Le Roc de la Viste

Hike in the Haut Languedoc Regional Park through the Berlou vineyards with the Caroux Massif as a backdrop, allowing you to discover the waterfall on the Rieu Berlou, the orientation table and its botanical trail, and the remarkable viewpoint of the Roc de la Viste overlooking the village of Berlou. This hike around Berlou allows you to return directly to the village at several points.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.76 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 301 m
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    Descent: - 303 m

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    Highest point: 368 m
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    Lowest point: 128 m

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Description of the walk

Park along Avenue de l'Église in Berlou.

(S/E) Take the D177 towards Olargues, following the blue signs. Turn right onto Rue de l'Égalité and go around the cemetery until you reach the junction with the tarmac road. Turn left and go up towards the pine forest.
Note: turning right here will take you directly back to Berlou.
Turn right and cross the pine forest to reach the Col de la Foun.

(1) Continue along the track opposite and walk along the pine forest to the highest point, then along the vineyards to reach a slight descent at the crossroads of a track.

(2) Take the track on the left and continue towards the wind turbine and the Donnadieu barn. Follow the track to the tarmac road.
Note: turning right here will take you directly back to Berlou.
At the junction of the two tarmac roads, turn right and cross the Calisso bridge, then turn right again to reach the Mouline bridge and the Rieu Berlou waterfall.

(3) Continue straight ahead, then turn right and follow the tarmac or cement track to a stone hut on the left.

(4) Note: continuing straight ahead will take you directly back to Berlou.
Take the track on the left to the Col de Périnières. Turn right onto the hairpin bend and follow the track to the orientation tables.

(5) Descend and rejoin the D177.
Note: you can return directly to Berlou by turning right and following the D177.
Otherwise, take it to the left for a few metres, then turn right and cross the Cambis pine trees to the Sareclou path. You will reach a crossroads offering a view of the village and the Caroux massif.

(6) Note: you can return directly to Berlou by turning right onto the track that avoids the most difficult part of the climb and descent of Roc de la Viste.
Turn left and follow the uphill track until you reach the wider Montahuc track.
Turn left onto the Montahuc track, then turn right onto a path that climbs through the woods to Roc de la Viste, the highest point of the hike with a view of the village.

(7) Begin a tricky descent along the small path to the Montahuc track. Be careful, as it can be slippery in wet weather. When you reach the track at a large bend, turn left. Follow the path to the tennis court, walk alongside it, then descend towards the hamlet of Labadié.

(8) Cross the bridge and immediately afterwards, turn right at the hairpin bend towards the stream. Go around the building on the left and turn right, then left and follow the stream. Turn left, then right to reach Rue Basse and continue towards Place du Pont. Then, go straight on the D177 towards Olargues, pass in front of the town hall and the school, then return to the car park at the church in Berlou (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 201 m - Berlou Church car park.
  2. 1 : km 2.06 - alt. 190 m - Col de la Foun
  3. 2 : km 3.17 - alt. 154 m - Crossroads trail
  4. 3 : km 3.93 - alt. 130 m - Cascade du Rieu Berlou
  5. 4 : km 5.69 - alt. 155 m - Crossroads track
  6. 5 : km 6.52 - alt. 210 m - Orientation tables.
  7. 6 : km 7.75 - alt. 252 m - Viewpoint
  8. 7 : km 9.23 - alt. 343 m - Roc de la Viste
  9. 8 : km 10.13 - alt. 199 m - Labadié
  10. S/E : km 10.76 - alt. 202 m - Berlou Church car park.

Notes

(S/E) Drinking water, children's playground next to Berlou church.
Toilets behind the church.

Worth a visit

Numerous viewpoints over the Berlou vineyards, Caroux Massif, Rieu Berlou waterfall, orientation tables and botanical trail.
Saint-Chinian Berlou wine tasting at independent producers and the Berlou wine cellar.
Le Faitout gourmet restaurant, Chez Lily Berlou brasserie.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
bertrand des bartassaïres
bertrand des bartassaïres

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very well-marked blue-signposted walk, with plenty of options to shorten the route and return directly to the village. Best avoided in summer; we found it very hot (27°C) and you’ll need to bring plenty of water. The variety of landscapes is fascinating, with quite rugged terrain; the final climb is short but fairly steep, and the descent does present some challenges for those who aren’t confident on their feet – best avoided after rain (it gets quite slippery). Beautiful views over the Caroux.
It’s a shame about the weather stations, which have seen better days, but there’s an interesting viewpoint and the picnic tables are well-placed halfway along this hike. We stopped off at the cooperative winery at the end of the hike; the wine is very good. Well done on the signposting, as it isn’t always this good.

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Capnanou
Capnanou

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is very well marked and easy to follow with clearly visible blue markings. An easy hike with beautiful views.

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faroldi
faroldi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to enjoy with the family

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La Godasse Folle
La Godasse Folle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I have mixed feelings about this hike. I regret that 80% of the route was on tarmac. That's not how I imagine walking to be, even if these paths were not very busy. It's a shame and it spoils the enjoyment of the hike a little.
However, the landscapes are very varied and magnificent, with superb autumn colours. The views are splendid and stretch far into the distance. We were able to snack on arbutus berries almost the entire length of the walk, and we picked some beautiful chestnuts.
No particular difficulties, but best avoided during the hot summer months as there is no shade on most of the hike.

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kalaggan11
kalaggan11
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed under beautiful sunshine. Note that there are two picnic tables near the orientation table, which is a little worn but offers an ideal viewpoint.
The last part is steeper but offers a remarkable view of Berlou and Carroux.

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Manue SESMA
Manue SESMA

Thank you.

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Bernard G9.
Bernard G9.

It's a shame we came on one of the only rainy days in recent months.
We'll have to come back when the weather is nice, in October, to enjoy the array of colours in the Berlou vineyard.

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Manue SESMA
Manue SESMA

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike but very wet!!

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Legrandas
Legrandas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with stunning scenery between Caroux, vineyards and pine forests. The route is well signposted. The final climb is a little long, but the view from the top of Roc de la Viste is magnificent. Make sure you take water with you for the walk. This route allows you to return to Berlou at several points, which is great. Worth doing again.

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