The Crêtes de Maraysse

A magnificent ridge walk between the Oule valley (on the Montmorin side) and the Blème valley (on the Ribeyret side).

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n°179793

Creation:
25 Nov 2015

Last update:
23 Jan 2024

Last review:
14 May 2022

Activity: Walking
Distance: 10.07 km
Average duration: 5h 25
Difficulty: Difficult
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 891 m
Descent: - 887 m
Highest point: 1,557 m
Lowest point: 845 m

Country: France
Areas: Alps, Baronnies, Dauphiné
District: Ribeyret (05150)
Start/End: N 44.411179° / E 5.537699°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3238OT, 3239OT
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Description of the walk

The hike starts from Arboudeysse, on the D994, between Ribeyret and the Col de Palluel. There is a small car park for a few cars. The start is located 1,500 metres from the Col de Paluel if you are coming from Rosan. Latitude: N 44.41101° and E 5.53783° for GPS users.

(S/E) Take the tarmac road north-east, which becomes a dirt track and then heads north. Ignore two paths on the left.

(1) At the next fork, take the right-hand path and then immediately left to reach Serre des Auberts.

(2) Continue straight ahead (north then north-east) to Farelle, ignoring the paths on the right and left. Follow the track and continue to the junction at an altitude of 1168 metres.

(3) Leave the track, take the path opposite and continue straight ahead towards Col des Casset (1242m).

(4) At the pass, turn left towards the ridges (west). Follow the markers carefully, which will lead you, after a few passages where you will need to use your hands, to the summit of Maraysse at an altitude of 1567m. A beautiful cross and a superb panorama await you there.

(5) On the west side, find a steep corridor that requires a little caution. At the foot of the corridor, the well-marked path continues under the cliff and reaches the altitude of 1504m.

(6) Follow this path, which winds down through the forest, generally heading north.

(7) At an altitude of 1300m, take the unmarked but clearly visible path on the left. Follow this path, which runs almost along the contour line, for about 1250m.

(8) When you cross the^GR®91, take it to the left and climb up to the Col des Pins at an altitude of 1325m. Follow the^GR® on a descent that is a little steep at the beginning.

(9) At the next junction, at marker No. 170, turn left towards Ribeyret.

(10) At Col des Alongs, follow the track opposite and continue to a left-hand bend before Serre des Auberts.

(11) Leave the track, take the path on the right, continue right at the next Y-junction and retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 845 m - L'Arboudeysse
1 : km 0.79 - alt. 937 m - Fourche
2 : km 1.01 - alt. 962 m - La Serre des Auberts, straight ahead
3 : km 2.34 - alt. 1,169 m - At the crossroads, continue straight ahead.
4 : km 2.79 - alt. 1,247 m - Col des Casset, left towards the ridges
5 : km 4.04 - alt. 1,549 m - Summit of Montagne de Maraysse
6 : km 4.37 - alt. 1,478 m - At the crossroads, turn right downhill.
7 : km 5.23 - alt. 1,302 m - At an altitude of 1,300 metres, turn left.
8 : km 6.47 - alt. 1,226 m - GR91, turn left
9 : km 7.11 - alt. 1,195 m - Marker 170, turn left.
10 : km 8.01 - alt. 1,134 m - Col des Alongs
11 : km 9.06 - alt. 956 m - At the bend, take the path on the right.
S/E : km 10.07 - alt. 845 m - L'Arboudeysse

Notes

This hike should be done in dry weather. It is strongly discouraged for people who are afraid of heights.

Worth a visit

From the summit of Maraysse, there is a superb 360° panorama. To the south: Ventoux, Vanige, Montagne de la Clavellière. To the north: Raton, Montagne de l'Aup. At the bottom of the valley: Montmorin and, in the distance, the peaks of Devoluy with Le Grand Ferrand and Obiou.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5

Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.9 / 5

Ease of following the route
3.8 / 5

Route interest
4.9 / 5

baboudu04

14 May 2022 at 21:56 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike!
This small mountain stands out from the others in the area due to its somewhat rocky terrain.
The views from the ridge are beautiful, as is the beech forest on the north-facing slope.
Indeed, it is best to have sure footing and dry rocks! ...and the north-facing slope was very slippery due to the previous day's rain.
Thank you for sharing this route.
Note that there is a handrail in the "corridor" under the cross (it is useful when it is slippery) and that you need to have a keen eye - GPS is not very accurate in the undergrowth - to follow the path on the north-facing slope, which seems to be little used...
However, at fork 1, which marks the start and end of the circular route, the owner of "La Serre des Auberts" - who was very friendly - told us that the path up to the right was a private road (which passes in front of his house) and that we should turn left for 200 metres and then take the level track (on the right) to continue on the route.

