La Roche Ronde between Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs and Bédeilhac

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An easy hike between Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs and Bédeilhac offering a beautiful view of the valley from the Roche Ronde.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.31 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 462 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 466 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 967 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 579 m
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Cave dweller
View of the valley

Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the church in Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs.

(S/E) Go down Rue de l'Église, take the first street on the right, pass the town hall, and go up Rue du Barry on the right. Turn right onto Rue du Pas de Biret, then left towards Le Barry and Rivals to leave Rabat towards Contrac. Follow the path and then the road to Contrac. Reach the Croix de Quié crossroads.

(1) Follow the path on the right behind the castle and cross Contrac.

(2) Turn left onto the winding forest path and climb to a pass. Follow the signs for Roche Ronde, then Bédeilhac.

(3) Shortly after a sign for Rabat on one side and Bédeilhac on the other, look for a small fork on the right that leads to Roche de Cayral, known as Roche Ronde.
Climb to the summit to enjoy a good view of Rabat, Tarascon and the valley.

(4) Return to the previous crossroads.

(3) Turn right onto theGRP® Tour du Pic des Trois Seigneurs. After the Col d'Ijou, reach the Falaises de Calamès viewpoint.

(5) Stay on theGRP® to easily reach the village of Bédeilhac, then follow the signs for the Grotte de Bédeilhac.

(6) In Bédeilhac, turn right onto the main road (D618) and follow it, ignoring a road on the left.

(7) Take the path on the right and cross Les Trillats further on. Join the D223 road

(8) Follow it to the right and take the street on the right to reach the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 619 m - Departure from the church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.86 - alt. 661 m - Croix de Quié
  3. 2 : km 1.34 - alt. 673 m - Path climbing up to the left
  4. 3 : km 2.72 - alt. 957 m - Crossroads towards Roche Ronde
  5. 4 : km 2.92 - alt. 945 m - Roche Ronde (Roche de Cayral)
  6. 5 : km 4.34 - alt. 814 m - Col d'Ijou (820m)
  7. 6 : km 5.62 - alt. 644 m - Bédeilhac. Near - Saurat (rivière)
  8. 7 : km 5.86 - alt. 635 m - Path on the right
  9. 8 : km 7.66 - alt. 584 m - Junction with the D223
  10. S/E : km 8.31 - alt. 619 m - Arrival at the church car park

Notes

Not recommended in high summer, as it gets very hot very quickly.

Worth a visit

(4) With a bit of luck, you may come across climbers coming out of the long route.
Beautiful view of climbers at work on the Falaises de Calamès opposite.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 36 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
CH/MY
CH/MY

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very pleasant route after heavy rain. We didn't encounter any difficulties, and there was a superb view from the top of the round rock. I recommend it.

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piochons
piochons

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 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 route, without any major difficulties.
Thanks to the author.

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Hubjeuss
Hubjeuss

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, a little steep at the start but once you reach the top, there is a superb view of the valley.

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Robert rando
Robert rando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Shaded passageway and lovely view of Tarascon and the valley.

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Masterviovio
Masterviovio
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike that begins with a long climb without any real difficulty.
Just go at your own pace.
At the top, there is a beautiful 360° view.
The rest of the hike is downhill or flat, through the forest.
Don't miss the caves where you can see bats, especially on the ceiling of the first cave if you go to the back.
Once you've passed the caves, the rest of the hike is fairly unremarkable.

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Bouconne VTT
Bouconne VTT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, completed despite the intense August heat. Apart from a few clearings and the passage through two villages, the route is shaded.

It is true that the trail becomes steeper over the last 200 metres, but it is still perfectly doable. It is advisable to follow the route as indicated.

The view from Roche Ronde is splendid. Be careful when descending the ten metres from the top of Roche Ronde; it is not difficult, but some flexibility is required.

We met about ten people on the way.

A charming temporary wooden artwork has been added between points 3 and 4 since June, a little surprise to discover.

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piochons
piochons
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A bit of a steep start, but fortunately well shaded. The viewpoint at the top offers a view of the entire valley.
Nice spots for a picnic.
The second part is easier and very pleasant.

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Adeavey
Adeavey

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, much of it in the shade, which is quite pleasant on hot days. There is a slight incline at the beginning, but it is still fairly easy to climb

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Susan3
Susan3

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with varied landscapes. A slightly steep climb to Roche Ronde with a fairly significant elevation gain over a short distance. The short climb to Roche Ronde may be a little dizzying for some, but the hike is nevertheless easy and mostly shaded. You can picnic in the caves on the way back.

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Tenzig11250
Tenzig11250

Bédeilhac, I think! Thank you.

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Susan3
Susan3

A beautiful hike with varied landscapes. A slightly steep climb to Roches Ronde with a fairly significant elevation gain over a short distance, but the hike is nevertheless easy and mostly shaded. You can picnic in the caves on the way back.

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Alain Plaisance
Alain Plaisance

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely hike, with the first third being quite steep. The view at Roche Ronde is worth the detour (even if one or two sections are a little tricky, especially in wet weather). Unfortunately, the Bédeirac bar/ice cream parlour is closed at this time of year. https://www.visorando.com/images/smileys......

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Fredmir
Fredmir

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Be careful, the first part is a tough climb! The landscape is more interesting on the way down (but of course the summit at La Roche offers a beautiful panoramic view).

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Isabellep
Isabellep

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike with a view over the entire valley

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libellule1452
libellule1452

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike after visiting the Bédeilhac cave in the morning.

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