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The 4000 Steps – The Trépaloup menhir loop from Valleraugue

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The 4000 Steps – The Trépaloup menhir loop from Valleraugue

Hard

4.5

(2)

7

hikers

The 4000 Steps – The Trépaloup menhir loop from Valleraugue

07:53

17.0km

1,160m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Cévennes (cœur)

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

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Start point

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274 m

Trailhead of the 4,000 Steps (Valleraugue)

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Valleraugue is a pretty village known for being the start of the legendary 4000-step path to Mont Aigoual.

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507 m

The 4000 Steps

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The 4000 steps path, so called because it is bordered by banks (stone terraces) giving the illusion of steps. Formerly a postman's path, it is now that of hikers.
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8.90 km

The Trépaloup menhir

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At the top of the Trépaloup pass, there is an isolated schist menhir. This megalithic monument stands in an unparalleled setting, to the east of Mont Aigoual.

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12.6 km

The 4000 Steps Trail

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Many shaded parts making the ascent possible in summer and winter. Recommended break at the edge of the stream 2/3 of the way up.

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

1.74 km

296 m

243 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

326 m

303 m

159 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,520 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Monday 18 May

19°C

6°C

27 %

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