In the heart of the Bois des Gris in Chateldon

A pleasant circular loop through the woods, lost in the middle of nowhere. Dogs can be walked off-lead. Just take care at the start and finish. A bit of a climb but also suitable for cycling. Apart from the walk back to the starting point, there are absolutely no roads to cross on the walk.

Details

29300583
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.26 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 199 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 196 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 524 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 335 m

Photos

Description of the walk

Parking available just after the small bridge at the start of the walk in the meadow, behind the sign for “Chez Postillon”. Suitable for cycling if you like hills.

(S/E) A wide, steep path through the woods. It’s a lovely forest of conifers and deciduous trees that takes on magnificent colours in autumn.

(1) Turn right at the junction by the gate.
For a long stretch, the walk continues on a gentler slope, with an oak and beech wood on the right and conifers on the left.
The path, although still wide, is rockier with a central rutted verge.
Upon reaching a deforested plateau, continue along the path.

(2) Viewpoint on the right over a rolling landscape and a view of the distant horizon above Chateldon.
Once you have crossed the meadows, leave Chaussenoire on your right and turn immediately left at the junction onto a narrow single track and begin the descent. The path widens again and enters a new forest.

(3) At the junction, take the path leading down to the left. Take care on your bike, as a tree blocks the path. Above what appears to be a quarry, continue to the left and keep descending.
Cross a stream which flows into the Vauziron a few metres further on.
Continue along the path; there are no further junctions.

(1) When you reach the gate, go round it to the right to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 341 m - At Postillon
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 380 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 2.11 - alt. 513 m - Viewpoint
  4. 3 : km 2.83 - alt. 508 m - Crossroads
  5. S/E : km 6.26 - alt. 335 m - At Postillon

Notes

Small stream below the road at the start and finish. Sturdy footwear required.

Worth a visit

Many different species of trees. Lovely scenery on the plateau halfway round the circular route. Absolute peace and quiet.
With a bit of luck, you might spot herds of deer.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 15160059

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The walk is very good. It’s shorter than advertised.

Machine-translated

User 27942630

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The signpost is clearly on a private road and it says "no trespassing". We had to turn back after walking for 30 minutes
Otherwise, beautiful scenery

Machine-translated

User 25556687

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The hike is very nice and peaceful, but it takes around an hour and a half.

Machine-translated

szumski
szumski

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We didn’t actually meet anyone. It was uphill for most of the way, but manageable. We were able to let our dog off the lead. Woodland and lovely views.

Machine-translated

Grandphil63
Grandphil63

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A peaceful, short, shaded route that’s lovely in summer – but be warned, the upper section isn’t open at the moment; soon the brambles will block access, and I get the impression that the route crosses private land towards the end.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.