The Eagle Rock

A 360° panorama of the Cévennes valleys and Mont Aigoual. Information panels are provided along the route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.23 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 312 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 311 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,176 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 897 m

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Description of the walk

Road access: park at the Col de l'Asclié at the start of the trail.

(S/E) Take the Liron forest track, which climbs gradually through the shade of the beech trees to a junction of tracks.

(1) Take the track on the right which climbs. The Rocher de l'Aigle comes into view; continue to the junction.

(2) A small sign on the left indicates the path up to the summit of Rocher de l'Aigle; it is well marked except at the rocky slab, where you should head to the right to follow the best route.

(3) At the summit, return via the same route to the track.

(2) Facing south, take the track on the right (west) which climbs up to the Col de Fageas.

(4) Head up towards the small mast (along the track or straight ahead) to enjoy the view over the Notre-Dame de la Rouvière valley.

(5) Return to the Col de Fageas.

(4) Take the graille (transhumance path) to the left of the fenced-off area. The descent is steep and stony.
Reach the sheep track bridge, cross it, taking the path that climbs slightly, and pass by the statue of the shepherd. Join the road and arrive at the Col de l'Asclié (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 904 m - Car park at - Col de l'Asclier (911m)
  2. 1 : km 1.63 - alt. 1,038 m - Trail junction, on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.93 - alt. 1,062 m - Rocher de l’Aigle junction
  4. 3 : km 2.08 - alt. 1,108 m - Rocher de l'Aigle (1117 m)
  5. 4 : km 3.34 - alt. 1,144 m - Col du Fageas (1147 m)
  6. 5 : km 3.56 - alt. 1,176 m - Viewpoint
  7. S/E : km 5.23 - alt. 908 m - Car park at the Col de l'Asclié

Notes

Shaded ascent but not the descent.
Lots of stones (on the descent and rocky access), so make sure you wear suitable footwear.
Information boards along the route and a signpost at the start of the trail.
Yellow andGR®® markings along most of the route.
Very varied flora: beech, oak, fir, pine, heather, broom, maple, chestnut, ...
View of Mont Aigoual and its weather station.

You can extend the walk by 200m to visit a small spring on the right as you head down the road towards Notre-Dame de Rouvier (a picnic table).

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 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
CamilleDry
CamilleDry

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike that is well worth the detour.
I followed the advice in the comments and did it backwards, and I didn't regret it!
The 360° view is breathtaking; you can even see the Alps!

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ritchi13220
ritchi13220

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The view from the Rock is very beautiful.
Hike completed in the direction recommended by the website.
The outward journey (uphill) is very pleasant and shaded.
However, we found the return trip on the other side (downhill) unpleasant.
We are experienced walkers, though.
This stone descent is slippery, in full sun, and you spend more time watching where you put your feet than looking at the landscape. Even when done in the opposite direction, it is a fairly strenuous climb in full sun, as we saw when we met people doing it on the way up.
We therefore recommend doing it as a round trip rather than a circular one. It makes for a nice, easy walk in the shade.

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Jasper399
Jasper399

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice to do, I agree with the idea of doing the walk in reverse (the rocky descent spoils it a bit).

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les MM's
les MM's

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Despite the season, there weren't many people around. We did the route in reverse and didn't regret it, even though the steep climb (straight up without any bends) was in full sun. We enjoyed the blackberries along the way: a real treat! The climb up to Eagle Rock is perilous, it's like rock climbing: beautiful view. The walk is very different on the way up and down, as it's on two different slopes and therefore the vegetation is very different on the way down through the forest.

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PGT
PGT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short hike offering magnificent views of the region.
The ventilation was on, so we didn't suffer from the heat.
I agree with the recommendation to do the route in reverse, i.e. climb up the drovers' road at the start of the walk rather than descending it at the end.

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rando57
rando57

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike: magnificent panorama at the Eagle Rock and the antenna. The descent of the drovers' road at the end of the walk is steep and you must be careful not to slip on the stones.

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Esitutaim
Esitutaim

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A refreshing walk, beautiful views and the sound of sheep bells! We took the path in the opposite direction (to the left of the sheep bridge) and even though the climb was a little tough, the drovers' road was very stony and we didn't regret our choice 😉 We rewarded ourselves with a picnic in the sunshine on the rocks, with the Rocher de l'Aigle to our left and the crossing of the beech forest with its hundred-year-old trees... A few hours out of time... To be repeated in all seasons to see these wonderful landscapes change colour!

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Ultreïa34
Ultreïa34

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike with a 360° view of the Alps and Canigou on a clear day.
Very good description, but I recommend doing this circular in reverse to avoid the difficult descent.
Thank you for this wonderful experience.

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Cathdetara
Cathdetara

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk with beautiful scenery.

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Coralie W
Coralie W

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike starting from the hamlet of Valnière (note: you cannot leave your car there) with an ascent to the Col de l'Asclier to join the route (approximately 8km and 600m elevation gain).
I did the circular in the opposite direction. The climb up to Col du Fageas is steep, but less difficult for me than the descent with its unstable rocks.
The views of the Cévennes from the top of the two passes and the Rocher de l'Aigle are superb.

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Gérard34
Gérard34

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike offering beautiful panoramic views. The end of the route from the Col de Fageas may be difficult for some hikers who do not enjoy descending on rocky terrain.

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