Circular from Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux to Conjols

This circular loop above the Eyrieux leads to the pretty hamlet of Conjols and offers beautiful views of the Eyrieux Valley. Due to some steeper and stony sections before Conjols, this short walk has been rated as moderately difficult. The return journey is along beautiful paths and then the Voie Verte cycle path along the Eyrieux.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.91 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 321 m
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    Descent: - 322 m

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    Highest point: 499 m
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    Lowest point: 190 m

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Description of the walk

When arriving at Les Ollières from the Rhône Valley via the D120, turn right towards Saint-Michel de Chabrillanoux, then right again towards the church. Park at Place de l'Église.

Yellow and yellow-white markings

(S/E) Take the street alongside the church (Chemin du Ruisseau de l'Oncle), then at the corner of the EDF transformer, turn left onto Chemin de la Supeyre and, 100 m further on, turn right into Impasse de la Supeyre. The tarmac gives way to a path a few dozen metres further on. After a small valley, the path climbs to a crossroads. Turn left, pass under the houses of the hamlet of La Viaillerie and, about 50 metres after the houses, look out for a path leading off to the right.

(1) Take this path on the right, which runs through another valley and then climbs, becoming more stony, to a crossroads (signpost: Le Serre, junction with theGR®®427). Take thisGR®® on the left towards Conjols and Saint-Michel de Chabrillanoux.

Red-whiteGR®® 427 markings

The path climbs gently and joins the road (Route des Vauds) at a reservoir.

(2) Take the Route des Vauds on the right. About 400 m further on, at the signpost: Pertus du Souffre, take the path on the left towards Conjols and Saint-Michel de Chabrillanoux. After a few hundred metres, the path becomes very steep and stony. Your efforts will soon be rewarded with beautiful views of the Eyrieux Valley. The path then continues along a balcony with more stony sections and scree crossings, before reaching Conjols (signpost: Conjols).

Yellow-white markings

(3) Leave theGR®® and turn left towards Les Ollières. After a few dozen metres, the trail joins the road that runs alongside the houses of the hamlet of Conjols. Once you have passed them, look out for a path on the left.

(4) Take this path on the left, which begins the descent towards Les Ollières. After about 300 m, cross the road (be careful) and continue opposite (sign prohibiting motor vehicles) along a magnificent winding path. In thethird bend to the right, watch out for a path leading off to the left.

(5) Take this path on the left and head for the signpost: La Maisonnette. Turn right onto the path towards Les Ollières, then a few metres further on, at the crossroads, take the path on the left (the path on the right is private and prohibited). After about 400 metres, the path becomes tarmac and, after a few bends, arrives at a crossroads after a grave and a house on the left with a white balustrade.

(6) Turn left and, after a few hundred metres, join the Voie Verte on the right, which runs alongside the Eyrieux.

(7) Continue along the Voie Verte to Les Ollières. Pass in front of the old railway station and, at the signpost for La Gare, turn left onto Rue de Praly and continue straight on to Place de l'Église (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 211 m - Place de l'Église
  2. 1 : km 0.86 - alt. 267 m - Path on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.63 - alt. 380 m - Road on the right (reservoir)
  4. 3 : km 3.31 - alt. 474 m - Turn left towards Les Ollières.
  5. 4 : km 3.52 - alt. 471 m - Path on the left
  6. 5 : km 4.08 - alt. 337 m - Path on the left
  7. 6 : km 4.97 - alt. 226 m - Turn left. - Eyrieux (rivière) à finaliser
  8. 7 : km 5.35 - alt. 203 m - Greenway
  9. S/E : km 7.91 - alt. 210 m - Place de l'Église

Notes

Wear sturdy shoes as the path is rocky in places.
There is no water along the route, but all amenities are available in Les Ollières-Sur-Eyrieux.

Worth a visit

Viewpoints over the Eyrieux Valley, Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut, and even, in places, glimpses of the Trois-Becs.
The beautiful hamlet of Conjols.

 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

4.2 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 26394767

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2025
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 offering magnificent views

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les randonneurs de la payre
les randonneurs de la payre

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

nothing to add

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blanc michel
blanc michel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, a bit challenging in the scree, not too many markings, but the hike is very pretty.

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Christian772
Christian772

Very well

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einnag
einnag
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely route along beautiful paths.

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Christian772
Christian772

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very well

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tekila25
tekila25

Overall rating : 1.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Lack of signposting and directions on the very steep climb, which ended in rock climbing and then a U-turn. Impossible to find the path despite using a drone.

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I_june
I_june

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done in 30-degree heat, which made it difficult. The first part is a continuous climb, followed by a fairly steep section covered in stones. Beautiful views throughout the hike, but best done in cooler weather.

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marcheur07
marcheur07

Hello

I don't remember this hike, but as a local, I can tell you that the Eyrieux Valley is beautiful but very steep.
The Dolce Via, which is very popular, is fantastic.

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Xav26D
Xav26D

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Pleasant route. At point 4, after the first hamlet, take a good look at the path that branches off to the left. It is not very visible in this direction.

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marcheur07
marcheur07

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello

Short but very pleasant route with beautiful views. Well signposted. Steep slope on the way up but beautiful view at the top.

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ccardèche
ccardèche

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We followed the directions carefully, but we made a mistake before Conjols: we couldn't find the steep path, and in Conjols we took the wrong path (no signposts), which led us to a tarmac road much higher up than the last gravel path we needed to take.
As a result, the walk was complicated and not very peaceful.
It's a shame because the view is very beautiful!

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DANIELJRFERNANDEZ
DANIELJRFERNANDEZ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike allows you to discover forgotten places and learn about the work of those who lived there. The paths were certainly well travelled in the last century, and the stones, most of which are still in place, bear witness to the patience and solidarity of the local inhabitants. The most difficult part of the hike, across the scree, allows you to reflect on those who have passed this way before us.
It is a wonderful way to discover this region, where the views of the Eyrieux valley are well worth the effort...
Thank you to the trail markers and the people who maintain the route!!!

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ancoline
ancoline

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good description, the difficulties are clearly explained. You need good footwear and a little experience, but the scree slopes are well stabilised.
Beautiful panoramic views along the route, with vegetation and hamlets typical of the Ardèche region.

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