The Briesse Plateau - Dieulefit-Bourdeaux region

de fr

Pleasant circular path, mostly shaded. The ascent and descent are steady and present no technical difficulty. After rain, the path is easier to walk in the opposite direction.

Details

n°2308881
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.83 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,066 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,073 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,880 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 794 ft
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Description of the walk

Start from the Grande Usine car park – Moulinages in Pont de Barret.

(S/E) From the car park, head towards Ruisseau de Névelet. About 30 metres further on, at the Ruisseau de Névelet signpost, follow the path which climbs to the right towards Briesse Nord. The path ends with a few steps and leads onto a wide track; follow this to the left.

The path becomes a tarmac road. Continue left on the D310 to leave the village. About 150m further on, on the right, you’ll reach the Briesse signpost.

(1) Turn right onto the path climbing towards Four de Cleissac. Pass the gate and immediately turn left onto the path which climbs steadily. At the crossroads, take the wide path on the right running alongside the Briesse ravine. Cross the Ruisseau de Briesse and head for the next junction, Four de Cleissac.

(2) Follow the path which climbs to the left towards Montagne de Briesse and winds through the woodland. At the edge of a large meadow, continue climbing through the woodland to reach a wide track, which you should take to the right. Walk across the Briesse plateau and reach the Montagne de Briesse crossroads.

(3) Continue to the right towards Quatre Chemins. Begin a gentle descent through the woodland and reach Quatre Chemins.

(4) Continue straight ahead, then slightly to the right until you finally reach the road at the La Jasse signpost.

(5) Follow the road to the right, staying on the main road as you descend gently towards the village centre. After passing the wall of a house, go down to the left and then right into the alleyway to reach the main street of Pont-de-Barret. Continue straight ahead to return to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 814 ft - Grande Usine – Moulinages at Pont de Barret - Roubion (rivière)
  2. 1 : mi 0.24 - alt. 922 ft - Briesse signpost
  3. 2 : mi 1.26 - alt. 1,434 ft - Cleissac Oven
  4. 3 : mi 1.99 - alt. 1,841 ft - Montagne de Briesse
  5. 4 : mi 2.53 - alt. 1,545 ft - Quatre Chemins
  6. 5 : mi 3.42 - alt. 869 ft - La Jasse
  7. S/E : mi 3.83 - alt. 814 ft - Grande Usine – Moulinages at Pont de Barret

Notes

Several water points in the village

After rain, the path is easier to walk on in the opposite direction.

To avoid disturbing wildlife, dogs must be kept on a lead on the hiking trails.

It is strongly recommended that you take IGN map no. 3038SB with you. Hikers must be self-sufficient; professional guides are available if required. Emergency number: 18 or 112.
Information from the Dieulefit-Bourdeaux Tourist Office: 04 75 46 42 49 / www.paysdedieulefit.eu / ot@dieulefit-tourisme.com

Worth a visit

Pont-de-Barret
Pont-de-Barret is a charming little village in an enchanting setting. Nestled comfortably at the foot of three mountains (Sainte-Euphémie, Éson and Briesse), the village is divided in two by the Roubion: on the right bank lies the old village and the ruins of its medieval fortifications; on the left bank, the Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Brune and the newer part of the village. The Gallo-Roman settlement known as Savenna was situated on the plain, a few hundred metres away. It was between the late 9th and 11th centuries that the inhabitants left the plain and the first buildings began to appear at the present site; the village subsequently developed on the left bank. The inhabitants built a bridge to cross the Roubion; this allowed them to reach the rocky outcrop of Éson, thus giving the name Pont de la Barre, which later became Pont-de-Barret.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
Christophe026
Christophe026

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, mainly through forest or undergrowth, perfect in hot weather! The return trail to Pont de Barret is not very well maintained (early summer, vegetation is growing!), but very easy to follow.
The estimated walking time was overestimated; we walked for barely two hours.

Machine-translated

randoSL
randoSL

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

For the pleasure of walking in the woods. (Nice in summer)
Little or no panoramic or unobstructed view.
Return path: steep-sided, stony and slippery in wet weather.

Machine-translated

georgespo
georgespo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

As described. The landscape is fairly open at first, but then it’s all woodland. The downhill path is very stony. Best done in summer when it’s warm, or in autumn for mushroom hunters.

