Loop
at La Javie

Le vieux hameau du Blayeul

Set off to discover places that have returned to their wild state, but which have long been shaped by man. Hamlets and abandoned houses, mill and bridge in ruins. Witnesses of a depopulation of the valley and the surrounding massifs.

Route details

The Javie
Loop
Earths
Autumn, Summer, Winter, Spring

Description

From the town hall square, head towards the river and cross it via the footbridge. Follow the small road on the left. At the crossroads, go right then left at the next intersection at the entrance to the hamlet of Chaudol, and finally right shortly after. The road turns into a track near a house. At the top of a first steep path, head to the left. The path overlooks the small valley. At the last meadow, take the path on the left which goes down and crosses the valley. At La Bouisse Basse (1 m) – Go up to the right in front of the chapel. At the top of the meadows, find the path which climbs steeply crossing on the left. Near the ruins of La Bouisse Haute, it turns right then crosses a pine wood and emerges into a meadow. Cross it, following the milestones carefully, and find the path at the entrance to the forest. It turns into a track when it joins a ridge, follow it to La Sauzée. Cross the stream and go down immediately to the right. Follow the balcony path, cross a wetland then go down to reach Boulard.
Go down into the hamlet and find a path near the last house. The return takes place via the route taken on the outward journey.
Pedestrian sportsTheme course / trailHiking route
Duration05hElevation610 D +Distance16,5 kmMax Altitude703m
To download

Was this content useful to you?