The Rock of the Two Virgins (Rock of the Virgins)

Overlooking the village of Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian, the Rocher des Vierges, the highest point of the massif, offers breathtaking views. This interpretive route, perfect for exploring with family or friends, allows you to appreciate this unique site from a geological, historical and cultural perspective.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.11 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 392 m
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    Descent: - 396 m

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    Highest point: 535 m
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    Lowest point: 158 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park of the Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian cooperative winery.

(S/E) Walk alongside the cooperative winery and cross the village under the arch of plane trees. After the town hall and the church, take Rue de la Source on the right and Rue du Réservoir on the left. Pass the water tower and climb the road on the right to the crossroads.

(1) Do not take the DFCI on the right; instead, head down the path opposite, cross the valley floor, then climb up the path on the right.

(2) Take the Saint-Guiraud track to the right. It follows the ridge for 1.5 km. At the concrete junction, take the road to the left for 200 m until the fork at the end of the vineyard.

(3) Turn left and, immediately afterwards, climb up to the right along the path through the oak trees. Pass a ruin and, on the right, reach the car park (375 m) at the Roc des Deux-Vierges.
(4) Take the nature trail on the left. It climbs to the summit of the Rocher des Vierges.

(5) Once at the top, enjoy the view, then head back down the same path to the car park.

(4) Cross the car park and head down the road (GR®®653). At the bend to the right, take the straight, stony track opposite.

(6) At the bottom, take the track on the left for 2.5 km.

(7) Take the D130 to the left for 150 m, then the D131 E2 to the right, followed by the small road to the right.

(8) At the wayside shrine, head right and return to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 166 m - Car park at the cooperative winery - Église Saint-Sernin (Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian)
  2. 1 : km 0.73 - alt. 207 m - L'Armous
  3. 2 : km 1.4 - alt. 249 m - Saint-Guiraud
  4. 3 : km 3.07 - alt. 285 m - La Gyssière
  5. 4 : km 3.82 - alt. 373 m - Rocher des Vierges car park
  6. 5 : km 5.04 - alt. 535 m - Rocher des Deux Vierges
  7. 6 : km 7.07 - alt. 298 m - Track on the left overlooking the - Agaras (ruisseau) - Affluent du ruisseau de Lagarel
  8. 7 : km 9.57 - alt. 183 m - D130
  9. 8 : km 10.48 - alt. 159 m - Turn right at the wayside shrine
  10. S/E : km 11.11 - alt. 166 m - Car park at the cooperative winery

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.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 51 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Seranne4321
Seranne4321

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A walk full of flowers at the start of April! The path between points 1 and 4 is particularly interesting, winding through the heath and... the rocky terrain.
However, the return route along a forest track between 6 and 7 is unremarkable, whilst the tarmac road between 7 and the village offers views of Arboras nestled at the foot of St Baudile.
Of course, the Roc des 2 Vierges is well worth the route!

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User 12779229

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike. Best done at a brisk pace. Bear in mind that all the elevation gain is in the first half. The second half is all downhill. The return along the track is a bit more monotonous. Don’t forget your hats – there’s no shade on the way back.

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User 16780418

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very beautiful hike. No particular difficulty despite a steep climb to reach Roc des Deux Vierges (end of number 3 to number 5) with a view that is well worth the detour. The little chapel at the top is worth seeing.
For the more adventurous, trail number 3 connects to the hike called Canyon du Diable (Devil's Canyon), which adds an extra 2½ hours.

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User 6638501

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Beautiful view
Stony paths and full sun

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Starkouney
Starkouney

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We did the hike in the opposite direction and the end is a bit monotonous, unlike the first part, which is very nice.
The view is magnificent.

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ALPAEL
ALPAEL

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

start of the route is shaded, but the end of the route is on roads and paths and quite long - not recommended in summer

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Chlebegue
Chlebegue

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent landscapes and beautiful sunshine, but a route with too much tarmac or forest fire tracks. No issues with signposting

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PATRICE31800
PATRICE31800

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone
We did this hike in beautiful weather. It was a very pretty route, especially the first part (old village, heath, small forest) and the arrival at the rocks. The panoramic views are magnificent, and you can take a short walk among the rocks, but you have to be careful! The return trip is more monotonous (DFCI track) and ends among the vineyards. Thank you for sharing.

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Avrilola
Avrilola

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done yesterday. Beautiful views on the way up, especially of this curious Devil's Canyon.
The rock known as the Two Virgins is very surprising, and the view from the top over the entire valley is magnificent. It's definitely worth the physical effort to get there.
However, there is a lot of tarmac as it is possible to get almost to the top by car.

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Fernandez Benjamin
Fernandez Benjamin

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Moderate difficulty. Follow the PR. A bit too many wide tracks and tarmac for my liking. Otherwise, beautiful views from the summit. Thank you

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Macko
Macko

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike that requires a bit of physical effort, the climb is very enjoyable and the chapel at the top is surprising. I wouldn't recommend doing this in summer, although I'm sure there are some shaded areas. The return trip is less interesting

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francoise caussat
francoise caussat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

as for the ease of describing the route, the author of the listing has skilfully copied and pasted the route marked in yellow, so we are sure we won't get lost.
the walk is magnificent and I highly recommend it. It is not difficult, but you do need to be reasonably fit. The views are breathtaking and the arrival at the little chapel is simply magical.

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Legrandas
Legrandas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike with excellent signage. Beautiful views. It is best to start from St Saturnin, as indicated in the description, which is very good. I would happily do this again.

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jeanine terral
jeanine terral

The hike to Roc des 2 Vierges is quite physically demanding as it involves a lot of climbing. But the reward is worth it. Magnificent view

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Driver
Driver

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Physical hike to reach the rocks, second part less enjoyable

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