Machine-translated

mimi+1
mimi+1

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely little half-day hike along a
well-marked and well-maintained, but no views,
we’re always in the forest

Machine-translated

urbe
urbe

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Please specify at the end of point 1 that you must cross the Briesse stream once, then turn right at the next fork and, 50 metres further on, cross the Briesse stream again, where you will find the Four de Cleissac signpost

Kind regards,

0767588140 Urbe Jean Bernard

Machine-translated

alleedeprovence
alleedeprovence

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short hike in sweltering heat! We set off in full sun, but the path was shaded afterwards; a gentle, pleasant climb through the woods to the summit; take care on the way down, as the path is very stony and would certainly be slippery in wet weather.
Lovely view of Pont de Barret and the valley. Highly recommended!

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

Walking Montagne de Sainte Euphémie - Pont de Barret

Visorando Member
Montagne de Sainte Euphémie - Pont de Barret
↔2.72 mi ↗+1,286 ft ↘-1,286 ft ◔2h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Pont-de-Barret (Drôme)
A short hike in a magnificent setting. The undergrowth alternates with open views of the landscape and beautiful panoramas. Taking the loop in an anti-clockwise direction allows for a more gradual climb and a descent with a beautiful view overlooking Pont-de-Barret in front of you.

Walking Montagne d'Éson

Visorando Member
Montagne d'Éson
↔2.74 mi ↗+1,152 ft ↘-1,152 ft ◔2h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Pont-de-Barret (Drôme)
This wild route offers beautiful views of the village of Pont-de-Barret, the meanders of the Roubion, the Montagne de Sainte-Euphémie, the Marsanne plain, Miélandre, Saint-Maurice and the Eysahut rocks.

Walking Tour of the Montagne d'Éson plateau

Visorando Member
Tour du plateau de la Montagne d'Éson
↔4.43 mi ↗+1,207 ft ↘-1,207 ft ◔3h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Pont-de-Barret (Drôme)
The first part of the route is wild and offers beautiful views of the village of Pont-de-Barret and the meanders of the Roubion, as well as the Montagne de Sainte-Euphémie and the Marsanne plain. On the western side of the plateau, there is access to a viewpoint over Roche Colombe, the Trois Becs and the Montagne de Couspeau, then on the southern side, Saint-Maurice and the Eysahut rocks as you descend the track. Finish with a wild trail in a small valley.

Walking Montagne de Sainte-Euphémie

Local authority
Montagne de Sainte-Euphémie
↔4.19 mi ↗+1,319 ft ↘-1,296 ft ◔3h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Manas (Drôme)
Starting from Manas, this short but intense hike takes you to the charming village of Pont-de-Barret before climbing to the summit of Sainte-Euphémie mountain. A 380° panorama is guaranteed from the summit and throughout the descent.

Walking The church and castle ruins in the Old Village of Soyans

Visorando Member
L'église, les ruines du château au Vieux Village de Soyans
↔1.58 mi ↗+531 ft ↘-518 ft ◔1h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Soyans (Drôme)
A family walk, starting from the Roubion valley, to discover the old village of Soyans, dominated by the Romanesque church of Saint-Marcel and the castle ruins. Perched on the edge of the cliff, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Roubion Valley, the Saoû Forest to the north and the Couspeau Mountain to the east.

Walking Bisquerle trail starting from Rochebaudin

Visorando Member
Sentier de Bisquerle au départ de Rochebaudin
↔3.85 mi ↗+1,201 ft ↘-1,201 ft ◔2h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Rochebaudin (Drôme)
Starting from Rochebaudin, this hike crosses Les Blanchons to reach the foot of Rocher de la Tournelle. It then follows the Bisquerle trail, passes Pied Berthon (possible route to Eyzahut), and joins the DieulefitGRP® (long-distance footpath), allowing you to return to the village via a forest path along the Viarrand ravine.

Walking Serre Gros from Rochebaudin

Visorando Member
Serre Gros au départ de Rochebaudin
↔6.12 mi ↗+2,339 ft ↘-2,336 ft ◔4h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Rochebaudin (Drôme)
The Poët mountain is the last foothill of the Pre-Alps above the Rhône plain, and Serre Gros is its highest point at 971 metres. Caution: very steep climb in the rock chimney (do not attempt in wet weather).

Walking The Three Crosses at the start of Soyans (Talon)

Visorando Member
Les Trois Croix au départ de Soyans (Talon)
↔6.38 mi ↗+938 ft ↘-938 ft ◔3h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Soyans (Drôme)
Following paths and small tracks, mostly through woodland, this walk offers some beautiful views and the remains of an ancient hilltop fortified village. The top of the village, where three crosses stand, offers a magnificent viewpoint with an orientation table. There is a 270° panorama of the foothills of the Vercors and Diois, Roche Colombe, the Trois Becs, the Montagne de Couspeau, the northern Rhône valley and the Ardèche mountains.

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.