The Mourre d'Agnis ridges from Mazaugues

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A challenging hike with magnificent views of the ridge line.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 16.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 666 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 664 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 911 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 386 m
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View from the ridges
The return route
La ferme de la Taoule
Pond before the Taoule farm

Description of the walk

Park in the boules car park in Mazaugues.

(S/E) Reach the village centre via Avenue de l'Europe on the right, leaving Impasse du Château on your left.

(1) Take the Grande Rue on the left where you will find theGR®99, marked in red and white. Follow it until it joins the Piste de Caucadis.

(2) Turn right and follow this track to the first bend.

(3) Leave it on the right to continue on theGR® which climbs and follows the ridge.

(4) Leave theGR® trail on your left and continue along the ridge, following the yellow markings.
Pass the hamlet of Les Baus and then Mourre d'Agnis (elevation 911 metres).

(5) Begin a fairly dangerous descent and join the intersection of several trails.

(6) Turn right and continue to follow the yellow markings into the forest. Pass the Taoule farm and continue for about 100 m.

(7) At the crossroads, turn right, still following the yellow markings. Further on, leave the Salomone house on your right and you will soon reach a crossroads.

(8) Take the path on the right, which turns into a track further on.

(9) Keep right at the fork and continue to the hairpin bend.

(10) Keep left, staying on the track, and you will come to the end of a small paved road (Chemin Saint-Victor).

(11) Follow this road downhill, pass a wayside shrine and join the D64 (Avenue du Général de Gaulle).

(12) Follow the road to the right with caution, then turn left onto Avenue de l'Europe to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 408 m - Boules court car park
  2. 1 : km 0.14 - alt. 410 m - Grande Rue, junction with the GR°°®°°99
  3. 2 : km 0.9 - alt. 497 m - Junction with the Piste de Caucadis
  4. 3 : km 1.24 - alt. 525 m - Track abandoned near the source of the - Caramy (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 3.94 - alt. 821 m - GR°°®°° abandoned, start of GR marked in yellow
  6. 5 : km 7.92 - alt. 861 m - Steep descent
  7. 6 : km 8.36 - alt. 778 m - Trail junction
  8. 7 : km 9.63 - alt. 694 m - Crossroads, on the right
  9. 8 : km 11.28 - alt. 691 m - La Salomone, crossroads, on the right
  10. 9 : km 12.83 - alt. 588 m - Fork in the road, turn right
  11. 10 : km 13.83 - alt. 524 m - Hairpin bend, on the left
  12. 11 : km 14.61 - alt. 461 m - Road junction
  13. 12 : km 15.66 - alt. 386 m - Junction with the D64
  14. S/E : km 16.67 - alt. 408 m - Boules court car park

Notes

Good shoes for the descents.
No water source.

Worth a visit

Magnificent views of the ridge.

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 47 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 19689111

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A truly beautiful route that combines physical challenge with natural beauty. A lovely climb, and once you reach the ridges, a magnificent landscape unfolds before you. A 360° view of the snow-capped Alps and the Mediterranean. The section along the ridges is really enjoyable, with ascents and descents offering views of a lovely cirque. The descent is a bit tricky for the first few metres, but you then join an easy path through the forest and more open terrain, from where you can see the ridges you were on just a few hours earlier. The route took just over 4½ hours.

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Randonneur de l’ain
Randonneur de l’ain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Another magnificent hike to start off 2026, accompanied by sunshine. The fairly challenging climb from Mazaugues offers some beautiful views, but the best is yet to come when you reach the ridge. Unobstructed views stretch all the way to the snow-capped Alps, Sainte Victoire, and Sainte Beaume, which we had visited three days earlier... The trail winds along the cliffs and, just before tackling Mourre d'Agnis, offers a magnificent view of the cirque. I couldn't say which are the most beautiful views, as there is so much to see. Everyone will find their own favourite spots.
The only technical difficulty is the descent from Mourre D'Agnis at point 5. You have to be careful because the slope is extremely steep and you have to descend standing upright, balancing on the rocks of the trail. During the descent (the first third, I think), the trail seems to disappear, but you have to climb over a bush to find the clearly visible trail again. I really advise caution because everyone will embark on the descent without difficulty, even though it is quite complicated. But after 10 to 15 minutes, you will come out of this difficult section and find yourself back on a stable path. The rest of the hike is very pleasant but, of course, less spectacular, offering beautiful views of the ridge we have just followed with the magnificent colours of the end of the day. The two kilometres of road back to the car park are quickly forgotten and even relaxing in the end.
I highly recommend this beautiful hike.
Thank you, Vallé.

