Le Trou du Loup via the cairn

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This is a pleasant hike with a visit to the Chapelle Saint Brice, another to the cairn built here for the 20th anniversary of the Sainte Tulle Hiking Club, and finally the Trou du Loup reservoir.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.28 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 198 m
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    Descent: - 195 m
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    Highest point: 454 m
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    Lowest point: 276 m
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Trou du Loup
Trou du Loup
View of the southern Alps
Along the Cobières torrent

Description of the walk

(S/E) Departure from the car park of the Corbières multipurpose hall, which we go around.
At the end of Chemin des Alpes, turn right onto Avenue Frédéric Mistral.

(1) At the end of this street, almost opposite, you will see a sign for "Chapelle Saint-Brice". Follow this beautiful path.

(2) At the chapel, take the path on the left (2) and after about a kilometre, turn left at the crossroads.

(3). Leave the track via a path on the left after the barrier. Continue straight ahead, staying on this well-marked path until you reach a crossroads.

(4) Turn left; the cairn is marked 100 metres ahead. After the plateau, continue straight ahead, staying on the main track and respecting private property. Thank you.

(5) You will descend a wide DFCI track, ignoring the small paths on either side. Continue straight ahead, after five more or less large "S" bends, you will come to the water reservoir (Le Trou du Loup).

(6) Do not cross the bridge; take the path on the left. You will follow the gorge halfway up. A path on the right descends towards the gorge; stay on the left. After 200 metres, look out on the right and take this small shortcut which descends a little steeply. Then stay on the right, after two hairpin bends, go straight ahead to the end and turn left. Go straight ahead, there is a housing estate on your right, straight ahead, Rue de l'Arc Couché. Continue straight ahead, Rue des Gabians then Rue des Écoles, and you will find the street where your car park is located on your left (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 297 m - Parking. Towards the - Canal de Manosque
  2. 1 : km 0.25 - alt. 308 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 0.85 - alt. 359 m - Saint-Brice Chapel
  4. 3 : km 1.78 - alt. 398 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 4.72 - alt. 444 m - Fork in the road
  6. 5 : km 6.71 - alt. 422 m - Fork in the road
  7. 6 : km 9.77 - alt. 310 m - Water reservoir (Le Trou du Loup)
  8. S/E : km 13.27 - alt. 296 m - Parking

Notes

Always wear walking shoes and bring water. Don't forget a first aid kit for minor injuries.

Worth a visit

You are next to Pierrevert and Sainte-Tulle, charming villages worth visiting.
On the other side is Manosque, home of Jean Giono.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 89 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Patricia LeC.
Patricia LeC.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

After point 3, at elevation 423, you can follow the small path northwards, which is a bit like a gentle rollercoaster ride, to avoid the rather tedious long path before the cairn.

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tracésrandos
tracésrandos

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, done in reverse order to the description, which I found more enjoyable...
The route is not marked, so it can sometimes be difficult to find your way, with many trails leading off in different directions.
The hike is not shaded, so it is best avoided in hot weather.
An easy route with a 300 m elevation gain over 14 km.

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marche a l ombre
marche a l ombre
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

No signposts. It was very difficult to find the way without GPS. If the French hiking association could redo the signposting, that would be great.

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fete rando
fete rando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Very nice route, but I'd like to point out that there's an error in the suggested route at the bridge on the 424 side in the north-east part of the route. You come to a fence and the route enters a fenced property, but you just need to continue straight ahead on the track between two fenced properties on either side. Also, for those who don't like walking on tracks for too long, there are alternative routes on trails: the choice is yours... I did the route yesterday in the opposite direction and really enjoyed the descent on sunny trails with great views.

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fete rando
fete rando
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Hello,
Very nice route, but I would like to point out that there is an error in the suggested route at the bridge marked 424 in the north-east section of the route. You come to a fence and the route enters a fenced property, but you just need to continue straight ahead on the track between two fenced properties on either side. Also, for those who don't like walking on tracks for too long, there are alternative routes on footpaths: the choice is yours... I did the route yesterday in the opposite direction and really enjoyed the descent on sunny footpaths with great views.

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gilourandovtt
gilourandovtt

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Very beautiful circuit, modified between 3 and 4 after altitude 423 by a nicer path on the right going uphill.
little of interest around point 5 but no possibility of avoiding it
The return after the wolf's hole is splendid.

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bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike to do when spending a few days in the area.
We picked lots of rosemary, which was in bloom at the time.
No problems following the route with GPS.

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clorando57
clorando57
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, extremely flowery and fragrant, with a refreshing little river and easy going. The only downside is that there are no yellow trail markers on the rocks or tree trunks to help you follow the route.
We will do it again in autumn to enjoy the different colours, as it is very pleasant, especially outside the summer season.

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ferrierfsal
ferrierfsal

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

You need to have the app on your phone to avoid getting lost. I would recommend doing it in the opposite direction, as the last part is in full sun and a bit hot for spring. If you do the circuit in the opposite direction, plan to stop for a snack at the cairn (point No. 4), as the view is splendid. The return trip in the opposite direction is well shaded. This is a little-used hike.

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Lucien2
Lucien2
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Hello, my comment (under the username Lucien2) was posted on this walk but refers to another one. Sorry for the posting error.

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Lucien2
Lucien2
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Be careful on the way back, as the path is blocked by an electric fence for horses. We had to take a detour to reach the end point, passing through a thorny moor. But the walk is worth it, although you need to take care on the descent down the scree slope.

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fredchopin
fredchopin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very pleasant and easy hike during the week; we didn't encounter anyone. At point 4, we took a path on the right that runs (almost) parallel to the trail, which climbs slightly to rejoin the trail at point 5. At the end of this path, we noticed a sign saying "no mountain bikes". Is this private property?

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Drax
Drax

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice fitness circuit completed on 14 January with an 8 kg bag. A few inaccuracies in the written description of the route, but no problem with the map. Avoid the steep shortcut at the end; I ended up with my feet in the water, which was definitely not the right way to go, and had to climb back up ^^

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nefertilou13
nefertilou13
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful and pleasant hike; beautiful views of Mont Ventoux, the Alps, and Chiran.
The path through the olive groves is very pretty; from Trou du Loup to Corbières, the gorges are easy to navigate and really enjoyable!
There are few or no signposts, but it's no problem, it's impossible to get lost.

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ThierrySca
ThierrySca

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike from start to finish, despite the water level.

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