The Chemin des Mûres

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This circular path is a path through agricultural land between valleys and hillsides, passing through numerous hamlets and farms. Halfway along the route, the path runs alongside a section of the Bancalié reservoir. The reservoir is fed by the Lézert river.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 263 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 255 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 369 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 247 m
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Water mirror
Lac de la Bancalié
Path through the woods
Lac de la Bancalié

Description of the walk

The route starts from the car park at Roumégoux Town Hall.
The path is very well marked and easy to follow.

Yellow markings

(S/E) With your back to the car park, head left to reach the village centre. When you reach the square, turn left opposite the church. Keep heading west, passing Trouandariès and ignoring any paths that cross your path. Cross the Siez stream ford.

(1) At the road, turn right and follow it for about 1.5 km, passing La Ramoudounié on your left and then Labessarié on your right.

(2) Just after the fir tree grove and before Biquet, turn right onto the path. Walk along the small fir tree plantation, then cross the fields and turn slightly left to enter the Bel-Air woods. The path descends to the Siez stream.

(3) At the stream, cross it again. Be careful as it is below you and not very visible. The path climbs up opposite to Labeillé where it ends on the tarmac road. Cross Labeillé, keeping to the right and following the markings.

(4) After about 500 metres, turn right onto the path that leads to La Borie. Cross La Borie and continue along the road that leads to the D86. Cross the departmental road and take the path opposite, which descends to the La Bancalié reservoir.

(5) At La Bancalié, walk along the reservoir to the right. Follow the markings and signs for the Sentier du Lac for about 1.3km.

(6) Leave the Sentier du Lac by going up the wide track on the right. Ignore the two junctions on the right and then on the left. The path crosses woods and meadows before ending up back on the D86 at the entrance to the village of Roumégoux. Cross the main road to return to the car park 300m away (A/D).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 358 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 1.97 - alt. 261 m - Crossroads with the road
  3. 2 : km 3.58 - alt. 328 m - Take the path on the right after the fir trees.
  4. 3 : km 4.28 - alt. 271 m - Second ford at Siez
  5. 4 : km 5.74 - alt. 356 m - Path on the right
  6. 5 : km 7.23 - alt. 311 m - Junction with the Bancalié reservoir
  7. 6 : km 8.39 - alt. 301 m - Track on the right
  8. S/E : km 9.65 - alt. 358 m - Town hall car park

Notes

Caution: do not attempt this route in wet weather, after heavy storms or heavy rain, as the fords will be flooded and you will need boots to cross them.

Worth a visit

Bancalié reservoir, where you can go boating and fishing.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
Alanax
Alanax

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

For my part, I found this hike very pleasant and without any particular difficulty. I combined it with a walk around the lake for a total of about 16 kilometres.
There was little tarmac on the small, quiet roads (I didn't see a single car), and there were pretty paths and varied trails through forests, fields and around the lake. There were lovely views of the hills and the village, and the walk around the lake was very pleasant.
I deliberately did it in the opposite direction to start with the lake early in the morning.
Personally, I think this direction is more appropriate because there is a short steep climb after the footbridge that crosses the stream at point 3, which is easier to climb than to descend (the terrain is a bit slippery and steep), and the long stretch on the small road is faster and, in my opinion, more enjoyable going down than going up.
To cross the stream (near point 1) at this time of year, you have to take off your shoes, as there is no footbridge or stone path to cross without getting your feet wet.
Be careful when crossing the hamlet of Labeillé, where one Patou and two Border Collies, who are more impressive than vicious, stand guard. Be wary nonetheless; it is best to keep your distance.

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victoriris
victoriris

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

leisurely route

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michelpoulhalec
michelpoulhalec

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Overall, an enjoyable route

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Martine G8.
Martine G8.

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Disappointing hike from the start to 4, very ugly hamlets, too many paved roads even if they are small roads. A few nice views. Fortunately, the last section towards and along the Bancalié is magnificent, but we are disappointed overall.

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cuisto
cuisto

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good, a panel that fits well but does not get in the way.

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berbrical
berbrical

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Perhaps the two stream crossings could be improved by placing stones there.

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annemarie1945
annemarie1945

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

pleasant, beautiful views, worth repeating.

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pécieusement
pécieusement

I haven't done the hike yet, only on 18 March.

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