The ochres of Mormoiron and the Sitos ravine

There is a plethora of routes, all with varied and unconventional signposting. In short, you can get lost! And you can even find some dangerous spots. On this safe hike, you'll admire some splendidly original landscapes, with colours ranging from blood red to golden yellow. An absolute must! Keep your eyes peeled.
22/04/2025: Modified itinerary - You will be entering a majestic site. Please respect this sensitive natural area and do not sample the ravines. Do not venture onto private land. Read the notices. The new route no longer enters private paths and has been modified accordingly.

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.23 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 144 m
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    Vertical drop: - 142 m

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    Highest point: 339 m
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    Lowest point: 239 m

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Description of the walk

From Mormoiron, head towards the Salettes lake and park in the car park next to the lake.

(S/E) Go around the lake to the left.

(1) At the end of the lake, take the small path on the right and stay on this path, passing through the acrobranche park. Ignore a path on the left that will be the return path, then turn right.

(2) Turn right at 180 degrees for a few hundred metres.

(3) Take the left-hand path and stay on it until you reach the tarmac road.

(4) At the small road, turn left and stay on the signposted route.

(5) Turn right onto the narrow path leading downhill to the Sitos ravine. At the end, turn around. Go up the path, be careful of the roots, and when you reach the small road, continue to the right.

(6) Turn right and continue along the path. Make the long turn along the Rostides and find the signposted route.

(7) Continue on the path

(2) Turn left and continue on the yellow PR®.

(8) Turn right and walk clockwise around the lake

(S/E). Find the car park

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 245 m - Parking - Plan d'Eau des Salettes
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 242 m - Towards the tree-top adventure park
  3. 2 : km 1.23 - alt. 315 m - 180 degrees to the right
  4. 3 : km 1.35 - alt. 318 m - Intersection turn left
  5. 4 : km 1.96 - alt. 273 m - small country road
  6. 5 : km 2.69 - alt. 313 m - Trail on the right
  7. 6 : km 3.4 - alt. 316 m - Les Basses Briguières
  8. 7 : km 4.94 - alt. 255 m - Right towards the pond
  9. S/E : km 5.23 - alt. 243 m - Parking - Plan d'Eau des Salettes

Practical information

Can be done in trainers. Some of the climbs are quite steep. The pleasant, easy paths make this a memorably beautiful walk.
IPB: 31

In the nearby area

Ochre from every angle.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 21 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.6 / 5
Clarity of route map
3.5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
dax84
dax84

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk to discover the ochre of Mormoiron. As pretty as Rousillon, but without the tourists!

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you
There's a rather anti-social landlord who doesn't like to see people.
He tries to dissuade us with the signs but if you follow the published plan, you risk nothing
Too bad about this abandoned car
Have a nice walk

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Alain17
Alain17

Hello. Accompanied by a young child, we decided to head straight for the Sitos ravine. Two things caught our attention.
Just before descending into the ravine, a fairly large boat hull and numerous car parts littered the ground over several dozen square metres.
The second point was the presence of numerous signs forbidding access to the ravine. However, there are no barriers to prevent access.
We used the downloadable GPS track and it was a very pleasant walk. Thank you for that. Please note that it is different from the one on the application.
All the best.
AL.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your example and your feedback

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Jacques pas de compostelle
Jacques pas de compostelle

A very beautiful walk through beautiful autumn landscapes and ochre cliffs. It's difficult to find the junction at the second loop from point 2. It's a narrow, steep, stony passage that can be difficult for slightly older people or children; there are no path markers or signs.
The only way to find the path to the Sitos ravine is to use the Visorando guide. But the land is private and many signs forbid access.
But there are still some beautiful images, such as the view of the vineyards and Mont Ventoux in the distance, or the crossing of the ravine in the heart of the ochre.

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Mikadrift30
Mikadrift30
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Superb hike, pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the ochre.
We recommend this hike.

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Jacques pas de compostelle
Jacques pas de compostelle

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

The tracking of the walk on the app is reliable, but the signposting on site is very haphazard. Nice route.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Perfect
the visorando app is highly recommended for staying on the trails
Thank you for your feedback

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ddetpat
ddetpat

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Luckily we had downloaded the app. We wouldn't have found the parade route otherwise. A magnificent walk.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Hello
you really have to follow visorando precisely, otherwise it's difficult.
Sincerely

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Martine Villevieille
Martine Villevieille
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Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Clarity of route map : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

The route is poorly signposted, with many people taking it the wrong way and a lack of markings and signs.

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gmevel
gmevel

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

I did this walk with 3 adults and 4 children aged 10 to 15.
The walk was very pleasant and took in some magnificent scenery.
We didn't come across any paths that were forbidden by property owners.
Given the many criss-crossing paths, you need to check the route often on the Visorando app to avoid going off in the wrong direction.
Personally, I recommend good shoes rather than trainers as there are a lot of stony sections.
Thanks to the author for this beautiful route.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your kind feedback
Best regards

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yvesdaru
yvesdaru

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Superb. Mostly woodland, so pleasant in hot weather. Really nice to walk in the ochre.

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PatGem
PatGem

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

A pleasant walk, with beautiful views over lovely countryside. Be careful, to find the fork in the second loop at point 2 you have to continue for a hundred metres or so as the route does not correspond. Another problem is that the Sitos ravine is private and signs forbid access. There seems to be a real problem here.

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