La Table des Turcs

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Méjannes-le-Clap, in a Natura 2000 area, is a real paradise for hikers with its well-marked trails. This easy circular route takes us to a place known as "la Table des Turcs" through the Combe de Ruph.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.24 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 76 m
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    Descent: - 73 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 310 m
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    Lowest point: 257 m
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Holm oak or evergreen oak.
Drystone shelter
Peony
Woodland tulips

Description of the walk

Departure from the tourist office car park.

(S/E) Head east at the crossroads (for your information, at this crossroads, to get off to a good start, the village centre and tourist office are to the west, the cemetery is visible on the road to the north and the sports complex is to the south) and follow the D167 along the obvious path on the left-hand side of the road. The path, which initially veers slightly to the left, then turns right to join the road.

(1) Cross the D167 departmental road with caution and take the path opposite. Do not take the wide path that branches off to the left, where there is a small lake (Lac de Trépadone) with a stone building and troughs for watering animals, nor the path that branches off slightly to the right, but the less marked path opposite. The path passes by a small lake (Lac du Lombard) and joins a wider path.

(2) Follow this beautiful, almost flat path south-east for 800 m, ignoring the paths on the right or left. Following the GPX track is a plus.

(3) Leave the path and take a trail that branches off to the right. Follow this trail south. Cut across a beautiful avenue and then join a second avenue.

(4) Make a round trip to the left to see a famous 300-year-old holm oak at a crossroads. Allow about 1 km for the round trip.

(5) Return to the intersection.

(4) Continue to the left. The path gradually descends into a very pleasant valley, the Combe de Ruph.

(6) Take a steep path on the right towards the Table des Turcs, which is signposted. The path climbs up to a rocky outcrop.

(7) Rocky outcrop. Be very careful on these sharp limestone pavements, as there are large crevasses (karstic caves). The Tables des Turcs is clearly visible straight ahead (large flat slab resting on stones). Danger sign, chasm. Continue along the path, which heads generally south-west, to reach a large crossroads.

(8) Take a beautiful path on the right that climbs northwards. Ignore the side paths. Join a wide path.

(9) Follow it to the left, heading west at first, then it climbs north-west towards the village. Ignore all side paths. Continue to a crossroads where you will find a magnificent restored drystone shelter guarded by a wild boar!

(10) Take the tarmac road on the right, walk alongside the sports complex and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 299 m - Departure from the tourist office car park.
  2. 1 : km 1.48 - alt. 295 m - Crossroads D167
  3. 2 : km 2.15 - alt. 298 m - Wider path
  4. 3 : km 2.89 - alt. 296 m - Trail
  5. 4 : km 3.66 - alt. 305 m - Fork in the road. Return trip to the oak tree.
  6. 5 : km 4.15 - alt. 310 m - Three-hundred-year-old oak tree
  7. 6 : km 5.73 - alt. 257 m - Steep trail
  8. 7 : km 5.84 - alt. 284 m - Rock formations at the Table des Turcs
  9. 8 : km 6.68 - alt. 304 m - Crossroads
  10. 9 : km 7.67 - alt. 283 m - Wide path
  11. 10 : km 9.99 - alt. 305 m - Drystone shelter
  12. S/E : km 11.24 - alt. 299 m - Arrival car park

Notes

Large car park in front of the tourist office, including a service area for motorhomes.
Large signs indicating the various places to visit.
Mini-market and restaurants.
Sports centre with many activities.
There are many paths and trails in the area; following the GPX route is a real bonus and corresponds to our itinerary for 9 April 2024.
You can ask for information at the tourist office, where you will receive a very warm welcome.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
rando843063
rando843063

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with no difficulty as there is very little elevation gain. The hike was tracked with the Visorando app without any problems. However, there are very few viewpoints. The hike lacks a bit of diversity in terms of scenery.

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Kevengwen
Kevengwen

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, short hike with no difficulty whatsoever. The hike was tracked using GPS, with no problems with the GPX tracks.
The Table des Turcs is worth seeing, as is the drystone shelter at Méjanes le Clap.
Lake Trepadone is interesting and a beautiful place to stop for lunch.
Thank you for this itinerary.

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naisvedo
naisvedo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

fitness hike
no particular point of view

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JFontaine
JFontaine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A rainy 6th of October, but an encounter with beautiful nature, sometimes wild and bucolic.

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uggy5452
uggy5452

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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jelago
jelago

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 2 June 2024.
A very pleasant route surrounded by a multitude of flowers.
Easy to find the starting point, clear and precise explanations.

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Sultane
Sultane

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Beautiful hike
Take care with children, as the area is dangerous due to small, unmarked karstic caves.

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Mogette
Mogette
BIS
BIS

The watch is clearly less accurate than real GPS devices. Can you see how many satellites you are receiving when recording a route?

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Mogette
Mogette

Hello Pampi64 and Bis,
Thank you for this information. I will take the necessary steps to modify the route based on your comments. My initial route corresponds to the GPX track recorded by my Garmin Forerunner 30 watch that day.
Have a good day and enjoy your hikes!
Joël

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PANPI64
PANPI64
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

Same comment as the previous hiker. The theoretical route is not to be followed, as there are still many discrepancies. Our route is reliable and should be kept.
Highlights of the hike
The MEJANNES site is very accessible and perfect for parking.
The three-hundred-year-old oak tree is magnificent, even if it is currently occupied by bees and wasps.
For a picnic, choose the Turcs table, or 2 km further on, opt for the Oliveraie: the panorama opens up completely. Landmark on the map: 288 m.
Near the end of the walk, a magnificent drystone shelter and a wild boar welcome you with open arms.
Thanks to the author of the original hike.

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BIS
BIS

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

It's a shame that the GPX track is inaccurate compared to the actual route: sometimes there's a difference of 40 metres or more! Is the GPS device used to record the track not sensitive enough? Personally, I recorded a track that matches the trails I took perfectly (Garmin GPS, 9 to 10 satellites picked up throughout the route). Another hiker I met at Table des Turcs made the same comment about this GPX track (he was following the same hike recorded on Visorando).

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