This hike is best done on a sunny afternoon, so that you can contemplate the view from the summit, which can be truly breathtaking if the air is dry.
This hike may be prohibited depending on the level of fire risk. Please consult the map.
Country:
France
City:
Cazevieille (34270) 
(S/E) From the car park, follow the marked red and white path up through the shrubbery of the heath. There are some large boulders along the way. Two-thirds of the way up, follow the orange round markings up a small slab, and you'll find the red and white markings again further on.
(1) When you reach the chapel at the top, make sure your children don't get too close to the ridge as the other side is very steep. Turn around and take the same path again (S/E).
ADOPTING THE RIGHT ACTIONS: Fire watch and eco-actions.
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
An interesting walk, though not exceptional, because whilst the view is pleasant, we’re not in the mountains! The slight downside is that it’s absolutely heaving with people – you just have to put up with it. It’s a bit of a climb, especially towards the end. You need to wear sturdy footwear as the stones are quite treacherous.
It took us 2 hours and 10 minutes, including 1 hour and 10 minutes for the climb.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Perfect and very straightforward for a sunny day – you can see the snow-capped Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea! Pick a day when the ground isn’t wet from the previous day, and then it’s just a matter of making the climb to reach the cross of Jesus at the top, with a sense of pride and achievement. The car park is really handy for parking. Start at 11am – summit at 12.30pm, packed lunch, and a leisurely descent by 3pm. Marielle M.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Hike done this Saturday. We left at 6 a.m. with headlamps and arrived at the cross at 7:30 a.m., perfect for the sunrise at 7:45 a.m. Everyone was enchanted by the view stretching all the way to the Pyrenees. Ideal weather, well-marked trail.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 10, 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 route, but only suitable for people who are fit and in good physical condition.
At 68 years old, I completed it in 1 hour 30 minutes there and back.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Very beautiful hike and very beautiful place
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
I am 76 years old and my partner is 77.
The route is difficult at this age and very few hikers were as old as us.
I think older people should be warned not to attempt the ascent of Pic Saint Loup unless they are in perfect physical shape and, if possible, have done some training.
We turned back halfway through the route.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Easy to follow, well-marked trail.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Beautiful views upon arrival, which you have to earn after a 660m climb. The trail is very rocky, with many ridges where you can get your feet stuck. You need very good hiking boots. The trail is fairly sheltered from the sun throughout.
Walking poles may be advisable to help you keep your balance. I do not recommend the route in rainy weather as the rocks will be slippery.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
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A very pleasant round trip in good weather. I hadn't reached the summit of Pic Saint Loup for at least 20 years, and it's still as beautiful as ever, especially on the mountain side.
Watch your step! In some places, the path is paved with sloping rocks with cracks that are perfect for trapping your foot and twisting your ankle. Unless you're a mountain goat under the age of 40, bring walking sticks and avoid this walk on a rainy day...
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
a lovely little hike, steep climb but magnificent view at the summit
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
You can't miss it! Pic Saint-Loup stands proudly at an altitude of 658 metres, with its steep cliff on the north side and its wooded ridge stretching to the horizon. An iconic landmark of the heath landscape and an ideal getaway for the whole family, it is very popular when the summer heat is not too intense.
Don't worry about crowds... as long as you follow the simple rules, such as letting those going up pass first. A gesture of courtesy that transforms the encounter into a warm exchange punctuated by "hello", "thank you" and "keep going". It's a shame that not everyone always thinks of doing this!
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A beautiful climb with magnificent views at the top.
Not recommended in hot weather or when it's raining (slippery rocks).
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
The path is very rocky. You need good shoes. Especially as the last part is marked as steep. The climb is pleasant, with some spikes in the final section.
The summit offers a fantastic 360° panorama. Superb.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Certainly very busy in summer.
Beautiful viewpoint.
Hiking boots recommended.
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