The heights of Saint-Privat

Circular loop in the forest above Saint-Privat. Magnificent old chestnut trees and a small viewpoint.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.12 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 186 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 186 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 795 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 609 m

Description of the walk

From the N106, take the small road on the left towards Saint-Privat and continue until you reach a square (boules pitch, town hall/post office) where there are several parking spaces available. Follow the yellow markings to the Col de l'Ancise.

(S/E) Go to the temple, just north of the square, and follow the yellow markings up the fairly steep path to the right of the temple. Join a street and follow it to the right. It leads to a village of lodges and, more importantly, a beautiful12th-century church.

(1) Continue along the street that goes around the church and cemetery on the left, then, still following the yellow markings, climb straight up a fairly steep path to reach the Col des Hauts de Saint-Privat.

(2) Continue along the path on the left, through the undergrowth, following the ridge. The yellow markings become less frequent, but the path is obvious. Follow my trail without worrying about the path marked on the IGN map, which is incorrect. You will eventually emerge from the woods into a small moorland area offering beautiful views, then you will quickly arrive at a small road at the Col de l'Ancise.

(3) Follow the road to the left for about a hundred metres, then turn left onto a path marked by theGR®®670(red and white) which descends gently through the woods.

(4) When theGR®® makes a hairpin bend to the right, continue straight ahead on the path, following the sign for "Les Hauts de Saint-Privat, Village de lodges, etc." This path leads to the12th-century church.

(1) Follow the same route back to the car park at the bottom of the village (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 609 m - Car park near the town hall/post office.
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 685 m - Saint-Privat Church, junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.86 - alt. 732 m - Col des Hauts de Saint-Privat
  4. 3 : km 1.99 - alt. 781 m - Road on the left then GR°°®°° on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.05 - alt. 705 m - Straight ahead off the GR°°®°°
  6. S/E : km 4.12 - alt. 609 m - Car park near the town hall/post office.

Notes

Easy hike but good shoes are essential on some of the steeper paths.
Completed on 03/09/2021.

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Walk in the forest, beautiful chestnut trees and a small viewpoint at Col de l'Ancise.

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Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
JP Bariteau
JP Bariteau

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A short hike in a peaceful area, mainly through woodland. Easy and pleasant.

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gonner
gonner

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very short hike... 4 km with a fairly gentle incline, even if the start is a little steep.
It is a pleasant hike, perfect for families with young children.
The hike is said to take 1 hour 45 minutes... but in reality, at a leisurely pace, it takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.

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grandin
grandin ★

Tim

How can the description and ease of following the route be improved?

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Tim
Tim

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

You will be alone in the world. Be careful, you are likely to encounter wild boars.

Do not hesitate to venture a little further along the trails to discover other paths.

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Azimut71
Azimut71

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2022
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, mostly in the shade. That's good, because the climbs are steep. The descent, on the other hand, is very relaxing.
The village is charming.

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RR/CH
RR/CH

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
In the description, it would be useful to specify that once you reach point 3 (Col de l'Ancise), you should ignore the yellow markings and follow the description only.

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