Rousson route starting from Bouzoulières

Date of your route : May 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk – we couldn’t manage route 2 or part of route 3, as the climb was too steep and full of branches and fallen trees. So we followed the forest track and rejoined the route halfway through section 3. Despite this, the views of the surrounding mountains, which were still snow-capped, were superb – a real treat for the eyes. We also followed the path on section 4 without cutting through the vegetation.

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Date of your route : Nov 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk if you don’t have much time to spare, and plenty of sunshine, which is lovely in winter. The path up to the wetland is signposted just after the bend, which saves you from having to struggle through the undergrowth and boulders.

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The app works well, but part of the path no longer exists. There are no signposts, and the upper section of the route is blocked by branches and trees.

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Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We set off from Bouzoulières (car park near the barns) to do the Rousson route, but unfortunately we couldn’t find any signposts or signs pointing to Rousson. We only completed part of the route because there were two places where we couldn’t find the path; at one of these, when we reached the picnic tables (Fumet), we couldn’t find the route to the water point and the viewpoint, so we followed the forest track used by mountain bikers to get back to the car park. There are no signs pointing towards Rousson.
A bit disappointed not to have completed the whole route, but it’s a lovely spot that we’ll definitely be visiting again

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Date of your route : Sep 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk, alternating between wide paths, medium-width paths and narrow paths, some of which are partially overgrown.

From point 2 onwards, the route is a bit unpredictable, but you soon get the hang of which way to go. And you quickly realise why this detour is worth it when you reach the small plateau (point 3)

I liked:

- The length and distance;
- Beautiful, fairly varied scenery;
- Sections both in the shade and in the open.

What I liked less:
- A bit chaotic between points 2 and 3, not to say perilous.
- The basic route is very haphazard; I tried to follow it to the letter before realising that it simply crosses the actual path numerous times. So be careful not to rely too heavily on the creator’s route, as it is sometimes quite far from reality.

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Date of your route : Aug 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A brilliant walk! The clearing is stunning. The crossing point (4) is tricky (steep slope, bushes…), but it is possible to continue along the track; however, this does not detract from the charm of the walk.

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Date of your route : Oct 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short, easy walk in a very pleasant setting with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. The off-trail section does, however, require you to be able to read a map so you can leave the path at the right moment and head in the right direction. The vegetation tends to encroach on the path, but it’s a short stretch and not difficult. The arrival in the small valley is absolutely lovely.

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