The Méjean cliff path

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Perhaps the most beautiful walk along the Causse Méjean, which traditionally starts out from Le Rozier.
Here, by starting on the cliff top, there is less vertical drop, as you stay between 870 and 720m the whole way.
As well as breath-taking scenery, you can see vultures circling above you and even below you on the cliffs!

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.89 km
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    Average duration: 5h 20 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 786 m
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    Descent: - 784 m
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    Highest point: 868 m
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    Lowest point: 405 m
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Photos

Chinese vase and Sèvres vase
Lovely views over the Jonte and the Causse Noir
Corniches du Méjean
View from the balcony

Description of the walk

Le hameau de Cassagnes est accessible par Saint Pierre des Tripiers sur le Causse Méjean ou par le Truel dans les gorges de la Jonte. Le parking se situe le long de la piste (GR®6) environ 300m avant le hameau de Cassagnes (ne pas se garer à celui mentionné par l'IGN).

(S/E) Continuer sur la petite route jusqu’au hameau de Cassagnes, puis continuer encore un peu sur la piste, toujours en suivant le GR®.

(1) Suivre le GR® "Tour du Causse Méjan" (balisage Rouge et Jaune) sur la gauche (Sud). Après 1,5km environ, le sentier arrive au bord des gorges de la Jonte (2). Poursuivre à l'Ouest. Environ 800m plus loin, se trouve un remarquable point de vue, le balcon du Vertige (3).

Continuer à l'Ouest et emprunter le Pas du Loup, passage étroit qui conduit à un autre point de vue remarquable entre le Vase de Chine et le Vase de Sèvres (4). Continuer sur le sentier qui oblique au Nord.

Au col des 2 Canyons (5), prendre à droite (Nord-Est) le sentier qui vous emmène au dessus des gorges du Tarn pour accéder à la Fontaine du Teil (6). Prendre un sentier sur la gauche une centaine de mètres avant la source.

Poursuivre au Nord-Est puis prendre à droite (Est) pour un retour par le GR®6 à Cassagnes.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 405 m - Car park at Le Rozier town hall. Close to the - Tarn (rivère)
  2. 1 : km 1.14 - alt. 589 m - Plumb line - Rocher de Capluc
  3. 2 : km 2.48 - alt. 725 m - Junction between GR6 and GRP
  4. 3 : km 2.63 - alt. 766 m - Col des 2 canyons
  5. 4 : km 3.82 - alt. 791 m - Fountain of Teil
  6. 5 : km 4.55 - alt. 868 m - Junction shortly after Cassagnes
  7. 6 : km 5.77 - alt. 802 m - On the banks of the Gorges de la - Jonte (rivière)
  8. 7 : km 6.56 - alt. 785 m - Balcon du Vertige
  9. 8 : km 7.47 - alt. 691 m - Vase de Sèvres et Vase de Chine
  10. S/E : km 10.89 - alt. 405 m - Car park at Le Rozier town hall

Notes

Exit 42 of the A75 motorway takes you to Les Vignes, at the foot of the Causse Méjean in the Tarn Gorges.
Exit 44.1 takes you to Truel in the Jonte Valley.

Worth a visit

Les Arcs Saint Pierre.
Magnificent natural rock formations to the west of the Causse Méjean, in the commune of Saint Pierre des Tripiers on the slope overlooking the Jonte.

 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.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 133 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 2925876

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike that is a must in the region.

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zinzin du 01
zinzin du 01

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike
Not too crowded at this time of year.
Superb views.
A few slightly challenging sections, but nothing insurmountable.

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Pascal FAVE
Pascal FAVE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A magnificent hike and certainly one of the most beautiful in the area. Extraordinary views and the flight of birds of prey as a bonus. However, in places it is a little technical without being difficult, and this is not noted in the description. Particularly towards the Pas du Loup.
Definitely worth doing, it's just beautiful

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User 18363903

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
Depart from Rozier and follow the path on the left marked "nouvel itinéraire" (new route) and not the concrete track.
WARNING: TECHNICALLY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS HIKE IN MUDDY CONDITIONS!
NO CHILDREN, NO DOGS, NO RAIN!
My wife is afraid of heights and found it very difficult.
Several sections with direct access to the void.