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GILLOT patrick
GILLOT patrick

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Technical descent not recommended for inexperienced walkers, but this only represents 10% of the route.

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Ceüze
Ceüze

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful views in a very pleasant atmosphere, far from the noise of civilisation.
You can't rely too much on the yellow markers because, in my opinion, they are few and far between.
I found the return trip along the trail after the Salomone house rather tedious, but overall, it was a positive day.

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jl1309m
jl1309m

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I made a variation from point 695 before Salomone. It's a good trail that allows you to come back and explore the Cirque des Escarettes. At point 773, the descent is steep but not long. In total, the loop is 18 km and 885 m.

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raymond2A
raymond2A

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

beautiful hike along the ridges with stunning views and lovely forest trails, perfect for an April day with temperatures reaching 29 degrees. Note that there is a fairly steep 45-minute climb at the start

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aloys Janin
aloys Janin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The first part, i.e. the first 7 km, is absolutely beautiful. In addition to the panoramic views, we encountered a herd of chamois three times on the ridges... I would like to point out two things that detract from my opinion, which are as follows:
- km 6: the GR crosses a sheepfold where dogs are running loose and attacked me, biting my thigh until it bled...i had to turn back and rejoin the trail by cutting through the woods above... Not keeping dogs on a leash when there are walkers or cyclists around is reckless... It's stupid!
- the return to Mazaugues on a track is less bucolic and more monotonous...

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vallé
vallé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone, back to this hike on 29 February 2024. Be careful at point 3, follow the GR trail that goes up to the left. After the ridge, the descent is still difficult but not long. The return is long but without difficulty. Magnificent views of the sea, the southern Alps and Mont Ventoux.

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ferretti
ferretti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

as indicated, this is a difficult hike with a steep climb after the small car park at the side of the road and very rocky terrain. Once you reach the ridges, there is a superb 360° view all the way to the summit of Mourre d'Anis (pyramid). As indicated, the descent is very technical over 150 metres, but it is still a very beautiful hike despite the elevation and distance, recommended for experienced walkers.

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Monsieur C
Monsieur C

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that is a bit challenging. The views are superb. I would avoid it in very hot weather. Completed in 6 hours with breaks for meals and photos

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gegemft
gegemft
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route begins with a fairly steep climb to the top of the ridge. We quickly get into the swing of things, but it's important to start slowly. The landscape on the ridges is wonderful, with beautiful views of the Mercantour, Mazaugues, Sainte Baume and the basin leading to the sea. Be careful of the wind, which was strong on the day we were there. From the start of the ridge to point 5, the trail is very varied, passing through forest, meadows and over small rocks. The geological features of the Cirque des Escarettes are really worth seeing. Be careful at point 5, as the descent is very steep and dangerous in wet weather. The ruins of the Taoule farm are the ideal place for a picnic. From the farm, the return to Mazaugues is via an easy track. Watch out for dogs near the Salomone house. Fortunately, their owner was there. The end of the hike on tarmac is a little long.

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bert1965
bert1965

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The GPX track is offset from the actual route taken.
The circuit takes 5 hours to complete.
Just be careful on the descent.

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Sergio 974
Sergio 974

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike with a varied route, but caution is advised in windy conditions on the ridge line. The descent after the Mourre d'Agnis ridge is also dangerous (for about ten minutes).

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patdours
patdours

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful and varied route, quite wild and offering stunning 360° views.
Just a heads up about some not-so-friendly sheepdogs near the end of the trail, around the pastoral house (which forced me to take a detour through the bush...), but it seemed like the herd was just passing through.

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RickyH5
RickyH5

That's curious... I did a good part of the ridge again this weekend and the trail is still clearly visible.

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