Footbridge tour in Bozouls

Four new footbridges to span the canyon. They replace the ford crossings, which are often submerged by the Dourdou.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.35 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 597 ft
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    Descent: - 623 ft

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    Highest point: 1,854 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,391 ft

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Description of the walk

Start at Place des Tours in Bozouls (at the bottom of the old Bozouls road).

(S/E) Opposite the small car park, take the path around two houses to the right and up towards Badet. The path joins a small road at the level of the houses, continue straight on. Leave the Badet path on the left and the path on the right, which is closed in by brambles. At the next junction, turn right towards Laumière and continue for 250m, then right again.

(1) After passing through the hamlet, turn right onto the track leading down to the Dourdou (stony path).

(2) Cross the Bacambou footbridge and take the track opposite that joins the road to Barriac (D581). Go down this road to the right for 200m, then fork left to climb the Pissarelle path to the picnic area (great view of Bozouls and the canyon).
Cross the Place du Portalet, then 50m to the left, take the Chemin de la Barriade. Follow this for 800m (after 200m, don't take the path that goes down to the right), then go down the steep, narrow, stony path that joins the water treatment plant track. After 350m, there is a viewpoint on the right offering a fine view of the Dourdou canyon. Follow this wide track along a cliff for 1km, crossing the bridge near the water treatment plant.

(3) Immediately turn right onto the grassy path up the Dourdou.

(4) After 350m take the footbridge in the trees, continue on the left bank for 1km and there is another footbridge.

(5) Continue on the right bank.

(6) After 250m leave the next footbridge, then after 400m take the old footbridge and follow the path up towards Bozouls on the left bank, under the cliff. You reach the bridge opposite the waterfall. Go back up the narrow road to reach the Rue des Angles and the Place des Tours (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,657 ft - Parking Place des Tours, Bozouls
  2. 1 : mi 0.9 - alt. 1,804 ft - Turn right onto the path leading down to the Dourdou
  3. 2 : mi 1.18 - alt. 1,663 ft - Bacambou footbridge - Dourdou de Conques (rivière)
  4. 3 : mi 2.67 - alt. 1,401 ft - Turn right immediately after the bridge
  5. 4 : mi 2.86 - alt. 1,407 ft - Gateway
  6. 5 : mi 3.42 - alt. 1,467 ft - Gateway
  7. 6 : mi 3.54 - alt. 1,483 ft - Don't take the footbridge, stay on the right bank
  8. S/E : mi 4.35 - alt. 1,657 ft - Parking Place des Tours, Bozouls

Notes

Good walking shoes recommended.

Worth a visit

On the way:
From5 to the rue des Angles, follow the botanical trail, with its many indications of the plants found in the canyon.
The footbridges have been placed at the fords, which are submerged by the Dourdou in winter.

Nearby: Bozouls Tourist Office and Terra Mémoria, Place de la Mairie.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 123 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 488628

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy walk, though not particularly interesting for the first part (at least half), where you walk along streets and small local roads without any views of the canyon. The final section through the canyon is much more interesting, with footbridges and the botanical trail

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anizette
anizette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful site

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etienne92.d
etienne92.d

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A walk in the morning ‘in the cool of the morning’ – no one around at the start, but plenty of people towards the end.
Our dog had a lovely swim in the river.
Thank you for this route.

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User 2834258

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk
No particular difficulties; there were plenty of families on the path, in fact
To get to Laumière, we opted for the path on the right (shaded and well-maintained) rather than joining the road – it’s definitely more pleasant
We also took a short detour to see the viewpoint on the PR2
Very pleasant

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CLA30
CLA30

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route, with beautiful views and a refreshing atmosphere.

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User 14874867

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy route to follow with Visorando. Not particularly difficult, apart from a bit of an uphill climb.
Some very pleasant sections through the woodland, especially along the Dourdou.
Beautiful views of the canyon.
Well worth a go, whether on your own or with the family.

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leblois
leblois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A brilliant hike

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Henrisimone
Henrisimone

A lovely walk, but with a few changes

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Ginkgo12
Ginkgo12

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The Visorando app is ESSENTIAL if you want to do this walk without getting lost.

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Henrisimone
Henrisimone

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, but with a few changes

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User 4281160

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful scenery

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bernadette .danve@wanadoo.fr
bernadette .danve@wanadoo.fr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful scenery

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Sophie12
Sophie12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk and an easy route. The scenery is stunning once you’re in the Bozouls Canyon. Footbridges, waterfalls and magnificent trails!

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User 16038453

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful views, not very busy today but rainy weather, highly recommended, magnificent village.

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EMCI13
EMCI13
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, without much difficulty. Beautiful views of Bozouls.
Picnic tables with beautiful views and not far from the church, which is well worth a visit.
Crossing the suspension bridges was really nice.
A hike to be recommended.

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