Corsuet Forest and Cross

The Corsuet Forest is criss-crossed, indeed criss-crossed by numerous paths and trails. It is an open space that allows you to escape the urban environment whilst remaining close to the town.
The numerous signposts will provide useful guidance for walkers.
The route described here is just a modest example of the possibilities offered by the Corsuet Forest.
Here, the paths have taken their names from the animal kingdom.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.19 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 295 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 295 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 530 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 234 m

Description of the walk

Park in the Grand Port area near Camping Le Sierroz.

(S/E) Head towards the bridge and turn right to follow the course of the Sierroz along the right bank (with the current).

(1) At the first bridge, head up onto the boulevard then cross it to reach the left bank. Pass under the railway bridge, ducking your head; further on, cross the Pont Rouge, continue following the river upstream and pass the first footbridge to reach a second one with contemporary architecture.

(2) Take the footbridge, then turn left. This is where the climb begins; a staircase with old concrete steps helps you on your way. You’ll reach a narrow, steep road.

(3) Head up this road to the right, join a larger road and follow it to the right until you reach a footpath 100 m further on.

(4) Leave the road and head up the path on the left. This is a north-north-east-facing path known as the Chemins des Pinsons. Further up, it joins the Chemin du Loup. After a wide circular loop, you’ll reach a crossroads of paths.

(5) Ignore the Chemin des Fauvettes towards the viewpoint and take the path on the right. You will reach the Route Forestière de Corsuet.
Turn right onto this road and, shortly afterwards, leave it to take the Chemin des Écureuils on the right.

(6) After a final climb, reach the Croix de Corsuet.

(7) Return to the road, and within a few strides you’ll reach a circular bend in the road with benches.

(6) Start the return journey here by following the road for 200 m. Take the path that cuts across the bends in the road for a pleasant descent. The path eventually joins the Chemin des Merles.

(8) Head down to the right along the Chemin des Merles, join the road (Chemin de Beauregard) and follow it downhill to the junction with the Route de Corsuet.

(9) Follow this road to the left and, 200 m further on, turn right to reach the junction from the outward journey.

(3) Head downhill to the right along a path that joins a small road; follow this to the left. Further on, rejoin Route de Corsuet, then cross the roundabout near Pont Rouge.

(10) Follow the course of the Sierroz on its right bank, go under the railway line and reach Boulevard Garibaldi.

(1) Cross the boulevard and stay on the opposite side, on the path which is also a cycle path, to quickly reach the car park (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 235 m - Car park near Le Sierroz Campsite - Lac du Bourget
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 239 m - Bridge. Junction of the circular loop - Sierroz (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 1.89 - alt. 249 m - Footbridge.
  4. 3 : km 2.21 - alt. 310 m - Another junction on the circular loop
  5. 4 : km 2.47 - alt. 325 m - Junction with Chemin des Pinsons
  6. 5 : km 3.91 - alt. 462 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 4.27 - alt. 504 m - Turn-off towards the Croix de Corsuet
  8. 7 : km 4.6 - alt. 530 m - Croix de Corsuet
  9. 8 : km 6.26 - alt. 360 m - Chemin des Merles
  10. 9 : km 6.81 - alt. 329 m - Route de Corsuet
  11. 10 : km 7.97 - alt. 244 m - Pont Rouge roundabout
  12. S/E : km 9.19 - alt. 235 m - Car park near Le Sierroz Campsite

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 7326534

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful trail, done in hot weather but bearable because it is well shaded. We preferred to go up to number 3 via number 10, which is an easier climb because the section from 2 to 3 is easier to walk down. Bring good walking shoes because some parts of the trail are rocky. Very pleasant hike

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PDubruille
PDubruille

A fairly challenging hike, featuring a long, steep 2-kilometre climb over uneven, rocky terrain. What’s more, it’s situated on the other side of the mountain, overlooking a valley through which a very noisy motorway runs. The start and the descent are pleasant, with shaded paths and a trail running alongside the water.

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Michele Martino
Michele Martino

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,

A good walking route, though it’s worth noting that there are quite a few sections on the road where you need to be careful.

Enjoy your walk.

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Géronte
Géronte

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike.
The view at the end is nothing special, but that doesn’t detract from the route’s charm.

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jakotfr
jakotfr

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The summit area is ideal for children

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jocelynelepage@livefr
jocelynelepage@livefr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely route

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