The Meygal tour

This hike, in the heart of the Meygal forest, is ideal in the heat of summer. It offers beautiful views, especially from the summit of Testavoyre, where you can look out over the Meygal mountains.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.10 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 383 m
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    Descent: - 382 m

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    Highest point: 1,435 m
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    Lowest point: 1,048 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the church in Monedeyres in the commune of Queyrières.

With your back to the church, facing the D52, turn left and immediately right into the alley.

(1) Cross the D52, opposite in the first bend, go up to the left, then turn right to continue climbing. Cross a forest path, follow it to the left to pass in front of a small building containing a water catchment. Continue left on a wide dirt track.

(2) After a second water collection building, leave this wide path and climb right onto a trail that goes up into the woods. Continue, following the yellow markings on the tree trunks. Exit the woods to reach a forest road and follow it to the left.

(3) At the three-way junction, turn diagonally right onto the stony path passing to the left of the picnic tables, then immediately right onto a trail.

(4) Cross the forest road and follow the path straight ahead (GR®40). Continue straight ahead at the crossroads.

(5) At the next crossroads, turn right.

(6) At the path going up at a right angle, turn left to begin the ascent of Testavoyre.

(7) Descend via a path on the opposite slope to rejoin the forest road.

(8) Cross the forest road and continue straight ahead on a path to the right of the shelter.

(9) After 700 metres, turn right onto a wide path, then quickly left, then right. At the four-way intersection, take the path on the right. At the next two intersections, turn right, then right again.

(10) At the crossroads, north of La Cunette, turn left.

(11) On the descent, leave the road and take a small path on the right that enters the forest.
At the forest road (east of Le Mounier), continue straight ahead. At the next intersection, turn left. On the short downhill, continue straight ahead (ignore the path on the right). Enter the hamlet of Les Vignes Hautes on a small paved road near a drinking trough. Follow this paved road to the right.

(12) Just behind the last house, turn left onto a path. At the next two intersections, turn right at the first and then right again at the second (large stone at the corner of the two paths).

(13) Join a forest track, turn right, then immediately left onto a path below. At the intersection a little further on, turn right. Then at the next intersection (opposite a huge tree), turn left to pass between the boulders. Immediately after, continue downhill to the left.

(14) Leave the woods and follow the road to the right. Cross the village of Villaret on the paved road, without going downhill. Opposite the entrance gate to a house, climb up to the right on a path and continue left between the last house and a wall. Enter the forest on the upper path that leads to a road (the D152). Follow the road to the left of the cross to enter the village of Monedeyres and reach the church, keeping right at all intersections.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,053 m - Church of Monedeyres
  2. 1 : km 0.09 - alt. 1,063 m - Cross the D52
  3. 2 : km 1.18 - alt. 1,168 m - Leave the track and enter the forest. Source of the - Sumène (rivière) - Affluent de la Loire
  4. 3 : km 2.29 - alt. 1,275 m - At the crossroads of the three roads, turn right onto the path
  5. 4 : km 2.65 - alt. 1,287 m - Go straight ahead, crossing the forest road
  6. 5 : km 3.43 - alt. 1,316 m - At this crossroads, turn right
  7. 6 : km 3.91 - alt. 1,355 m - Turn left to climb to the summit
  8. 7 : km 4.5 - alt. 1,434 m - Le Testavoyre
  9. 8 : km 5.11 - alt. 1,361 m - Cross the forest road to go opposite
  10. 9 : km 5.82 - alt. 1,338 m - Turn right onto a wide path
  11. 10 : km 7.16 - alt. 1,322 m - Turn left
  12. 11 : km 7.53 - alt. 1,284 m - Leave the path and enter the forest on the right
  13. 12 : km 8.75 - alt. 1,233 m - Behind the last house, turn left
  14. 13 : km 10.29 - alt. 1,179 m - On the forest track, turn left immediately
  15. 14 : km 11.17 - alt. 1,084 m - Follow the road on the right leading to Villaret
  16. S/E : km 13.1 - alt. 1,053 m - Church of Monedeyres

