Chateau des Hospitaliers – Magnificent view loop from Le Poët-Laval

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Chateau des Hospitaliers – Magnificent view loop from Le Poët-Laval

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Chateau des Hospitaliers – Magnificent view loop from Le Poët-Laval

02:56

7.86km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 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 3.96 km for 232 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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176 m

Chateau des Hospitaliers

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The Castle of the Hospitallers is an iconic medieval fortress, once occupied by the order of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem. It is renowned for its imposing defensive architecture and its history linked to the Crusades.

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318 m

Saint-Jean-des-Commandeurs Chapel

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The Saint-Jean des Commandeurs chapel is a historic place of worship famous for its Gothic architecture and its rich artistic heritage. Built in the Middle Ages, it houses remarkable works of religious art and is an important place of pilgrimage.

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372 m

a very small walk through le poët laval

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Le petit mont dans la vallée, the small mountain in the valley. That is what the name of Le Poët-Laval means. In the Middle Ages, the fate of the village …

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717 m

View of Le Poët-Laval Castle

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3.38 km

Magnificent view

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4.03 km

Roche Percée (Viewpoint)

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Not for families, very demanding course

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4.06 km

Natural Rock Arch of the Gorges de Saint-May

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Very demanding climbing passage

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6.44 km

Beautiful view

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7.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

756 m

327 m

302 m

232 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

2.77 km

462 m

449 m

232 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

18°C

10°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 22, 2024,24_05_22 🇨🇵 Le Poet-laval, Le Trou du Furet

I think this was the most beautiful tour of this trip so far. It was a bit strenuous, especially the last 700 meters on the way up to the rock hole, but it was worth it. On the plateau there was an incredible panorama and, as is often the case, wild horses. The descent was a bit long, but I …

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