We took a detour from Cassagne to see the Saint Pierre arches, which are only 3 km away.
In the end, it was 20 km for 800 m of elevation gain

The original hike: about 600m elevation gain, not nearly 800 as advertised
Otherwise, it's magnificent!

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h.szeflinski
h.szeflinski

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Tip top
A little less elevation gain than estimated: 620m
Magnificent views, several wooded areas (a little cooler)

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EloGr
EloGr
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a lovely walk, as bucolic as you could wish for in May, and it's not difficult at all! Its difficult classification is surprising. Only 550m of ascent. And although you have to use your hands 2 or 3 times, it's never technically difficult or dangerous. We completed it in 4? hours on a leisurely walk, including the lunch break and the many photo stops! Those prone to vertigo can take advantage of the very wide paths, so they can stay well away from precipices and their view. What's more, most of the time there's so much vegetation that there's no sense of emptiness. What I liked best: the vases de chine and vases de sèvres, fabulous and impressive geological formations, as well as the many vultures that flew above us. We counted 21 of them! Our only regret was that we didn't get to see them up close. To make things even more difficult, you should know (as we didn't) that there are many ladders that allow you to climb up many of the rocks. In my opinion, this is indeed impressive and not recommended for those prone to vertigo. If you're a thrill-seeker, you should find out more about these famous ladders. We ended up having a drink at the Brasserie du Rozier. What a day!

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jeanmonique 11
jeanmonique 11

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

parish specific to Brittany

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User 25888838

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We hiked in the opposite direction, so we had a great view at the start at the edge of the cliffs, but halfway along we found ourselves in the undergrowth to finish the loop.

Overestimated ascent + possibility of parking higher up than the car park mentioned.

We recommend this walk without hesitation!

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Tenzig11250
Tenzig11250

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

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zebulon1961
zebulon1961

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice walk with magnificent views, the rocks are superb. The difference in altitude is overestimated (count more like 700m maximum). It is possible to park higher up than the car park mentioned and thus avoid the ascent on tarmac.

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lachalou
lachalou

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this walk two years ago without any problems, starting from Cassagne. This year, still starting from Cassagne, we didn't find the China and Sèvres vases and preferred to turn back, as we didn't want to go down to Le Rozier. Yours sincerely

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Coissieux Christel
Coissieux Christel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice walk with a magnificent view

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jeremyjerem
jeremyjerem

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent, very aerial hike! Verticality +++
I think it's far too dangerous with children:(!)!
Completed in 4? hours with a diversion to the Capluc crag and a photo break, in a group of 4 athletes.
Be careful on the last part at cliff level to follow the markings (which are very well indicated throughout) and not the GPS route (route error) and no problem.
Leaving the village at 7.45am, turn left at the start and there's a path that avoids the road, which is much better and leads to the same place! We quickly warmed up with a direct D+. If you set off early, there's hardly anyone along the whole route, and the first hikers you meet arrive later when it's hot!
One of the most beautiful hikes I've ever done. Thank you Visorando!

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zaragori
zaragori

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with impressive and magnificent views.
We had a bit of trouble at the start finding the stairs, which aren't really stairs at all. In fact, there's a path in the bend that goes up to the right.
For me, even though I'm prone to vertigo, this hike was completely accessible (the vegetation reduces the impression of emptiness). Good shoes are recommended though! A hike worth doing!

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MH303
MH303

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very fine hike, especially the more technical second part where there are some remarkable viewpoints with vultures not far away. The Pas du loup pass and the finish on the rocks of the China and Sèvres vases are exceptional. It was very hot in August and that was a difficulty on the climb.

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