Montagne de la Loube in La Roquebrussane

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A short route that climbs up to the summit of the Loube mountain where you can enjoy a panoramic view over the sea and Alps. A wonderful walk with every step!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 411 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 411 m
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    Highest point: 826 m
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    Lowest point: 415 m
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Description of the walk

Get to La Roquebrussane on the D5 and park at the bottom of the little street that leads to the Montagne de la Loube, just before the barrier: there is enough space for a several vehicles.

(S/E) Go past the gate and follow the road eastward.

(1) Near a tank, go past a crop-picking field, with goats if it's the right season.
Stay on the road as it rises gradually.

(2) Pass a rocky place at the Pas de Gravet: which almost looks like sculptures.
Continue to climb on the road, in the general direction of north.

(3) At the top, near the gate of the technical centre (centre technique), take the stairs to the left which lead to the viewing point(4).

You return to the start point on the same route (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 415 m - Square on the edge of the D5
  2. 1 : km 0.3 - alt. 433 m - Picking field
  3. 2 : km 1.93 - alt. 617 m - les Roches
  4. 3 : km 3.88 - alt. 807 m - Technical centre portal
  5. 4 : km 3.99 - alt. 825 m - Viewpoint, La Loube summit
  6. S/E : km 7.98 - alt. 415 m - Square on the edge of the D5

Practical information

Walk possible for children from 5 or 6 years' old, without any problems and with a few breaks on the climb. We (2 adults and 2 children aged 6 and 10) took 2 hours to complete the walk.
It takes 2 hours to climb, with regular breaks, and about an hour to descend on the same route.

In the nearby area

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
V-P
V-P

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Climb the blue signposted path, which is a little uphill but doable, and return along the track.
Beautiful panorama at the top and some very nice rocks on the way back

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SiobanS
SiobanS

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Busy trail : No

In our opinion, the interest of this hike lies in the dolomites just before and after point 2. For the rest, it's an interesting tarmac road. The only view is of a very small promontory at the finish, under an aerial. If we did it again (which we won't), we would stop at the dolomite section.

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madi83
madi83

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

This is a pretty easy walk. The ascent, on a road closed to traffic, is peaceful and steady. The scenery at the summit is magnificent, wide and varied.
The descent can be made along the forest path marked on the map, which is a little steeper and stony but shaded by pines and oaks.

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ametyslais
ametyslais

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

From the car park on the right after the village, about 2 km. DFCI sign for La Loube. We followed the tarmac path in more or less good condition, leaving the blue "La Loube" signs on our left. It seemed to us that we were going more into the woods. And we were right! After a fairly steep climb, we arrive at a fantastic landscape of dolomite rocks where our imaginations run wild! Who can see a dog in these rocks, a sphinx, a camel... Still on the tarmac road, we reach the summit of La Loube and there we have a magnificent view of Garéoult on one side and Tourves (you can see the chapel of Saint Probace on its mound) on the other. You have to climb the concrete steps to the left of the antennae to see this landscape. Return along the same path. Observe the beautiful undergrowth of oak, pine and even fir... An easy walk despite the climb.

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rumax
rumax

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

It's an excellent way to show off a magnificent site to non-hiking friends.
In summer, don't forget something to cover your head and bring some water: there is very little shade on the route.

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freetime
freetime

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Nice little hike with superb views from the summit

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RanPaulh40
RanPaulh40

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The direct path (blue line) is very practical on the way up, but it's a pity you don't indicate it. On the other hand, it would be a pity not to take a trip around the rocks at Pas Gravet! so the descent is by road. Very good for those who don't like a one-way trip... like me. Exceptional views from the top on a clear, cold day (sea to the south, Alps to the east).

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mybalades
mybalades
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The signs for the car park were pretty good.
I didn't exactly follow the route indicated on the road. I reached the summit via a very well-marked blue signpost, which can be found on the left of the road, at a vehicle barrier, after having walked a few hundred metres on the road.

You then rejoin the road almost at the summit.

A marker with pink dots can be used to bypass the road. It is a little difficult to find at first (on the left almost immediately after leaving the wood, go a little further towards a path).

This walk offers an exceptional 360° view from the summit. You can get a good idea of the relief and landscapes of the region.

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Romain Huchet
Romain Huchet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Easy route on tarmac road.
Magnificent views from the summit.

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dtellier83
dtellier83

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The ridges of the Loube massif are breathtaking. Worth a visit.

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Nonopetirobo
Nonopetirobo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant short hike, completed in 2 hours 15 minutes. Superb views from the summit.
Accessible for families.

Thank you

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Giuseppe Canepa
Giuseppe Canepa
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very easy walk, on a pleasant tarmac road. Magnificent 360° views from the destination.

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JMARC83
JMARC83

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 11, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Nice walk, but avoid in June, July and August as there is little shade on the route.

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SOUVENIRPUYDEDOME
SOUVENIRPUYDEDOME

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 02, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pretty walk, affordable for everyone and all the more enjoyable in fine weather. Superb 360° views.

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Champi du Sud
Champi du Sud

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 20, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely walk with a pretty view.
Note: the route is on tarmac almost all the way.
At the summit, there are two ways to get to a viewpoint:
- to the left of the first antennae: a small dirt track leading to the rocks at the foot of an enclosed observatory
- to the left of the technical room, as indicated in the description.

There is an alternative path to the summit on the left shortly after the organic farm.
Blue and orange markings.
A little steep for the ascent, it offers an interesting alternative for the descent.

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