The southern Larzac and Mont Saint-Baudille

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On this hike, we will be able to access the orientation table at Mont Saint-Baudille, the highest point in southern Larzac (848 m), and enjoy a breathtaking view of one of the most beautiful panoramas in the Mediterranean Languedoc.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.74 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 442 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 442 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 841 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 399 m
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High plateau and Pic Saint Loup
Arrival on the plateau
Seen on l'infernet
Summit of Mont Saint Baudille

Description of the walk

Parking: Bergerie de la Font du Griffe (access via the RD122, turn right after Montpeyroux, just before the village of Arboras.

(S/E) Leave the car park at the Font-du-Griffe sheepfold, which is located behind and below, and turn right (north-east) onto the D122. Follow it for 2 km, ignoring several tracks on your right.

(1) Leave the road and take the path on your left which climbs up the hillside and goes up a ravine on the left. The path turns sharply to the right and heads north-east. It then curves to the left (west-north-west) to reach a slight pass.

(2) Take the track on the left. It passes west of Pioch Farrio and climbs gently for 3 km towards the radio relay station.

(3) Climb up the service road on the left for 100m.

(4) Continue straight ahead (yellow triangle signpost) to reach Mont Saint-Baudille and its orientation table.
Enjoy the breathtaking view. Return the way you came.

(4) Take the stony path on the ridge line to the left to reach the Col de la Mulatière.

(5) Descend to the left along the winding path through the heath (view on the left of Pic Saint-Loup and Hortus, as well as the Monts de Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert). You will come to a crossroads near the sheepfold.

(6) Take the track on the left to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 399 m - Bergerie la Font du Griffe - Car park
  2. 1 : km 1.96 - alt. 459 m - Road exit on the left
  3. 2 : km 3.75 - alt. 729 m - Turn left
  4. 3 : km 6.01 - alt. 819 m - Turn left onto the road
  5. 4 : km 6.15 - alt. 838 m - At the foot of Mont Saint-Baudille
  6. 5 : km 6.84 - alt. 757 m - Descent on the left
  7. 6 : km 9.53 - alt. 419 m - Return track - on the left
  8. S/E : km 9.73 - alt. 399 m - La Font du Griffe sheepfold

Notes

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 44 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Legrandas
Legrandas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, well marked and easy to follow. The weather was fine and we enjoyed beautiful views and sublime landscapes, especially at the observatory where we could see Canigou and the Pre-Alps in the distance.
The descent is a bit rocky but fairly easy. Worth doing again and again.

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User 15754845

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

The hike can be done without GPS, as it is very well marked, with magnificent views from the summit, from Pic Saint Loup to the Thau lagoon, and no particular difficulty. We recommend it for a pleasant half-day outing.

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stafan
stafan

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A route not to be missed!
Few people on the route and magnificent scenery.

Allow 3 hours instead of 4.

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CCh08410.
CCh08410.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a beautiful loop, about 11 km according to Garmin, with a picnic break (half an hour) and time to take some beautiful photos of the landscape. It took us just under 3 hours and 45 minutes without running (at our advanced age 😀). The views are magnificent, we can see for miles, and we enjoy the flavours of the South with thyme and rosemary all along the route. Even if you only have half a day, you'll be treated to a feast for the eyes.

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/adjedj
/adjedj

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Relatively easy route... but magnificent scenery
No problems with children
I recommend it

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/adjedj
/adjedj

Superb hike, no particular difficulties...which doesn't spoil the view of the magnificent landscapes....
The only downside, even out of season, is that the car park is pay-and-display...
I highly recommend this hike

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Borsalino30
Borsalino30

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

This hike offers a very pleasant and easy route. The view from the top of Mont St Bodile is breathtaking. However, it is best to do this in good weather as the various viewpoints deserve a clear view of the horizon.

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Deridder
Deridder

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike, unfortunately with strong winds (80 km/h) at the summit. Be very careful on the descent. Hike on 5 March 2024

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Gilles H
Gilles H

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent route, sublime landscapes

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mistral34
mistral34

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Superb, very easy hike with magnificent views throughout.
Small picnic opposite Pic St Loup
A well-marked hike that can be done without GPS.

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Dorian_BLQFT
Dorian_BLQFT
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good route, well marked and pretty trails. Watch out for hunters and wild boars, which I encountered during the hike. At the summit, there is a magnificent panorama, under a cloudless sky – it's perfect. The descent is via rocky paths. I highly recommend it!

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Julio34
Julio34

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Excellent route for a good walker with suitable walking sticks and shoes. At the summit, there is a magnificent panorama with a clear view of the fault line between the Hortus and the Pic Saint Loup.

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Dany1103
Dany1103
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, the climb on this side is easy, beautiful scenery
The descent is a little more monotonous
Best done in good weather without too much wind and before the summer season as there are quite a few exposed sections

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olivette34
olivette34

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

The landscapes are magnificent and the route is very well signposted. Best done on a windless day and avoided in very hot weather.

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yollotin
yollotin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike with magnificent views along the entire route.
To be repeated in winter on a clear day!
And at the end, you can purchase and sample some excellent goat's cheese.

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