Our Lady of the Rock

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little walk to the summit of the Roc de Castellane. We had a bit of trouble at the start because we were told to walk past the hospital, which we did, but then we struggled to find the sign marking the start of the trails, which was much further on, after passing a sports hall and then some play areas for children and adults. We then had to turn right onto a street and follow it to the junction with the main road through Castellane to find this famous signpost, which, incidentally, indicated several possible routes. We opted for the path marked by the tourist office.

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Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting hike, but not that easy due to the significant elevation gain and the stones that roll under your shoes.
The view is magnificent.
For those hiking with their dogs like me, note that the start of the hike crosses Castellane via the main street (which is narrow) with all the tourist shops and still lots of tourists in September.

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Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

hello
very nice, but it's quite a climb for old people to do again

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Date of your route : May 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk. Beautiful view!

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Date of your route : Dec 16, 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 a friend, about 3 hours to complete the loop, with a superb view from the top of Notre Dame du Roc

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

Access to the Way of the Cross in the village is not very well signposted.
Fountain at the top of the path with a magnificent view of Castellane and the Verdon

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Date of your route : Sep 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We completed this hike in 2½ hours. It is fairly easy and the view is magnificent when you reach the chapel. There is a water source at this spot, which is a bonus if you haven't brought enough bottles and for dogs, who can also get very thirsty.

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

An alternative hike chosen because of an injury to my left foot. Perfect!

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Date of your route : May 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello. A lovely hike in beautiful weather. No major difficulties, beautiful views along the route. Superb 360° view from St Roc Chapel. Thank you for the information and the GPX file. yvanbidule

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Date of your route : Jul 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

To do with the family.
Please note that you can park in the swimming pool car park, which puts you right at the start of the walk.
return via the village streets.

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Date of your route : Jun 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The ascent route is uninteresting and, although marked, is not really maintained. A climb via the rocky path seems preferable and allows you to admire the ruins along the way. The return route is pleasant and shaded.

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Date of your route : Jun 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

there are two possible starting points at the bottom of the rock. We started from the centre, behind the church. The start is quite steep for a cold start, but it's fine. After that, you follow the Way of the Cross, which is a nice little "walk" where you can't get lost. The view from the top is nice and worth seeing.

We came back down the same way we went up

We had a great time

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Date of your route : Jul 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful walk in the hills above Castellane. However, it is not possible to return via the route described as there appears to be roadworks.
You can take the Croix path and descend into the village.

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Hike not completed

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Date of your route : Apr 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a lovely little walk leading to the top of Castellane Rock, where the chapel is open!

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