The Mont des Princes loop

Date of walk : Sep 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

I met about ten hikers, but the place exudes serenity: it's a parish-specific to Brittany departure from the city and can only be reached by narrow, winding roads, offering beautiful views and no noise pollution (except for the sound of cowbells).
I followed the recommendations and warnings of the hikers who had gone before me: start from the Crochy car park at the edge of the forest; hike back and forth between this car park and the Mont des Princes viewpoint, passing by the Comté farm (+20-25 minutes from the farm). This extra stretch to the viewpoint is quite pleasant, but it was the view from the viewpoint that really enchanted me.

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Date of walk : Mar 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

a pleasant route, first through woods, then across meadows. The trail is lined with erythronium, primroses and two-leaved squills. At the top, there is a beautiful view of snow-capped peaks against a clear blue sky. There are lots of little frogs in the ponds. A welcome orientation table reminds us of the peaks.

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Date of walk : Dec 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very beautiful route with stunning views!

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Date of walk : Oct 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Very nice view of the mountains after the climb.

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Date of walk : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant climb through the woods on a wide, easy path. A bit of history, a magnificent view and an incredibly well-populated frog pond as a reward. Be careful on the way back not to miss the path on the right on the descent shortly after the farm at the top. Ideal for children aged 6 and over.
Enjoy your walk.

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Date of walk : Aug 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

A very beautiful short hike with lovely views of Mont Blanc, La Tournette and Le Parmelan when the weather is good. The historical ruins of the Maquis add a touch of history to this lovely hike.

The climb is pleasant and easy, mainly in the shade, up to the summit with an orientation table and a farm with pasture for cows from spring to autumn.

However, the descent is steep, rocky and not very pleasant.
Furthermore, the loop is not interesting from the church as the entire first part is on the road before joining the stony path.

In my opinion, there are two alternatives to this loop, both of which allow you to park in the car park just at the start of the trail:

1/ do the hike from the car park to the farm and back, or, if you want to do a loop
2/ do part of the descent on the pebbles and, just after point number 5, take the small path on the right that takes you directly back to the car park, across the field

It is also possible to do this in reverse, but the climb over the rocks can be challenging for some.

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Date of walk : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful hike with lovely views of Mont Blanc.
The climb (following the hike map) is pleasant, but the descent is a bit rough on the knees.
Be careful not to miss the turnoffs on the right once you've passed the farm at the top.
Parking: There is little space around the church and the hike car park is 1 km away... which you discover by chance.

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Date of walk : Jun 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The starting point (car park at the bottom of the trail) and the end point are quite far apart. It's true that it's better to park at the church in Droisy if you want to be closer to both.
The most beautiful view is near the Ferme du Comte. The descent to the viewpoint (+20') is not worth the effort.

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Date of walk : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : Yes

An easy hike to get back into shape at the start of the season. There's a nice view at the top, but the main attraction is the flora: dogtooth violets, purple orchids, daffodils, martagon lilies... depending on the season. Take photos, don't pick them.
The descent is very difficult with a long, very steep section. Next time, I'll do a round trip.

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Date of walk : Feb 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

well-marked trail indicated on the signpost "sur le mont" (on the hill), where you should enter the meadow and not descend towards Seyssel. Pass in front of the vats where the yellow markings on a green background are visible.

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Date of walk : Jan 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

I have completed this route several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is well suited for children.
I have always walked it in the opposite direction to the description, which makes the descent easier.

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Date of walk : Aug 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

On a hot day... made with children aged 6 and 3.5... no difficulties... shade... very good

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Date of walk : Apr 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A few joggers, hikers and dog walkers (Easter Saturday). Forest trail except on the summit ridge (historical interest = maquis ruins, panoramic view *** = best in clear weather). Easy climb up a wide stony path. The descent is more challenging in places if the rock is wet.

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Date of walk : Aug 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

It should be done the other way round: climb up through the very shady ravine and come back down with a bird's eye view of the valley, otherwise you have the beautiful views behind you and the path on this side is in the sun.
I'll do it that way next time.

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Date of walk : May 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : Yes

Very good description. The loop is not particularly interesting as the descent is very rocky and slippery after rain and is mainly in fairly dense forest with no views. I think it is better to do this walk as a round trip, possibly starting from the new car park at the end of the Route des Esserts, and possibly doing the return trip to the viewpoint from the Comte farm.

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