The hamlets of Saint-Crépin

This route allows you to discover the hamlets located between Saint-Crépin and Eygliers, which enjoy an ideal location above the Durance valley.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.24 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,178 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,145 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,091 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,982 ft

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Description of the walk

Park your cars at the old post office in Saint-Crépin on the D138 at the end of the Montée de la Rase.

(S/E) Walk through the village to the three-way junction.

(1) Take the road on the right leading to Les Guions and Le Villard (signposted). Continue along this road for about 500 metres, then rejoin theGR®®541at the crossroads.

(2) Turn left onto it. Reach the first hamlet, Villaron Bas, rejoin the road, and stay on it until the next junction, where you take the track leading to Villaron Haut (this is still theGR®®541).
Stay on this track until you reach the hamlet of Les Combes and the houses at the top of Serre des Hodouls.

(3) Continue up a gentle slope, passing through the hamlet known as Les Quatre Chemins.

(4) Begin the descent towards the hamlet of Le Coin.

(5) Then let theGR®®541branch off to the left and, following the paths that cross the road, make your way to Eygliers.

(6) Opposite the church, rejoin theGR®®653D(Way of St James), follow it through the hamlet of La Frairie.

(7) Continue on to reach the hamlet of Les Hodouls.

(8) Stay on thisGR®® and follow it to the junction with the roads to Saint Crépin.

(1) Then rejoin the road that takes you back to the starting point at the post office in Saint Crépin (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,018 ft - Post office car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.17 - alt. 3,031 ft - Les Guions crossroads
  3. 2 : mi 0.44 - alt. 3,123 ft - GR541 junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.76 - alt. 3,527 ft - Les Combes
  5. 4 : mi 2.44 - alt. 4,016 ft - Quatre Chemins Crossroads
  6. 5 : mi 3.57 - alt. 3,904 ft - Le Coin
  7. 6 : mi 4.18 - alt. 3,383 ft - Eygliers
  8. 7 : mi 5 - alt. 3,333 ft - La Frairie
  9. 8 : mi 5.67 - alt. 3,261 ft - Les Hodouls
  10. S/E : mi 7.24 - alt. 3,031 ft - Post office car park

Notes

There are a few fountains along the route, particularly in most of the hamlets you pass through.
Next to the church in Eygliers, a large, shaded meadow makes for a lovely picnic spot.

Worth a visit

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.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
emmaamandine
emmaamandine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, reliable description, follow the GR
Small downside at the hamlet of Le Coin: loss of the GR and descent to Eygliers barely visible, thanks to the trail
We made a short round trip to the Guillermin forest hut after Les Quatre Chemins.

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FLEURPATOU
FLEURPATOU

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The part in the forest is pleasant, but the return trip via the road is less so. No difficulty.

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fanee
fanee

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

VERY ENJOYABLE HIKE

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PATRICK1155
PATRICK1155

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy walk.
Just one thing to note: the car park at the start is located in front of the old post office.
The post office is now in the village centre.

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Pcours
Pcours

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Route starting from Eygliers.
An easy and pleasant walk, mostly on wide paths.
Beautiful views and passing through pretty hamlets.

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podi
podi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed a magnificent view of the surrounding peaks. The first part of the hike is magnificent.
Thank you 7

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Pierrot1704
Pierrot1704

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A warm-up hike, completed in 4 hours as indicated by the author.
Beautiful view from the route.
Done in the afternoon, it was very hot.

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jbrun
jbrun

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely 4-hour walk. Best done in the morning when it's cooler. Very beautiful views.

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robi21
robi21

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk, best done early in the morning before the sun gets too strong.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Hello Jean Chapuis. If you are looking for hikes, use the search engine located under the "Hikes" tab above in brown --> "search for a route".
We are here to help if you encounter any problems.
Best regards and happy hiking!

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Jean Chapuis
Jean Chapuis

Hello,
I'm looking for something for the first week of September, which isn't easy because we already know quite a few hikes in the area and don't want anything too steep.
Thank you.
Jean

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