The two mountains

An ascent of two mounts, Mont de Rome Château (514m) and Mont Rême (546m), giving you a good panoramic view of the Cossane valley, which joins the Dheune.

Technical sheet

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 422 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 421 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 544 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 273 m

Description of the walk

Once in Mazenay, park in the square near the church.

(S/E) From the car park, turn right onto rue de Brechau "D225". Follow the signs to the end of large bend to the left, almost at the top of Mont Rome Château.

(1) There you'll see a small marker on the right, "Fontaine des Dames": follow it to the summit. Cross the summit platform towards the pylon.

(2) Take the small signposted path that begins the descent, follow it to a crossroads marked "La Croix Bouchot".

(3) Turn left, follow it for about 500m and take a path on the right. This path veers quickly to the left, follow "table d'orientation" (orientation table).

(4) Turn left to Paris-l'Hôpital. There is a signpost for the crossing: follow it to the cemetery.

(5) Turn left immediately and follow the signs to the Marcheseuil exit.

(6) Turn left and follow the signs to Mont de Rème.

(7). The summit is poorly signposted, but a poorly marked path is visible, follow it to cross the plateau. Another poorly marked but signposted path starts the descent, take it, straight downhill.

(8) At a crossroads, turn left, then first right, crossing a tarmac road. Follow the path to another crossroads.

(9) Turn left "GR® sentier Jean-Marc Boivin". Follow the path in a straight line to a tarmac road, which you must cross to continue on the farm track for less than 100m.

(10) Then take the left-hand path which takes you straight into Mazenay, then left again to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 370 m - Car park near the church
  2. 1 : km 1.11 - alt. 507 m - Follow "Fontaine des Dames" to the summit
  3. 2 : km 1.71 - alt. 544 m - Small signposted path leading downhill
  4. 3 : km 2.86 - alt. 402 m - Turn left
  5. 4 : km 4.29 - alt. 330 m - Turn left and go as far as Paris-l'Hôpital.
  6. 5 : km 5.83 - alt. 273 m - Turn left immediately. Near the - Cozanne (rivière)
  7. 6 : km 8.9 - alt. 369 m - Turn left to Mont de Rème
  8. 7 : km 9.76 - alt. 496 m - Crossing the plateau
  9. 8 : km 10.9 - alt. 430 m - Take a left and then the first right
  10. 9 : km 11.83 - alt. 449 m - Turn left "GR°°®°° marking
  11. 10 : km 13.18 - alt. 433 m - Follow the path on the left to the church car park
  12. S/E : km 14.4 - alt. 368 m - Car park near the church

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 17 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
pon39
pon39

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent scenery,many viewpoints,varied paths,however some forks lack precision to go right or left but with the GPS,easy to find.well done for this very pretty tour,to be recommended.

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Serge71100
Serge71100

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

It was slightly difficult to follow the route between points 7 and 8, as there was no visible path on the ground and no path on the IGN map. So we followed the GPX trail on Visorando and found the path again after this point without any problems.
The route was taken in very foggy conditions. The fog never lifted and we weren't able to take advantage of the different views that we should have been able to enjoy in fine weather. We'd do it again, as it's a nice route.
OK mileage and just under 4 hours without the lunch break.
Thanks

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Baroudeur71
Baroudeur71

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Crossing the last mountain is really tricky because of the lack of signposts. Without the GPS, we would have been going round in circles for a long time.

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Borosmoke
Borosmoke

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

First of all, a word of advice: don't do this hike in the middle of summer because there's no shade at any of the points. I presume it would be very pleasant in the off-season.
The description is too succinct and truncated. As a result, you have to keep an eye on the route all the time.
Between points 7 and 8, the path isn't visible at all, so you have to go through shrubs and brambles to get back to the yellow path.
I have to admit that I had trouble finding my bearings on this hike, even though I knew Mont Rome.
On the other hand, Mont Rème was a wonderful discovery.
It's a shame that it's so complicated to follow the route between waypoints 7 and 8.
Perhaps one day a suitable signposting system will be put in place?

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siv71
siv71

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very nice walk. I did it after several days of rain, so the descent from Mont Rome was rather slippery.
The views are superb. Really good, do it again in autumn for the varied colours of the vines.

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amattheur
amattheur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent walk, done in the exceptional February sunshine.
The description and route on the map are very good. There is the descent from Mont de Rème, which may not be so easy to find, and the path is moderately passable if there has been a lot of rain beforehand (arrival in the area of the barrier where the animals gather).
We can also point out a small detail at the turn-off to La Perrière (between points 3 and 4, when you leave the road): the entrance to the path is hidden (storage of gravel, etc.). Don't hesitate to walk along the hedge, and you'll find the path descending to the left.
This really is the hike that offers the best views, with 360° panoramas when you're at the top of the mountains.

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josirando
josirando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Hello,

The mileage seems to be wrong.
It's closer to 16.4 km than 14.4 km...
If you're going to walk at more than 4.5 km/h for 4 hours 15 minutes, you can assume an average of 4 km with stops.
We arrive at 16 km
3 different applications give the same mileage.
It would be a good idea to rectify this
Sincerely

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Théotihouac
Théotihouac
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk from start to finish. We did the little add-on described in the post of 11 August 2014 and didn't regret it, taking the lunch break at a very pleasant picnic area. The passage over Mont Rème is even prettier than the one over Mont Rome, because it's wilder. You'd have thought you were on a volcano in the Auvergne! It was easy to find the descent thanks to the very precise GPX trail. The return, contrary to some comments, is also pleasant in the fields.

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patronjpr
patronjpr

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : May 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice hike, fairly easy to follow the description up to Mont Rème. Finding the path that goes down and down is quite complicated. Nice views of the countryside as far as Mont Rème. The return to Mazenay is much less interesting, but the paths and tracks are pleasant.

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cocolabra71
cocolabra71

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Same comment as the previous hiker: the way down is hazardous, and it was by chance that we found the exit barrier in a swamp. Very good for the rest of the route.

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veranis
veranis

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An excellent start to the hike, but once we reached Mont Rème the going got tough, it was hard to find the route and the descent was hazardous. The scenery on the way back to Mazenay lacked interest. Otherwise, splendid.

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philjacque
philjacque

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

2 suggestions: go over the high point of Mt Rème rather than round it to the south, make a detour to St Gervais sur Couches, a pretty village with a very interesting church that is... usually open (1.5km more).

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poinsardominique
poinsardominique

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 04, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

No particular comments, the hike took place after the ground had thawed, the crossing of Mont Reme is marked by pieces of tape hanging from a few trees, which makes it easy to find the downhill path. It was quite muddy crossing pastures where cattle were present. Do it again in spring when the flowers are in full bloom and the sky is clear to enjoy the panorama.

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jlcm
jlcm

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 18, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very nice hike, especially when the weather's great.
On the other hand, it's a bit short for a day hike. I'd lengthened it by doing the tour of Mont Reme but I still need to find a slightly longer route.
Thank you for this route

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jeanouilafripouille
jeanouilafripouille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 19, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Chouete varoié and more physical than it looks!

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