Circular route from Bras d'Asse to Vieux Bras d'Asse

Short circular route leading to the old village, which is currently being restored by enthusiasts.
Some lovely views of the Asse and the Valensole plateau.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.97 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 156 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 155 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 621 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 463 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ District: Bras-d'Asse (04270)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.923685° / E 6.128982°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3342ET, 3441OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Parking is available at the entrance to the village of Bras d'Asse, on the right, just after the bridge coming from La Bégude Blanche.

(S/E) Leave the car park towards Bras d'Asse centre. After about 150 metres, turn left to pass in front of the school. Go to the end of this street, then turn left towards the Asse.

(1) Turn right to have the Asse on your left. At the end of this path, turn left, then immediately right. Continue to the D907 road.

(2) Take the D907 towards Bras d'Asse for about 50 metres, then carefully cross the road to take the gently climbing gravel path. You will reach a Y-junction.

(3) Head slightly to the right and follow the track to Vieux Bras d'Asse. You will come out onto the road at Vieux Bras.

(4) Turn right and, after a few dozen metres, turn right onto the marked path. Follow the markings, alternating between roads and paths, until you reach Bras d'Asse.

(5) Here, you have two options: either turn right and follow the markings, or (as on this route) continue almost straight ahead, then turn right and return to the markings that lead back to the car park (S/E) via the Route du Pont de l'Asse.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 475 m - Car park and picnic tables.
  2. 1 : km 0.78 - alt. 471 m - The map. Close to the - Asse (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 2.05 - alt. 472 m - Route D907
  4. 3 : km 2.74 - alt. 576 m - Y-junction
  5. 4 : km 3.42 - alt. 619 m - Old Bras D'asse
  6. 5 : km 4.37 - alt. 487 m - 5-way intersection
  7. S/E : km 4.97 - alt. 475 m - Car park and picnic tables.

Notes

Walking sticks recommended.
Picnic tables next to the car park.

Worth a visit

Take a tour of the two villages: Bras d'Asse and the old hilltop village.
Producers of honey, olive oil and goat's cheese in the surrounding area.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did this route on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
The route is pleasant, starting with a long flat section that allows you to warm up gently before the climb to the old village (which is quite manageable and not too long) with panoramic views of the valley and the Beynes mountain.
After a quick tour of the old village, which is deserted at this time of year, we begin the descent back to the starting point, passing through the lower village.
A breath of fresh air!
Thank you.

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Azimut71
Azimut71

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At the start, it is best to take the path opposite the car park, then a trail on the left at the edge of the woods; this will take you comfortably to point 1.
From points 2 to 4, the path does not climb gently, but steeply!

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Christian13
Christian13

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A beautiful hike with magnificent views... easy and suitable for all hikers.

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Anne De Prez
Anne De Prez

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with beautiful views along the way. The paths are varied, ranging from fields to a nice climb. ;-)

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Etnola
Etnola

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The climb is mainly in stage 2, which is quite steep and has little shade.
At the start of the last stage, vegetation has invaded the path, and at the end of the route, on the way back to the first houses in the village, the path passes alongside a dozen beehives (2 metres away)! The only "protection" is a two-wire electric fence. At this time of year, when the flowers are in full bloom, there is intense activity there.

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Noby
Noby

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you

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