The Gorges of Oppedette

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

At the point marked Chavagnac on the map, the directions are incorrect. The trail indicates that you should turn left, but there is no path there. In fact, you should continue straight ahead.
Also, at the point where you have to cross the calavon overhanging the rock, there are two options that are not indicated on the trail but are indicated on the ground. We chose to take the handrails on the rock. There is also the option of taking a steep ladder of about 20 metres down to the calavon below. However, signs warn of the danger of aerial passages.
This is a technically challenging hike throughout, with sharp rocks and stones requiring constant concentration and attention. The only reward is being surrounded by the gorges and the beauty of the site. We were glad to find ourselves back on firm, flat ground afterwards.
The indicated duration is accurate.

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Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike but more difficult than advertised on the website. The first part is as described, but the second part is not.

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Date of your route : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting short hike, although the Oppedette Gorges are fairly modest. Nevertheless, the trails are pleasant and the village of Oppedette is very pretty.
Not particularly difficult, but younger and older hikers may find some of the more technical sections challenging.
A word of caution for those following the route with GPS: there are three changes to the route, so follow the well-marked trail and do not be overly concerned about alerts indicating that you have strayed from the route.

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Date of your route : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
a very pleasant short hike/walk with a dog in beautiful surroundings. Quite easy, just a few sections with handrails (there is a route with ladders that we didn't try and which seems more difficult).
In the morning, we visited the Colorado Provençal (admission fee) in the same area.
I recommend this hike.

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Date of your route : Jul 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

BEAUTIFUL HIKE, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS,

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Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb group outing. With ages ranging from 8 to 45, there was something for everyone! A wonderful time

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Date of your route : Jul 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had a wonderful walk in the cool early morning air, which allowed us to see deer and foxes on the road!
Quite a difficult walk, very stony, hard on the ankles. High-top shoes recommended. Flip-flops and other sandals or nubuck moccasins are not recommended...
Not suitable for children under 11 or people who are afraid of heights!
Also, be careful not to go down into the gorges if the weather is unstable with rain
There are no water sources along the route and the bistro in Oppedette (a beautiful hilltop village) was not open at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
However, there is a fresh water wash basin and drinking water tap on arrival.

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Date of your route : Jun 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Trip completed today. We started from the Belvédères car park, then the Grand Vallat car park to join the path opposite (be careful, uneven ground, sharp limestone pavements and descent into the karstic cave). Very strenuous return to the Belvédères car park (handrails).
Signposting is perfect but sometimes requires attention: the trail is obvious so there are sometimes no signs: take note of the cairns.
Unrelated to the hike: difficult to park in the village (car park reserved for residents).

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Date of your route : Apr 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I'd already done it, so we didn't follow the suggested itinerary, but I wanted a map in case I couldn't remember, but in the end I did remember.
It was really great, we left from the Grand Vallat car park, took the gorges on the left side of the bridge (where there is an advent and stairs), followed the gorges and then went as far as the Saut du Moine where we had a swim, then turned back to the iron stairs on the left bank (Oppedette opposite) which we had done in the morning. We descended (it's steep but equipped to pass through), not to be done if it's raining, to the river, then walked along the bottom of the gorges on the right-hand side, climbed back up with some passages with bars to make the ascent easier until we reached the belvedere and then descended again along the grey path on the left-hand side of the gorges until we reached the car which was in the Grand Vallat car park.
A really beautiful and fun hike, truly a jewel of nature.

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Date of your route : Dec 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant little hike, starting from the belvedere car park (we were parked 300 metres down the road in a car park reserved for C. parish specific to Brittany).C,) the departure is on a gentle slope, sometimes in the woods, sometimes on the edge of the cliff with some very nice viewpoints, we cross the road 2 or 3 times to the bottom, but the winding road is not very busy so no worries, the return by the other side is very nice, with the passage of the ladders, a small cave where you descend and emerge from the cave on a safe path with handrails, towards the end it rises suddenly with many handrails, walk completed in 3 hours, I would not recommend young children as there are slippery passages and difficult for them.

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Date of your route : Dec 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very nice walk, very nice view, we chose to go down into the gorges (down the ladder) to go back up to the belvedere.

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Date of your route : Dec 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

parish specific to Brittany, good application, itineraries wherever you go, I highly recommend it, always well detailed, and doesn't consume energy on the mobile, you can walk around in complete safety without fear of getting lost.

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Date of your route : Nov 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice little loop. No particular difficulty. Good, well-marked path, with occasional ledges, but nothing too serious. Done in 3 hours, taking our time.

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Date of your route : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk around the Oppedette gorges, with many magnificent viewpoints and parts of the trail on balconies that are no less magnificent. We finish with a visit to the small but beautiful village. It's an easy route to follow, using the signs on the spot and/or the map (you can take a photo of the detailed map displayed in large format at the start car park). The path is very stony and even rocky, so good shoes are essential. Thank you for your time!

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Date of your route : Sep 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Not so easy with the very uneven stony ground. Not recommended for those prone to vertigo.

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