From the Seine to the Notre-Dame de Bellegarde viewpoint

A hike rich in heritage

  • Superb listed watermill spanning a branch of the Seine.
  • Roche à Tête d'Homme guiding the way to the ND de Bellegarde viewpoint located on a rocky outcrop offering a splendid panorama of one of the most beautiful circulars in the Seine, with a view of Château Gaillard on the hill opposite.
  • A striking Romanesque church with a tower featuring arrow slits.
  • Splendid estate at the Château des Buspins.
  • Imposing church with a neo-Romanesque Poitou façade.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 16.47 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 194 m
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    Descent: - 193 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 133 m
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    Lowest point: 9 m

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Description of the walk

Parking in front of Muids Church.

(S/E) With your back to the church on Rue Nationale, turn right onto Voie de la Libération, which leads to the banks of the Seine, and turn left to follow the Seine on your right until you reach Rue Du Moulin.
Please note: during periods of flooding, this path is impassable, so continue along Rue Nationale until you reach Rue du Moulin.

(1) Turn right to cross the bridge and admire the old water mill, then retrace your steps and continue along Rue Du Moulin, which joins the RD313. Follow it to the right for 100 metres and take the first street on the left, Cité Des Fleurs.
At the next junction, turn right onto Rue de la Messe and continue to the crossroads.

(2) Cross and continue straight ahead on the path that passes in front of a farm and continue until you reach a street. Take it to the left and go up to the water tower.

(3) At the water tower, turn right onto Rue du Gros Buisson and continue for 1 km along this street, which enters the woods.

(4) Take the path on the right (there is a wooden forest barrier at the entrance to this path) and go downhill to reach the RD313. Follow it to the left, pass an inn and its car park on the right and head left, following the signs for "Chemin de Belle-Garde" and "Panorama".
This small street continues along a winding path.
This path passes in front of "la Roche à Tête d'homme" then becomes straight and joins a path on the right with an old signpost marked "panorama".

(5) Then turn 180° to the right to admire the view from the Notre-Dame de Bellegarde viewpoint.
Turn around to return to the previous crossroads.

(5) Continue straight ahead on the path to reach the hamlet of La Roquette.

(6) Head to the right, facing the town hall in the distance, then turn right after the picnic table on your left, taking the street with the "dead end" sign that leads to the church and its tower, which are well worth admiring.
Retrace your steps to the Y-junction.

(6) Turn right, reach the new cemetery and walk along it on your left via the path that borders it. Continue along this path, which descends into the woods and joins a street.

(7) Turn right and then immediately left at the hairpin bend, then continue to the crossroads after the pedestrian crossing. There is a bus shelter and a bench on the left, just before turning left onto Rue de la Vallée.
Continue to the second street on the right, Rue de la Plaine, and follow it for 500 metres until you reach the first path.

(8) Turn left onto this path at the edge of the copse, walk alongside the quarries on your left for 800 metres, then turn 90° to the right. Continue straight ahead, along the edge of the woods and then across the plains, until you reach Bois Gautier. Walk alongside it on your left until you reach the crossroads.

(9) Continue straight ahead on the path until you reach Château des Buspins.

(10) After admiring the estate, with your back to the main gate of the château, take the same path you came on and follow it for 600 metres until you reach the edge of Bois Gautier.

(9) Turn right and walk to the Carrefour du Gros Chêne. Turn right onto the road and continue to the junction with the side roads reserved for the Lafarge quarries.
Cross the small bridge opposite, which overlooks the aggregate conveyor belt.
Continue along this road, which runs alongside woods on both sides at the start, then leave it as soon as you exit the woods on the right. Do not go as far as the water tower.

(11) Follow the path on the right at the edge of the woods (GR®2marked in red and white) and continue until you reach the junction with a road.

(12) Turn left onto Rue Daubeuf, leaving theGR® here, and walk down to the castle on your right, behind its surrounding wall.

(13) Turn left and then immediately right onto Rue Paul Dupont. Pass in front of the school, then turn right onto the RD313 and continue to the church in Muids (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 17 m - Church on Rue Nationale - Seine [la]
  2. 1 : km 1.43 - alt. 12 m - Rue Du Moulin junction
  3. 2 : km 2.2 - alt. 17 m - Opposite, path to the farm
  4. 3 : km 3.17 - alt. 58 m - On the right, Rue du Gros Buisson
  5. 4 : km 4.42 - alt. 74 m - On the right, path
  6. 5 : km 6.13 - alt. 93 m - Panorama Trail
  7. 6 : km 7.05 - alt. 132 m - La Roquette hamlet
  8. 7 : km 8.33 - alt. 89 m - Right - Left
  9. 8 : km 9.31 - alt. 61 m - On the left, path
  10. 9 : km 10.84 - alt. 68 m - Bois Gautier crossroads
  11. 10 : km 11.46 - alt. 70 m - Château des Buspins
  12. 11 : km 13.42 - alt. 58 m - On the right at the edge of the woods
  13. 12 : km 14.98 - alt. 54 m - On the left, Rue Daubeuf
  14. 13 : km 16.17 - alt. 18 m - On the left Rue Paul Dupont
  15. S/E : km 16.47 - alt. 17 m - Church on Rue Nationale

Worth a visit

The church of Muids and its neo-Romanesque Poitou façade.
The mill spanning a branch of the Seine in Muids, listed as a historic monument.
The Church of Saint-Martin and its tower, originally Romanesque, in La Roquette.
Château Gaillard seen from the panorama of Notre-Dame de Bellegarde.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 15 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
eric.tanner
eric.tanner

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A beautiful hike with stunning views.
The end of the route is a little less interesting, so I recommend doing it in the opposite direction.

