From the Étang du Griottier Blanc to the Îles Ménéfriers

A walk through the forest at Le Duc and along the River Cure, exploring the south-western part of the village of Quarré-les-Tombes. A mainly woodland walk, following or crossing the River Cure. The ascent and descent take place at the start and end of the walk.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.37 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,168 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,168 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,781 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 981 ft

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Description of the walk

Parking and the start of the walk are on the banks of the Étang du Griottier Blanc.

(S/E) With your back to the pond, take the forest track leading down opposite, heading west towards the second car park.

(1) At the first junction, turn left towards a forest track

(2) Turn right and, as soon as possible, turn left. Carry on straight ahead until you reach the Route Forestière des Îles.

(3) Follow it to the right, descending steadily, and pass through the hamlet of Îles Ménéfrier.

(4) Just over 200 m after the end of the hamlet, take the path on the left which runs alongside La Cure, until you reach the footbridge in the hamlet of Crottefou

(5) In the hamlet, turn right at the first junction, then cross the D128 with care , and carry on until you reach another road.

(6) Continue left along this road, then turn right again into Impasse de la Passerelle. Carry on along the River Cure until you reach a bend in the river.

(7) Leave the riverbank, rejoin the river further on, and follow it again until you reach a footbridge.

(8) Cross it and keep to the right-hand side of the path leading to Montgaudier le Haut, where it joins a road.

(9) Follow this road, cross the D55 carefully by taking a left-right turn, and follow the path uphill. You’ll reach the Croix Chassignot, near a telecoms mast.

(10) Turn right, towards Bousson le Bas.

(11) In the centre of the small hamlet, take the small road on the left, which continues as a track leading to a wildlife park.

(12) Take the second path that branches off to the right, and return to the junction you passed on the way out.

(1) Turn left for a final climb up to the car park by the lake (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,686 ft - Pond car park - Étang du Griottier Blanc (Quarré-les-Toml)
  2. 1 : mi 0.45 - alt. 1,601 ft - Crossroads at the end of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.76 - alt. 1,765 ft - Vernay de la Tolée
  4. 3 : mi 1.51 - alt. 1,463 ft - Route Forestière des Îles
  5. 4 : mi 2.63 - alt. 1,109 ft - Menéfrier Islands - Cure (la)
  6. 5 : mi 3.62 - alt. 1,056 ft - Crottefou
  7. 6 : mi 3.71 - alt. 1,040 ft - Road junction
  8. 7 : mi 4.43 - alt. 1,007 ft - Meander of the river
  9. 8 : mi 4.98 - alt. 994 ft - Footbridge over the - Cure (la)
  10. 9 : mi 5.41 - alt. 1,089 ft - Montgaudier le Haut
  11. 10 : mi 6.33 - alt. 1,411 ft - Croix Chassignot - Croix Chassignot (Quarré-les-Toml)
  12. 11 : mi 6.75 - alt. 1,247 ft - Bousson le Bas
  13. 12 : mi 7.55 - alt. 1,427 ft - Wildlife park - Paluds (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Cure
  14. S/E : mi 8.37 - alt. 1,686 ft - Pond car park

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
alfa14
alfa14

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route, though it can be a bit tricky to follow at times in the middle of the forest, especially on the way back. But it’s very enjoyable, with varied scenery. The elevation changes are manageable.

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