hike offering the chance to explore the beautiful rocky massif of Roche Close. The area around the Cabane des Mulets offers an opportunity to spot marmots.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.36 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 248 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 248 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,710 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,463 m

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Description of the walk

From the D900, take the D657 towards the hamlet of Maure. Continue straight on along this road, which turns into a track. At the end of the track, park in the car park just after the wooden bridge.

(S/E) At this bridge, marked Ravin de la Blanche 1462 m, take the track towards Cabane des Mulets (2 km).

(1) At this bend, leave the track and turn left towards Cabane des Mulets. The path, which is flat for a while, then climbs steeply. Follow a beautiful stream.

(2) Cross the wooden bridge and continue along the path. You’ll be treated to some beautiful waterfalls. As you emerge from the wooded area, continue along the path through the meadow. Ahead of you lies the rocky massif of La Roche Close.

(3) Cabane des Mulets, which is actually a beautiful, large 18th-century stone building. On the façade, there is a ‘private property’ sign to be respected and a drinking water tap that flows continuously. In the middle of the building on the east side, there is a door leading to toilets and a nice shelter in case of bad weather. After a break to watch the marmots, head towards and cross the stream to the south-east of the building.

(4) At the marker known as Cabane des Mulets (altitude 1,710 m), take the track leading down towards our starting point. You will come to a junction you passed on the way up.

(1) Follow the descending track, retracing your steps from the outward journey, to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,463 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 1,509 m - Cabane des Mulets
  3. 2 : km 0.67 - alt. 1,541 m - Wooden bridge - Blanche (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 1.26 - alt. 1,706 m - Cabane des Mulets
  5. 4 : km 1.37 - alt. 1,707 m - Signpost
  6. S/E : km 3.36 - alt. 1,463 m - Car parks

Notes

Hiking boots and walking poles recommended.
Stony track suitable for vehicles.

Water points and shelter at the Cabane des Mulets.

Worth a visit

Visit the village of Seyne-les-Alpes.
Notre-Dame de Nazareth Church (13th century).
Vauban Citadel (17th century).

A unique event in France dedicated to mules.
Mule-driving competition, second Saturday in August.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
bernard bb
bernard bb

Well summarised, dear User 9164512
friendship hiking, b

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User 9164512

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done with our two children aged 10 and 12.
The route was very well marked! The climb is steep but manageable (make sure you wear hiking boots!). The view from the top is well worth the effort and you can continue climbing higher (we didn't do this as a storm was coming!)
We recommend this hike, which took us two hours with stops for photos and a snack at the top!

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bernard bb
bernard bb

A lovely little walk, indeed
Happy hiking, b.

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User 26275010

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice hike.

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fredosasha
fredosasha

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We really enjoyed this walk – a good part of it was in the shade as we followed the river, there was a beautiful waterfall, and once we reached the top, the view was magnificent. The return journey along the forest path, alternating between shade and sunshine... a truly lovely walk

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, Nomisimon, for your constructive feedback
Have a good evening, b.

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nomisimon
nomisimon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We set off 700 metres before the signposted car park (the road was in very poor condition).
The climb along the stream is pleasant but very stony. The return via the forest track is peaceful.
The scenery on arrival is superb.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, JLucien, for your interesting review
We had already scouted the area in the summer, so you’ll understand everything
Best regards, Rando B.

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JLUCIEN
JLUCIEN

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A route described as easy, completed on 22 January 2023 in snowy conditions with temperatures well below freezing. The ascent was slippery along the path running above the small stream, with very few landmarks; we didn’t find it particularly easy, at least in these weather conditions. However, the scenery was stunning, with frozen waterfalls. The return journey along the track was indeed very easy.

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