Charcenne and its surroundings

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The Colombine river has its source in Charcenne at the foot of the Leffond Chapel. Charcenne is a land of cheese and wine. A cheese dairy and nurseries provide many jobs in the area.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.23 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 227 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 227 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 357 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 226 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Charcenne (70700)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.371405° / E 5.776518°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3322O
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the departure

Description of the walk

Departure: Place de l'Eglise in Charcenne.

(S) Head towards the Colombine bridge.

(1) Turn right opposite the bridge and follow Rue de l'Ormeau, then Rue de l'Oratoire.
The road becomes a dirt track, which you leave to take a wide dirt track on the right. At the high-voltage power line, turn right.

(2) When the road leads to an old tarmac road, turn sharply left and continue along the wide stony path.
At the first three-way junction, turn left (blue rings and yellow discs)

(3) After entering the woods, leave the path and take a path on the right (blue rings) that climbs slightly.
At the cemetery, continue straight ahead (ignore the Saint Jacques markings that lead off to the left).

(4) The path passes in front of a chapel and descends to the left (blue rings).

(5) Then take a grassy path on the left that descends, then very quickly at the crossroads, take two left turns (blue rings).
Continue until you reach the road leading to the cemetery

(6) Turn right, then take the second left after the bend and stay on this road, ignoring the paths on either side.

(7) You will come out onto the path you took on the way there, at the high-voltage power line. Turn right and continue straight ahead, ignoring the three-way junction to the left

(8) Take the D29 on the left and follow it to Charcenne (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 226 m - Head towards the bridge at - Colombine (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Morthe
  2. 1 : km 0.07 - alt. 227 m - Turn right opposite the bridge
  3. 2 : km 1.95 - alt. 270 m - Turn left at the sharp angle
  4. 3 : km 3.82 - alt. 331 m - Leave the path and turn right
  5. 4 : km 5.15 - alt. 357 m - Chapelle du calvaire (Gy)
  6. 5 : km 5.64 - alt. 315 m - Take the grassy path downhill on the left
  7. 6 : km 7.21 - alt. 321 m - Turn right, then take the second left
  8. 7 : km 10.08 - alt. 278 m - Path taken on the way there, at the EDF power line
  9. 8 : km 11.12 - alt. 258 m - Take the D29 on the left
  10. S/E : km 12.23 - alt. 226 m - Car park at the starting point

Worth a visit

Charcenne is a land of cheese and wine. A cheese dairy and nurseries provide many jobs in the area.

A reconstituted stone fountain was built in 1999 and is located in the centre of the village.

Places of interest:
The 13th and 15th-century Leffond Chapel is a listed building and is open on Sundays from 3pm to 5pm, from May to September.
The Colombine river has its source in Charcenne.
Gallic burial sites.
18th/19th-century castle.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
le saut de bonneille
le saut de bonneille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

route without any difficulty
The path through the woods is very pleasant
It's a little tricky to find the path below the chapel, behind the little chalet with the tall grass, as you can't see that you have to turn left
The way back is long but must be pleasant in autumn as you walk alongside the vineyards

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camino70
camino70

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did the route again with a group that was interested in heritage: in Charcenne, the St Jacques oratory, the old town centre, fountain, etc. We visited Gy, a small town with character: The town hall, fountains, the old town centre with its beautiful, well-restored houses, castles, the Calvary Chapel and the cemetery located in the forest. We enjoyed the bucolic and wild trails of the Monts de Gy. We saw Konik Polski horses in the dry grasslands between points 2 and 3. Thank you for this beautiful and very interesting route.

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camino70
camino70
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We extended our trip to Gy, which we visited along with Charcenne. In the Charcenne cemetery, there is the grave of Maxime Clerc and Simone Gros, Johnny Hallyday's great-grandparents. An easy walk with beautiful scenery and interesting heritage in the villages. Thank you for this lovely route.

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martine Jouvenot
martine Jouvenot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely route through woods and vineyards, with several viewpoints over the surrounding countryside and a few points of interest such as chapels and castles. This is a walk that can be enjoyed by the whole family, with little elevation gain.

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hervé-manu
hervé-manu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk with sections through woods and others through vineyards.

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irma70
irma70

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a beautiful hike that starts in a very pretty parish and takes us into the countryside (very little road). At point 6, it is better to take the same path you took on the way there than to join the fairly busy main road, which adds nothing to the route. The only downside is the exit from Charcenne, where it seems that agricultural development is underway, but with plastic and scrap metal half-buried, it feels like you're walking through an illegal dump, even though we teach individuals about recycling, here we cover up the waste.

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jp25
jp25

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very easy route surrounded by nature (woods, meadows, vineyards, paths, dry grasslands, and very few roads)
A mistake on our part: we misread the description in point 5 and took a path that led us back to the trail we had taken on the way there.
We met other friendly hikers who were using a different description to Visorando but which was identical.
Overall, a good impression.

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parikialefkes
parikialefkes

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short detour to GY, a wonderful discovery.
It's a shame not to include a quick visit to this charming town in the route.

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LABJIM
LABJIM
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk through varied landscapes: meadows, woods. We made a mistake: we misread the description at point 5 and took a path that led us back to the trail we had taken on the way there. But the description is correct. There is a small path on the left that you should ignore and turn after the bend.

We visited Gy, which is well worth seeing.

Thank you for this hike.

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ChristianNant70
ChristianNant70

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Variation on the Gy mountains. Unobstructed views and forest. A beautiful, easily accessible route.
Thanks to the inventor.

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Ghyslain
Ghyslain
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

It's true that there are hardly any signposts. However, this hike is very pleasant, with beautiful stretches through forests, meadows and vineyards. The little chapel between points 3 and 4 is very charming. There is a bench right next to it, which is perfect for a break or even a picnic.
At point 4, near the small wooden hut, we preferred to continue straight ahead to enjoy the view of the valley. This short detour of a few hundred metres allows you to cross the beautiful village of Gy and pass in front of the castle. A detour that comes highly recommended!

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sophibel
sophibel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk accessible to all. Beautiful views and pleasant surroundings. The map is very detailed, making it easy to find your way around.

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laurentfc
laurentfc

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Thank you for this beautiful route, ideal for getting back into shape. I got lost between points 4 and 5 but quickly found my way again thanks to the map
If you are a good walker, the route can be completed in less than 3 hours. It took me 2 hours and 40 minutes, having walked an extra kilometre!

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monieron
monieron

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Very easy hike through vineyards, forest and dry grasslands.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, cdroxler.
It's true that the hiking routes cross each other and that the route is poorly marked. But the description and the IGN map should suffice.
If you have any suggestions for improvements, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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