Col de Cavillore plateau

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A very short mini hike with a very gradual and gentle climb. The path is very safe and easy to follow.
Very pleasant for a light meal with a panoramic view.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 290 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 290 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,035 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 738 m
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View of Gourdon
final hairpin bend
Overview of the sea side
Roman road

Description of the walk

Park in the village of Gourdon, where there are two large car parks.

(S/E) With your back to the historic village, go to the roundabout and continue straight ahead on the road. After 150m, take the path on the right that passes behind the houses.

(1) When you reach the small road, take it on the right going uphill, follow it ignoring the other departures until you reach marker 9.

(2) Follow the path to the left, which is clearly visible and easy to follow.
At Colle Basse, begin an easy climb to reach the start of the series of hairpin bends.

(3) Continue along the few hairpin bends that end at the Karstic Cave of Col de Cavillore, marked by marker 10.

(4) Leave the path on the left and head towards the plateau visible from this marker. You will reach the plateau very quickly.

(5) Return via the same route to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 745 m - Gourdon car park
  2. 1 : km 0.3 - alt. 761 m - Small road
  3. 2 : km 0.67 - alt. 807 m - Marker 9
  4. 3 : km 1.48 - alt. 914 m - Start of the series of hairpin bends towards the - Col de Cavillore (1029 m)
  5. 4 : km 1.99 - alt. 1,027 m - Aven du Col de Cavillore (1029m)
  6. 5 : km 2.19 - alt. 1,024 m - Plateau and viewpoint
  7. S/E : km 4.4 - alt. 745 m - Gourdon car park

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
ISABELLE69
ISABELLE69
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

great view, well-maintained path and very pleasant walk.
you can choose not to take the same route on the way back as you did on the way there
Continue on the plateau and descend on a marked, winding path that is less steep than the ascent...

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Aby
Aby

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A short hike of about an hour to reach the Plateau. With beautiful views along the way. Ideal for beginners. The path climbs gradually and can be a little slippery as there are many stones.

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Malolou
Malolou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy trail to follow.
hike completed in the morning, leaving the car park at 9.15 a.m., no crowds.
on the way down, I passed many groups of people climbing up to the pass.
popular site

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maitre
maitre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This path, which climbs up to the pass and then plateaus, is easy to follow thanks to its GR51 markings.
a beautiful short hike.

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Casteljaloux
Casteljaloux

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

well-marked trail, beautiful view at the summit
We watched the paragliders take off
Walking shoes recommended as the path is stony
Best done at this time of year when the temperature is pleasant

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Touyet
Touyet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The path is very well marked, making the climb easy, with breathtaking views throughout the hike. For the more adventurous, turn left on the plateau to take another route that leads back to Gourdon

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Piou59
Piou59

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I thoroughly enjoyed the uphill scenery, the exotic plateau and the superb descent on the west side in long zigzags, always with a superb view of the coast and Gourdon in sight. An easy hike with a steady, gentle slope. No need to hesitate! However, it is essential to do the loop, which is well signposted.

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Nibovsky
Nibovsky

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike through the hills, leading to a plateau with excellent views and a beautiful panorama.
Be careful though, the route is classified as easy, but the last part of the hike is quite steep and will make you break a sweat. The path is maintained with small stones, which do not make the descent on the way back any easier. Wear suitable walking shoes.

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scalisa
scalisa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

very beautiful view. Wear sturdy shoes as the path is rocky.

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thierryeman
thierryeman

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice for beginners

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jeanclauderistori
jeanclauderistori

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb route overlooking the sea! Once you reach the top of the pass, take a moment to stop and admire the view. A magnificent spectacle in good weather. Allow an hour for a leisurely climb.

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ALAINEVA
ALAINEVA

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Hello,
A pleasant hike that is not too long or difficult. Suitable for anyone with good walking shoes, as the path is stony.

Best regards

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback

not at all suitable for a walk with children under 7, unless they are used to it. The elevation gain is significant, and the stony path does not allow for stable and safe walking for children.

Did you take the time to consult the IGN map and altitude diagram on the Visorando website?

https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-plate...

Best regards

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jecneh
jecneh
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Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Not such a safe hike: not at all suitable for children under 7, unless they are used to hiking. The elevation gain is significant, and the rocky trail does not allow for stable and safe walking for children.
Proof of this can be seen in the many athletes encountered along the way who are training for races...
As for picnics...
A complete disappointment...

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cetusbill
cetusbill

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

This is a very beautiful short hike – especially in good weather – suitable for everyone (no difficulty),
provided you do the loop: Col de Cavillore "east" plateau (climb via the " east " path from Gourdon ) to Col de Cavillore "west" (descent via the "west" path), rather than going there and back via the same path (east or west).

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