Rocher du Caire – View of the French Alps loop from Saint-May

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Rocher du Caire – View of the French Alps loop from Saint-May

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Rocher du Caire – View of the French Alps loop from Saint-May

05:26

16.0km

790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.03 km

Rocher du Caire

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The Rock of Cairo is a cliff overlooking Rémuzat. Facing due east, the morning sun quickly warms the air. It is this phenomenon which allowed the reintroduction of vultures into …

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3.05 km

Vulture Rock

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From the parking lot, walk about 750m to the viewpoint where you can see various vultures skim past. Excellent walkable path also for children.

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4.61 km

Beobachten von Gänsegeiern

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Don't miss the vulture house in REMUZAT.

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5.31 km

Rocher du Caire Trail

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Shaded trails. Short passages on the wide track.

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11.1 km

Rémuzat

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Rémuzat is a very small hamlet located on the banks of the Oule dominated by a fabulous rocky bar called the Rocher du Caire.

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12.9 km

Climb to Cairo Rock, technical and magnificent. A prefectural decree prohibits descent from this side. You borrow some handrails and ladders. The course is accessible, however avoid it if you are afraid of heights.

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

5.68 km

1.33 km

418 m

231 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

4.68 km

4.22 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

9°C

3°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

June 14, 2022,Rémuzat – Saint-May - An der Kante über Geiern

Classifying this hike as "moderate" is risky. Even the first ascent demands 100%. If you are not fit, not sure-footed, or have no alpine experience, you should not choose this tour.
It is absolutely impressive but very demanding. Constantly coarse gravel. A lot of uphill. Also on the way back! As always with Komoot, the time is misleading. I was …

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May 22, 2023,Rémuzat - Rocher du Caire

This hike is a bit more demanding at the beginning, as it goes up very steeply over secured paths and ladders. But when you get to the top, the view is simply breathtaking. You can find more information about the hike here: zimmermitausblick.de/unter-geiern-in-der-drome-provencale

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