The Crozes drovers' roads

Date of walk : Nov 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Please note that the descent at the end of the route could make the hike difficult rather than moderate.

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Date of walk : Sep 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hike completed with GPS on a Sunday in good weather. The ruins of Cabrières Castle and its viewpoint are well worth a visit. However, the site of Saint Rome Chapel and its belvedere are overgrown and inaccessible. On leaving Les Crozes, before point 10, we took the path on the left towards Lauriol. Halfway at point 216 ign, take the left-hand hairpin bend path (not shown on any map) which descends 250 m and joins the Crozes stream and the good path leading directly to the three Tiberet mills, which are rare vertical mills in the Hérault. Also worth seeing are the buildings and the spring (torch recommended). To finish in style, visit the Soureille d'Izarne and its descent to Cabrières. A moderate hike of 15 km with 650 m of elevation gain

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Date of walk : Jun 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful and varied hike. Beautiful views and remarkable landmarks such as the Tiberet mill. The only slight drawback is a long stretch through pine trees that is a bit monotonous.

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Date of walk : Apr 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

hike completed in the direction indicated, ending with a beautiful view and avoiding a steep climb at the start. The final stretch along the ridge was swept by a strong mistral wind and very pleasant sunshine. A very beautiful hike.

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Date of walk : Apr 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

This time, we did the hike in reverse. It was much better to climb the sunny part in the morning and finish in the woods in the afternoon. Don't hesitate to take the path to the left of the ruins of Tibéry to discover the old mills.
The beautiful house with a green roof is worth a look. Who is this Gérard Bertrand who can afford such a building?
There's some amazing flora to discover at this time of year... Spring hikes are truly the best.
There are few trails on this hike, which adds to its charm, along with the magnificent views.

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Date of walk : Feb 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike with excellent signage, which we did in reverse. A varied route, crossing ridges and passing through forests, with beautiful ruins at Tibéret (unfortunately we didn't see the mills below, we only found out about them when we got back and looked up information about the ruins on the internet), a beautiful concrete house with a green roof (owned by Gerard Bertrand, which we only found out when we got back!)
And to finish off, we bought some very good wines at the Cabrière cooperative winery!

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Date of walk : Dec 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Not as easy as it looks. A beautiful hike, like all those around Cabrières and in this area. Several easy-to-follow variations are possible with GPS.
Did it once in June in bright sunshine... not to be repeated!
Enjoy your hike.

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Date of walk : Jan 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very attractive route offering beautiful panoramic views

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Date of walk : Jan 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very beautiful hike

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Date of walk : Nov 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

As suggested by others, we did the hike in the opposite direction (clockwise) and it's true that the morning climb to the Izarne ridge is easier than the descent at the end of the hike! Then, when we arrived at the Tibéret Mills (point 12), we spoke to someone who knew the area well and who advised us to go down and see the remains of the millstones. The path downhill is to the left of the ruins and provides easy access to the millstones. Continuing downhill, we reached the bottom of the stream and from there we took a good track on the left to Lauriol. We crossed the hamlet (thanks to the "welcome" sign!) and arrived at a fork, where we turned right downhill onto a very beautiful path that climbs up to Les Crozes.
Once at Les Crozes, we followed the description and the trail closely to return to Cabrières. This alternative route shortens the hike a little (by 1 km?) and, if you don't linger, allows you to picnic near Les Crozes and visit the church and the bread oven (...) before taking the climb above Les Crozes.

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Date of walk : Nov 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Thanks for this beautiful hike, which was easy except for the last descent. Just before point 12, take the steep track instead; you won't regret it, as the view from the top is magnificent, with Sète on one side, the Pyrenees in the middle and the Narbonne valley further away. There's no need to turn back, as the track forms a loop and you'll quickly find the signposted route again.

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Date of walk : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Marked as difficult – and it was! I walked backwards as recommended, which was the right thing to do. Really tough climb up to the ridge (14–13) and over the summit. Other difficult sections also involve climbing rocks/slopes on tired legs. Rewarded with spectacular scenery, but won't rush to repeat until the aches and fatigue are forgotten. 9/10 for us... 10/10 if young and fit!!

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Date of walk : Mar 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

We did the circuit backwards, as recommended in a previous review, and it was an excellent idea. This way, the difficult part of the route, which is the descent at the end of the hike, becomes a steep climb but is accessible to most people and located at the beginning of the hike
The scenery is very nice and a good part of the route is on paths under holm oaks, which is really great for shelter from the wind, as was the case for us, or from the heat in summer
Thank you for this route

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Date of walk : Nov 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

This is a loop that I have shown to friends several times because it is very pleasant and offers beautiful views. However, I do it in the opposite direction because the section between 13 and 14 is better at the start and on the climb.

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Date of walk : Feb 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

We are a couple of hikers in our seventies from Montpellier. We covered 16,600 km in six hours, including a 30-minute picnic stop at the Tibéret mill and various other stops to enjoy the scenery and chat with wild boar hunters. We didn't find the hike difficult. However, you need to save some energy for the end (the climb to the ridge, the ridge itself and the descent). It's best to have good shoes (and walking sticks) for the rocky sections. It's an interesting route because of its variety, both in terms of the path and the landscapes. There are often beautiful views in the distance and towards the end you can see almost the entire circuit. On the other hand, the section between 10 and 11 is a monotonous and tedious corridor of vegetation, although you can run through it as the path is easy. We had the Visorando guidebook and the Oenorando sheet from the Hérault Departmental Hiking Committee. There is a difference in the numbering of the sections between the two guidebooks, which means that at post 7 on the ground, you are at stage 8 of the Visorando guidebook. Also, at stage 6 of the Visorando guidebook, you can ignore "go right and then immediately left" and head straight onto the road that climbs up to the left, where you will see a sign for the Château des Deux Rocs. Other than that, there were no problems with signposting or orientation. Conclusion: this is a beautiful hike, often sheltered from the wind and sun.

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