The Jaur Valley and Notre-Dame-de-Trédos

This circuit overlooks the Jaur valley and offers breathtaking views of the Somail massif and the Saut de Vezoles, before revealing the fabulous Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Trédos.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.02 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 495 m
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    Descent: - 499 m

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    Highest point: 602 m
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    Lowest point: 259 m

Description of the walk

Parking Place du Foiral (right bank of the Jaur).

(S/E) Head towards the town hall, cross the Jaur and follow the D176.

(1) Before the crossroads, turn left at the foot of the cross and take the path that climbs up the hill. It passes at the foot of a cross, runs along the ridge and climbs in hairpin bends to a DFCI water tank.

(2) Take the track on the left for 50 metres, then follow the firebreak on the left that runs along the ridge. Continue left along the main track on the same contour line, overlooking the Jaur valley.

(3) Go straight up along the edge of the reforested area (do not take the track that descends towards Prémian). Pass a high point and descend to the right at the Col du Poirier.

(4) Descend along the track on the left for 30 m, then take the path on the right. It climbs up the ridge and overlooks the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Trédos.

(5) Follow the Way of the Cross down to the chapel. Walk along the front of the building, then take the road, ignoring a fork on the right.

(6) At the bend, take the farm track on the right for 2 km. It connects a series of flat areas that extend the Trédos plateau before entering the chestnut grove. As soon as it branches off to the right onto a secondary ridge, take the path on the left that descends to the pass.

(7) At the pass, ignore the paths that descend to the right and take the old communal path from Riols to Euzèdes, which descends along the ridge.

(8) At the bottom, follow the D176 to the right. Take the old drovers' road on the left, which cuts across the bend in the road, cross the stone bridge over the Mézouilhac stream and return to the fork in the path you took on the way up.

(1) Retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 267 m - Start at Place du Foiral. Cross the - Jaur (rivière) - Affluent de l'Orb
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 280 m - At the cross on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.4 - alt. 450 m - DFCI water tank
  4. 3 : km 3.6 - alt. 482 m - Towards the Col du Poirier
  5. 4 : km 5.39 - alt. 521 m - Col du Poirier (520m)
  6. 5 : km 5.93 - alt. 597 m - Way of the Cross
  7. 6 : km 6.54 - alt. 574 m - Farm track
  8. 7 : km 8.1 - alt. 540 m - Old communal path
  9. 8 : km 11.77 - alt. 283 m - Junction with the D176
  10. S/E : km 13.02 - alt. 267 m - Arrival. Place du Foiral

Notes

YellowPR® markings
Parking Place du Foiral (right bank of the Jaur)

Worth a visit

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.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Frip0uille
Frip0uille

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The start is very good with a steep climb, an educational trail and beautiful views of the valley. But the rest isn't up to the same standard: a looooong, wide and boring track on the PR, with no shade or views. There should be an alternative route through the forest. Fortunately, if you like botany, the forests are varied (holm oaks, cedars, maritime pines, etc.).
The arrival at the chapel, which was praised in previous reviews, is rather sad: everything was locked up with metal gates. The refuge was too. Not very welcoming at all!
In the end, we did the hike quickly (3 hours).
Thanks anyway for the route!

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Mijo34
Mijo34

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a short steep climb at the start. Magnificent views of Caroux and the Jaur Valley through different types of vegetation. The picnic stop at Notre Dame de Tredos is pure bliss... a very beautiful site. A hike to recommend

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JLPOUJOL
JLPOUJOL

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The weather was rainy that day, so we chose this hike because it included a shelter where we could picnic. Unfortunately, the shelter was locked! There is a key box at the entrance, but no information about who manages the shelter. So we ate in the rain.
It's a shame this wasn't mentioned in the description, as it could be dangerous for people who are counting on it for shelter for the night.

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Philippe3478
Philippe3478

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Superb hike, well marked, no need for a GPS
Varied route, although the hike is a bit challenging
However, be careful in wet weather as it can be slippery
And don't forget to pack a picnic for the Tredos chapel 🤪

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jbvh
jbvh

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Signage is excellent. Much of the route is extremely rocky and therefore quite challenging. The site of Notre-Dame de Trédos is worth visiting, but the hike itself is rather monotonous.

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bardenas
bardenas

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike.
A bit steep at the start, but magnificent scenery with views
of Caroux and not a cloud in the sky.

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LULUETULYSSE
LULUETULYSSE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb hike, on rocky trails and paths, with climbs and descents more often on rocks than on earth! Good shoes are essential!
The arrival at the Notre-Dame-de-Trédos chapel is magnificent.
Be careful on Sundays, as this is hunting season (the hunters are very friendly).
This hike is very well marked, even without GPS you can follow the signs.
The only thing that could be improved, in my opinion, is at the start of the walk from the car park, where we didn't see any signposts until we reached the narrow, steep and stony path on the left.
With GPS, the problem is quickly solved.
We had a wonderful day.

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Barric31
Barric31

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful views, stony and relatively steep paths (good shoes recommended).
Perfect signage!
Enjoyable picnic at the chapel, benches available.
A great day out!

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ferrand philippe
ferrand philippe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike - very well marked - stunning views of the Jaur valley
steep sections in the first part - very easy return - highly recommended

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LASGOUTTES
LASGOUTTES

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful route with a few steep climbs and rocky descents.
Magnificent views of the Jaur Valley.
This is the first time I've seen the guidebook numbers on the yellow markings.
This is good, as it ensures you are in the right place.

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bergpaden
bergpaden

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

we chose the car park on the other side of the river.
Nice climb from the start. Panoramic view of Caroux.
A beautiful hike with a picnic spot at Notre Dame de Trédos.
Thank you.

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reyes
reyes
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a good hike, except at the beginning when we had to find the starting point. Fortunately, the yellow trail was well marked. It would be good to put up some signs to help us find the start. Beautiful weather with great views

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berachel
berachel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike in the cold weather of early January
Easy parking in the car park at Riols. Toilets available
Adequate signage in yellow.
During the climb, there are lovely views of Caroux
Steady climb for 3 hours, but a steep start.
Pleasant lunch in the sun opposite the chapel
Steady descent through the woods.
Wear suitable footwear (high-top shoes)
This hike requires a minimum level of fitness.
A beautiful day.

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janjak81
janjak81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, which begins with a steep climb. Beautiful views and very few people. For parking, you can park on the other side of the river after crossing the single-lane bridge.

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Alb11
Alb11

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route with magnificent views. It is worth noting that the signage (yellow lines) is excellent

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