Circular from Jas to Salt-en-Donzy along the Doise

A circular that starts in Jas and takes us through forests and countryside to the small village of Salt-en-Donzy.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.02 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 246 m
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    Descent: - 253 m

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    Highest point: 525 m
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    Lowest point: 364 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is in the small village of Jas. Park at Place des Fêtes.

(S/E) Head north-east along Rue du Bourg until you reach thefirst road on the right, Route d'Essertine.

(1) Follow this road, then turn right onto Chemin de Croix Rampeaux, which then descends through fields. When you reach a small, quiet road, continue straight ahead for several metres until you pass the hamlet of Les Bruyères. At the next intersection, take the path on the right until you reach a small stream that is easy to cross.

(2) Continue straight ahead along the edge of the forest until you reach the end of the path. At the intersection, turn right and continue straight ahead into the forest. You will come to a small tarmac road (Chemin de Fatisson).

(3) Continue to Fatisson and turn left immediately after the house. The path leads to a river. Cross it via the bridge.

(4) Follow the sign with a church on it. At the intersection, turn right towards Salt-en-Donzy, then right again. Cross the forest on theGR®89.

(5) Walk along a river on Chemin du Moulin for about 400 metres until you reach a fork (with the return path).

(6) Continue on theGR®89, then turn left to admire the church of Salt-en-Donzy.

(7) Retrace your steps along the Chemin du Moulin. Do not take thefirst path on the left that leads to the road, but return to the fork you passed earlier.

(6) Take the path on the left (follow the sign with a train). Cross the bridge over the river to reach the hamlet of Les Sapins on Route de Croix Charmette.

(8) Continue along this road and, at the intersection, keep left, then turn right onto Rue du Bourg to reach the village of Jas (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 513 m - Jas. Place des Fêtes
  2. 1 : km 0.06 - alt. 512 m - Croix de Rampeaux
  3. 2 : km 1.38 - alt. 470 m - The Pizay Stream
  4. 3 : km 2.48 - alt. 446 m - Towards Fatisson
  5. 4 : km 3.18 - alt. 432 m - GR89, on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.84 - alt. 374 m - Chemin du Moulin
  7. 6 : km 5.23 - alt. 380 m - Fork in the road. Return to the church.
  8. 7 : km 5.72 - alt. 364 m - Church of Salt-en-Donzy
  9. 8 : km 6.88 - alt. 391 m - Les Sapins
  10. S/E : km 8.02 - alt. 513 m - Jas. Place des Fêtes

Notes

Several water points.
Streams and rivers adorn this route.
The village of Salt-en-Donzy near the church (7) has toilet facilities.

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

4.9 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Acwil
Acwil

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful and bucolic walk.
Easy and varied.

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perretant
perretant

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, done in the middle of the day in the heat. The shade provided by the river is very pleasant!
We had planned to picnic at the end of the walk but discovered the Salt inn just a stone's throw from the church, which was perfect for a bite to eat in the shade of the terrace.

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Lino Paraitil
Lino Paraitil

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, undulating walk through beautiful, relaxing countryside. Don't miss the beautiful adobe buildings and the church in Salt en Donzy with its beautifully landscaped forecourt and information panel.

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Christian42
Christian42

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Don't hesitate to climb up to the orientation table near the town hall (beautiful view) via the church and the fortified house at the top of the village.
You can start from Salt en Donzy (car parks on the main street after the inn).

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Christian42
Christian42

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, fairly easy walk with lovely views.
In JAS, on the way back, you can climb behind the church towards the town hall (beautiful viewpoint).
You can also start and finish at Salt en Donzy at point 7, parking your vehicle in the large car park after the inn on the main street before the bridge. In this case, you will end with a descent.

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ASSG
ASSG

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the woods and along streams and rivers. Best done in fine weather or in autumn to enjoy the forest at its best.

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TotoB
TotoB
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk, easy and pleasant (mostly through woodland, which was very welcome in the heat... although we started the hike at 7.30am).
There is plenty to see (and to add to that, we made a detour to the medieval village of Donzy – with its beautifully restored chapel, which is well worth seeing – and the chapel of La Valette, covering around 14 kilometres and 400 metres of elevation gain), which makes this walk particularly interesting.

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