The Bois de Teyssonge

A family walk through the Bois de Teyssonge, along shaded forest paths and through countryside scenery. The route passes near the Étang des Benonnières. A pleasant walk whatever the season.

No particular difficulties; the path is very pleasant, although it may be muddy in several places in wet weather.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 38 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 38 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 300 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 256 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Jasseron (01250)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.211083° / E 5.325813°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3129SB, 3228OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

The route starts at the Place Bernard Chanel car park, where you will find yourfirst signpost.

The route is particularly well signposted in yellow, with “10E” markings.

(S/E) Follow the path heading left; at the end of the path, turn right and follow route 10E until the next signpost (Le Prieuré).

(1) Turn right onto Chemin du Prieuré. Cross a road and continue straight ahead onto Chemin de Vicignat.

(2) Take the dirt track on the left and follow it to the signpost for Les Granges Béon, then take the track opposite.

(3) In the woods, you’ll come to a junction; continue along the path on the left.

(4) Leave the main path and turn left, heading due south.

(5) Turn onto the path on the right and follow it to the end. Continue left along the forest track.

(6) Turn right onto the dirt track and continue to a crossroads.

(7) Take the grassy path on the right.

(8) At the field, ignore the path coming in from the right; further on, turn left and walk alongside the woods on your left and the Jugnon stream on your right.

(9) When you reach the road, turn right and continue along it until you reach the stop sign. Turn right, cross carefully and walk to the signpost for the Jugnon bridge. Turn left and follow the path in front of you.

(10) Turn right and continue until you reach the sign for Chamby. Turn right towards the pastures, then turn left, continue until you reach the sign for Les Bruyères and turn left.

(11) Enter the field, keep left, walk to the signpost for Les Benonnières, turn right and, at the T-junction, follow the path to the right. Turn left onto the first path until you reach the signpost for La Rippe. Head right and, at the signpost for L’Hermitage, turn right.

(12) At the stop sign, turn right then left, walk past the Town Hall, then follow the path to the left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 294 m - Place Bernard Chanel
  2. 1 : km 0.54 - alt. 291 m - On the right, at the sign for Le Prieuré
  3. 2 : km 1.3 - alt. 281 m - Dirt track on the left
  4. 3 : km 1.92 - alt. 280 m - Path on the left
  5. 4 : km 2.26 - alt. 275 m - To the left, due south
  6. 5 : km 2.64 - alt. 277 m - Path on the right
  7. 6 : km 3.25 - alt. 273 m - Dirt track on the right
  8. 7 : km 3.74 - alt. 267 m - Grassy path on the right
  9. 8 : km 4.18 - alt. 262 m - At the edge of the forest, on the left
  10. 9 : km 4.68 - alt. 260 m - Road on the right
  11. 10 : km 5.99 - alt. 256 m - Path on the right
  12. 11 : km 8.53 - alt. 274 m - Path on the left
  13. 12 : km 11.19 - alt. 296 m - At the stop sign, turn right then left
  14. S/E : km 11.38 - alt. 294 m - Place Bernard Chanel

Notes

Hiking boots and a water bottle will be useful.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 18039852

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thanks to Visorando for the route mapping, as the markings for the second section have more or less 'disappeared'

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User 7326534

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, accessible walk (with little elevation gain), ideal for families or for getting back into exercise. The route is very easy to follow on the app, with no problems finding your way. The paths are very easy to walk on, well shaded, and mostly through woodland or along the edge of the forest.

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Philippe69
Philippe69

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Route mainly through woodland with good paths; limited scenic interest; takes 3 hours to complete

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BCD
BCD

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A walk we recommend for hot summer days as it is well shaded.

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