Grand Pont loop via Gouny, Troye and Ferrand.

A beautiful loop between Doux and Duzon.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 536 m
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    Descent: - 546 m

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    Highest point: 378 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 129 m

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Description of the walk

Near the start, parking is available on the RD 238 above the Castelet campsite.

(S/E) From the Grand Pont on the right bank of the Doux, carefully walk up the D532 for 230 metres and take the path on the left (yellow and green markings). After 400 metres, cross a stream that feeds a pretty little waterfall.

(1) Continue to the "Les Terres Grasses" totem pole.

(2) When you reach the Chemin de la Monnerone, turn right heading north and after 40 m, take the path that descends to your left heading south-west (yellow and green markings). When you reach the tarmac road, continue east for 150 m then, after the houses of La Monnerone, descend the path on the left (GR®42). After 800 metres, the path leads to a small tarmac road, which you follow for 80 metres.

(3) At the crossroads, leave theGR® and take the road on your right for about 100 metres, then continue along the path opposite the road, which will take you to Troye station.

(4) Continue along the path and cross the Doux river using the pedestrian crossing on the railway bridge.

(5). Immediately after the bridge, take the path that climbs up to the left to the RD 534.

(6) Follow the RD 534 for about 500 metres, heading east. Cross the Duzon viaduct.

(7) Turn right onto the small tarmac road (Chemin de la Grange de Vaure). After 1 km, turn left onto the marked path (GR®42) which will take you to Ferrand.

(8) Along the way, you can admire a beautiful waterfall.

(9) When you reach the tarmac road, turn left for 400 m then continue on theGR®42which descends to the left to the D534.

(10) Carefully cross the road to reach the Grand Pont, your starting point, 100 m away. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 160 m - Le Grand Pont (Saint-Jean-de-Muzols)
  2. 1 : km 0.66 - alt. 206 m - Waterfall
  3. 2 : km 1.92 - alt. 377 m - Les Terres Grasses
  4. 3 : km 4.65 - alt. 222 m - Troye
  5. 4 : km 4.99 - alt. 170 m - Troye station
  6. 5 : km 5.35 - alt. 140 m - Troye Bridge - Doux (rivière)
  7. 6 : km 5.65 - alt. 191 m - RD534. Towards - Pont du Duzon
  8. 7 : km 6.2 - alt. 175 m - Pont du - Duzon (rivière)
  9. 8 : km 7.35 - alt. 237 m - Waterfall
  10. 9 : km 8.48 - alt. 319 m - Ferrand
  11. 10 : km 10.03 - alt. 157 m - RD534
  12. S/E : km 10.34 - alt. 151 m - Le Grand Pont (Saint-Jean-de-Muzols)

Notes

Hike completed at the end of 2020, duration 2 hours 30 minutes including breaks at a normal pace for a regular walker.

IBP index: 58 (easy to moderate difficulty).

Worth a visit

Le Grand Pont: dating from 1483, Le Grand Pont was built over the Doux river between Tournon-sur-Rhône and Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. The 51-metre arch was the largest in the world at the time. It took over a hundred years to build this bridge.

Pont du Duzon: an eight-arch viaduct, completed in 1870. There is an old bridge dating from 1656 below the viaduct.

Troye: the Troye railway viaduct, four 20-metre arches

In season
Vivarais Railway
Vélorail

 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

4.7 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
de BAST Alain
de BAST Alain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 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 with varied landscapes and a route that is often shaded by forests.

There are few steep slopes... a real delight!

I recommend it for young and old alike.

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Marcopaulo
Marcopaulo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike: the route is well marked and not difficult. I regret the unavoidable tarmac sections on some of the walks.

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Isabelle Sc
Isabelle Sc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike. Just one minor issue with the description: the time indicated for this hike is 4 hours and 45 minutes. I did it in 3 hours and 15 minutes, including breaks (but without a lunch break), and I am an average hiker

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gamagi
gamagi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

group tour. Very pleasant, sheltered from the wind for most of the route, which was fortunate given the freezing temperatures. The 600-metre elevation gain didn't feel like much. We didn't park as indicated, but about 300 metres further on in a slightly larger space on the left as you go up.
Thank you to the author of this hike. The whole group enjoyed it.

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Emmanuel26
Emmanuel26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One of the most enjoyable hikes I've done in recent months! I know the area well for swimming in the Doux, but I was able to discover some unknown and very beautiful views. I can't wait to do it again in the spring to see the colours of nature (or on a beautiful winter's day to enjoy the clear views). I only came across two hikers and a mountain biker in total, which is one of the advantages of hiking in cool weather

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leodu007
leodu007

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An absolutely splendid route, despite the large number of other walkers. The trail takes us on a journey to discover the beautiful panoramas of the Ardèche and lets us hear the distant whistles of the Mastrou train, setting the pace for our walk!

I highly recommend this hike!

Hike completed in August 2023

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caresse
caresse

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I am very pleased to have done this hike. The Ardèche is a region I know well, and I always enjoy hiking along its trails

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caresse
caresse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike through the stunning landscapes of the Ardèche. Thank you to the author of this hike

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jeapau
jeapau
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route
Possibility of a picnic by the water after crossing the river on the railway bridge (small path down to the left) halfway along the route
3½ hours of actual walking (at a leisurely pace)
Met two people in total (Ascension weekend!)
GPS useful

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Fandol
Fandol

Excuse me.
Well done, Philippe, and thank you!

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philippe bleton
philippe bleton

Hello, thank you for your comment.
This is not offered by Netra but by Philippe.
Have a great day

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Fandol
Fandol
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

What a pleasure! What discoveries! What views!
This hike was an uninterrupted pleasure for us. After struggling to park our car—no outdoor parking at the campsite, no parking at the Chemin de fer du Vivarais—there were a lot of restrictions for friendly hikers who just wanted to leave their car for an afternoon to explore the beautiful surroundings...A huge thank you to Visorando and "Netra" who, unless I'm mistaken, put together this walking route for us.

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jpakiki
jpakiki

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

In recognition of accompanying a group. Interesting route, some parts are paved but there is no traffic. There is a no entry sign at the railway bridge crossing.
The Duzon bridge has been closed to traffic since September 2021 due to major works.
After this bridge, I took a shortcut (between 7 and 9) via a slightly steep path that shortens the route and arrives north of Ferrand.
Duration: 3 hours Distance: 8.6 km

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philippe bleton
philippe bleton

Thank you for your comment.
Have a great day.
Philippe

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ALTMANYOSSEF
ALTMANYOSSEF

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Starting early in the morning for the pleasure of riding in the cool air

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