The heart of Voh, made famous by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Discover the famous Heart of Voh on foot by climbing Mount Katepai.

Details

n°3061

Creation:
08 Mar 2012

Last update:
25 Jan 2023

Last review:
06 Dec 2017

Activity: Walking
Distance: 4.62 mi
Average duration: 3h 15
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 1,289 ft
Descent: - 1,289 ft
Highest point: 1,319 ft
Lowest point: 30 ft

Country: France
City: Voh (98831)
Start/End: S 20.944356° / E 164.684328°
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Description of the walk

Car park on the small road branching off to the right at the cemetery (on the left) on the RT1 heading north.

(S/E) Take the 4x4 track leading uphill.

(1) At the first junction, go straight on and pass under the power line. Continue along the track and, further on, go through a gate.

(2) After more than an hour’s climb, you’ll reach a sort of open plateau offering a view over the centre of Voh.
The area is well-equipped; you can have a picnic there and find some shade by the tables.
The return journey follows the same route as the outward journey back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 30 ft - Car park by the cemetery
1 : mi 0.7 - alt. 259 ft - Power line
2 : mi 2.01 - alt. 1,132 ft - Viewpoint overlooking the centre of Voh
S/E : mi 4.62 - alt. 30 ft - Car park by the cemetery

Worth a visit

Microlight flights are available: enquire at the Tourist Office.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5

Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5

Ease of following the route
5 / 5

Route interest
4.3 / 5

gazok54

06 Dec 2017 at 18:46 3600

Hello
To help you find your way around, we’ve included a few waypoints in the description and on the map for this lovely walk.

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Julie P3.

20 Sep 2015 at 12:36 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful setting; a walk accessible to most people, although the centre of Voh isn’t easy to find.

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bibi

21 Jan 2014 at 18:46 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The centre of Voh is truly beautiful to look at from the air, and you can catch a glimpse of it at ground level whilst on this trail hike. But don’t expect to see it as clearly as in YAB’s photos.

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lucazeau

01 Sep 2013 at 23:41 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2013
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The walk is very pleasant, but ongoing roadworks have changed the starting point – the signs now point to the new one (which is now behind the fire station). It’s very steep at the start until you rejoin the route; otherwise, it’s a non-stop climb up to the viewpoint. The weather was mild and visibility was good. Well worth a go – the ascent takes 1 hour 30 minutes, whilst the descent is much quicker. Make sure you take water with you.

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