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: 7.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 106 m
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    Descent: - 110 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 421 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 349 m

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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 : km 0 - alt. 362 m - Church car park - Saint-Cassien entrance
  2. 1 : km 0.87 - alt. 390 m - Tarmac road, on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.96 - alt. 408 m - Path to the wash house
  4. 3 : km 2.94 - alt. 360 m - Réaumont
  5. 4 : km 3.25 - alt. 357 m - Chanin Road
  6. 5 : km 4.11 - alt. 349 m - The Mill
  7. 6 : km 5.31 - alt. 414 m - Bramaret
  8. 7 : km 6.57 - alt. 407 m - Macadam road
  9. S/E : km 7.72 - alt. 362 m - 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

4.4 / 5
Based on 33 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
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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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to give your opinion.

As the markings do not depend on the author or Visorando, "Tracé sur carte" (marked on map) does not refer to the quality of the markings, but rather to how accurately the route marked on the map corresponds to the actual terrain.

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Visorando provides a detailed description (which can be improved) and an IGN map at a scale of 1:25,000. And if waypoints are essential for you, Visorando provides virtual waypoints: a GPS app.

This tool, offered free of charge by Visorando, allows you to validate waypoints and thus clear up any doubts about the route.

See you soon!

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mp38140
mp38140

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

the route markings are a real disaster. The yellow paint marks are invisible
otherwise, the hike is nice

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Andre VITOUX
Andre VITOUX

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Just pay attention to point 6. To find the farm track, you need to zigzag a little. Otherwise, it's an easy and pleasant hike. 😊.

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danamarie
danamarie

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

the path leading directly to the station is blocked (cows in the field!!), so go up the hill and come back down a steep path to reach the centre of Réaumont
the tree is magnificent!

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