The Saint-Médard Chapel

Date of your route : May 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with a superb view from the Saint Médard chapel. However, the path leading back from the chapel is not at all easy to find. We found ourselves in the middle of the boxwood thickets on some very steep and rather dangerous ‘wild boar’ tracks.
Back at the car park, we took the opportunity to do a lovely circular route via Petit and Grand Pomerolle. The climb up to Grand Pomerolle is a bit of a slog, but it’s safe. From there, you can clearly make out the Saint Médard chapel perched on the mountain opposite. The return route via the “Auberge du Dauphin” is very pleasant but a bit long.
The two walks combined cover 18 km and 1,250 m of elevation gain.

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Date of your route : Sep 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It is very steep both on the way up and on the way down, where the path is more rugged and seems to be less well maintained. The chapel is of course the reward – and what a view! – but there is little space around it to picnic and rest.
On the way back, Visorando's explanation between 2 and 3 is a little succinct in my opinion; we hesitated several times, particularly about whether to go to the right or left of the ruined abbey. You have to go left!
As for the time indicated, being hikers in our eighties, we did it in four hours, and Saint Médard, being a charitable saint, helped us a lot!

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Date of your route : Aug 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The climb is quite steep, but the view from the chapel is beautiful. Personally, I couldn't find the recommended route for the descent, as there were no signs. In the end, I went back down the same way I came up, which was a shame...

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Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk accessible to all with good walking shoes and a reasonable level of fitness. The climb takes less than an hour, during which you will be treated to some splendid scenery! It is a little steep towards the end of the climb but easily manageable. A walking stick is a plus for the descent through the old monastery. This descent is very slippery in places. The chapel is a great place to stop and enjoy the scenery, or even stop for a hearty lunch. A small sign explaining its origins, if known, would be a nice touch. Perfectly oriented, it is bathed in light from the east. If you are quiet, you may spot hares and chamois roaming around. Finally, the cleanliness of this place is remarkable!

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Date of your route : Mar 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant short walk in the Saou forest. The climb was shorter than expected (48 minutes). Be careful of slippery ground and loose stones on the descent in dry weather.

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Date of your route : Jul 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A shaded trail, both on the way there and back. Magnificent views. Although the climb is a little steep, this hike is suitable for everyone.

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

Steep climb on a well-maintained and sometimes spectacular trail, especially before reaching the chapel.
I didn't regret choosing my hiking boots.
The views from the summit are magnificent.
Thank you

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Date of your route : Jan 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Chapel overlooking a beautiful site. Steep climb but not long, the descent in the shade was very slippery due to layers of damp, frosty leaves.

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Date of your route : Nov 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A short climb that really warms up your legs, but it's worth it! Superb view at the top

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Date of your route : Aug 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hiking boots are essential. Do not attempt in wet weather, as it is too dangerous. A magnificent destination, don't forget to look back on the climb up to the chapel... Breathtaking views of the Saoû forest and the 3 peaks. Don't forget to pack a windbreaker in your bag, as we encountered many hikers who were not equipped for the wind at the chapel...

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Date of your route : Jun 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The climb is moderately difficult but safe, as the trail is well secured.
You can stop for a picnic on the way down, five minutes after the chapel, at an old ruined monastery in the shade of the trees.

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Date of your route : Feb 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good climb with flat sections. Risky descent on the north side to Pas Court, with icy leaves and stones.

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Date of your route : Mar 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Path with magnificent views. Beautiful climb.

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Date of your route : Mar 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb views on this hike.
However, the ascent and descent are a little steep.
The route is clearly marked

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Date of your route : Feb 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely family hike (dad, mum and four girls aged 2, 4, 6 and 13).
The climb was a little steep, but our 4-year-old led the way the whole way (she's used to it, of course, but with a little courage and a few sweet treats along the way, it's easy!). The descent after the Pas Court is tricky at first: Dad had to be very careful with our youngest in the backpack (14 kg), but a little further down, work has been done to make the path safer (thank you!).
The chapel is very pretty but there isn't much room for a picnic, especially on a sunny Sunday. It's better to continue along the path to the monastery just below the chapel and have a picnic in the woods, where there are no cliffs nearby, which is better for children!
Times for our little walkers:
-ascent from the white sand car park to the chapel = 1 hour 30 minutes.
-Descent via the Pas Court = 2 hours.
Horses will be waiting for us for a snack when we arrive in the field just opposite the car park.
In short, a wonderful day!

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