Le Knoll d'Ourseyeres

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Beautiful climb up knoll d'Ourseyres via Col du Pranlet.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.69 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 208 m
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    Descent: - 203 m
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    Highest point: 1,480 m
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    Lowest point: 1,321 m
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view from the summit
Daffodils
Village of Lachamp-Raphaël in Ardèche
Circaète Jean Le Blanc de Lachamp Raphaël

Description of the walk

Departure from the church in Lachamp-Raphaël.

(S/E) Follow the D122 road north-west towards Mont Gerbier de Jonc.

(1) After about 650m, take a path to the right of the road (yellow and red markings forthe GRP® de la Montagne Ardéchoise).

(2) At the crossroads, turn left and continue on theGRP®, which soon turns right. The path runs alongside a meadow on the left.

(3) At the crossroads, turn left onto a forest path towards the Col du Pranlet.

(4) At the pass (orientation table), follow the path on the left that runs parallel to the D122 and passes through the woods. At a fork, turn left and stay roughly parallel to the D122.

(5) When you reach the road, continue along the path after the house. Go through the woods, closing the various gates behind you.

(6) At a bend to the left, leave theGRP® and follow a path to the right (north-east) (not shown on the IGN map) which takes you up a steep but short slope through blueberry bushes. This will take you to Knoll d'Ourseyre, where you can enjoy a beautiful view.

(7) Turn right (south-east) onto the unmarked path. The descent is steep; follow the path along the ridge through the raspberry bushes (you may see martagon lilies). You will reach the Col du Pranlet.

(4) Take the forest path again, heading east, until you reach a crossroads you took on the way there.

(3) Turn left (leaving theGRP® on your right). After about 100 metres, turn right onto a path (not shown on the 1:25,000 map but visible if you zoom in).

(8) At a fork, turn left.

(2) Continue east on the path parallel to the D122.

(1) Continue south-east on the road and reach the village (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,321 m - Village church
  2. 1 : km 0.66 - alt. 1,330 m - Small path on the right. Passage near the source of the - Dorne (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 1.29 - alt. 1,379 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.32 - alt. 1,376 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 2.59 - alt. 1,365 m - Col du Pranlet (1359m)
  6. 5 : km 3.35 - alt. 1,387 m - The Small Building
  7. 6 : km 4.23 - alt. 1,413 m - Steep slope through blueberry bushes.
  8. 7 : km 4.91 - alt. 1,479 m - Knoll d'Ourseyre
  9. 8 : km 6.78 - alt. 1,393 m - Forest path at the edge of the woods
  10. S/E : km 8.69 - alt. 1,321 m - Return to the church.

Notes

Drinking water in Lachamp-Raphaël, as well as supplies at the grocery store and toilets.

Worth a visit

The village with its church and crosses.
The Bourlatier farm and Mont Gerbier de Jonc.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
JuliaM
JuliaM

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did the hike again but in the opposite direction. The climb is steep up to point 7: I preferred to climb the knoll of the Ourseyre rather than do it on a steep descent. Beautiful hike, varied landscapes and trails. Very beautiful views along the way.

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jesuisenrandonné07
jesuisenrandonné07

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

To avoid getting lost, at point 6, on the right, there is a square post with directions on top.
At this point, go up to the right, find the small path that goes up, follow it and, above all, do not cross the fence.

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JuliaM
JuliaM

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike among fields of pink willowherb and blueberries, with breathtaking views both towards Gerbier/Mézenc and to the south. I only did the first circular loop because of the intense heat. At the Pranlet Pass, I took the path that climbs up, initially running alongside the D122, to return to Lachamp.
Thank you for sharing it.

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almati07
almati07

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely, easy walk despite the heat.
The old-fashioned fences with gates have been replaced by electric fences, which must be handled with care.
The short, slightly steep climb through the blueberry bushes is no longer possible on the route indicated by the GPS because the barbed wire fence is in place, but raspberry bushes, brambles and broom mean you have to stray 5-10 metres from the route to be able to progress easily.

