Three hamlets on the Causse Méjean

An easy hike on the Causse Méjean, passing through three hamlets. You can visit a protohistoric enclosure at the highest point of the hike and see the karstic cave near the hamlet of Hure.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 212 m
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    Descent: - 208 m

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    Highest point: 1,085 m
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    Lowest point: 934 m

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Description of the walk

Park along the D63 at the entrance to the hamlet of Drigas.

The trail for this hike is marked in yellow.

(S/E) Cross the hamlet heading north. At the cross, follow the left-hand path and turn left at the next junction.

(1) At the exit of the hamlet, leave the path on the left and then the one on the right: follow the path that continues north-east (yellow markings). At the next fork, turn left and follow the path to the highest point.

(2) Continue north, then north-east. Cross a plantation of Austrian black pines. At the end of the plantation, look down to the right for the hamlet of Le Buffre.

(3) At the T-junction, turn right. When you reach the hamlet, turn right again.

(4) At a magnificent stone cross, turn right onto Chemin de Saint-Guilhem. Continue south on the path marked in yellow.

(5) From a "lavogne" (a small depression designed to provide a water source for animals by collecting rainwater), head south-east, climb and cross another pine forest. Look out for a small stone shelter, called a "caselle", on the climb. Once past the hill (elevation 1054), descend towards the hamlet of Hures.

(6) At the entrance to Hures, just before the church, leave the yellow markings for a moment and continue south, skirting the church on the left and taking the small road that continues as a path, then turn left onto a trail that starts under the bushes. This will take you to the entrance of the karstic cave south of the hamlet.

(7) Retrace your steps back to the church.

(6) Follow the yellow markings, turning left twice. Follow the path due west. At a crossroads, continue straight ahead and then, at a fork, turn right. At the next crossroads (quarry on the right), take the second left and continue to Drigas. Turn left to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,030 m - Entrance to the hamlet of Drigas on the D63
  2. 1 : km 0.29 - alt. 1,051 m - Exit the hamlet of Drigas
  3. 2 : km 1.66 - alt. 1,082 m - Highest point
  4. 3 : km 3.26 - alt. 943 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 3.72 - alt. 936 m - Le Buffre - Stone cross
  6. 5 : km 4.23 - alt. 942 m - Lavogne
  7. 6 : km 6.63 - alt. 1,010 m - Arrival opposite the church
  8. 7 : km 7 - alt. 986 m - Karstic cave about 300 metres away
  9. S/E : km 9.52 - alt. 1,030 m - Return to the entrance to the hamlet of Drigas

Notes

Yellow markings.

Worth a visit

At the highest point (2), you can visit the protohistoric enclosure of La Rode, located to the east (30 to 40 minutes round trip).

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 39 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Cactus parisien
Cactus parisien

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very pleasant, informative signs. Beautiful scenery

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huito
huito

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Completed using the Visorando app.
Beautiful route

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etienne92.d
etienne92.d

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We went on this beautiful hike on 25 July.
In the morning, the sky was overcast, which was perfect because there wasn't a cloud in sight.
We didn't see anyone else, it was magical.
Thank you for this route

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User 18382929

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Pleasant hike on the limestone plateau. Easy

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User 20032134

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy route in the heart of the Causse. Be sure to take the detour that leads to the protohistoric site of La Rode. Take time to stroll through the hamlets.

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jouannypierre
jouannypierre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

All the limestone plateaus, the trees and then the wide open spaces...

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Michel Guibert
Michel Guibert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I arrive at the car park located a few metres from Drigas, the first hamlet on the Causse Mejean.
The walk is about 10 km long, fairly easy, often shaded or bare like the steppes of Mongolia. (Follow the yellow markings.)
I walk on to see a site dating back to 750 BC: the Rode de Drigas. There is an information board at the start of the detour to be taken on the way back.
I then arrive at the second hamlet, Buffre, to see a cross used by pilgrims on the St Guylhem le Désert trail as a place of worship.
A little further on, you can see a wash house, claps, low walls and caselles. Everything is explained on various signs along the way. Very educational!
Finally, here is the third hamlet, with its typical houses and church.
In short, a beautiful hike in June, without the heatwave.
The walk, the rural life, the history... a great time that I recommend to anyone who knows how to take their time to admire the Causse Mejean.

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User 12749397

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route with varied landscapes. All of the villages we passed through were interesting. A lovely walk in early May.

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Chochon
Chochon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello
a suggestion to improve the interest of the circuit is to add an antenna from point 2. A well-marked path leads, according to the sign on the post at point 2, to a "protohistoric enclosure" 700 metres away. This enclosure is located at the top of the hill at an altitude of 1,110 metres (according to the IGN topographical map). Apart from the interest of this construction and the stone circles on the ground (see attached photo), there is a beautiful 360° view.
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manonroro
manonroro

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy and very pleasant walk

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ethee
ethee

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent loop on this majestic and arid limestone plateau, which makes us feel very small. Variations with forest passages, beautiful hamlets, magnificent landscapes, beautiful autumn colours
Easy hike

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nb48210
nb48210

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Good description of the route. This hike is not difficult.

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Marc Vandevelde
Marc Vandevelde

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike to discover the depth of the Causse Méjean and its small hamlets. Don't miss the short detour to the Celtic enclosure: it's a must-see.

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Acwil
Acwil

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A beautiful, easy hike that's perfect for families.
The scenery is superb
The route is extremely well marked

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afoe
afoe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

stunning landscapes. Wide open spaces. A dense concentration of flowers, including numerous orchids.
ideal in May and early June.
no shade along the route, so it is likely to be very hot in July and August.

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