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Geraldine76
Geraldine76

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Hike done on a windy Sunday with temperatures around 20°C. Avoid hiking in hot weather as there is little shade and quite a lot of tarmac. There is some elevation gain, so walking poles may be useful.
As advised in a comment, we did the route in reverse and did not regret it, as the long straight stretches across fields for half of the route are monotonous and this allows you to finish with the short, very pleasant section along the Seine. The route is more pleasant and varied after Fretteville, where there is a picnic table next to the pétanque court and, a little further on, a bus shelter with a bench in front of it. There is a beautiful view at the statue of Notre Dame de Bellegarde and a lovely stony descent through
the woods. There is a beautiful tower at Saint Martin's Church. Bispin Castle, a large residence, can be avoided. Depending on where you are coming from, you can drive there. The Café de la Poste and grocery store are open on Sundays at the starting point in Muids. This is rare enough to be worth mentioning and is the only one on the route.

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Papotam
Papotam

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike on 1 October in the middle of a heatwave.

It started on the banks of the Seine, which was very pleasant, with a slight incline rewarded by magnificent views. There was quite a bit of tarmac, but on roads with little traffic.

Thanks for the tip from @joceroge (to avoid turning back at point 10, take the small road on the left for about 300 metres, then take the path on the left just before the woods and join the path between points 9 and 11)

Special mention for the Café de la Poste opposite the church, open on Sundays with its sunny terrace, very nice when returning from a hike

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Krisstoof Kerouak
Krisstoof Kerouak

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

head to the spot where the paragliders take off, and you'll have a magnificent view!

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Magali et sa famille
Magali et sa famille
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed alone in 5 hours, including a lunch break at the Notre Dame viewpoint 😃
Diverse landscapes, a beautiful start with a walk along the Seine to admire the lovely properties. Beautiful churches, pretty views, a detour after the church and its Romanesque tower: I took a different route from the GR trail... I turned back after 600 metres, but the view was worth it!
Thank you to the creator of the hike!!

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petites jambes
petites jambes

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

start to the viewpoint: very good. Hesitation at La Roquette: go back down the road to the new cemetery. Château des Buspins can be avoided. If I do this route again, I will do it in the opposite direction to finish on a high note

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francis2827
francis2827

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 12/09/2020 at 3:10 p.m. End of hike at 7:45 p.m. I did not go to Château des Buspins (9 - 10 - 9) so as not to end this hike in the dark. Please note that due to construction work, likely related to quarry expansion, the road leading to point 8 is blocked and crossing the construction site is prohibited. Until the work is completed, it is best to take a detour... Otherwise, it was a beautiful, long hike under sunny skies and a temperature of 23°C

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guerindemanneville@free.fr
guerindemanneville@free.fr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

There are many people at the viewpoint, but the view is worth the trip, unlike the Château des Buspins estate, which will not leave us with lasting memories.
Otherwise, it was a very beautiful hike.

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martine petel
martine petel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The description of the route is a little confusing in the hamlet of La Roquette; we had to search around a bit, but the app came in very handy!

The view from Notre Dame de Bellegarde is worth the route on its own; it's magnificent!

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback

in point 13 it says: "Turn right and then immediately left onto Rue Paul Dupont." In reality, you have to turn left and then immediately right onto Rue Pierre Dupont.

This change has been made today.

(13) Turn left, then immediately right onto Rue Paul Dupont. Pass in front of the school, then turn right onto the RD313 and continue to the church in Muids (S/E)

See you soon!

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DominiqueSueur
DominiqueSueur

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike, especially the first part. The dump of old agricultural equipment in the hamlet of La Roquette is regrettable.
Regarding the description, we had some hesitations at point 6 after visiting Saint Martin's Church. We think it would be wise to specify that you should turn left at the end of the cul-de-sac and turn your back on the town hall, then take the road on the right towards the new cemetery.
Finally, there is a minor typo at the end of point 13, which states: "Turn right and then immediately left onto Rue Paul Dupont." In reality, you should turn left and then immediately right onto Rue Pierre Dupont.

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Gofi
Gofi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant hike in the first half with beautiful views, and more ordinary around the quarries in the second half.
Thanks to the author of this route

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pairlyn
pairlyn

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Route completed in 2 hours 50 minutes
A very pleasant and varied hike!
Thank you for sharing

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joceroge
joceroge

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

This is a pleasant walk. To avoid turning back at point 10, you can take the small road on the left for about 300 metres, then take the path on the left just before the woods and rejoin the path between points 9 and 11

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benoitrando
benoitrando

no worries, your explanation has helped me understand better, and I was indeed mistaken.
On the other hand, it was a very beautiful hike with superb heritage sites and breathtaking panoramic views.
Thanks again, my friend, and I'll definitely see you soon, as I really enjoy your routes

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