Walk around Rouens

A short but somewhat challenging circular route with paths that are at times quite rugged and a steep climb towards the end! Plenty of shaded paths and lovely views of Valon Castle and the Truyère Gorges. Accessible on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.00 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,037 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,010 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,467 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,552 ft

Description of the walk

Car park in front of the Rouens viewpoint.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, take the road on the right downhill and head away from the village of Rouens.

(1) At the first junction, turn left towards Gally.

(2) Just before the bend and the houses in Gally, take the hairpin bend onto the path on the right. Head towards the hamlet of La Fargue.

(3) Head down the left-hand side, then follow the GRP® Lo Camin d’Olt, which passes between the barns. Continue until you reach a road just before the hamlet of Sergeant.

(4) Take the hairpin bend to the right as you climb. Pass under a power line, reach the top of the hill and cross a small stream.

(5) Take the path on the left which runs alongside this stream and will lead you back towards the village of Rouens. You’ll emerge at the top onto a wider track.

(6) Turn left and head towards Rouens. You’ll arrive at the large drinking trough situated at the junction of Chemin du Carme and Rue du Belvédère.

(7) Turn right twice. At the three-way junction, turn left to pass in front of Notre-Dame Church and continue straight on to the viewpoint (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,434 ft - Rouens Viewpoint
  2. 1 : mi 0.25 - alt. 2,293 ft - Junction towards Gally
  3. 2 : mi 0.67 - alt. 2,014 ft - Start of the first footpath
  4. 3 : mi 1.38 - alt. 1,824 ft - La Fargue
  5. 4 : mi 2.6 - alt. 1,690 ft - Sergeant
  6. 5 : mi 3.1 - alt. 1,988 ft - Start of the PR trail heading back up towards Rouens
  7. 6 : mi 3.54 - alt. 2,385 ft - Turn left towards Rouens
  8. 7 : mi 3.74 - alt. 2,441 ft - Watering trough on Chemin du Carme
  9. S/E : mi 4 - alt. 2,434 ft - Rouens Viewpoint

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