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danielle breton
danielle breton

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2038
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We didn't meet anyone...
the paths are lovely, winding through blueberries and raspberries and pine trees battered by a cold wind
The view from the top is very beautiful (parish specific to Brittany)
We spend every summer in Lachamp Raphaäel, and were delighted to find that we could still enjoy this walk without difficulty...

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Zelda07
Zelda07

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We started this hike at point 4 (Col du Pranlet) to avoid walking along the road from Lachamp Raphael.
Beautiful scenery all along the way. However, up to point 6, you walk parallel to the road, which is very busy and noisy. It's a bit of a shame.
The junction to turn off towards the knoll (point 6) is not signposted at all. See Totorando's explanation below.
Otherwise, once you reach the summit, the view is truly magnificent.
Recommended hike.
Thank you to Mireio for sharing with us the access to this knoll, which seems to be little known.

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Totorando
Totorando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful, easy hike around the Col du Pranlet.
Magnificent view of the plateau. The first part of the route along the road is noisy (lots of traffic)
Unfortunately, the broom is no longer in bloom at this time of year.
Be careful at point 6 if you don't have a GPS or mobile app, as the path is not easy to find. It is located to the right of the signpost (mountain bike trail/LACHAMP-RAPHAEL/PEATLAND GOUDOULET)
The path is visible a little further up at the entrance to the undergrowth.
On the second part after point 7, the path is not very visible as it is rarely used and nature seems to have reclaimed its rights during the pandemic.

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achettejc
achettejc

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short hike with interesting scenery and views. The mobile app helps you follow the route more easily.

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Catherine Consil
Catherine Consil

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike in a magnificent setting. Well marked.

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pb07
pb07

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed in two circular loops from the Col de Pranlet to avoid the road from Lachamp Raphaël.
The route to knoll d'Ourseyre is superb. Thank you Mireio for this description, without which I would never have thought of going up there. For me, that's the whole point of Visorando: being able to discover unmarked trails (even if they were once marked as GR) that aren't shown on the IGN map (or even on OpenStreetMap, but we'll fix that).
It was a magnificent day too. From the summit, there was a complete panorama of the Alps, from Mont Blanc to Ventoux, with hardly a cloud in the sky.
The climb through the blueberry bushes was very well marked. Once at the top, don't hesitate to make a short detour to the north to see the Mézenc and the Gerbier before starting the descent. The descent through the raspberry bushes was less visible but passable all the way. It's a shame that the GR no longer follows this route, which is much more beautiful than the current route near the road.

A small point that needs to be corrected in the WP (6): the route indicated on the IGN map is no longer accurate; see the OpenStreetMap instead. As a result, there is no longer a left turn; you need to turn right onto the uphill path in the middle of a straight line. As Soussou01 indicated, the landmark is a wooden post at the side of the path.

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bernards67
bernards67

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very beautiful parish-specific to Brittany hike in the hills with stunning views and magnificent vegetation and flowers. The only downside is that you walk alongside the road and we encountered a lot of motorbikes.
But the route is really nice.

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sifio
sifio

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A lovely little hike, nice and cool at this time of year, with magnificent views from the top of the knoll.

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ancoline
ancoline

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike on the Ardèche plateau, perfect for escaping the heatwave in the valleys. The clear weather revealed magnificent panoramic views. We followed soussou01's directions at point 6, which were accurate.

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Soussou01
Soussou01

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely, peaceful walk starting from a charming village. The view over the Knoll region is wonderful.
It should be added that at point no. 6, you turn off through the blueberry bushes where there is a wooden post, and from Knoll d'Ourseyres to Col du Pranlet you follow the route of an old GR trail, the markings of which can still be seen.
The only drawback is the proximity of the road... but there is little traffic!

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, President Paillons-Randos.
We cannot do anything about the signposting as we do not manage it, nor does the author for that matter.
However, if there are any errors in the description, the author or Visorando can correct them. Just let us know exactly where the problem is.

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