Bois Laville, starting from Veyras

A lovely family walk along well-marked paths. Facilities for a lunch break along the route. Suitable even in summer as most of the walk takes place in the woods.

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.41 km
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    Average duration: 3h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 315 m
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    Descent: - 324 m

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    Highest point: 552 m
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    Lowest point: 364 m

Description of the walk

The starting point is at the schools or the Veyras town hall. Parking available.

(S/E) Return towards the war memorial and turn left onto the Sentier de Bescut, which leads to this hamlet.

(1) Head down to the left and enter the woods via a pretty path lined with sandstone walls. Cross the Charalon near the Pont des Chats.

(2) Head up to the left until you reach a crossroads (elevation 453m).

(3) Turn right and start the nature trail.

(4) At the road, turn left to complete a circular route and return to the junction you have already passed.

(3) Turn right again and follow the interpretive trail to the Col de la Pierre Plantée (where there is a table and picnic area for a well-deserved break).

(5) Head towards the hamlet of Flachères, first following the Chemin du Bois Laville to the right, heading north-west. You’ll reach a fork (elevation 443) at a sharp bend in the track.

(6) Turn left, heading south-west, onto a path to tackle a relatively short but steep climb until you reach a road.

(7) Follow it to the right for a few metres and, just before entering Flachères, turn left onto the Chemin des Tombeaux Antiques, heading back into the forest. Turn right onto a track, continuing until you reach another cross-track (elevation 450).

(8) Head down to the right to reach the Charalon. This is a protected wetland. Follow the path to rejoin the Veyras road (D460).

(9) Follow it to the left to reach the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 438 m - Town hall
  2. 1 : km 0.42 - alt. 436 m - Le Bescut
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 364 m - Pont des Chats
  4. 3 : km 1.8 - alt. 453 m - Junction of the circular Interpretive Trail loop
  5. 4 : km 2.81 - alt. 425 m - Road
  6. 5 : km 4.4 - alt. 500 m - Col de Pierre Plantée overlooking the - Mézayon (ruisseau)
  7. 6 : km 6.02 - alt. 440 m - Chemin de Bois Laville. Fork in the road, sharp bend
  8. 7 : km 7.29 - alt. 551 m - Flachères
  9. 8 : km 8.25 - alt. 450 m - Road suitable for vehicles
  10. 9 : km 9.14 - alt. 434 m - D460
  11. S/E : km 9.41 - alt. 438 m - Town hall

Notes

Places to eat at tables at the Col de la Pierre Plantée (5).

Worth a visit

(3) Nature trail with various educational displays (wildlife, flora, trees, etc.)

Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.8 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
dandomi07
dandomi07

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This is an ideal hike for a hot day, starting early in the morning to take advantage of the shade and cooler temperatures.
GPS guidance is essential to find your way around, but if you make a mistake, there are many possible alternatives.
The picnic facilities are very welcome.

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User 25963235

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

One downside: the trail is marked as easy and suitable for families, but young children and/or grandparents won't be able to complete it.

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fantom-as
fantom-as
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If you are using a GPS device, this is fine

Otherwise:
the description is insufficient,
there are almost no signposts,
One sign is poorly positioned

Shaded route
Family circuit
Luckily there is the discovery trail

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gillesduf
gillesduf

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk through the woods, which I did yesterday in slightly damp weather. I agree with some of the other walkers: the final section of the route, which is downhill, is a bit tricky because of the slippery stones, especially after rain. But it’s nothing you can’t manage, as long as you’re careful.

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alexport
alexport

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Towards the end of the route, there is a relatively long and difficult descent down a bed of wet and slippery rocks.

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jp.l
jp.l

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Just before the finish line, there’s a tricky one-kilometre descent over rocky terrain, like a dry riverbed.

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monique maussire
monique maussire

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Too many identical signs saying "Bois Laville" – an endless number of paths...!It’s a shame there aren’t different colours for the short routes in the aforementioned Bois Laville! And the standard white and yellow markings are rather sparse (I’ve done the route three times starting from different points...) and the 1:25,000 map of Privas is very inadequate (just the main woodland...)But the route is well worth doing, and if you get lost, you’ll always find someone out running or walking...! There are some lovely views over the forest too...!

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Nad07
Nad07

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, shaded walk through Bois Laville. No particular difficulties, apart from a gentle climb in the second half of the walk.

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monique maussire
monique maussire

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It’s popular in the ‘Bois Laville’ area because there are several car access points; however, there are too many signs and it’s hard to tell where you are in the woods… but it’s shaded and very pleasant!

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