The Hermitage Saint Michel - loop starting from Peyreleau - Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses

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The Hermitage Saint Michel - loop starting from Peyreleau - Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses

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The Hermitage Saint Michel - loop starting from Peyreleau - Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses

03:30

9.70km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve biologique intégrale du Cirque de Madasse

Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.93 km

L'Ermitage Saint-Michel

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The old fortress of Montorsier, more commonly known as the Ermitage Saint Michel is located in the commune of Veyreau, canton of Peyreleau west of the hamlet of Paliès and …

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5.25 km

View of the Vase de Sèvre and the Vase de Chine

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Among the unique rock formations of the Jonte Gorges, some stand out. The two famous monoliths called Vase de Sèvre and Vase de Chine are among them. A must for your hikes in the region.

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6.50 km

View of Le Rozier

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Insane and breathtaking view from the huge rock wall.

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7.10 km

The Prehistoric Mushroom

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The prehistoric Mushroom Rock overlooks the Jonte gorges and the village of Rozier. Its very evocative name dates from the 19th century and is the inspiration of a walker who …

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9.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

1.33 km

559 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.62 km

1.33 km

391 m

249 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

23°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 28, 2025,boucle par l hermitage St Michel

One of the most beautiful hikes in the gorges...the highlight is the ruins of the St Michel hermitage, we enjoy strolling through the maze of stones and rocks, we can rock climb, climb thanks to the various ladders and metal railings, the weather doesn't matter, the setting is magical. And to finish, a little dip in the cool waters of …

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June 2, 2022,L’Ermitage Saint-Michel

Really nice tour with impressive views.partly in the shawdow. I

September 3, 2025,Corniche causse noir et hermitage st Michel

Always a pleasure to hike in this place, the slope is a little steep, but as my girlfriend says, it is a little less hard than before😵‍💫😐 magnificent weather 👍

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June 9, 2024,GORGES DE LA JONTE, MEJEAN - L'Ermitage Saint Michel (Peyreleau)

Very nice hike! on the other side of the Gorges de la Jonte. Another way to see this sublime region!

The start, for once, is flat. We quickly reach a nice climb to reach L'Ermitage Saint-Michel (an old fortification on several rocky peaks).

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September 10, 2024,Die Einsiedelei Saint Michel - Rundweg ab Peyreleau - Regionaler Naturpark Grands Causses

Certainly one of the most beautiful hikes on the Jonte. First along the river and then great views from the high plateau. The circling vultures in the gorge are particularly special.

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