The Moulin de la Barlatte long version

Starting from Châteauneuf-d'Entraunes (near Valberg), this hike offers plenty to discover: a picturesque village, an old wheat mill (open to visitors in summer), impressive gorges... Sounds good, doesn't it?

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.88 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 587 m
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    Descent: - 587 m

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    Highest point: 1,558 m
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    Lowest point: 1,085 m

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Description of the walk

Marker 191 is not very visible; it is before the chapel, on the right-hand side as you head towards it, slightly hidden by vegetation

(S/E) From the Saint-Antoine Chapel (marker 191), descend easily between the hedges of deciduous trees towards the La Barlatte torrent (markers 192 and 193).
Turn left at marker 193 and climb slightly to reach a ravine of black marl.

(1) The path that crosses it is sometimes eroded and a handrail makes it easier to pass, but the handrail no longer exists as of 21 August 2015. A final descent into the forest leads to the Moulin de la Barlatte (1080m).

(2) After visiting the building (marker 196) and its various mechanisms (wooden turbine, millstones, buckets, sieve, flour chest, etc.), climb among the Scots pines of the Roumégier wood via a winding path that leads to the canal (marker 197).

(3) On the right, take a round trip along the canal, which will take you 1.5 km to the Saucha Négra Gorges and the water intake on the Barlatte.

(4). Caution! Despite the fairly wide path, some dizzying passages require great vigilance, especially when children are present.

(3) Return to marker 197, continue right uphill through the Roumégier woods to quickly reach the Tourres trail (marker 198). Leave this trail and continue straight ahead. The path then makes a wide right turn and climbs in switchbacks. Continue for about 500 m after these switchbacks to marker 201.

(5) Turn left at marker 201, onto theGR®52A, towards Châteauneuf and descend for about 2 km to reach the starting point, the Chapelle Saint-Antoine

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,269 m - Saint-Antoine Chapel
  2. 1 : km 1.16 - alt. 1,134 m - Black marl ravine
  3. 2 : km 1.84 - alt. 1,085 m - The Barlatte mill
  4. 3 : km 2.57 - alt. 1,258 m - Bois de Roumégier crossroads
  5. 4 : km 3.65 - alt. 1,274 m - Mill water intake, made from tree trunks
  6. 5 : km 6.21 - alt. 1,536 m - Marker 201
  7. S/E : km 7.87 - alt. 1,269 m - Saint-Antoine Chapel

Notes

Alternative route: shorter and with less elevation gain
At marker 198, turn left onto the Tourrès trail, which descends directly to Châteauneuf.

Worth a visit

The mill is open to visitors on certain days in July and August. For more information, contact the Mercantour National Park and Châteauneuf Town Hall (04 93 05 54 76)

The Saucha Negra gorges with the remains of the old mill water intake.
A beautiful waterfall just before the gorges.

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.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Henri Colomars
Henri Colomars

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike in the opposite direction, taking the alternative route via the Tourres trail.
This hike is not particularly difficult and is easy to do.
We enjoyed a pleasant picnic on the large flat rocks in the Barlatte riverbed near the waterfall.
There are no more truly vertiginous points between points 3 and 4. The path has been re-routed upstream of the slope where it was overhanging because it had been washed away, but it is still prudent to hold children's hands.
There is a slightly tricky section in the black marl at point 1, where the ravine is quite impressive and the path is narrow (1 to 2 steps wide).
Thank you for this route and this walk.

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fou2nature
fou2nature

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It was a real pleasure to walk along the well-maintained trails. We really enjoyed our swim break at the mill, and the stunning finale with the unmissable gorges and a very smooth return journey winding through magnificent, green alpine landscapes. What more could you ask for? Excellent GPS guidance and accurate timings. Well done to the organiser, hats off 🤗😉🤩 and thank you to Visorando. 🥰

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Pat 06
Pat 06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 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 walk, starting from Châteauneuf d'Entraunes, a charming and authentic little village.
Due to the rain, the first path down into the valley was quite damaged, but the vegetation provided welcome shade. The black marl ravine is quite impressive with its almost lunar landscape. Once we reached the river, the Barlatte mill provided a very pleasant setting for a picnic. But it's the start of the Saucha Negra gorges with the waterfall on the left that I prefer. How nice it is to dip your feet in the river in this hot month of August...

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alex06510
alex06510

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike leading to the Peise d'Eau canyon. This area is really pretty and very pleasant. We returned via the trail, which has the advantage of being almost entirely in the woods.

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edeliah
edeliah

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did the short version with the return to the Tourres trail, due to an Achilles tendon problem...
Otherwise, it was a lovely hike, varied and shaded, with lots of flowers at this time of year. The climb through the woods may seem a little steep for those who are not used to it.

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philippe.calle
philippe.calle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Did this hike in October 2020. The route is quite shaded and very well marked. Lovely views of the gorges and the village of Chateauneuf. The mill's water intake has probably been destroyed, as we saw nothing but a bit of masonry (but a pretty waterfall).

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papangue2
papangue2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a very varied and wild hike, especially at this time of year when we saw chamois and an eagle. The waterfall is frozen, and if you arrive around 12 or 1 p.m., you can take some beautiful photos. There are signs in all the right places, so you can almost do it without a guide, map or GPS! There is plenty of shade, so it's feasible in summer

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leopal
leopal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike, don't miss the Saucha Negra Gorge, 1.5 km round trip on a flat trail.
A beautiful waterfall and narrow, dark gorges... Well worth the short detour
The climb from the B198 to the B201 is quite steep but takes place in the shade of the pine trees

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caristef
caristef

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike with varied landscapes and difficulties! The start to the mill is easy, mostly downhill and in the shade with a short sunny interlude in a magnificent lunar landscape. I know I shouldn't mention the signposting too much, but I can't help pointing out that after signpost 196 and the visit to the mill, the rest of the hike continues at marker 196, this time turning left to "climb among the Scots pines of the Roumégier wood via a winding path" and reach marker 197. This climb is quite steep, but the rest is well worth the effort! The path leading to the Gorges is very pleasant and flat, but caution is advised. The double waterfall, the Gorges and the torrent speak for themselves. If you still have energy left after the return trip, the village of Châteauneuf d'Entraunes is worth a visit.

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isa du sud
isa du sud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We had a wonderful time!
The waterfall before the gorges is remarkable. The route is varied.

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ragnelli
ragnelli

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very pleasant, picnic and swimming at the mill, then more swimming in the gorges: the only downside is that you can't walk up the gorges, there's too much water to cross, otherwise it would be magnificent!

very beautiful views along the road and in Châteauneuf

next time we'll walk to the hamlet of Les Tourres, it looks tempting!

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Henri.lucchesini
Henri.lucchesini

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

good warm-up

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Nath B1.
Nath B1.

With pleasure
Best wishes to you too!

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JEANPIERRECHRISTIANE
JEANPIERRECHRISTIANE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Thank you for this wonderful hike. We had planned a snowshoeing holiday, but there was no snow! Luckily, we always keep our hiking gear in the boot of the car. Thanks to you, our holiday wasn't ruined. Best wishes for 2017

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jkp5225
jkp5225

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A bit of a tough descent right from the start. Very pretty, well-maintained mill. Nice climb through the woods, then along the canal to the wooden dam, which no longer exists!
The last circular offers a beautiful view of the village and the valley to the south
Rated as average rather than easy because the path climbs steeply from the mill to the Gr 52

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