Le Roux – La Montette circular loop

An easy walk apart from a steep climb up to La Montette, which certainly lives up to its name.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.31 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,142 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,129 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 6,824 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 5,702 ft

Description of the walk

Park at the hamlet of Le Roux.

(S/E) Walk through the hamlet towards a steep-sided valley, at the bottom of which a torrent flows. A gentle climb along a track suitable for vehicles.

(1) Just after the Saint-Antoine Chapel, keep to the left to continue along the main path through the valley.
Continue along this main path until you cross the Torrent du Col Saint-Martin, before tackling the steep climb up to the ruined hamlet of La Montette, where only the chapel has been restored.

(2) In front of the chapel, turn right towards the meadow, which you cross via a path that’s hard to make out amongst the grass. Follow this path to a bridge allowing you to cross the torrent again and return to the wooded side of the valley.

(3) Take the forest track on the left to head upstream along the valley. Cross a ford and reach a hairpin bend.

(4) Turn round and head back along the same route to the fork in the path where you can cross the stream.

(3) Leave the route you took on the way up and follow the forest track straight on. Shortly afterwards, ignore the path on the left leading to the Chapelle Saint-Joseph and continue straight on to descend the valley in the shade of the fir trees. Reach the junction for the Chapelle Saint-Antoine.

(1) Return to the path you took on the way up and continue to the left to return to Le Roux (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 5,702 ft - Car park - Le Roux
  2. 1 : mi 0.68 - alt. 5,902 ft - Chapelle Saint-Antoine
  3. 2 : mi 1.54 - alt. 6,348 ft - La Montette
  4. 3 : mi 2.24 - alt. 6,614 ft - Junction – L/ left, R/ straight on
  5. 4 : mi 2.89 - alt. 6,824 ft - Turning point
  6. S/E : mi 5.31 - alt. 5,705 ft - Car park - Le Roux

Notes

If walking in summer: make sure you bring horsefly repellent!
The sheepfold and its animals attract biting insects.

Worth a visit

Bergerie des Casses and its animals (donkeys spotted in summer 2020).

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
François du 44
François du 44

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

A brilliant walk! We were both beaming at the end of the walk – we’d been so blown away by the views.

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fitou8431
fitou8431

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A leisurely walk with no particular difficulties – though do make sure you’re wearing suitable footwear – with superb views.

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mbabi
mbabi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little half-day walk to stretch your legs or to enjoy with children. Water everywhere, animals (sheep and marmots) and the fascinating history of La Montette, of which the ruins still remain.
To make this lovely walk even more rewarding, after 3 take the path on the left to pass by the Pré Roubaub chapel. Thank you for organising this.
If you’d like to go for a slightly longer walk, see HERE

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