Rocher de Beaumont

Forest

Panorama

Summit and pass

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The Rocher de Beaumont is the region’s most famous peak. Its distinctive spires are easily recognizable, and it is visible from all the surrounding valleys. In addition, it offers a magnificent panoramic view of the entire Buëch Valley on one side and the Baronnies Provençales on the other.

Description

The hike begins at the parking lot in the center of the village of Trescléoux. From there, take the road that climbs behind the church to reach the botanical trail on the right.
When you reach the end of the botanical trail, continue on the trail across from it, which runs alongside a park and climbs up to the ridge.
Once on the ridge, at the trail junction, take the trail on the right and continue to the summit.
Once you reach the summit of Rocher de Beaumont, you can enjoy a 360° view. Then simply head back down the same way.

Departure : Chruch parking lot, Trescléoux
Arrival : Chruch parking lot, Trescléoux
Towns crossed : Trescléoux, Chanousse, Méreuil, and Montclus

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Caution: challenging trail with some tricky and technical sections

Information desks

Place du village, 05700 Orpierre

https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/orpierre@sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr 04 92 66 30 45

Transport

Let’s limit our trips and use public transportation and carpooling: https://zou.maregionsud.fr

Access and parking

From Sisteron (30 km), follow the D 4075 and D 1075 to Eyguians. At the intersection, take the D 949 toward Trescléoux.

Parking :

Church's parking lot, Trescléoux

1 point of interest

Geology
Beaumont Rock
An exceptional viewpoint over the Buëch region, the Rocher de Beaumont, located at 1,545 meters, offers a magnificent 360° panorama of the surrounding mountain ranges. From here, the Digne Pre-Alps, the Dévoluy, the Écrins, and even Mont Ventoux are visible. The summit also offers a superb view of the village of Serres, the Buëch, and the Drôme Provençale. Communication antennas are installed on the rock, and these can be seen from the valley floor and the departmental road.