The Méouge Gorges

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Hiking through gorges is always a pleasure, and in the Méouge Gorges, it is a real delight.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.06 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,106 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,103 ft
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    Highest point: 2,569 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,811 ft
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View from the top of the Gorges.
Larry ready to leave the Roman bridge
Feet in the water
Beautiful wall

Description of the walk

At Laragne, take the road to Ribiers, then turn right towards Châteauneuf-de-Chabre; from there, turn right towards the Méouge Gorges. Park in the large car park by the Romanesque bridge.
(S/E) Head down theGRP®® trail, following the JR (Yellow-Red) markings, to reach the Romanesque bridge over the Méouge.

(1) Cross the bridge, then set off on a series of ascents and descents, staying on theGRP®® trail. The numerous signposts will guide you to a trail junction.

(2) Take the path on the right, following thePR®® markings (yellow), which lead downhill; cross the small stream before reaching the road to Saint-Pierre-Avez.

(3) Turn left onto it, then veer right whilst staying on the road; cross the Méouge via the bridge, and continue right along the road for about 200 metres until you reach the path junction.

(4) Take thePR®® on the left, which, via Côte Chaude and a steep climb, joins a forest track.

(5) Carry on straight ahead along this almost level track. Join the road leading to Pomet.

(6) Stay on this road to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,880 ft - Gorges de la - Méouge (
  2. 1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 1,834 ft - Pont Roman (Méouge)
  3. 2 : mi 3.23 - alt. 2,283 ft - PR junction
  4. 3 : mi 3.66 - alt. 2,129 ft - Route de Saint Pierre Avez
  5. 4 : mi 4.03 - alt. 2,044 ft - PR junction
  6. 5 : mi 5.79 - alt. 2,438 ft - Forest track
  7. 6 : mi 7.07 - alt. 2,156 ft - Pomet
  8. S/E : mi 8.06 - alt. 1,854 ft - Gorges de la - Méouge (

Notes

Water sources are scarce; there is a spring emerging from the ground near a small stream after Côte Chaude. There is also a fountain in Pomet, but it seems the water there is currently of dubious quality.

Worth a visit

A remarkable route through a Mediterranean landscape. This rollercoaster-like route requires some care in places. Indeed, erosion has affected the path and one section warrants a short detour, particularly for those prone to vertigo. This detour of about ten metres is completely safe.
If you’re lucky, you might spot hang-gliders landing on the airstrip near the path. These gliders take off from the peak opposite, that of Montagne de Chabre.
More information

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 117 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
mdfemarseille
mdfemarseille

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A much more difficult route than advertised, with steep, poorly maintained paths on the south-facing side. Although this is mentioned in the ‘Places to see’ section, these sections should be explained in the route description. Fortunately, we had another description to help us find our way on our IGN map.
Otherwise, the area is very beautiful – don’t forget to take plenty of water, as the north-facing side gets very hot on this rollercoaster of a route.

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POULIN Gérard
POULIN Gérard ★

The route, distance and elevation gain have been updated

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User 15716949

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Please note that the elevation gain and distance are completely incorrect; in reality, the walk is 13.42 km long with an elevation gain of 692 m.
There are a few vertiginous sections that aren’t marked either.
The circular route ends up on the road for several kilometres, which is a bit of a shame.

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mjupiter
mjupiter

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We completed this circular walk on 24/08/26, setting off from point 4 (there’s a small space to park by the roadside). We can confirm that the route is actually 14 km long.
There are some lovely stretches, particularly around the Romanesque bridge. Otherwise, it’s mainly through woodland.

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User 21295186

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route through the Meouge Gorges. There are several spots along the way where you can cool off. The last 3 km are on the road, which is rather uninteresting, unfortunately. I wouldn’t recommend it in very hot weather as there are several sections in the open.

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bader
bader

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We set off at the start of a heatwave; the first part is in the shade, whilst the second part is on the sunny side and very exposed. I wouldn’t recommend it during a severe heatwave, but at the end of the trail you can cool off in the gorges, which is quite refreshing after working up a sweat on the climb.

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User 28228335

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

Very beautiful first part of the hike to points 1 and 2. Then you find yourself on the return route, which is on the other side of the Meouge, quite slippery in autumn, and ends with the Pomet road back to the starting point. Several kilometres of tarmac road, tedious and uninteresting.
We will do this hike again and look for a return route on the same side of the Meouge to avoid the road.

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User 14762073

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 : No

Just one tip: adapt the direction of the route to the season (if it is hot, set off in the morning and go in the opposite direction to the one suggested)

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bernardino
bernardino ★

Hello and thank you for your latest message. It's a shame you didn't find the ford. I've also noted the deterioration of certain sections, which must have happened between the time of your hike and that of "Fofi74".

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mikeonjinn
mikeonjinn

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Circuit not completed because the ford was never found along the route.
Some sections were very damaged.
It's disappointing, we ended our hike on the plains circuit.
Luckily, the view of the Meouges Gorges was pleasant at the start of the route

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Fofi 74
Fofi 74
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, with magnificent views in the first part. The second part is less interesting but allows you to return by completing a loop. You can also start from point 3, saving the most beautiful part for last.
There are no technical difficulties, except for the length and the heat. Remember to take plenty of water!
Please note that in summer, you cannot park in the gorges. You have to park in Antonaves and follow the "NAVETTE" signs. There is a shuttle service that takes you to the start of the hike in 5 minutes for £5 per person return. Shuttles run every 10 minutes.

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User 4112370

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike. Magnificent landscapes. Beautiful pools right from the start of the trail. Halfway along the trail, you can dip your feet in the water, which is always nice when it's very hot.
The last part isn't very pleasant (about 2 kilometres) on a forest road, which is certainly quiet but often in the sun...

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francois stéphane
francois stéphane

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We took the walk in the opposite direction because of the heat...so this part wasn't very interesting. The only highlight of this hike (at this time of year) is the section along the Méouge, which is superb with beautiful pools. Best to do earlier in the season.

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bernardino
bernardino ★

Hello
Thank you for your comment, but I'd like to know how you got 17 km instead of 12 in order to change the km calculated by the application.
Thank you for your reply.

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User 14370630

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Nice hike, beautiful scenery, but 17 km instead of the advertised 12!

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