Le Pied du Mulet

A pleasant hike through pastures and unspoiled nature. With its hoof-like shape, the Pied du Mulet—the highest peak in the Méouge region—offers panoramic views of the Ecrins, the Luberon, and Mont Ventoux.


From the parking lot, head up to the village along the trail on the right.
Cross Eourres via the main street on the left, passing by the “village sign” and the fountain... As you leave the village, leave the small road and take the path on the right (“Col de Verdun, Saint-Vincent”). Go around the last house via a narrow path on the left. Continue above it along a path that is often steep and rocky. At a water intake, climb left for about 1 km along a path between the rocks. After a short descent, cross a ford, go around a large rock, and climb left along a steady, gently sloping path to the “Col de Verdun” signpost (1,316 m).
Climb to the right toward the Pied du Mulet along a faint trail through broom and then boxwood. The trail turns right and, after a steep rocky section, emerges above the cliff onto a sloping grassy area. Cross it and head due west (follow the markers closely) to reach a small hillock (1,459 m; panoramic view of Lure and the Jabron Valley). Follow the ridge, cross a first small valley (cairn), continue straight up (follow the markers closely) to reach, on the ridge (1,495 m), a second small valley (post). You can reach the summit of the Pied du Mulet mountain (1,537 m) by crossing the pasture.
Head down the valley to the right to find a better-marked trail in the shade of the beech trees. Follow the edge of the forest for about 500 m, then take a narrow path to the left that leads to a trail a little further down (1,272 m).
Head left and continue on flat ground for about 700 m, then cross the pasture to the right (be sure to follow the trail markers).
Descend two successive hills, then turn right (sign for “Eourres”) and continue downhill through this eroded valley (crossing a few scree slopes). After a flat section, descend to the left and cross the Gros Ruisseau (which is far from impressive in summer). Follow it for about 100 meters, then head back up to the village via the trail on the right along the edge of the gardens. Follow the ascent route back to the parking lot.