La Roche Péréandre and the Marc Seguin suspension bridge

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A circular route starting from Vernosc-lès-Annonay, offering views of the rocky peak of Roche Péréandre (a climbing site), as well as the suspension bridge designed by Marc Seguin, a native of Annonay. His technique was, in fact, used all over the world, such as on the Tancarville Bridge in Normandy, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 176 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 185 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 395 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 232 m
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The suspension bridge at Moulin sur Cance
La Roche Péréandre

Description of the walk

Access: 10 mins by car from the centre of Annonay; park at Place des Anciens Combattants, Rue Pré d’Ayas in Vernosc-lès-Annonay, or near the church on Rue d’Abraham.

(S/E) Turn right onto Rue du Fraisse and continue along Chemin des Boscs.

(1) At the bend, keeping closely to the signposts, leave Chemin des Boscs, then, 100 m further on, turn right at thefirst three-way junction and left at thesecond. Begin the descent to the River Cance. You will pass a cave on the right.

(2) Continue downhill to reach the D270. Follow the road to the left for about 200 m.

(3) Head for Roche Péréandre below the road, on the right. Retrace your steps.

(3) Follow the D270 downhill again. Pass Moulin-sur-Cance.

(4) Turn right and follow a sign pointing towards the suspension bridge. Cross the bridge to reach the opposite bank. Retrace your steps back to the road.

(4) Follow the road to the right and, after about thirty metres, turn sharply left onto a path. Climb the winding path to reach a three-way junction.

(5) Turn right and head towards the first houses of Vernosc-lès-Annonay. Continue along Rue du Moulin. At the foot of the church, turn left onto Rue de Fraisse to reach Place des Anciens Combattants (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 392 m - Place des Anciens Combattants
  2. 1 : km 0.36 - alt. 393 m - Junction
  3. 2 : km 1.29 - alt. 292 m - Cave
  4. 3 : km 1.64 - alt. 272 m - Access to - Roche Péréandre - Roche Péréandre - Roche Péréandre - La roche Péréandre
  5. 4 : km 2.32 - alt. 262 m - Access to - Marc Seguin Bridge - Marc Seguin Bridge - Marc Seguin Bridge - Pnt suspendu de Marc Seguin
  6. 5 : km 3.13 - alt. 343 m - Three-Way Junction
  7. S/E : km 4.14 - alt. 392 m - Place des Anciens Combattants - Église Saint-Grégoire-le-Grand (Vernosc-lès-Annonay)

Notes

- Wear walking shoes as the first descent is stony.

- The route is well signpostedPR®® (yellow/white stripes); it is sometimes slightly obscured by vegetation depending on the season.

(2): shelter/cave.

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.

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Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.9 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
Emmanuel26
Emmanuel26

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A rather uninspiring walk: sections through woods with no views and plenty of tarmac, exposed to the sun. Perhaps best done in autumn to enjoy the autumn colours and the gentler sunshine.

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LDCG
LDCG

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A pleasant short walk, but be careful of the sun – the trees don’t offer much shelter. You’ll need good walking shoes, as the ground is stony.

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couix Françoise
couix Françoise

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Disappointed by the trails, which were in poor condition. They’d been damaged by mountain bikes, motorbikes and so on during our walk.

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Benenski
Benenski
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk for two.
We took a wrong turn and ended up doing the circular route in the wrong direction.
We missed the suspension bridge – a shame.
Never mind, it was a lovely day, and I got to meet a wonderful person.

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couix Françoise
couix Françoise

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The path leading down to the D270 road is quite steep... were those the mountain bikes or motorbikes we saw on other paths?
No. 4 The path leading uphill for the return to Vernosc-les-Annonay – perfect
A lovely walk for a Sunday afternoon... Heritage Day, when someone explained the history of the suspension bridge and life in this area, with the mill and the silk-reeling businesses, etc.

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Sylvie VF
Sylvie VF

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I only read the previous comments once I’d set off on the trail: I almost turned back. I’m really glad I carried on. Admittedly, the first section is rocky, but once you’ve passed point 2, it’s much easier. Personally, when I do it again, I’ll start from point 4, just to begin with the climb and take my time. Once the route is complete, you can enjoy the Roche Péréandre and the suspension bridge.

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John C
John C

Overall rating : 2 / 5

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

I was very disappointed with this short hike; the route is supposedly signposted but isn’t, the paths are barely passable, and the route is much longer than advertised!!
To tackle this hike, make sure you wear a pair of trainers and, above all, are in good physical shape, as the path is stony and difficult to navigate!

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Victoria Mallet
Victoria Mallet
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A very unpleasant hike through a forest swarming with horseflies – one of the worst hikes I’ve ever done. Nothing of note. I wouldn’t recommend it.

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