Mont Recours in Beaulieu

This short route takes you to Mont Recours in the commune of Beaulieu, north of Le Puy-en-Velay. From the summit of this ancient volcanic vent, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Emblavez hills.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.31 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 180 m
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    Descent: - 182 m

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    Highest point: 727 m
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    Lowest point: 560 m

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Description of the walk

Park your vehicle near the transformer located below the hamlet of Recours in the commune of Beaulieu, near the town of Rosières.

(S/E) Turn your back on the D77 and take the small road on the left to climb up to the hamlet of Recours, following the direction indicated by the sign. At the lamppost, at the foot of which are two enormous planters, continue to the right, staying on the road.

(1) At the "Site" sign fixed to the trunk of a tree on the right, leave the road and climb up to the left to the top of Mont Recours.
After admiring the view, go back down to the road and follow it to the left. At the last house (with "L'Gran'dj'ouG" written on the gable), the road turns right and continues downhill.

(2) At the next crossroads, descend to the left towards the village of Beaulieu, which can be seen in the distance.
At the bottom of the descent, do not take the small footbridge, but turn right to follow the path that runs alongside the stream and then veers off to the right.

(3) At the intersection, turn left to descend towards Bichaix, which appears in the distance. Continue straight ahead at each junction until you reach the hamlet of Bichaix.

(4) When you reach the first houses, follow the path that climbs to the right. Climb through the woods, staying on the most marked path and ignoring the crossings to the left and right. Join a road at a fork.

(5) Follow the road to the right for 500 metres to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 654 m - Transformer
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 700 m - Fork in the path. Trail to the summit of Mont Recours.
  3. 2 : km 1.26 - alt. 662 m - Crossroads, on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.47 - alt. 624 m - Intersection, on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.59 - alt. 561 m - Bichaix, path on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.83 - alt. 637 m - Fork, on the right.
  7. S/E : km 5.31 - alt. 654 m - Transformer

Notes

Please note: The start of the hike is located in the commune of Beaulieu, north of Le Puy-en-Velay. This Mont Recours, located in the commune of Beaulieu, should not be confused with the Mont Recours located in the commune of Cayres, near Lac du Bouchet.

- Wear suitable footwear.

- The ascent of Le Knoll is difficult in places.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 20 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
EYRAUD-CLERC
EYRAUD-CLERC

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The path is difficult to navigate at this time of year due to runoff, slush and marshes. Despite this, the landscape is pleasant with views

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michem
michem

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant and easy hike. A superb 360-degree panorama from the top of the ancient fortification site. Partly shaded hike, which can be welcome on hot summer days. Hiking boots are recommended for the stony sections to ensure greater walking comfort.

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ZAZIBEL
ZAZIBEL

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful view from the small tower at Mont Recours, lovely site with basalt columns.
We set off from the two flower boxes and on the way back, we cut through the forest below Suc de Courniol to avoid the tarmac road.

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palustris
palustris

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The view at the start is very good.
But otherwise, the stony paths from start to finish are difficult and unpleasant.

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francces42
francces42

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

be careful on the descent to Bichaix; it's best to wear walking shoes as it's very stony, muddy and wet, but the walk is very pleasant and well signposted. The viewpoint is magnificent and very well maintained. It's definitely worth a visit, I recommend it...

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Marie BRENIER-LIOGIER
Marie BRENIER-LIOGIER

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Be careful on the descent to Bichaix: clayey, greasy, slippery ground. We went through a meadow.
We couldn't find the path leading to the viewpoint, as we didn't see the "site" sign on the tree on the right.

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annie avit
annie avit

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a superb family outing with stunning views and the Beaulieu organic fair as an added bonus!

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Bernisa
Bernisa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

For the last few metres, we helped each other with our hands
Very beautiful view from the castle tower.

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Berne chantal
Berne chantal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very interesting, varied walk, but with the inevitable tarmac.

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cartouche
cartouche

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely walk but the weather ruined it, we were soaked, what a shame

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domi30140
domi30140

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A short, easy 2-hour hike with long shaded sections, which is very pleasant in summer! We loved it! It's perfect for those who want to walk a little despite the heat. Thank you

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covilard
covilard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

THIS BALLAD MEANS A LOT MORE TO ME

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MALRIF
MALRIF
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Hello. You did not go to the correct starting point for the hike. As the title of the hike indicates, the route leads to the summit of Mont Recours located in the municipality of Beaulieu (neighbouring municipality of Rosières) and not to Mont Recours located 30 km away as the crow flies in the municipality of Cayres near Lake Bouchet.
This point is highlighted several times in the description.

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chtiardechoise
chtiardechoise

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

during the tour, the group took the trail starting from the restaurant at Lac du Bouchet, then followed the signs for the fitness trail. A few kilometres further up, we couldn't find the rest of the trail, so we went back down the road and then along another road, but we couldn't find Mont Recours, even though it was right in front of us. There were no signs for the trail, and we were very disappointed not to have been able to climb to the top

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Namba
Namba

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

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