Circular starting from Besignan via the Col d'Autanne and Col d'Anjuan passes.

A hike where you can enjoy permanent views of the surrounding mountains, from La Vanige to Montagne de Raton and the summit of Linceuil. You will be in the centre of a magnificent mountain cirque. Sometimes on forest paths, sometimes on trails, this walk offers you magnificent landscapes. You will cross no less than four passes and impressive reliefs.

This hike is not suitable for dogs! See practical information.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.05 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 585 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 592 m

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    Highest point: 904 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 474 m

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Description of the walk

Head to the hamlet of Bésignan and park in the public car park near the dry toilets.

(S/E) Head south, up the village street, then continue on the stony forest road that winds its way up the Serre de la Croix de Fer until you reach the Col d'Autanne and the three-way junction in another forest path.

(1) Turn right, following the yellow markings, and you will reach the Col d'Oure.

(2) Turn left at a 90° angle heading south, descend and rejoin a forest road at the entrance to the hamlet of Autanne.

(3) Take this road opposite, walk past the two chapels of Autanne, then continue eastwards. Pass through Plan Pèlegrin, where you will find a crossroads.

(4) Stay on the left track to reach a Y-junction at Notre-Dame des Champs.

(5) Turn left again and climb up the Ravin de la Combe via a fairly steep incline. Cross a stream to reach a crossroads below the Col de Bodon.

(6) Take the path on the right, then continue up a gentle slope to reach the Col d'Anjouan.

(7) Begin the descent and shortly afterwards you will reach Col de Peyruergue and its signpost.

(8) Immediately turn left onto the very narrow path, cross a small stream, then continue along the path through the woods until you reach a four-way junction.

(9) Continue straight ahead and, at the next crossroads, leave the path on your right and continue straight ahead. Cross another stream. Shortly afterwards, you will come to a four-way crossroads.

(10) Go straight ahead and walk alongside the Combette farm. Continue on to the Argensole farm.

(11) Walk along the Ruisseau l'Ennuye stream at a distance. Cross the tarmac road and continue to the hamlet of Le Moulin.

(12) Stay on the road on the left, walk alongside the Ruisseau de l'Ennuye stream and then join the small Route des Châtaigniers (D162) and take it straight ahead. Further on, cross the Ruisseau de Côte Adret stream. Then walk alongside the Ferme de la Condamine farm and shortly afterwards you will come to a crossroads with several directions.

(13) Leave the road and take the path opposite leading up to the village, go around the sheds on the left and rejoin the Chemin Lacour then the Route Fontbonne to return to the Bésignan car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 563 m - Bésignan car park
  2. 1 : km 1.29 - alt. 762 m - Forest road
  3. 2 : km 2.27 - alt. 804 m - Col d'œuvre (813m)
  4. 3 : km 3.22 - alt. 710 m - Autanne
  5. 4 : km 4.26 - alt. 734 m - Plan Pèlegrin crossroads
  6. 5 : km 5.22 - alt. 664 m - Notre-Dame des Champs
  7. 6 : km 6.06 - alt. 744 m - Trail start
  8. 7 : km 7.44 - alt. 904 m - Col d'Anjuan (901m)
  9. 8 : km 8.27 - alt. 794 m - Col de Peyruergue (797m)
  10. 9 : km 9.51 - alt. 677 m - Four-way crossroads
  11. 10 : km 10.4 - alt. 582 m - Crossroads of 4 trails
  12. 11 : km 11.04 - alt. 525 m - Argensole Farm
  13. 12 : km 12.11 - alt. 485 m - Hamlet of Le Moulin - Ennuye (rivière) - Affluent de l'Eygues
  14. 13 : km 13.34 - alt. 487 m - Crossroads
  15. S/E : km 14.05 - alt. 563 m - Bésignan car park

Notes

IBP: 72 Technique: 2 Risk: 2
There is a lovely fountain in Bésignan if you need water.

Between (12) and (13) Herds grazing with guard dogs! Do not walk with your dog on this route.

Worth a visit

(6) Below the Col de Bodon: admire the mountain cirque to the north and the beautiful view of the surrounding hills, with numerous lavender fields. Exceptional landscape.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Randoestelle
Randoestelle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Overall, a beautiful route
The only downside is that there is quite a bit of road at the end of the route between points 12 and 13.

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Manigan
Manigan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

A pleasant, well-marked route with wide, passable paths. It's a shame that it ends on tarmac, but perhaps there was no other choice. We didn't encounter any sheepdogs, but there are likely to be flocks from June onwards. This hike may be best avoided in very hot weather.

Best regards.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Too bad. First time. Best regards.

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patbouc
patbouc

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Encountered many dogs that were not always very friendly

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for that lovely compliment, it warms my heart.

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HUPAT
HUPAT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, just as described, with a very pleasant atmosphere and, as promised, stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Thank you, Jacky, your hikes never disappoint.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your encouraging feedback.

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christiancosyn@hotmail.com
christiancosyn@hotmail.com

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, excellent views, very well marked, thank you for this hike.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your feedback. Very pleasant.

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Isa84100
Isa84100

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A lovely walk with no technical difficulties, offering beautiful views of the mountains, including Miélandre. The walk is easy, the route is pleasant and easy to follow. A lovely, cool circular loop that isn't tiring. Thank you for this route.

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Gérard WEBER
Gérard WEBER

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

On 11 June, the route was not very busy because the weather forecast predicted thunderstorms and showers in the middle of the afternoon, but locally there was nothing during the hike, which started at 9:00 a.m. and ended around 3:30 p.m.
A very beautiful route, which I recorded under number 34958001.

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christiane Vielle
christiane Vielle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, which we discovered thanks to Visorando and Jacky. Beautiful vegetation with an abundance of broom, which adds a lovely yellow colour to the landscape.... It was also very warm yesterday, but with a bit of wind here and there... Magnificent landscapes, very well described in the hike description. That's what encouraged us to do it.
Thank you very much...

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your thoughts.
Kind regards

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Ermite84
Ermite84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Superb hike, magnificent landscapes, in my opinion even more beautiful when the vegetation is there. Thank you Jacky for sharing this route.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you very much
It's a pleasure
The joy of sharing
Kind regards

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