From Jarrie to Château de Bon Repos via Montchaboud

This is an easy hike on well-marked paths, suitable in all seasons, which will allow you to discover the surrounding mountains, the small village of Montchaboud clinging to the hillside, and the Château de Bon Repos, which hosts many cultural events.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.41 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 355 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 355 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 586 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 282 m

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Description of the walk

To reach the starting point, you will need to use the car park located near the station.
Accessible by public transport (TAG and TER).

The path is well marked with yellow markings and signposts.

(S/E) Walk up the winding Allée de la Croix de la Vue. After passing under a power line, turn right at the T-junction.

(1) At the next junction, turn right towards the Croix de la Vue, which is about 200 metres back from the path.

(2) Just after the cross, take the path on the left which climbs gently towards the village of Montchaboud. Pass under another high-voltage power line.

(3) At the crossroads, follow the path on the right. Then turn right to reach the village and pass in front of a pond.

(4) Take the road on the left and, at the fork immediately ahead, take the right-hand path, Chemin des Sautes (yellow markings). Further on, the road gives way to a path and climbs slightly to another fork.

(5) Take the path on the left along a meadow, then the path descends quite quickly into the forest. At the bottom of the descent, continue straight ahead, slightly to the left. You will see the Château de Bon Repos on your left. Cross a hamlet of a few houses.

(6) Turn left towards the château. You can enter the château courtyard for a break. Retrace your steps.

(6) Take the first road on the right and follow it for just under 500 metres.

(7) When you reach a small roundabout, turn left onto Route de la Combe and follow this road, which becomes a path a little further on. The path climbs slightly into the woods.

(1) At the crossroads you took on the way out, take the descent on the right and then turn left to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 282 m - Parking behind the station.
  2. 1 : km 1.27 - alt. 404 m - Right, right towards the Croix de la Vue
  3. 2 : km 1.4 - alt. 408 m - Path on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.78 - alt. 527 m - Crossroads (elevation 528)
  5. 4 : km 3.23 - alt. 530 m - 2nd road on the left
  6. 5 : km 3.79 - alt. 582 m - Path on the left
  7. 6 : km 5.6 - alt. 385 m - Road on the right
  8. 7 : km 6.46 - alt. 369 m - Route de la Combe on the left
  9. S/E : km 10.41 - alt. 282 m - Parking behind the station.

Notes

As with any hike, good footwear is recommended. In wet weather, the descent can be very slippery.

Worth a visit

Bon Repos Castle dates back to the 15th century and is listed as a historic monument. It hosts cultural events in the summer and can be visited free of charge at certain times of the year. All the information you need is available near the site.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
casillas
casillas
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike apart from the steep and slippery descent from km 4, the rest was perfect, thanks to the trailblazer.

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ladibonna
ladibonna

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

enjoyable hike
snack break at the castle, a pleasant moment of rest

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WOLFFBLANC
WOLFFBLANC

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Enjoy your hike!

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback.

Did you have any problems with the description? If so, how can we fix it? Can you give us some suggestions?

(including 1 with TOPO)

The description and the TOPO-IGN-Visorando map are inseparable.

Fortunately, GOOGLE MAPS was with us!

Why use an application designed for car navigation when Visorando provides, in addition to the description and the 1:25,000 IGN map, virtual signposting: a GPS application.

A tool, offered free of charge by Visorando, allows you to validate waypoints and thus remove any doubts about the route.

But it's not always experienced people who want to try new walks.

You're absolutely right, Visorando

The combined use of the description, the map and the app makes it easier to link the map to the terrain and allows you to quickly learn how to navigate while hiking.

See you soon!

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merzouga
merzouga

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Why disappointing? The departure point at the station, but on which side and where? No indication. On the way back, NO SIGNS indicating "JARRIE STATION" – a nightmare because we had to drive a long way after passing the castle due to a mistake.
Luckily, we had GOOGLE MAPS with us!
When we arrived, two couples asked us where the departure point was (one of them had a map) – sorry, but it's not always experienced people who want to try new walks. I speak for myself, of course. Best regards and thank you for your routes.

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nono38800
nono38800

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Fairly easy hike with quite a few forest trails.
There are a few sections of tarmac road that are less interesting.
Bon Repos Castle is worth a visit. The courtyard is open but can only be visited on the third Sunday of each month.
Perfect GPX route.

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lapostebjz513
lapostebjz513

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant hike even when the weather is not ideal, as it is often sheltered by the forest.
The Château de Bon Repos is well worth a visit

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Visorando1945
Visorando1945

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 23, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

GPX track without errors!

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