The Rochers de Roques Altès and the Corniches du Rajol

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You will discover this dolomitic ruin hidden in the pine woods, but it is at the edge of the cliffs overlooking the Dourbie that the cornices of the Rajol will reveal their majesty.
What can be said about the Dantesque beauty of the stone giants of Roques Altès? Appreciate the voluptuous curves of the roofs of the eponymous farm.
A family walk that oscillates between enchantment and dreamlike fantasy.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.85 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 358 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 358 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,808 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,602 ft
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View of the village of La Roque Ste Margurite
The chaos of Rajol
The dolomite blocks

Description of the walk

You will need to go to Saint-André-de-Vézines, follow the signs (Roques Altès) and drive for about a kilometre along a wide track before parking your vehicles in the car park provided for visitors to the site.

(S/E) After reading the guidelines (keep the site clean and tidy, respect the environment, beware of processionary caterpillars), head due south along a wide gravel track leading to the Roques Altès site.
When you reach the gate in front of the farm entrance, turn left onto the well-marked path; this is theGR®62, marked in red and white, which leads to the foot of the Roques Altès rocks.

(1) At the fork, turn left and go round the huge dolomite boulders, then follow the path through the pine trees.
Continue straight on until the next fork.

(2) At the three-way junction, take the path on the left, leaving theGR®®62, and continue straight on until the next fork, where theGR®®62crosses.

(3) Take the path on the left, leaving theGR®® on your right, and head towards the telecommunications pylon visible in the distance. Continue towards another crossroads.

(4) Carry on straight ahead to reach the edge of the cliff at the pylon. Enjoy the view.
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(5) Return to the previous crossroads.

(4) Turn left onto the path closest to the edge of the cliffs. You’ll come back to the fork you took on the way out at the GR®® junction.

(3) Continue left, still following the path closest to the cliffs. Leave theGR®® quickly and head left towards the cliffs.

(6) Take the path closest to the edge of the cliffs and continue. Take care.

(7) Note: You must turn right – the junction does not appear on the map – and take a path that climbs steeply through the pine woods to rejoin the three-way junction.

(2) Follow the path back through the woods to the left until you reach the fork from the outward journey.
From there, go round the rocky outcrops on the left, which will give you another view of the site, and continue to the first fork on the outward route.

(1) Continue along the path you took on the way out to reach the (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,733 ft - Car park and information signs
  2. 1 : mi 0.66 - alt. 2,749 ft - Common junction for the outward and return routes - Rochers de Roques Altès (861 m)
  3. 2 : mi 1.02 - alt. 2,769 ft - Common goosefoot along the return route
  4. 3 : mi 1.5 - alt. 2,690 ft - Common junction for the outward and return routes
  5. 4 : mi 1.78 - alt. 2,615 ft - Common crossroads, there and back
  6. 5 : mi 1.87 - alt. 2,602 ft - Pylon
  7. 6 : mi 2.59 - alt. 2,759 ft - Turn left; cliff path
  8. 7 : mi 2.78 - alt. 2,805 ft - At the crossroads, turn right onto the path that climbs.
  9. S/E : mi 3.85 - alt. 2,736 ft - Car park and information signs

Notes

No special equipment is required, except for the essentials: hat or rainwear, drinks
etc.
Please note: however, from March to autumn, processionary caterpillars are out (they sting)

You will be hiking in a magnificent but fragile area.
Be mindful of the beauty of the surroundings, take care near cliffs, and be eco-friendly and courteous.

Enjoy your walk on our Causses.

Worth a visit

This site offers rocky outcrops and a 360° view.
A bird’s-eye view of the village of La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite and its famous castle.
A bird’s-eye view of the hamlet of Montméjean, its towers and its medieval architecture.
Further afield, a view of Saint-Véran, Revens and the snow-covered slopes of the Aigoual.

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Jean-Marie GALMES
Jean-Marie GALMES

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a superb hike with rocks and breathtaking views into the distance;
As a bonus, magnificent vultures circled overhead.

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User 19414575

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike with stunning scenery

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cc_ribas
cc_ribas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route. A very pleasant little path. The village of Roquesaltes is very picturesque. The view of the rocks is splendid.
Thank you to the author of this beautiful route.

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Nadher
Nadher

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent! A beautiful ballet of vultures at the end of the morning.

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Christelle29
Christelle29

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent hike
Taken in the late afternoon, no one else on the trail.
Taken in May, very flowery route, magnificent panoramas.
I recommend it

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Canelle
Canelle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

What a wonderful discovery this magnificent route with its impressive rocks of various shapes is. Beautiful views, even of the Millau Viaduct. Causse farm before the rock passage. An interesting route due to its diversity and beautiful vegetation in full bloom on the Causse plateau. Be sure to go to the pylon and see the village of Montméjean opposite. A real treat in perfect weather. Thank you for this route.

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ju_cha2000
ju_cha2000

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk, fairly easy. Please note, however, that there is an error in the title: it is "Roquesaltes" and not "Roques Altes".

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MICHEU
MICHEU

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
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. When you reach the telephone relay station, don't hesitate to climb down a few metres into the undergrowth to find yourself on a promontory where you can admire the gorges in silence and tranquillity

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cabausselchristine
cabausselchristine

Thank you for sharing this, excellent and well-described guide
The trail markings and the hamlet of Roquesaltes are a must-see

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cleonte34
cleonte34
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

If time permits, it is well worth descending to Montméjean Castle and then climbing back up above the castle to follow the suggested route.
The descent is a bit tedious, but the visit and the return trip will make for an excellent memory.

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cabausselchristine
cabausselchristine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for sharing this, excellent and well-described guide
The trail markings and the hamlet of Roquesaltes are a must-see

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Patufeta
Patufeta

Hello, I see that the author warns us to be careful along the cliff edge. Is this trail suitable for a 4-year-old child? Does anyone have any photos of the tricky sections, please? Thank you.

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fredounet
fredounet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very beautiful hike, without any difficulty

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Fz6anne
Fz6anne

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Be careful between points 2 and 3, as you cannot see the pylon, but otherwise it is a magnificent walk with vultures flying past us at cliff level!

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randofrater4s
randofrater4s

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful site... MAGNIFICENT... you have to take the time to go to the foot of the spectacular rocks.
meri

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