The Bessay bocage in Saint-Cassien

A very easy loop through this peaceful woodland.
The chestnut wood is home to several protected bird species.
This walk is best enjoyed in spring or on the last beautiful days of autumn.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.80 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 348 ft
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    Descent: - 361 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,381 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,145 ft

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Description of the walk

Coming from the village, follow the road and turn right after crossing the railway bridge. Park near the school.

(S/E) Turn right onto the Chartreuse road, then at the crossroads continue right onto Chemin du Rosey. Turn left onto Chemin de la Sablière and follow it to Le Demay.

(1) Turn right onto a short stretch of paved road for about 50 metres and then take the path on the left. Continue straight ahead to reach the hamlet of Le Fays.

(2) Turn right towards the wash house. Join the departmental road and follow it to the railway line. Turn left onto the path and you will arrive at Réaumont opposite the school.

(3) Turn left onto Chemin de l'Église. Be careful, the yellow signpost indicates left or straight ahead. When you reach the departmental road, turn left and continue for about 50 metres.

(4) Turn right onto Route du Chanin, which passes near the cemetery, and continue to the hamlet of Moulin.

(5) Turn left onto the path, leaving the departmental road. Continue until you reach Mercuel, and at the crossroads, turn left and follow the sign for Bramaret. Continue for 450 metres.

(6) Return to the departmental road and turn right until you reach a Y-junction.
Then turn left onto Route du Fays. At the next crossroads, turn right onto 108 Route du Bessey.
After 50m, turn right again, leave the tarmac road and take the path on your right to reach Le Bessey. Continue straight ahead towards Le Bessey until the path joins the tarmac road and Chemin de la Martelière.

(7) Continue along the road on the left at the edge of the woods until you reach Le Demay.

At Le Demay, turn right onto the path you took on the way there to return to the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,188 ft - Church car park - Saint-Cassien entrance
  2. 1 : mi 0.54 - alt. 1,280 ft - Tarmac road, on the right
  3. 2 : mi 1.22 - alt. 1,339 ft - Path to the wash house
  4. 3 : mi 1.83 - alt. 1,181 ft - Réaumont
  5. 4 : mi 2.02 - alt. 1,171 ft - Chanin Road
  6. 5 : mi 2.55 - alt. 1,145 ft - The Mill
  7. 6 : mi 3.3 - alt. 1,358 ft - Bramaret
  8. 7 : mi 4.08 - alt. 1,335 ft - Macadam road
  9. S/E : mi 4.8 - alt. 1,188 ft - Church car park - Saint-Cassien entrance

Notes

Start at Saint-Cassien church or the car park just before.
The path is marked in yellow.
Signposts indicate the hamlets and wooded countryside of Le Bessay.

Worth a visit

Bocage of Bessay
Fays wash house
Réaumont lime tree

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 37 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
abruti
abruti

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk – more of a stroll than a hike – offering a variety of scenery including woodland, meadows and beautiful views, and suitable for everyone. The village of Réaumont is really charming!
The only downside: I didn’t see the names of the paths at the start of the route, nor any signposts at a few junctions. But the route is straightforward, especially if you follow the description, which is very precise apart from these minor issues.

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Nightster
Nightster
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful countryside route full of pleasant woodland, easy to access, with a few short stretches of tarmac offering lovely views of the Vercors – thanks to the author

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dauphin 73
dauphin 73

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and enjoyable walk

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User 20340963

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed several times in small groups. We still enjoy it just as much. Easy route. Short break in Réaumont in front of the church with picnic table.

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ferdav
ferdav

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Beautiful, dry and sunny route with views of the snow-capped Grande Sure and the Vercors.
Picnic in the square in Réaumont (comfortable).
Thank you.

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Bayard55
Bayard55

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, partly through the forest, with beautiful trails. Ideal for a family outing. It took us 1 hour 50 minutes to cover the 8.33 km with a 150 m elevation gain. There are two small climbs that are suitable for all ages; you just need to take your time. But it's enjoyable from start to finish.

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ANMATROM
ANMATROM

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Easy and varied circuit.

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Delph1969
Delph1969

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy and very pleasant hike
With the app, it was really easy

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les marcheuses de veurey
les marcheuses de veurey

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, part of which takes you through chestnut woods, crossing the village of Réaumont with its castle and listed lime tree.

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Biche38
Biche38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with children, lasting 2½ hours. Beautiful scenery. The only downside was a long paved road (no danger)

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anniedc
anniedc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk in glorious sunshine

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WALINCOURT
WALINCOURT

Overall rating : 3 / 5

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

Impossible to find our way using the description and map.
We found the right way back on the way home.
Lack of precision!
Otherwise, a very nice walk with a dog as there were few cars

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AALEX
AALEX

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

An easy and interesting walk. Varied landscapes. The guidance provided by the app is sometimes very useful.

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Dom38Vo
Dom38Vo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,

It would be helpful to mention at the start of the walk that you pass by the cemetery.
Very nice walk.

Best regards.

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patvignon
patvignon

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A little disappointed by the description/map, I had to try several times to understand the route. Otherwise, a nice walk, but best avoided at weekends if possible.

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