Dent de Rez via Baravon

This path, much less travelled than the classic route, allows you to bypass the massif to the north with magnificent views of the Ardèche mountains and the immense wild forest, which is aptly named because it is very, very wild...
It is also the most accessible route for vehicles to reach the summit, but it is of course prohibited to vehicles and reserved for site management personnel; barriers prevent vehicles from crossing.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.39 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 408 m
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    Descent: - 400 m

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    Highest point: 718 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 365 m

Description of the walk

Access: from the hamlet of Les Hellys, head towards Les Reynouard. In the hamlet, at the intersection, continue straight ahead for 200 m then park at the side of the road, at the start of the main access to the summit.

(S/E) Do not take this path, but continue straight ahead on the road.

(1) Passage near the source of the Nègue.

(2) At the fork, take the path on the left marked "Réserve d'eau de Baravon" (Baravon water reserve).

(3) At the water reserve, stop briefly to read the information panel about the management of the site. Then continue along the path.

(4) When you reach the Baravon farm, take the path on the left.

(5) On the summit plateau, the path comes to a crossroads. The path on the left descends to the hamlet of Gogne, and the path on the right descends to the Ibie valley. Continue straight ahead to reach the summit.

(6) You will reach the summit with an exceptional 360-degree panorama and an orientation table. Continue past the orientation table for about a hundred metres.

(7) Take the small path on the left that passes at the foot of the rocky ridge at the summit. The descent is a little technical, so take care with young children.

(8) The path joins the main path leading up to the Col d'Eyrolle. Continue downhill to arrive directly at the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 449 m - Car park 200 m after the hamlet of Les Reynouards.
  2. 1 : km 2.48 - alt. 459 m - Nègue (rivière) - Affluent de l'Escoutay
  3. 2 : km 2.99 - alt. 449 m - Crossroads - Baravon water reserve sign
  4. 3 : km 4.88 - alt. 435 m - Baravon water reserve
  5. 4 : km 5.76 - alt. 369 m - Baravon Farm
  6. 5 : km 9.58 - alt. 704 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 9.77 - alt. 714 m - Dent de Rez
  8. 7 : km 9.89 - alt. 715 m - Fork in the path to bypass a rocky outcrop.
  9. 8 : km 10.74 - alt. 518 m - Junction with the main path
  10. S/E : km 11.38 - alt. 448 m - Car park

Notes

There are no water sources, so be sure to bring something to drink.
Wear hiking boots as the descent is a little technical, especially in wet weather.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
ber56eve54
ber56eve54

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

lovely walk with splendid scenery and views of Mont Ventoux!

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Maphiphes
Maphiphes

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that can also be done in the opposite direction.
In this direction, the detour route is not easy to find, so it's a classic climb. In the direction described, a "private property, no trespassing" sign prevents its use.

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yrené
yrené

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A somewhat difficult route, but for a fantastic view, climb the cliffs of the Dent de Rez, which is difficult,
you need to use your hands to get there.

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Syned 26
Syned 26

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Superb hike through the woods before reaching the Dent de Retz. Technical descent, just need to be careful.

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kuumiut
kuumiut

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A lovely hike. At the start, the trail goes around the mountain range and gives you a great overview of the area. Perfect for warming up! The descent isn't that bad, and the view from the summit is well worth the effort!

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souchez rando
souchez rando

A parish-specific to Brittany, beautiful hike through the woods without any particular difficulty. The final climb is gentle because it is long. I was lucky enough to see a vulture. The descent is complicated and requires great care, but it is enjoyable. Thank you to the Visorandeur.

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patrick.bormann
patrick.bormann

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did the hike in reverse and for the climb to Dent de Rez we took the usual route, missing the path on the right. The return journey is along parish specific to Brittany paths. It seemed a little long to us, especially from point 1 to the starting point. We measured it as being one kilometre longer than indicated and with an elevation gain of 500 m.
Thanks to the author of this hike.

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Martintincool
Martintincool

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, it takes about 3 hours (at a normal walking pace).
It is better to do this hike in reverse, as the "somewhat technical descent" becomes a steep but entirely manageable climb, and the hike then begins with a beautiful little path with a view of the Dent de Rez.

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Jean-Paul KERENFORT
Jean-Paul KERENFORT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with numerous viewpoints, enjoyed in lovely weather. We saw flowers, which was unexpected for me, lily of the valley and peonies in bud, and four deer. Highly recommended, thank you to the author.

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