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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Forcalquier
Simiane-La-Rotonde

Oppedette – Gorges d'Oppedette loop from Abbaye Notre-Dame de Valsaintes

Hard

4.8

(6)

26

hikers

Oppedette – Gorges d'Oppedette loop from Abbaye Notre-Dame de Valsaintes

06:10

18.0km

620m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.01 km for 959 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.14 km

Footbridge on the Forest Trail

Highlight • Bridge

2

5.59 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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3

5.79 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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4

6.94 km

L'Échelle Cave Tunnel

Highlight • Cave

The last part of the route is certainly not easy and only suitable for experienced climbers.

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5

8.50 km

Gorges d'Oppedette

Highlight • Gorge

Following the uplift of the Lure mountain, it was the Calavon river that shaped these magnificent gorges. The word Calavon means stone river. The watercourse is indeed often dry, leaving only a river of stones.

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6

10.1 km

Above the Calavon River

Highlight • Other

7

12.0 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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8

15.0 km

The Monk's Leap

Highlight • River

A nice place to have a bath on hot days.

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B

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

5.53 km

3.09 km

1.03 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.95 km

4.17 km

2.65 km

1.88 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Sunday 26 July

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16°C

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