Gorges de Véroncle

Nice hike, technical on the first part. You need to be nimble to climb the two ladders and a few knotted toes. It's essential to go up the gorge as it can be really tricky at some points on the way down.
The first part takes time and so you can avoid the top of the loop, which is of no interest. There's also no point in going downhill to the east, the straightest descent is fine. We set off from the southernmost point. It's good but there aren't many parking spaces. Difficult in season.

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The difficulty of this route is that frequent landslides change the configuration of the terrain and the paths, which have to be adapted according to the moment to follow the Véroncle. Some areas are equipped with ropes or metal bars for safe passage.
This is a picturesque and pleasant route in good weather. To be avoided in wet weather.

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It can be a demanding walk, but overall we enjoyed it. The start is in the riverbed, and sometimes the GR takes you up to higher ground (with a cable), sometimes for nothing, like the first few metres on the right, and sometimes you have to follow it... so we went to see and turned back !
We were a little worried about the descent of the high passage on the right (we're not professional climbers and sometimes suffer from vertigo), but it went off without a hitch and we were just glad to have got past the obstacle.
No more worries at point 2 with the mill chimney: the mill has been converted into a house, and there's now a well-signposted path to the right of the mill.
The last kilometre to Murs is indeed a bit tough in the sun on the tarmac road, but we were consoled by a good meal at Le Crillon!
On the way back down, we turned right at the moulin du milieu (Geocaching loop), but it's a long way up and a lot higher: you arrive above the valley with some great views from above. But we weren't able to make the most of it, as the heavy rain from the thunderstorm fell on us on the last few kilometres back down to Les Grailles...

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Very nice walk.
It took us 3 hours 45 minutes to get to Murs.
1h20 on the way back.
At one point, we didn't see the fork.
We took our dog with us. It was a mistake because he doesn't climb ladders!
I'll be back as the site is magnificent.

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We did this walk in both directions (around 4 hours 30 minutes). There were a few technical sections in the gorges, but overall it was a very pretty route. The ruins of flour mills along the way are interesting and tell us about the economic life of this region in the 19th century. The village of Murs can be visited (castle and church).

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A superb, varied route, with technical sections but without overdoing it. At the first mill (Cabrier), go and look at the arch at the bottom then return to the mill, the path passes on the left. Otherwise well signposted.
Very parish specific to Brittany
One way to Murs in 2:40

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Done at the beginning of July in the heat, so very few people, if anyone.
Done without water ... With, that must be impracticable even very dangerous.
On the other hand, it was a very beautiful wild gorge.
We set off from Murs to reach Les Grailles and then headed back to Joucas to find a path (not well signposted either) that took us back to our starting point.
The signs leave something to be desired. It is strongly recommended that you are well equipped with an app.
Your app is very detailed between the IGN map and the description.

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1st part very cool, fun, with ladders, ropes, caves!... 2nd part (to go to Mur) more sober, a bit complicated to find your way around sometimes for me. But a nice surprise at the end!
I recommend 👍

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Very nice and original walk through the gorge

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Quite a bit of ascent, but the view of the meanders is superb. Very little traffic in March.

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Some tricky ascents / decents which requires some upper body strength. We’ll worth the time spent. The gorge is lovely and has historic interest.

Superb hike with our daughters aged 8 and 11: they loved the technical sections and so did we! By downloading the route and looking carefully for the yellow and red marks, we saw everything except the passage through the chimney.
I can confirm that you need to be equipped and do the route in dry weather, as there are a lot of passages over rocks.

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Nice route through the gorges. It's quite difficult because there are a lot of stony sections where I had to get down on all fours. It's advisable to have a map as there are several options along the way.

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On holiday in Joucas, a family hike (10 people) from 8 months old! (on daddy's back in the baby carrier, I assure you!!!) to 63 years old. The signposting must have been redone recently (the paint is still shining!) and there may be some small differences between the original route and the new signposting, but on the other hand, there were no problems finding your way around.
It's a great walk, very fun with its equipped sections, windmills and superb scenery. The impression of a wilderness area was heightened by the fact that we didn't meet anyone, despite the fact that we were on holiday at the end of July.
Being used to the mountains (as we live in the Alps), we understand that some sections may pose a few difficulties for less experienced hikers, but this hike is definitely worth it!

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Magnificent gorges. No water, rock or stones slippery in places. Without being really difficult, this hike requires vigilance and should be avoided in case of heavy rain. We recommend

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