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Sam Vabien

11 May 2019 at 11:33 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very nice hike with varied landscapes and a beautiful view from the summit. I started from the village of Ribeyret, which is a lovely little village with a pretty church.

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visionair

12 Nov 2018 at 09:50 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

beautiful ridge, unobstructed view, challenging but nothing more

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bibi

13 Apr 2018 at 12:08 7200

Thank you for your feedback. Could you please suggest some improvements to the description so that we can modify it to better reflect the current situation on site?
Thank you for your participation.

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marclopez123456

03 Apr 2018 at 12:48 7200

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Unreliable information...
The car park at the start is difficult to find and the route on the map is rough. Point 7: you need to understand that you have to leave the yellow markings to take this famous path (which is actually a track). We never found the GR, especially as there was snow... However, from the Col des Pins, the GR is clearly marked.
I must admit that I didn't take the altimeter and so we got lost, but we still managed to reach the pass by guesswork... A beautiful hike nonetheless!
Thanks for everything!

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bibi

08 Aug 2017 at 11:48 7200

Thank you for your feedback. What did you feel was missing from the description that would have made it even better?
Kind regards

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jeannot15

08 Aug 2017 at 11:18 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Nice climb! My wife also got stuck near the cross, so we couldn't complete the circular route...
A little frustrating, but a very beautiful view.

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nergal

20 Jul 2017 at 16:06 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful and varied hike with superb views, but it must be said that the summit has to be earned.
At level 7, the path that branches off to the left is not very visible, but there is a cairn and some Intersport ribbons on the trees, which are ugly but helpful.

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nonolerobot

14 Apr 2017 at 11:20 7200

The departure point is a small car park located 1,500 metres from the Col de Paluel if you are coming from Rozan.
Latitude: N 44.41104° E 5.53783° for GPS users.
For this hike, it is best to start at the specified departure point and follow the recommended route.
We are an association, and I took 12 people with me. There was a little snow that day.
So you have to put the risk into perspective. I'm giving you this information so there are no surprises.
I will specify the latitude of the starting point on the Topo.
Best regards and happy hiking to all.

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gazok54

13 Apr 2017 at 20:39 7200

Thank you, Bareilleceline.
The author will now know where he needs to clarify his description.

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Bareilleceline

13 Apr 2017 at 11:16 7200

I had trouble finding the start. L'Arboudeysse. I did the circular route in the opposite direction.I couldn't find the path back down to Riberet. I walked to the Col des Tourettes and then came back down via the mountain bike trails. That's it. I walked more than I had planned, but that's okay. I'm used to walking. Otherwise, the hike is superb. I'm never disappointed by the views. Best regards.

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gazok54

11 Apr 2017 at 18:19 7200

Thank you, Bareilleceline
But apart from the problem of vertigo mentioned in the description, I don't understand why you rated the description as "Average" and the route as "Very disappointing". Can you tell us more?

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Bareilleceline

11 Apr 2017 at 15:23 7200

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I had a blockage on the passage before and after the cross. This hike is not recommended for people prone to vertigo. As stated in the hike description.

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ardechom

04 Nov 2016 at 16:45 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb hike, a real treat, very exposed, not easy and not necessarily for everyone, as the author of the description says, but with a superb 360° panorama.
The small corridor to descend is not actually difficult and does not take long. The balcony path halfway up the slope is easy to spot (cairn), then ribbons on the trees: fortunately, because at this time of year, the pretty dead leaves have completely covered the path!
Thank you to the author for this beautiful hike.

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