Roche d'Anse (Rock)

The rocky spur of Roche d'Anse is the highest point of Plain de Suzard (532m). Like a bow, a natural arch completes the southern entablature, reminiscent of the cliff at Étretat.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.77 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 267 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 267 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 532 m
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    Lowest point: 279 m

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Description of the walk

Starting point at Pont de Pany.

(S/E) Follow the fully-marked pink trail to Roche d'Anse, which starts behind the Hôtel Pont de Pany.

(1) At the fork, turn right. Follow the pink path along the cliffs, offering superb views of the Ouche valley and canal. Beware, however, of a few tricky spots where you'll have to make your way between pebbles.

(2) At the crossroads overlooking Mont Aigu, turn left, then right a hundred or so metres further on, heading east.

(3) Turn right onto the path, heading due south.

(4) Turn left to reach the foot of Roche d'Anse, then left again on a very steep slope. Then turn right to reach the rock. Enjoy the magnificent view.

(5) Retrace your steps and go straight ahead on the white path which runs north along the edge of the plateau. Leave the left-hand path, which joins the one you took on the outward journey, and continue straight on until you reach a crossroads.

(6) Turn left to go back over Mont Aigu, which you skirt by walking above the path you took on the outward journey. Stay on the marked trail, ignoring all the paths on either side, and return to the original fork.

Return slowly to the village (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 279 m - Pany bridge - Canal de Bourgogne
  2. 1 : km 0.32 - alt. 311 m - Carrefour de la boucle
  3. 2 : km 2.16 - alt. 415 m - Crossroads, left
  4. 3 : km 2.93 - alt. 435 m - Turn right, due south
  5. 4 : km 3.67 - alt. 467 m - Left fork
  6. 5 : km 4.08 - alt. 518 m - Roche d'Anse
  7. 6 : km 5.3 - alt. 510 m - Multiple crossing, left
  8. S/E : km 7.77 - alt. 279 m - Pany bridge

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 52 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
isabelle baussart
isabelle baussart

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk covering 8 km with 300 metres of elevation gain, completed in 2 hours 40 minutes; no problems with navigation

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carinec21
carinec21

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike for the second time and I still enjoy it just as much. Singletrack trails just the way we like them, along cliffs, through woods, some slightly technical sections on rocks, beautiful views and the famous Anse rock, which is very pretty (after a short climb). This hike really combines a lot of things I love and is extremely enjoyable!
For the slightly "technical" sections, it's still a good idea to point this out for people who, like me, are hiking with dogs and carrying a large rucksack, or simply for people hiking with children (be careful at the magnificent but unsecured viewpoints, at the edges of cliffs and on rocks that are sometimes a little high to climb up or down).

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Talmi
Talmi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is a very pleasant hike. It's quite uphill on the way out, and can be a bit tricky at times; on the way back it's a gentle slope, and it's good to follow the suggested route.

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Gesback
Gesback

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk, with beautiful views, a few technical sections but well worth the effort.

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Gilbert RENAUD
Gilbert RENAUD

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk with picnic at Roche d'Anse, a classic. The route is easy to spot using the GPS track, so you can't go wrong. It's a shame that the box tree borer has now completely burnt out the box trees on part 1, which is marked in pink. You'll have to work up a sweat to get to the rock, but the view is splendid. At lunchtime, we may meet other hikers taking a break on the site of the rock, but there's plenty of room, so don't worry.

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Chabanis
Chabanis

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Sporty (that's not a strong word!) with some climbing up to the Roche d'Anse, after which it's an easy route to take on hot days. The viewpoints are really beautiful and well worth the effort... We continued on to Roche Madame and back to admire the scenery over Fleurey sur Ouche...

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Chavirot
Chavirot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Walk on 30 May in fine weather. Very pleasant route, a little challenging on the way up but no real difficulties. A pleasure to do again!

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Alabouvette Claude Luc
Alabouvette Claude Luc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

great afternoon stroll

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janoujef
janoujef

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

hiking not yet done

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jacdesv
jacdesv

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

lots of ticks in the region

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Germaine du Taiso
Germaine du Taiso

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, with no major difficulties. The climb up to the rock is steep but only a very short distance. But you're rewarded with a beautiful rock that's well worth the diversions... and the photo!

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lreveillaud
lreveillaud

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I recommend doing this tour in mid-season. The first part through the rocks and boxwoods on the south-facing slope in very hot weather is exhausting. The arch is beautiful and well worth the effort.

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rmclefevre
rmclefevre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very nice, fairly sporty walk. Be careful, it's slippery in winter! We had an excellent beer in the Pont de Pagny microbrewery on arrival (La Kanopée), I recommend it!

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Mény
Mény

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A pleasant hike with lovely views.

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paspatrand
paspatrand

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant and varied walk. The final climb is a little steep, but the view from the belvedere has to be earned! Easy return along the white path.

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