It took only 1 hour 15 minutes to descend from the chapel at 658 meters to the Cazevielle parking. If we were not 70 years old, it would have been 1 hour only. Going up was a different story. At the left hand turn (Escarpée!!) we immediately went in error a fraction to the…
Parked at the ‘Pic Saint Loup, car park (free) just outside Saint-Mathieu’. From there following the Red and White strip route it’s about 90mins to the summit. At the summit great views across the whole area, small hermit hut and chapel too. 90 minute walk back down too. Take…
Drove there from Montpellier, which took about 40 minutes. The area is very nice, typical for this region (mostly shrubs, olive trees and vine). The trail starts in Cazevieille parking lot / picnic area which is free of charge. There are 2 trail options right at the beginning,…
Pick a clear day and start rekking up to the top of the Pic St Loup. No need to be highly trained, just a good pair of shoes and some clothes as it can get windy up there. Nice view to see the entire area on 360 panorama.
I would give this hike 1 star for the actual trail and hike, and 5 stars for the view once you get to the top. The trail begins as a pile of rocks, and does not let up until the end. It makes for a very boring hike, and you can’t enjoy the sights on the way since all attention…