Circuit via the Pas du Berlioz, the Brion Bridge and the Ébron footbridge

A short circuit to warm up your legs as soon as the good weather arrives. No particular difficulty and some beautiful views of the mountains surrounding the Trièves!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.68 km
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    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 403 m
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    Descent: - 401 m

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    Highest point: 731 m
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    Lowest point: 485 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Vignes car park at the end of the D110E after Treffort.

(S/E) Return to the car park entrance, head towards the Ébron footbridge via the family trail and follow this (fairly flat) trail to the trail junction.

(1) Leave the track slightly to the left and take the path straight ahead marked Pas du Berlioz to reach this pass.

(2) Continue along this path, which turns north, until you reach the Aurélia Gaymard necropolis at the edge of the path.

(3) Turn completely left at the hairpin bend to take the path that descends towards the D34 road and the Pont de Brion bridge.

(4) Cross the D34 with caution and take the path almost opposite, which cuts across the first hairpin bend. Then, at the next hairpin bend, continue along the road to the Pont de Brion bridge.

(5) Cross the bridge over the Ébron and then continue along the road for a good hundred metres until you reach the trail junction.

(6) Leave the road and take the path on the left which leads to the Ébron footbridge through the national forest.

(7) Cross the footbridge over the Ébron again, take the path that climbs to the left at the picnic tables and join the track.

(8) Follow this track on the right until you reach the initial crossroads.

(1) Take the path that descends to the right and is marked "Retour Mira" via the fitness trail, and follow it to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 496 m - Parking is available at the Vignes car park. Towards the - Passerelle sur L'Ebron
  2. 1 : km 2.53 - alt. 560 m - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 3.39 - alt. 676 m - Pas du Berlioz
  4. 3 : km 3.86 - alt. 731 m - Tomb of Aurélia Gaymard
  5. 4 : km 4.6 - alt. 566 m - Crossing the D34
  6. 5 : km 4.92 - alt. 485 m - Suspension bridge - Pont de Brion
  7. 6 : km 5.21 - alt. 561 m - Trail on the left
  8. 7 : km 5.96 - alt. 517 m - Ébron footbridge - Ébron (torrent)
  9. 8 : km 6.27 - alt. 550 m - Track on the right
  10. S/E : km 8.68 - alt. 496 m - Parking is available at the Vignes car park - Drac (rivière) - Drac Noir-Drac

Notes

In winter, the Vignes car park is free, but I believe it becomes pay-and-display in high season and there isn't really anywhere else to park in this area.
This car park is quite long, but as the circuit is a loop, it doesn't matter where you park your vehicle. There is a drinking water fountain and toilets in this car park.
The circuit can of course be done in either direction, but the sectionbetween 3 and 4 is perhaps easier to do on the way down than on the way up.
(Between 5 and 6) the path can be slippery in wet weather.
The Ébron footbridge is not recommended for people who are prone to vertigo.
There are picnic tables and toilets after crossing the Ébron footbridge.
(5) It is finally possible to park at the Brion bridge and do the loop from there.

Worth a visit

(S/E) Near the car park, you can take a look at the Château d'Herbelon (hotel-restaurant) from the lake shore before setting off on the circuit.
(2) Admire the view of the Ébron footbridge and the Brion bridge from the top of the cliff. The small viewpoint is off-limits (danger of cliff collapse) but the panorama is still there.
(3) Before reaching this point, there is a cross in the middle of the path. Then, just before turning left at the hairpin bend, see the discreet tombof Aurélia Gaymard on the right-hand side of the path. At around this point, there is a view of the small Château du Clos (private property).
(5) At the entrance to the Pont de Brion, take a minute to read its history.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 23 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Flopy 58
Flopy 58

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk with incredible views that delight us every time. A nice little climb to work off the excesses of the night before, but nothing too daunting. No difficulty at all. We are lucky to have weather that is more than spring-like. Thank you for this route.

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pmareuil
pmareuil

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
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. It took us 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete the route at a pace of 3 km/h.

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DidierRando26
DidierRando26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike. Not much to say, except that it's a shame the car park is pay-and-display. £6 for the day.
Beautiful hike, superb lake, footbridge and bridge too. Nice little climb and rugged descent. Bring walking sticks if you're not comfortable.
A very beautiful and exotic location.

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ANNE2669
ANNE2669

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful loop offering stunning panoramic views during the climb to Pas de Berlioz.

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romanche
romanche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you very much for this magnificent hike. We were lucky enough to do it in autumn, with splendid colours thanks to the beautiful weather, and a deep blue lake. The view from the pass is superb. The Brion bridge crossing is very interesting. Unfortunately, the paths leading to the footbridge are extremely busy, as is the footbridge itself, with noisy people, shouting, singing at the top of their voices, etc., but it was Sunday!

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maryljoe
maryljoe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

we loved this hike, which we would classify as moderate rather than easy. We came back with some magnificent photos. The views are sublime. Be careful of the traffic, which can be fast at times when you reach the road.

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Hibiscussafi
Hibiscussafi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

pleasant route with beautiful views of the lake

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sylvie couriol
sylvie couriol

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

It's a beautiful hike with superb views of the stunning blue lake. The climb to the Berlioz Pass is a little steep but manageable. The view of the lake from the Himalayan footbridge is magnificent
Definitely worth doing

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ptizoro
ptizoro

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk this Sunday. We didn't know this loop.
A lovely surprise on the heights of the Berlioz Pass with its magnificent views... We did it in three hours and then enjoyed the beautiful view from the Brion Bridge.

The footbridge is always impressive, and my friends, who had never seen the Ebron footbridge before, were delighted...
Picnic after the footbridge, with tables and dry toilets nearby...

No particular difficulties, to be done again in the spring... Well signposted, no problems...

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cevennes17
cevennes17

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I would classify this hike as moderate, as the path leading from Pas de Berlioz to the Aurélia Gaymard necropolis may not be accessible to everyone, given the significant elevation gain and fairly rough terrain.
The same applies to the descent from the necropolis to the Ebron bridge.

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jorgeluisvq
jorgeluisvq

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A well-marked walk that is easy to follow!
A very pleasant walk that climbs quite a bit at the very beginning, but after that it's fine... lovely views of the Brion bridge and the Ebron footbridge. Crossing the footbridge is quite an experience, especially with the wind ^^
At the end, it's very nice to sit by the lake!

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Justineee111
Justineee111

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The walk was very pleasant. A little physically demanding at times, but not enough to require any special preparation. And it's well worth it for the view and the lights in the trees. You walk from one side of the mountain to the other, which is lovely. The light changes, the atmosphere varies...

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thibob
thibob

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb scenery! Nice little climb and the walkway is really cool! An excellent alternative to the full hike that goes over both walkways!

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cray38
cray38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely little hike that is an excellent alternative to the full hike that goes over both footbridges and involves a boat crossing. It is half the distance and can be done in half a day (it took us 3 hours at a leisurely pace). The route from the car park to the footbridge is of course very busy, but the Pas du Berlioz and the Brion bridge are much less so.
When you leave the lake, don't forget to take a look at the nearby dam.

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Chandurand
Chandurand

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike done with two children. Mostly easy hike except at the beginning where there are some steep climbs. Just make sure you have good shoes and walking sticks...great views on this truly magnificent hike.

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