Circuit around La Celle-les-Bordes

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Hike through the woods and pretty little villages.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.63 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 129 m
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    Descent: - 129 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 174 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 100 m
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The Château des Bordes - La Celle-les-Bordes
Village of La Celle-les-Bordes
Saint Anne's Fountain
Towards the Saint Anne Fountain

Description of the walk

Access
In Bullion, turn left at the church, then right towards La Celle-les-Bordes. At the entrance to La Celle-les-Bordes, turn left after the restaurant. Park in the car park along the road (Rue de la Rouche).

Hike

(S/E) Head east towards the restaurant. At the end of the road, turn right. At the fork that appears shortly afterwards, follow the D72 to the right towards Clairefontaine.

(1) After leaving La Celle, take the path on the right (barrier). Continue straight ahead, rejoin the tarmac road and pass by a water tower.

(2) At the stop sign, follow the road to the right and continue straight ahead.

(3) At the entrance to a left-hand bend, leave the road and take a path on the right (signposted "Accès pompiers"). Immediately cross a path and continue south-west.

(4) At the crossroads, go straight ahead. At the next crossroads (elevation 170), continue straight ahead.

(5) At the T-junction, turn left at an acute angle and follow theGR®1(red and white markings). Cross the D72 and continue along the GR®. Follow the Route de la Croix du Grand Veneur straight ahead until you reach the Poteau de Sainte-Scariberge.

(6) Continue straight ahead, still following theGR®1. Ignore a few turnoffs on the sides. Turn right with theGR® and come out onto the D132.

(7) Follow the road to the left until you reach the village of Moutiers. At the crossroads, turn left towards the Fontaine Sainte-Anne with aPR® (yellow signposting; leave theGR® on your right). Continue straight ahead until you reach the fountain

(8) Continue straight ahead, cross a stream and follow thePR® through the woods. Keep right at each intersection.

(9) At the crossroads, turn left. At the next crossroads, go straight ahead, still following the PR®.

(10) Cross the D61 and continue straight ahead. Go over a stone bridge after the houses and follow the path to the village of Les Bordes.

(11) Follow the road to the left with thePR® and cross the village. Pass in front of a castle and at the intersection that immediately follows, turn left and continue on the left on the D72. Continue straight ahead, following a wall on your left.

(12) On leaving Les Bordes, turn right towards the town hall, then immediately left. Continue along a path that enters the woods, ignore a turn-off on the right and descend the winding road.

(13) At the bottom, turn right and then left onto Rue des Écoles. At the end, turn right onto Rue de l'Église, then after a few dozen metres, take Chemin de la Butte Ratel on the left. At the end of this lane, turn left and you will return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 121 m - Parking on Rue de la Rouche, near the - Aulne (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Gloriette
  2. 1 : km 0.7 - alt. 145 m - Start of the trail
  3. 2 : km 1.29 - alt. 170 m - Stop
  4. 3 : km 1.65 - alt. 169 m - Start of the trail
  5. 4 : km 2.12 - alt. 172 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 3.24 - alt. 172 m - T-junction
  7. 6 : km 5.84 - alt. 146 m - Sainte Scariberge signpost
  8. 7 : km 7.1 - alt. 104 m - Route D132
  9. 8 : km 8.13 - alt. 100 m - Fontaine Sainte-Anne (Bullion)
  10. 9 : km 9.27 - alt. 125 m - Crossroads
  11. 10 : km 9.99 - alt. 142 m - Route D61
  12. 11 : km 11.35 - alt. 169 m - Les Bordes
  13. 12 : km 12.74 - alt. 170 m - Exit from Les Bordes
  14. 13 : km 13.14 - alt. 146 m - Route D72
  15. S/E : km 13.63 - alt. 121 m - Parking on Rue de la Rouche

Notes

There are some lovely spots in the woods for picnics.
Hiking boots recommended.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 34 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 28888376

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route suitable for children. A pleasant walk through the woods, and the villages you pass through are charming. The picnic stop at the wash house and the fountain is perfect!
Enjoy the peace and quiet!!!

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User 10029247

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nothing to report

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User 10536562

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is very easy.
It takes around 3½ hours for good walkers, with a break halfway at the wash house/fountain at Ste Anne.
Just be careful at the end of the route when you reach the winding descent after the town hall not to go past the cemetery.
The only downside is that when you leave the forest, the path runs along the road and a long stone wall... Is there not a simpler, more natural path?

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Zeniperus
Zeniperus

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, mostly through forest with little elevation gain.

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Eric Saiag
Eric Saiag

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, shaded round-trip hike along seven stunning waterfalls. Best done after rain so that the waterfalls are at their fullest, and outside of school holidays or early in the morning to avoid the crowds. The difficulty level is moderate and the hike takes 2 hours and 50 minutes without breaks. With photo stops and a snack, it took us 3 hours and 25 minutes.

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Claire asc
Claire asc
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike yesterday. After the rain and snow of the last few days, the ground was quite soggy. The trail was completely flooded over long stretches, making the going tricky. We had to cross a stream on logs and leave the trail.
We stopped at the wash house in Moutiers for our picnic, sitting on a small bench. (There aren't many places to sit before that).
The whole trip took us four hours, including a 30-minute break.
A great and adventurous getaway!

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Françoise92
Françoise92

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A pleasant hike without any major difficulties. It's not really clear why it's rated "average". However, the landscape is a bit monotonous, with long straight paths through the forest. It lacks a bit of variety.

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titou789
titou789

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with varied landscapes and terrain, passing through small villages and, as a bonus, hearing deer bellowing at the end of the trail.

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OlivierDy
OlivierDy

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is mostly in the forest, which is pleasant in hot weather and fairly quiet. However, we completed it in 3 hours and 10 minutes instead of 4 hours and 15 minutes, walking at a steady pace.

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epiluc91
epiluc91

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a lovely walk, mainly through the forest, so perfect in warm weather. Pretty villages with stone houses...

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digit29
digit29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route is very interesting because it follows quiet paths and also allows you to admire the restoration
of numerous old houses.
There are few hills and long paths through the forest.

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Bernard Da
Bernard Da

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This hike is perfect in warm weather as much of it takes place in the forest.
Another advantage is that there are few people in an area that is very crowded on Sundays.
I would like to point out an alternative route at the start that avoids the road and offers a beautiful view of the village: take Rue de la Rouche towards the west and turn into the first lane on the left, which is a dead end. At the end, go through a gate and follow the path towards the south-west, which joins the route described between landmarks 1 and 2 in the description.

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Lily91
Lily91

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

i went hiking on a Sunday morning and often came across a few Sunday morning cyclists. A section of the trail follows the D132 for about 200 metres and is marked GR ? (long-distance footpath), with no protection for walkers. Then you enter the forest at point 7 and follow it to point 5, which is a seemingly endless straight line. I did this hike in the opposite direction, which is simple and easy with beautiful views and lovely walks in the forest.

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CHANNIE
CHANNIE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, mostly in the forest. Nice stop in the village of Moutiers.
Wet weather and a few muddy patches in the hollows.

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oliloulou
oliloulou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

peaceful walk in the forest

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