The Sagnières Aqueduct

An easy, shaded and varied hike that follows a small stream to an old aqueduct hidden in the vegetation. The circular hike offers beautiful views of the valley and the surrounding peaks.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.85 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 248 m
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    Descent: - 240 m

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    Highest point: 850 m
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    Lowest point: 675 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park at the bottom of the village, between the D1 and the Torrent le Sasse.

(S/E) From the small car park along the road, head back towards the south-west to cross the bridge and find the path that branches off to the right immediately afterwards.

(1) Turn right immediately after the bridge. The path runs alongside the Torrent de Vermeil and quickly joins a dirt road that continues into the Vermeil valley. You will also notice numerous targets belonging to the local archery club.

(2) The path branches off to the right, leading into pleasant woodland, and becomes narrower. It continues to run alongside the stream in the Sagnières ravine and passes a small dam. Continue along the path, after a slightly steeper section, and descend into a small clearing.

(3) Cross the clearing, where you may encounter some semi-wild horses. At the end, you will find a small two-arched aqueduct made of tuff stone. Cross it to continue on your way. The path veers to the right just after the aqueduct, then heads north-east after a few metres, running alongside Les Sagnières (marshes and rose gardens).

(4) Join the dirt road that runs alongside a field until you reach a small tarmac road. Turn right to descend towards the valley.

(5) After about 750 m on the road, in a left-hand bend, follow the path on the right. Head back into the vegetation and climb gradually until you reach the ridge. Follow it until you arrive above the village of Clamensane.

(6) After the "talking rock", which tells the story of a hunter who killed a wolf cub for no reason, the path descends rather steeply towards the pretty village, which you will cross to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 683 m - Small car park between the road and the - Le Sasse (torrent)
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 676 m - Path on the right after the bridge
  3. 2 : km 1.16 - alt. 709 m - Path on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.6 - alt. 799 m - Clearing
  5. 4 : km 2.91 - alt. 827 m - Junction with dirt road
  6. 5 : km 4.09 - alt. 763 m - Path leading off to the right
  7. 6 : km 5.29 - alt. 789 m - The talking rock
  8. S/E : km 5.85 - alt. 682 m - Small car park between the road and the - Le Sasse (torrent)

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
YannCoudouret
YannCoudouret

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful short hike along a small stream.
Very shaded, so very pleasant even in hot weather.
The GPS track isn't great, but if you follow the marked path, there's no problem.
Don't follow the track when it takes you off the path.

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User 15317898

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike. We only encountered scouts at the start of the hike. We did this magnificent hike with our dogs.
Magnificent scenery, abundant flora and fauna, with streams all along the way, which was much appreciated in the heat by our dogs and ourselves.
The hike is 8 kilometres long in circular loops. Suitable footwear is required for this unique hike.
On the way down, we passed along fairly narrow paths with some surprising mountain passages. Be careful where you walk with your dogs on a lead, as there are lots of smells for them from the abundant wildlife. Keep an eye on your animals and, above all, bring plenty of water: at least 2 litres per person, not forgetting at least 1 litre for your animals. At the end of the hike, we passed through the beautiful village of Clamensane.

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Marcantour
Marcantour

Pleasant family hike.
Well shaded even in the height of summer.
Diverse environments.
Small Vermiei stream, pleasant for cooling off.
Also worth doing in autumn due to the beautiful deciduous forest.
Numerous viewpoints.

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Marcantour
Marcantour

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike completed on 11/08/24.
Rich natural environments.
Forest, mountain pastures. Beautiful ridge line.
Take care on the descent to the Trampa Lazt pass.
Difficult due to the steep gradient.

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ericbruyere
ericbruyere

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short hike ideal for hot weather, near a small stream. Little elevation gain, three-quarters in the shade, and magnificent views on the last few kilometres.

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redcam
redcam

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy walk, with plenty of shade for a hot day.

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jijijcj
jijijcj

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, well-shaded walk.
No particular difficulty.

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Gilportier1961
Gilportier1961

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk in the shade, except for the start of the route until you cross the stream.
No particular difficulties.
We didn't meet or pass anyone on this walk.
A beautiful variety of landscapes. We ate in the shade just after the small Sagnières aqueduct.
On the way back, we stopped to admire a small pond and a magnificent fir tree submerged at the end of the pond.
A pleasant and varied short hike that is easy on the calves. Highly recommended!

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François Prévost
François Prévost

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short but beautiful walk, best enjoyed on a warm day (forest trail along a stream).
François Prévost

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pmillion
pmillion

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike. The actual route differs slightly from the one suggested, but there are no problems with orientation if you follow the yellow markings. Thank you for sharing.

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clairem38
clairem38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A magnificent hike, alternating between a wide variety of landscapes: forests, clearings with sumptuous views, streams, ridges, hamlets with beautiful stone houses... No notable difficulties except perhaps towards the end for those who are afraid of heights or younger children. We loved it.

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glaciers
glaciers

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and varied hike. Highly recommended...
Worth mentioning:
- a beautiful beech tree on the edge of the clearing near point 1
- difficult approach to the aqueduct to photograph it
- a superb dead tree submerged in a rose garden
- an unusual pond at Hautes Graves
Thanks to the author for sharing.

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