The banks of the Caramy

A very pleasant hike along the banks of the Caramy, with swimming possible on the first part of the route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 233 m
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    Descent: - 237 m

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    Highest point: 426 m
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    Lowest point: 274 m

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Description of the walk

From the village of Mazaugues, take the D64 for 2.5 km. Park on the right just after the Val d'Agas bridge.
Caution! A tricky section requires a 5m rope.

(S/E) Take the track towards the east.

(1) Just before the bridge over the Caramy, turn left onto a small path marked with red circles. Follow these markings, but be careful as they are sometimes difficult to find. The path winds through impressive sharp limestone pavements. A chain used to allow you to descend about 2 metres. You will now need a 5m rope to safely pass a rock that is a little high and then descend through the rocks. Once you reach the track, follow it uphill.

(2) Further on, take a barely marked path on the right that leads to prehistoric caves.

(3) After your visit, retrace your steps.

(2) Continue along the track until the next hairpin bend, then take a fairly steep path on your left that leads to the banks of the Caramy. Turn left and follow the path. The vegetation is so dense that it is difficult to get lost. Be careful not to miss a beautiful spot by the water; you need to take a path on the rocks on your right. This path starts where the main path veers away from the Caramy after a sharp right turn.

(4) The path passes by the Figuière spring and then joins thePR® trail, turning into a track after the Rimbert ruins.

(5) Follow the track to the Roman bridge (Pont de Cassède on the map).

(6) Cross it and continue along the slightly steep track for 500 metres.

(7) On the plateau, turn right onto theGR®99for 3 km. Be careful, in a very tight bend onthe GR®, a path leads straight ahead and takes you above the Caramy, fortunately not very far.

(8) To return to the cars , leave theGR® on your right. After 500m, you will return to Caramy, where a swim is a must. The cars are only 500m away (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 363 m - Park on the right after the Val d'Agas bridge
  2. 1 : km 0.45 - alt. 359 m - Before the bridge, turn left onto a path
  3. 2 : km 0.96 - alt. 384 m - Return trip to the prehistoric caves
  4. 3 : km 1.04 - alt. 380 m - Prehistoric caves
  5. 4 : km 3.65 - alt. 302 m - Source de la Figuière nearby
  6. 5 : km 4.91 - alt. 295 m - Ruins: follow the track to the Roman bridge
  7. 6 : km 6.23 - alt. 274 m - Cross the Roman bridge and continue along the track - Caramy (rivière)
  8. 7 : km 7.16 - alt. 360 m - On the plateau, turn right onto the GR99
  9. 8 : km 10.97 - alt. 372 m - Leave the GR on your right
  10. S/E : km 12.14 - alt. 363 m - Parking

Notes

The broken chain between (1) and (2) can be replaced with a rope no longer than 5 metres, which should be carried in your backpack.

Please note: after heavy rain, the path along the riverbank may be impassable.

Worth a visit

Old bauxite gallery.

 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

4.2 / 5
Based on 53 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.9 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Claudius13190
Claudius13190

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

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Karole13860
Karole13860

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A pleasant hike, even though it was hot. Fortunately, we were under the trees for most of the route. The road is diverted due to the risk of collapse.
I would not recommend the first part with young children.
The riverside section is ideal for a picnic.

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Eric W
Eric W

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, done in mid-June.
Refreshment guaranteed in the stream.

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ACAHIER
ACAHIER

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We did this trail on a beautiful day in May. The trail is very pleasant, we didn't find it difficult. The start on the large rocks may be difficult for some. The trail often runs through the woods, which is very pleasant. We took the time to take photos and admire the vegetation, which meant we took longer, but that didn't matter. There are no exceptional sights, it's just a peaceful walk in the countryside. Thank you

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Olivier WILL
Olivier WILL

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We started the hike early because of the heat.
The start of the route was difficult, and I couldn't find the caves.
The start of the Caramy is dry.
However, between the spring and the Roman bridge, you absolutely must take the time to swim.
The second part of the route isn't very interesting and you'll be far from the river... At the end of the loop, I found the Caramy dry, which meant I couldn't swim at the end of the hike.
Easy hike

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charliejolie
charliejolie

good evening, do you organise group nude walks?

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RENAUD Alain
RENAUD Alain

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

This is our third time on this hike, this time with 12 people
The route is very well described
However, over the years, the route has deteriorated. The descent to the Cabri jump is very rugged and the return after crossing the Caramy becomes increasingly difficult and even tricky for people who are afraid of heights.

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Sophie Mat
Sophie Mat

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This trail is difficult. There are many rocks and obstacles to overcome in the first part.
The second part is easier via the GR trail.
The river has a very low flow due to drought.

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JoG
JoG

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The beginning is very nice and fun!

The prehistoric caves are located between points 3 and 4! Point 3 is just a beautiful view! Because of this, we wasted quite a bit of time looking for the caves

. Unfortunately, at the end, there is a closed section (risk of collapse). So we had to turn around and find another way. It was already dark and we came to a very difficult path (blue) across a river: really difficult and dangerous!

So be careful when you get to the closed section, and don't take the alternative path that goes through the river (in the direction of the goat jumps)!!

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JoG
JoG

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The beginning is very nice and fun!

Unfortunately, at the end, there is a closed section, so we had to turn around and find another way. It was already dark and we came to a very difficult path (blue) across a river: really difficult and dangerous!

So be careful when you reach the closed section, and don't take the alternative path that goes through the river!

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belleétoile
belleétoile

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, pleasant because it is quite shaded, but unfortunately the spring was dry on 26 June.

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philou 8356
philou 8356

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The red line is not easy to follow, but fortunately it is there because the sharp limestone pavement is dangerous and not easy to cross (the chain is there and very useful). After the descent and the route along the Caramy, the return to the other bank is easy by following the GR. A beautiful hike.

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LAURENTGRI
LAURENTGRI

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

There were no signs indicating the Caramy Gorges or the Saut du Cabris. The chain was in place, but not really useful!

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Algerard1
Algerard1

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful and varied route. We got a little lost at the end of the maze with the red dots, but by following a path that seemed to be heading in the right direction, we arrived at Caramy and the Roman bridge. It was a beautiful Sunday and quite busy. We had no problems returning via the other side.
Thanks to the poster.

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Smonin
Smonin

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We tracked our walk using GPS. Without it, we got lost several times.

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