Rioux Martin circular pond loop

At the start of the hike, you will pass through a pretty little village with a remarkable church. The hike continues along a small stream that leads to a very large pond, then through a wooded area, and the end of the hike offers beautiful views of the countryside.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.83 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 94 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 103 m

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    Highest point: 130 m
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    Lowest point: 44 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Departure from the town hall car park. Go down into the village, Route D20 Rue d'Argentonne. Go straight ahead, follow the road for about 450 m and, immediately after a car park and a shelter with picnic tables on the left.

(1) Take thefirst left, Route des Écossais du Bourg. Cross the village of the same name and continue along Impasse de la Fontaine. At the end, continue along the grassy path slightly to the right. Follow the long path through the woods, which runs alongside a small stream. Pass a house on the left and follow the path to the end.

(2) At the end, turn right onto the road, then left onto
left onto Route l'Étang des Belettes. Go to the end and continue straight on a wide path, veering slightly to the right and heading towards the pond's dyke. At the crossroads of the pond's dyke, do not take it.

(3) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead on a very small grassy path that goes around the pond, keeping to the path closest to the pond. When you reach the other side of the dyke, do not take it.

(4) Turn right onto a large path and turn right again and a third time to the right (the three turns are very close together). Keep to the right until you reach path No. DB 30, turn left onto this large path and follow it to the road.

(5) Turn left and after about 100 m turn right onto the first path. Follow this path to the T-junction and turn left. Be careful to follow the path for about 300 m and take the second path on the right, a small grassy path.

(6) Follow the small uphill path and continue to the D462 road. Turn right, follow the road for about 150 m and turn left onto the first path, Chemin de chez Moquet.

(7) Follow the path, continue along the road and cross the village of Chez Moquet. Continue straight ahead and go straight on until you reach the Y-junction.

(8) Turn left towards Chez Peuchaud and continue straight ahead until you reach the sign for Rioux Martin. Just after the sign, turn right onto the first road, Chemin de Peuchaud, towards the lodge.
Follow the road and after the path, go straight ahead, cross the L'Argentonne river and continue along the path which makes a 90° left turn. Follow it towards the village of Chez Barriot.

(9) In the village, continue straight ahead on the road and cross it. Turn left onto Route de Renon and follow it to the next crossroads.

(10) Turn left onto the D20 Rue de L'Argentonne and follow it straight ahead, keeping to the right. Follow the signs for Mairie (town hall) and Salle des Fêtes (village hall) and go up to the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 71 m - Town hall square
  2. 1 : km 0.36 - alt. 51 m - Rue de l'Argentonne x Rue des Écossais du Bourg
  3. 2 : km 1.43 - alt. 55 m - Fork towards the road
  4. 3 : km 2.5 - alt. 75 m - Digue de l' - Étang des Belettes
  5. 4 : km 4.66 - alt. 74 m - Fork in the road at the dyke
  6. 5 : km 5.7 - alt. 124 m - Route D20
  7. 6 : km 6.56 - alt. 69 m - Grassy path
  8. 7 : km 7.69 - alt. 72 m - Chemin de chez Moquet
  9. 8 : km 8.66 - alt. 46 m - Y-junction
  10. 9 : km 9.61 - alt. 51 m - Village of Chez Barriot
  11. 10 : km 10.06 - alt. 50 m - Route D20. Towards - Argentonne (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Tude
  12. S/E : km 10.83 - alt. 71 m - Town hall square

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 27649572

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route through the countryside and forests, passing through pretty hamlets.

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josy01
josy01

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Well-marked route, easy to do with the family.

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RP33
RP33

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike is pleasant; beautiful scenery; the route is shaded. Unfortunately, the ponds are very low due to drought in the region.

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jp f
jp f

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This circular route is well known to hikers, but the one on Visorando
was slightly modified, which is great. Thank you again.

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randonnée79270
randonnée79270

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, even though the grassy path was very grassy.
Highly recommended.

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chipie33290
chipie33290

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We extended the route by following the PR trail, making it 12 km long.
A very pleasant hike with varied landscapes and heritage sites.
A stop by the lake is very pleasant.
I would recommend starting from the car park just after the church as it is much larger.
Thank you for this route.

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