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Beautiful cliffs – Oppedette Gorge loop from Abbaye Notre-Dame de Valsaintes

Hard

4.7

(3)

14

hikers

Beautiful cliffs – Oppedette Gorge loop from Abbaye Notre-Dame de Valsaintes

03:23

11.8km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.70 km for 4 m

After 3.83 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.14 km

Footbridge on the Forest Trail

Highlight • Bridge

2

3.76 km

Beautiful cliffs

Highlight • Other

The western edge offers breathtaking views of the village of Oppedette. The path on the western side is also more rustic and a small ladder has to be climbed. It …

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3

4.20 km

Oppedette

Highlight • Settlement

Picturesque village with beautiful views. There is a source of potable water. But unfortunately there is no cafe or shop available.

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4

4.69 km

Oppedette Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful views of the gorge. In summer it can be very hot with little shade. The paths are good hikeable.

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5

4.88 km

Gorges d'Oppedette

Highlight • Gorge

An absolutely spectacular setting with views across the valley to the Lure mountain ridges and the Pre-Alps.

The limestone gorges are 2.5 kilometers long, 140 meters wide, and 200 meters deep in places.

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6

7.88 km

The Monk's Leap

Highlight • River

A nice place to have a bath on hot days.

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B

11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

2.15 km

2.00 km

1.87 km

109 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

3.10 km

2.29 km

2.01 km

929 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Sunday 18 October

16°C

9°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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