The Three Crosses of Roquebrune via the west side

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

"Sporty" route

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Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is a very beautiful walk, which is best done in the direction indicated by the itinerary above. Indeed, there are quite a few passages where you have to climb a little with the help of a chain... And it's easier when going uphill. The descent on the other side is easy and very straightforward.

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Hi.
I did this hike yesterday, adding quite a few tracks to access the three crosses via different routes.
I was able to finish at the famous St Trou.

Thank you for posting this hike, but I think you should classify it as very difficult to discourage inexperienced hikers.

The ledge is still very challenging, even with a harness!

It wasn't a problem for me, I loved it, but for the average hiker, it's really very challenging...
It was quite wet and damp at the end of this rainy March 2025.

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Date of your route : Mar 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello.
I did this hike yesterday, adding quite a few circular loops to reach the three crosses from different places, for a total of 21 km and a little over 1,300 m+.
I was able to finish at the pretty chapel and the famous Saint Trou!

I would like to warn anyone who wants to tackle this climb from the west side:

The ledge is very exposed and impressive. I did it without a harness because I am used to alpine hikes.

But...

Without a harness, a mistake could be fatal!
Please take my advice into account.

The start is quite confusing and it is not always easy to find the trail, even with the GPX track on your phone.

The blue markings are not very visible, but fortunately there are a few cairns.

Because of this challenging ledge, I would classify this short hike as very difficult.

The ropes and cables are in very good condition.

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Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The circular is secured with very secure cables.

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Date of your route : Jan 15, 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 in a magnificent setting. I used the via cordata, which requires a harness and via ferrata lanyards for safety. I then joined the normal route. There are beautiful cork oaks on the way to the via cordata. From the summit, there is an extraordinary view. Return to the car park via the path on the same side. I highly recommend it.

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I did this lovely hike in its entirety on 20/04/2023, and even more as I returned to the starting point.
Be warned, this is a very difficult hike where you must not be afraid of heights. The rope section after the cave requires a harness and a via ferrata-type lanyard. Make sure the rope handrails are in good condition. I went without equipment and alone, which is not recommended.
After passing the cliff and ropes, you need to have a good sense of direction. You have to scramble a bit through the brambles and rocks to find your way back to the original path marked in yellow, where you can finally relax. I completed the hike in 2 hours and 10 minutes. I am a very good walker and used to hiking in the mountains.
I really enjoyed this route. The difficulty level needs to be reviewed and changed to very difficult or even extremely difficult.

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Date of your route : Mar 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

In my opinion, this equipment is essential for the rope-assisted section. There are new ropes, but the last and penultimate sections still have a worn rope, which didn't seem very safe to us, so we decided to turn back and take the classic route up. However, we really enjoyed this short section on the ledge and the crossing through the small wood that leads to it. Overall, it's a magnificent route. At the end, we walked back to the car park at the start: 1.7 km along a pleasant little road, so no need for two cars... We spotted other paths through this beautiful rock formation, which we'll come back to explore. Thank you for sharing.

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Date of your route : Jan 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Local signage needs to be reviewed, as it is difficult to find the various copper deposits on the site. The description does not accurately list these different points and how to access them, and given the number of paths, it is easy to get a little lost. This is a shame, as it is a superb hike with very varied landscapes. Avoid bringing large dogs. The via ferrata is very well equipped and poses no major danger, but requires the use of your hands.
It's really worth the trip.

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Date of your route : Dec 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I just arrived in Roquebrune and have done this hike three times starting from Rocher du Palay, including once with two 12-year-olds. It's quite a steep climb up to the cross. There are indeed a few tricky sections on this side, but the route is well equipped with handrails that have recently been refurbished. Personally, I don't have any equipment, but you do need to be careful on certain sections.
Thank you to the associations and volunteers who helped to restore this hike. In my opinion, it's worth the detour for the views and the "mini via ferrata" aspect , passing by this side of Palay.
It is more accessible via La Maurette for less experienced hikers.
A very beautiful hike in both directions. Thank you.

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Date of your route : Oct 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great to do

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Date of your route : Feb 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I agree with devouassoud's comment: the passage from the cave is very tricky, especially since you have to climb a good two metres to reach the handrail, then climb another two metres horizontally before securing yourself. It's very exposed: no slipping allowed!
Once you have crossed the ledge, do not go straight ahead to take the other ledge, but turn left to climb up a very steep slope, which is equipped with a fixed rope, but you must concentrate hard to avoid slipping.
In my opinion, this hike should be rated TD rather than D.

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Date of your route : May 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, but the description should mention that the ledges are only suitable for very experienced hikers. Not only are a harness and lanyard mandatory, but you also need to be sure-footed, as the ledges are sometimes very narrow, sloping and overhanging, requiring you to crouch down to pass.
I lost the suggested route in several places, particularly at the exit of the ledges where there is a direct passage to the summit that is very easy to climb. Then, upon reaching the pass, a sign indicates the path to the summit, which is not the one suggested here. After descending on the east side as indicated, I recommend returning to the car park at the start via the GR and the road. It is not very long and the countryside is magnificent.
Nevertheless, this hike is magnificent. Thank you for publishing it.

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Date of your route : Mar 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Berlle stroll. Thank you for your work.

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Date of your route : Sep 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done as a pair. We brought harnesses and lanyards but unfortunately couldn't find the access point to reach the ledge. Is this route still used (lots of brambles)? So we retraced our steps back to point 1 and climbed directly up to the Three Crosses. We really enjoyed the different sections with handrails. As we only had one vehicle parked in the Rocher de Palay car park, we descended via the same route. Thank you for sharing this fairly challenging hike.

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