Bois Seignères circular loop

An easy hike in a rural and wooded setting, offering beautiful panoramic views of the mountains and Lake Serre-Ponçon.
The circular route follows the yellow markings ofthe PR® n°3 from Chorges along the entire route.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.24 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 317 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 317 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,342 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,025 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from Les Chaussins in the commune of Chorges. You can park after the small bridge over the Dielle torrent.

(S/E) Take the track that climbs from the road towards Champ du Comte, following the yellow markings, and arrive at a viewpoint.

(1) Continue to follow the yellow markings on the track towards Fein via Pré Reynaud, while theGR® climbs to the left.

(2) Leave the track and take a steeper path, climbing to the left towards Bois Seignères and Pré Reynaud. After a few metres, you will see a wooden sign indicating "Le Fein" nailed to a tree. At the end of a fairly steep climb through the woods, you will reach a flat track.

(3) Take it to the left and walk along a clearing. Continue to a crossroads of several tracks (Sarrouet signpost). Continue towards Champ du Comte. Pass in front of the Cabane du Champ du Comte and continue on the track for about 50 metres.

(4) Leave the track and turn left onto a small path. Descend and then turn left onto a wider path which narrows and runs alongside the Chazonnet stream on your right. Depending on the cattle fences, you may sometimes have to cross the path when you get close to the road.

(5) Turn left onto the road, then turn left at the entrance to Le Fein.

(6) Leave the road and take a farm track on the right, 50 m after the hamlet, then continue straight ahead, passing under power lines. When the track turns right, continue on the path opposite. Continue straight ahead, ignoring the paths that branch off to the right, until you reach a road.

(7) Go down the road on the right to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,025 m - Parking after the bridge over the Dielle torrent.
  2. 1 : km 1.17 - alt. 1,153 m - Viewpoint - Lac de Serre-Ponçon
  3. 2 : km 2.12 - alt. 1,226 m - End of the trail
  4. 3 : km 2.65 - alt. 1,331 m - Junction with a track
  5. 4 : km 3.22 - alt. 1,323 m - Cabane de Champ Comte
  6. 5 : km 4.48 - alt. 1,118 m - Road
  7. 6 : km 5.17 - alt. 1,076 m - Fork in the farm track
  8. 7 : km 5.88 - alt. 1,039 m - Road junction
  9. S/E : km 6.24 - alt. 1,025 m - Parking after the bridge over the Dielle torrent.

Notes

The Cabane du Champ du Comte is open and can be used as a shelter. It has a picnic table inside and outside. Well maintained. It even has a barbecue.

Worth a visit

Magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Dompie
Dompie

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I haven't given an opinion on the reliability of the description because I only use the map to follow the route.
I find it very easy with the map. What's more, if you take a wrong turn, the app beeps to warn you. Very handy.
A beautiful walk, and the forest cabin and its picnic area are magnificent...

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YannickV
YannickV

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Difficult parking
Basic walk in the forest on agricultural tracks used by 4x4s
No viewpoints except at the end on the paved road. You might as well stop by car.
You can avoid the ravine between points 2 and 3 by taking a small forest path on the left.
At point 3, there is a cabin with facilities and cleanliness never seen before. Matches, candles, kindling already prepared in the fireplace with newspaper, etc.

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Sylvie_et_Didier
Sylvie_et_Didier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful circular route with a gradual climb at the start, then steeper through the woods.
The return journey is more leisurely, along the stream and across fields. A great time.

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nono15
nono15

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

lovely walk with deer sightings

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PascalV
PascalV

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the forest, which is pleasant in very sunny weather. There are some beautiful views of Le Fein, Chorges, the Chabrières peaks and the lake. However, there are a few sections with stones that may be tricky with young children.

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Pépé le Moka
Pépé le Moka

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Hike completed without snowshoes or crampons, little snow.
Fairly easy and very pleasant hike, with limited views of Serre-Ponçon.
Pépé le Moka

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