Walk in the Arinthod forest

Walk in the forest above the beautiful village of Arinthod, which you can also visit after your hike.

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n°87021

Creation:
03 Nov 2014

Last update:
08 Nov 2023

Last review:
13 May 2024

Activity: Walking
Distance: 12.45 km
Average duration: 4h 35
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 349 m
Descent: - 353 m
Highest point: 718 m
Lowest point: 431 m

Country: France
Area: Jura mountains
District: Arinthod (39240)
Start/End: N 46.39251° / E 5.569024°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3227OT
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Description of the walk

Park at the roundabout to the east of the village (signs), near the post office.

(S/E) Take the small Rue du Lavoir and continue on the^GR® which climbs south towards Vescles, first on a small road, then on the Chemin du Bourbouillon. At the crossroads at 493 metres, continue on the trail which leads to some antennas.

(1) Continue on the^GR®9to a crossroads (house and sign).

(2). Leave the^GR® and take a path on the left heading north, marked in yellow, towards Arinthod. Join a forest track.

(3) Turn left and you will come out onto the D3 after 2.5 km.

(4) Cross the Route de Saint-Colomb and continue north. The path will be joined by another^PR®, marked in yellow.

(5) Continue in the same direction, passing a viewpoint before descending three large hairpin bends into the valley and leaving the forest.

(6) Take the path south that follows the Cirque de Vogna to Néglia, at the D80E2.

(7) Turn left and find a path in the bend of the road, about 500 m away.

(8) Take this path, which leads back to Arinthod (signposted) and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 455 m - Roundabout to the east of the village
1 : km 1.62 - alt. 601 m - Antennas
2 : km 2.72 - alt. 709 m - Crossroads, house and sign
3 : km 4.45 - alt. 709 m - Fork to the left
4 : km 5.37 - alt. 652 m - Saint-Colomb road (D3)
5 : km 6.04 - alt. 663 m - PR junction
6 : km 8.17 - alt. 509 m - Exit from the forest
7 : km 10.49 - alt. 489 m - D80E2
8 : km 11.07 - alt. 458 m - Fork to the left
S/E : km 12.45 - alt. 455 m - Roundabout to the east of the village

Notes

Wear sturdy shoes if the paths are wet.
The route is always marked in red and white at the start (^GR®) and then in yellow (^PR®).
Please note: the^GR®9marked trail does not correspond to the route on the map!
Has the route been changed recently?

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

APPB CORNICHES CALCAIRES - CIRQUE DE VOGNA-NEGLIA - more information

Worth a visit

Visit the old medieval village.
30-minute marked route starting from the town hall.

Reviews and comments

3.5 / 5

Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.3 / 5

Ease of following the route
3.6 / 5

Route interest
3.7 / 5

Colette Pellegrinelli

13 May 2024 at 19:57 7200

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Very poorly signposted from the first third onwards; without GPS, it's a nightmare. It's not all bad though; there are some pretty woodlands.

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ValB6287

03 Oct 2023 at 16:58 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A real forest hike with a stop at the famous Pierre Énon. Just one point to note in stage 3: we didn't take the right forest track but rejoined the original route without too much difficulty a little further on. A little more detail and description at this point would be great!

Thank you for suggesting this route!

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Espadon974

02 Oct 2023 at 08:41 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely route, lovely scenery, thank you.

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BARDET BERNARD

11 Aug 2023 at 08:49 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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pouget yves

04 Jun 2022 at 18:28 7200

Sorry. The terrain and paths are changing. It was better before.

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MUMMY

04 Jun 2022 at 16:43 7200

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

This route requires the use of a smartphone GPS to avoid getting lost. The description is insufficient and imprecise in places. With GPS, there's no problem.
Disappointing hike for the following reasons:
Several tree-cutting operations have destroyed the path and made it difficult to find your way.
A replacement path has clearly been laid out by a mechanical vehicle, adding extra fill. Despite the long period of drought, after just one night of rain, the consistency of the ground is surprising. The surface looks excellent, with a layer of material laid down, but surprisingly, your feet sink into muddy earth. We assumed that the path had been rebuilt after the machines that removed the tree trunks had destroyed everything. Nevertheless, this is the first time I have encountered a path with such a soft consistency behind deceptively normal appearances. Perhaps we need to allow time for the ground to stabilise.
Otherwise, the route is very shady. We did it in beautiful weather, and some sections of the trail are nice. There is only one viewpoint. There are some rather pleasant clearings with unmowed fields.
This walk allowed us to explore the surroundings of Arinthod, but it is not worth returning for.
Nevertheless, thank you to whoever mapped out this route, as it is always interesting to discover a new site.

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Meyer Charly

30 Sep 2019 at 10:53 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk. The GPS was really useful in some places to help us find our way at junctions, but apart from that, everyone was happy.
Charly

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bibi

27 Jul 2018 at 11:33 7200

Thank you for your feedback, which has enabled me to add some further information.
Kind regards

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ophrys

16 Jul 2018 at 09:51 7200

Overall rating : 1.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

HIKE NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A GPS
The starting point is difficult to find. It is actually the roundabout at the post office, and the signpost indicating the trail is in the car park opposite the post office. Take Rue du Lavoir and continue along Chemin du Bourbouillon. The paths and trails have recently been re-marked, but the description and route do not correspond to the terrain.
The four of us struggled to reach a tight circular path, whereas the map shows a wide circular path. The only marked trail we found took us back to the white path we had just left for the road. Demoralised, we turned back and returned to the car exhausted!
A hike in the forest but almost always in the open at 30°C!

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Marie- Thé ARBEY

25 Sep 2017 at 15:45 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

For those who are unfamiliar with the area, this is a very interesting hike: discover the cirque, Pierre Enon in the middle of a field (original), and superb views.

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mermed

21 Aug 2017 at 11:00 7200

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello,
whether it's the markings or the map, there comes a point when nothing is accurate anymore
the route is lost...
It's a shame,
but the hike is still enjoyable.
Have a good day.

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gazok54

22 Mar 2017 at 18:01 3600

Hello
You're right, Yves. I would also add that you shouldn't always look for the markings, but rather read the description carefully and have the right IGN map.
Yves, I took the liberty of readjusting the waypoints for this hike, which started at (2) because (S) and (1) were overlapping.

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pouget yves

22 Mar 2017 at 12:18 3600

Sometimes you have to search a little, make mistakes and go back to find the right path. It's a bit like life...
Good luck. Yvon

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benoit-j.philippe

22 Mar 2017 at 11:53 3600

Overall rating : 2.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

No signposting at the start of the hike: there are red and white markings on two posts in the car park, but then nothing in the direction indicated: abandon the hike.

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pitoche63

12 Sep 2016 at 14:51 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

About halfway through the woods, the markings become a little unclear. When you reach the road, do not cross it, but take it on the left and rejoin the trail a little further down, which leads back to the cliff path.

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