The Bois Bouchat forest at the start of the Saint-Vincent Chapel

A scenic route through the forest with no difficulty, 95% of which is on paths.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.12 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 656 ft
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    Descent: - 666 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,768 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,266 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the small car park at the edge of Montée de la Chapelle.

(S/E) Walk up to the orientation table just above, then head down to the chapel via the small path leading directly there. Enjoy the lovely view, then go round the chapel to the right and take the path that starts at the bend in the road just below. At the T-junction, turn left, then right a few dozen metres further on, and head down to a new four-way crossroads.

(1) Turn left, keep to the right immediately afterwards and follow the main path. Cross the Furon and turn right straight away, first following the stream and then moving away from it by veering left. You’ll reach a three-way junction.

(2) Follow the left-hand branch, then continue straight on towards the houses of Bas Marjon. At the junction in the centre of the hamlet, continue straight ahead along Chemin de la Croix d’Amy and walk for about 300 metres.

(3) Take the path on the left, then the road on the left. 100m further on, you’ll reach Chemin des Galotières on the right.

(4) Take this path and continue to the hamlet of Haut Marjon.

(5) Turn right onto Traverse du Puits, pass between the houses and, at the end, turn right again onto the dead-end lane. Continue along the path that starts on the left at the end of the street and climb up to the road.

(6) Ignore this and follow the path immediately to the right until you reach a multi-way junction.

(7) Continue to the left, join the road opposite and carry on for about a hundred metres.

(8) At the cross, leave the road and take the path on the left to the Cornavent farm. Continue left for about 150 metres to the entrance of house no. 702.

(9) Take the path on the left, which curves sharply to the right, heading back towards Saint-Vincent and leading to a junction near the path taken on the way out.

(10) Turn right then left at the crossroads. Pass the tennis court on your right and keep left at the fork to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,614 ft - Car park at Saint-Vincent Chapel
  2. 1 : mi 0.67 - alt. 1,388 ft - Crossroads, on the left
  3. 2 : mi 1.51 - alt. 1,358 ft - Le Vernay – three-way junction, left
  4. 3 : mi 2.21 - alt. 1,352 ft - Le Bas Marjon, on the left
  5. 4 : mi 2.54 - alt. 1,427 ft - Chemin des Galotières
  6. 5 : mi 2.87 - alt. 1,467 ft - Le Haut Marjon, on the right
  7. 6 : mi 3.18 - alt. 1,611 ft - Route
  8. 7 : mi 3.35 - alt. 1,673 ft - Junction, on the left
  9. 8 : mi 3.85 - alt. 1,749 ft - Cross, on the left
  10. 9 : mi 4.62 - alt. 1,755 ft - Cornavent, on the left
  11. 10 : mi 5.84 - alt. 1,562 ft - Crossroads, on the right
  12. S/E : mi 6.12 - alt. 1,614 ft - Car park at Saint-Vincent Chapel

Notes

Parking at the starting point on Montée de la Chapelle.

Worth a visit

At the start:
Orientation table.
The 11th-century Saint-Vincent Chapel. Open to visitors only a few days a year.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 57 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 29286761

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A gentle walk with a few sections through woodland. Very well signposted.

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jean-marc-monique
jean-marc-monique

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We’ve done this walk four times now, at different times of year, which has allowed us to enjoy the natural surroundings in different seasons. It’s a fairly easy walk. There are a few sections on tarmac paths. The oak woodland is very pleasant. Be aware that in summer, the few open, uphill sections may be less enjoyable, despite the fantastic views of the Monts du Lyonnais, Lyon and the Rhône Valley.

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User 7676574

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that alternates between open and wooded sections.
There is a risk of confusion between the map and the route description for point 9 (make sure to turn left at the farm; this isn’t necessarily very clear on the map as the road isn’t shown there)

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G.M.C
G.M.C

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello

We had a lovely walk this morning.
But the route description is completely useless; no directions are given, and it mentions landmarks that are very, very far away (Furon, cross, etc.). On the other hand, where there are signposts, there’s no indication of which way to go.
Anyway, thank goodness I had my phone and the Visorando app.
This is the first time we’ve come across such a poor description

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maurice.ogier
maurice.ogier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good

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User 3391032
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Small group hike with dogs, quite muddy at the beginning of February, areas with roads (not busy) and crossing inhabited areas where it is prudent to put dogs on a leash. Quite a few mountain bikes on the route, but overall an easy and enjoyable hike. Completed in 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace (instead of the advertised 3 hours 25 minutes).

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RANDOCATHY
RANDOCATHY

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done on a Saturday morning. Not too crowded. Varied landscapes. No difficulty. However, I know that it is very crowded on Sundays.

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RANDOCATHY
RANDOCATHY

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done on a Saturday morning. Not too crowded. Varied landscapes. No difficulty. However, I know that it is very crowded on Sundays.

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Fabderegas
Fabderegas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice walk in sunny June. A few mountain bikes and Gravel on the way.
Passage between gravel path and forest. Very little tarmac.
Magnificent views.
Advantage of the route: low gradient (a few climbs) for very beautiful scenery.

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Migandal
Migandal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant route, beautiful views, I would definitely do it again!

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Padre Bueno
Padre Bueno

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route without any major difficulties. The rain over the last few days has made some sections a little muddy, but these can easily be avoided. The route is easy to follow.

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carol langloy
carol langloy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk with extraordinary views; we could even see Mont Blanc! We only had three hours available, so we had to cut it short.
Lots of easy climbs and gentle descents.

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Martial03130
Martial03130

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Nice walk.
Note on the description: "(1) Turn left, keep right immediately after and follow the main path." The term "main path" can be misleading as it is not the widest path. Suggestion: "(1) Turn left and immediately after, follow the path on the right."

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A.P.
A.P.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, easy walk with beautiful views, a few ruts (made by mountain bikes...) filled with water after a long period of rain, but good paths and small roads with very little traffic. We set off from Bas Marjon, which allows you to stop for a picnic at the chapel, with quite an extraordinary view! It was Pentecost Sunday and sunny after a long period of gloomy weather, which probably explains the large number of hikers... and mountain bikers!

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Phavret
Phavret

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route offering stunning panoramic views.
Good balance between sunny and shaded areas.

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