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 37 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Kélig07
Kélig07

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with no particular difficulties.
This same hike is classified as difficult in the FFR/Respirando TopoGuide. Perhaps because of the short passage over a scree slope.
I chose the starting point suggested by Visorando because it allowed me to walk a little before reaching the high point of Testavoyre and its magnificent panorama. However, be aware that there are practically no parking spaces in the small village at the starting point. If you have several vehicles, it is better to start from the Quatre Routes car park (cross-country skiing centre).
There's no risk of getting sunburnt, as most of this hike takes place in the woods. It's a bit of a shame for the views, though.
The route is very easy to follow thanks to the yellow FFR markings and Respirando signs.

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Pesk597
Pesk597

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The passage through the forest after the second water source was a little difficult to follow. We lost the trail but managed to pick it up again at the end... For the rest, there were yellow markings and superb views
With a Veracruz ankle injury, walking sticks were necessary as there were quite a few rocky sections

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User 6825086

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, this is a superb hike to do if you are passing through the area.
Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of the route.
Enjoy your walk!
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdfLft52/

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le dd
le dd
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with no technical difficulties through the woods. A magnificent 360° view from the summit, especially of the Alps
Thanks to the author

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GIGI971
GIGI971

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy hike. Magnificent view from the top of TESTAVOYRE.

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Pierreclos
Pierreclos

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely country walk, the main attraction of which is the view from Testavoyre.

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cricri2356
cricri2356

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

Hello
This route has certainly undergone some changes...
For example, there are not two but four water stops...
But we really enjoyed this tour...
Thank you

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Ukulelekiwi
Ukulelekiwi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. Superb and varied landscapes. Quite shaded, so very good for hot summer days. Well signposted.

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Dradis
Dradis

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route in summer as it is very shaded!

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Benji-06
Benji-06

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

perfectly described, it's perfect in summer: you're in the shade 90% of the time!
you have to follow the yellow markings carefully, which sometimes means walking a hundred metres or so to see them, as the vegetation is dense!
you only cross two or three quiet roads
personally, we did it in 4 hours without pushing ourselves.
in summer, under the trees, there are mushrooms (boletus and milk caps)
on the peaks and in the clearings: blueberries!
at the end of the hike, there is a beautiful renovated village that is worth a look

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BG30
BG30

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is definitely a hike to choose when the weather is hot, as most of the route is in the shade. Turn around from time to time on the climb to the summit of Testavoyre to admire the magnificent scenery. The summit offers beautiful views of the entire region. Highly recommended!

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geuneu66
geuneu66

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

hello, we loved the magnificent view at Testavoyre, which is very popular, and the beautiful scenery along the entire route. The paths are not very busy, and thank you for the very clear directions

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pat_piz
pat_piz

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike combining woodland and open views.
Ideal in late September: the paths and trails are quiet and the temperatures are mild
No problems with the route, although I always keep the GPX track on my smartphone just in case
😊 Thank you 😊

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hwehrlin
hwehrlin

This hike is very pleasant, thank you for sharing the itinerary. I wanted to leave my phone behind to relax, and ended up taking a wrong turn towards the end, but it was no big deal. The views are varied and magnificent. The whole hike is not very tiring. Great value for the effort.

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manmon
manmon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike. Changing landscapes and remarkable views from the summit of Testavoyre!
Very few difficulties, just a little bit to get to and from the summit, but nothing insurmountable.
The path is well marked, provided you pay attention... The crosses and yellow lines on the trees are clearly visible at intersections. The app is a real bonus as it allows you to track your location in real time (if you're unsure at a crossroads).
Finally, the paths were very passable, with no nettles (as described by a previous reviewer), just a few small brambles in a few rare places.
The route is mostly shaded, which made for a very pleasant walk.
The 13 km are easy to walk. Don't hesitate, go for it!

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