Tête de Mouret - Pas de l'Eygues

From the charming village of Rémuzat in Drôme Provençale, set off on a challenging route under the watchful gaze of vultures. The Tête du Mouret (1010m) is a beautiful viewpoint from which to observe them and enjoy the landscapes of the Eygues and Oule valleys.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.66 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 875 m
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    Descent: - 872 m

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    Highest point: 1,037 m
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    Lowest point: 446 m

Description of the walk

Park in the car park in the village square in Remuzat.

(S/E) From the car park, walk past the Maison des Vautours. Cross the village heading south, following the Montrond signs to reach the left bank of the Rif.

(1) Follow theGR® de Pays du Tour des Baronnies up to the yellow marked trail.

(2) Take this path on the right until you reach a hairpin bend on the forest track.

(3) Take the well-marked but unmarked path opposite, cairned as you approach the summit of Montrond. Continue on to reach the Tête du Mouret at 1,010 metres.

(4) Follow the cairned path to the left, then a grassy track before joining a carriage track at an altitude of 797m.

(5) Take the track on the left, marked in yellow. Descend to its intersection with theGRP® taken earlier.

(6) Here you have two options:
- either head to Rémuzat viathe GRP® by turning left,
- or climb up a very steep track towards the Enclus farm and then to the 1034m peak (Emile's trail) where you will find another track.

(7) Follow this track north to the left until you reach an old signpost (Rémuzat, les Aiguilles).

(8) Take the yellow-marked trail on the left leading to Rémuzat. You will soon reach the spring at Ravin de la Charbonnière.

(9) Caution: at the spring and the Pas de l'Eygues, there are two very tricky passages (extremely slippery) but they are well secured with cables. Continue and reach the end of the trail.

(10) Keep going in the same direction, first on a track suitable for vehicles, then on a tarmac road. You will reach the holiday village.

(11) Join the Chemin du Puy to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 446 m - Village square Maison des vautours
  2. 1 : km 0.09 - alt. 448 m - GR de pays du tour des Baronnies
  3. 2 : km 2.61 - alt. 716 m - Yellow marked trail
  4. 3 : km 2.96 - alt. 773 m - Yellow signpost
  5. 4 : km 4.32 - alt. 1,010 m - Tête du Mouret 1010m
  6. 5 : km 5.9 - alt. 810 m - Intersection point 797m
  7. 6 : km 6.47 - alt. 710 m - GR country trail intersection
  8. 7 : km 8.31 - alt. 1,034 m - Côte 1034m Emile trail
  9. 8 : km 8.73 - alt. 1,025 m - Signpost Rémuzat les Aiguilles
  10. 9 : km 9.29 - alt. 855 m - This is a tricky but safe passage.
  11. 10 : km 10.35 - alt. 590 m - Signpost for the Emile les Aiguilles trail
  12. 11 : km 11.2 - alt. 479 m - Holiday village
  13. S/E : km 11.66 - alt. 447 m - Village square Maison des vautours

Notes

After this hike, I would recommend reversing the direction to climb up via the Pas de l'Eygues. At (7) (1034m), do not descend via the Enclus farm but continue along the Emile trail to join theGRP®, then (5).

Worth a visit

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.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
NinaBlnd
NinaBlnd

Yes, reading the comments beforehand helped me a lot. Thank you for this superb route; if you hadn't posted it, I might not have done it, so a big thank you.

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Richermi05
Richermi05

Thank you for your review. I am the author of this hike, which dates back to 2017, and it is quite possible that the route has been altered by private individuals. I am no longer young enough or physically able to repeat this route to make the necessary changes. It is advisable to consult the latest reviews before embarking on this route, which is truly beautiful.

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NinaBlnd
NinaBlnd

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Absolutely SUPERB hike. Must be done in reverse, as the Charbonnière ravine is very technical and, in my opinion, very dangerous on the descent and at the end of the hike. Point 7-6 (Ferme de l'Eclus) appears to be private property, and the path passes right in front of it, so I recommend continuing along the Sentier d'Émile at point 7 to reach point 5: this section is well worth the detour, with a magnificent path along the cliffside and then through the forest (note that this adds about 3km to the hike compared to the Visorando guide).
I recommend walking sticks, which are quite helpful for some technical sections.

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edmondguevara
edmondguevara

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Doing it clockwise is a good option for me.
Because at the source (which has a high flow rate on that day), progress is safer.

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cathyferrer
cathyferrer

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Saw the first hikers after the Clermont Hut!
We started out in fog, but it cleared up on the peaks.
Everything was a bit damp, but the scenery was worth it!
Thanks to the author.

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cathyferrer
cathyferrer

HATS OFF!!! I had never seen a hike described in one way and then recommended differently in the practical information.
Well, we're not done reading yet as we discover the routes...

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marie-france.goaziou
marie-france.goaziou
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route starts at the Eygues pass, which is a somewhat difficult uphill section.
A very beautiful route
If you take your time on the climb up to the Eygues pass, it is a very accessible route and it is possible not to go to the top of Le Mouret
but this second part is really very beautiful

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fburton
fburton

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

As recommended, we did the route in reverse, which is a good idea even in dry weather.
A beautiful hike that is not too long.

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cb-cv-vr-88
cb-cv-vr-88

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

As recommended, we did the route in reverse, which is a good idea, especially in wet weather.
I regret having made the descent to the Enclus farm, which is indeed uninteresting.
The Mouret peak is the most enjoyable part, with a 360-degree view.

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cheeeuh
cheeeuh

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

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