The Monoblet twin peaks

It’s a real shame about these difficulties, which I can understand to some extent.
If you’d followed the instructions in my first comment (take the second circular path in the opposite direction to the description), you wouldn’t have had these difficulties. As for linking the summits of the two peaks, even though they aren’t signposted, both paths are clear but challenging, and you’re rewarded once you reach the summits.

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Date of your route : Apr 10, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We were disappointed by this hike! Contrary to what’s said, you can only climb up at Rouquette (a short but technical ascent), and you can see Saint-Chamand but you don’t actually go there (and besides, I can’t see any path on the map leading there
get there?).
Next, be careful at point 6 – the path to point 4 doesn’t exist! We found ourselves in the middle of branches and brambles, in a ‘pseudo’ stream, and wasted a huge amount of time getting to Gourgas by following this ‘so-called’ GPS track! So I’d advise looking at the map and choosing one of the clearly marked paths on the map to head back down.
In short, 4 hours 40 minutes is unfortunately not an overestimate, as it’s impossible to walk at a steady pace!

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Date of your route : Mar 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It was a lovely hike, but I just couldn't find the path after climbing the first hill... So I skipped a section between 6 and 4 to get back to point 5 quickly...
Apart from that, it was brilliant!

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Date of your route : Jan 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Luckily, on 17 January, the weather was beautiful and the temperature became very mild, allowing us to eat at the top of La Rouquette in T-shirts. There was no problem parking and the start was easily accessible. The first few kilometres were very easy and the signposting was good. The climb to the summit is steep and dangerous. The only difficulty was the descent between the two twin peaks. We made several false starts before finally cutting across a passable path, which was not the one indicated, and which took us to Gourgas, where we rejoined the route. The rest of the route is in the woods and crosses some magnificent sharp limestone pavements. Avoid in wet or very hot weather. Breathtaking views of the Cévennes, the Séranne and the whole of southern Gard.

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Date of your route : Jun 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hike of moderate interest. Poor signposting. After downloading the hike, I requested a route in the app at the start, which guided me very well. I didn't need the map. However, the guidance provided by the app was perfect. We didn't get lost.

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Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with varied routes, trails, grassy paths, and a beautiful view at the summit if you do the round trip. The only difficulty is a steep climb, but it is short.

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Date of your route : May 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Completed the loop on the 15th despite the forecast of changeable weather. A very pleasant route through the heathland, followed by a superb view from the top of La Rouquette and its twin peak, St Chamant, offering a fascinating perspective on the geological formation of the massif (folded rocks), as well as some perfect spots for a snack break. It's definitely worth doing both climbs, even if they are a bit steep.
The return via the single track through the thickets in the middle of the rocky chaos brings the walk to a beautiful end.
The railway track at the very end has been converted into a greenway. Don't miss the cave (bring a torch), it's worth a look!
All in all, I think:
1- that a GPS is essential for finding your way around,
2- that the difficulty rating is overestimated; the slopes are steep under Les Jumelles, but in good weather this is the only slight difficulty (in the rain, the return was much more treacherous).

All in all, a very beautiful hike!

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Date of your route : Jan 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with two steep but rewarding climbs (especially from the summit of La Rouquette, which is not to be missed). The picnic on the summit of St Chamant is memorable, with the ruins of the castle.
The second loop can be done in either direction.

• Regarding the starting car park, I suggest being more specific: "At the second roundabout, continue on the road to Alès, cross the greenway and park 1.1 km from it on the grass verge on the right".
• We did the second loop in the opposite direction to the description to reach St Chamant more quickly. When arriving at Gourgas, it seems preferable to follow the sign for St Chamant/Monoblet, which avoids going through a valley (in the opposite direction, when starting from the foot of St Chamant, turn right instead of going down into the valley).

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Date of your route : Jan 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Unable to recover the trail after the St Chamant massif. Perfect for the rest

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Date of your route : Jun 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, I used the GPX track, so there were no navigation issues. It was a pleasant hike with plenty of variety and shade. There were no insurmountable difficulties.

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Date of your route : Apr 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The circuit is fairly enclosed by trees, but there are a few viewpoints. However, the descent is very long and very stony, which is quite unpleasant. It's not difficult, just a bit monotonous (steep descent and climb).

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Date of your route : Feb 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, well-marked hike. Quite a steep climb. Passages through rocky areas. Pretty trails through the woods. Beautiful views.
PP and MM

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Date of your route : Jan 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

A route of little interest with lots of stones. The descent between the two twin peaks is not easy and very rough. There is a version that allows you to climb the second twin peak, where there are some castle ruins. Worth seeing...

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Date of your route : Mar 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The second part of the hike is uninteresting in terms of description. It should be mentioned that you must not forget to climb to the summits to enjoy the 360° views, otherwise I don't see much point in this route. Furthermore, the "difficult" rating is incorrect; the hike is average at best.

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Date of your route : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike. A few steep climbs. We did it at a good pace in just over two hours and only climbed up to the first pair of binoculars. Beautiful view from the top. The end of the second part is less interesting. Long, narrow and uncomfortable single track. But otherwise nice overall.
Easy parking and very well signposted. Very easy route to follow with the app and a little attention

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