Belleydoux-Orvaz

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Superb view of the cliffs of La Roche Fauconnière and then those of La Roche d'Orvaz.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 306 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 306 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,018 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 722 m
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Belleydoux Church
Roche d'Orvaz
Orvaz Bridge
Le Châtelet

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the church square, walk down towards the cemetery and then follow the yellow trail. Next, follow the signs pointing towards Chemin du Facteur.

(1) At the junction with the road, Impasse de la Côte, continue on the right towards the hamlet of Gobet.

(2) In the hamlet, turn right and then right again at the next intersection. Follow this south-east facing road, which continues as a dead end, to the place called Châtelet.

(3) Leave Châtelet on your right and continue along a path that climbs uphill and rejoins a road.

(4) Turn right for about 50 metres, then leave the tarmac road and continue right along the wide path that makes a large circular route, heading north-east and then north.

(5) Leave the "chemin du facteur" on your left and continue downhill on the path, which then turns right and runs alongside the Leat des Coings.

(6) At the intersection of the paths, continue downhill to the right through the meadows to reach a road in Orvaz.

(7) Turn right onto the tarmac road and then right again. Continue straight ahead until you reach the second bridge.

(8) Leave the tarmac road and take a path on the left, almost opposite. When you reach Bas Belleydoux, follow the road and leave it after the left-hand bend to take a path on the right that leads to the D48. Then head straight ahead to climb back up to the village of Belleydoux (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 832 m - Church square
  2. 1 : km 0.51 - alt. 880 m - Junction with the road
  3. 2 : km 0.75 - alt. 906 m - Village of Gobet
  4. 3 : km 1.56 - alt. 954 m - Châtelet
  5. 4 : km 1.88 - alt. 1,016 m - Road, on the right
  6. 5 : km 3.12 - alt. 979 m - Path on the right.
  7. 6 : km 4.35 - alt. 823 m - Descent into the meadows
  8. 7 : km 4.86 - alt. 770 m - Orvaz
  9. 8 : km 6.05 - alt. 738 m - Orvaz Bridge
  10. S/E : km 7.52 - alt. 832 m - Church square

Worth a visit

In Orvaz, discover the Roche Fauconnière cirque, a natural site classified since 1936 and labelled a Sensitive Natural Area. Its 150-metre-high cliff, stretching 1 kilometre horizontally, overlooks the Semine valley and faces the Combe d'Orvaz. In addition to its geomorphological and hydrogeological interest, it is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including capercaillies, buzzards, black woodpeckers, peregrine falcons, chamois and lynxes.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
User 20389764

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done following the GPX track, completed in 2 hours. No particular difficulties, but the descent into the cirque can be very slippery in wet weather.
Beautiful view of the falcon rock. Please note for those planning to go to the viewpoint on the Orvaz rocks, the hike does not go there.

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catles56
catles56

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike but steep climb at the start and finish

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jasseau
jasseau

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in damp fog.

Nice climb at the start with a headwind, but once you're in the woods it's really pleasant.

The hike is pleasant and is very similar to the snowshoe hike, which is very well signposted. To be done in good weather and also in foggy weather.

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jp.cael
jp.cael

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

beautiful hike with stunning views

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merlin patrick
merlin patrick

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Everything was well signposted
Beautiful scenery
We climbed to the top of Orvaz, beautiful views
It was worth the detour
A bit difficult at the end

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Paraglider01
Paraglider01

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, as bucolic as one could wish for.

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POULIN Gérard
POULIN Gérard ★

Hello BLONDIN28,
Thank you for clarifying this in WPT 7. The directions have been corrected.

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BLONDIN28
BLONDIN28

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A minor issue on the left/right side upon arrival in Orvaz, but overall fine.

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Jacques L
Jacques L

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Lots of forests but a peaceful walk. Be careful not to turn right too quickly at the start.

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BERTHET Christian
BERTHET Christian

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A pleasant walk to do in summer as it is very shaded. A pleasant route for young and old alike, perfect for enjoying a stroll.

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