The sources of the Jordanne

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A beautiful, not too difficult walk with magnificent scenery. Ideal for discovering the landscapes of the Cantal.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.80 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 538 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 518 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,452 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,986 ft
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Cirque des Sources
The summer pasture hut
general view
The upper Jordanne valley

Description of the walk

Start from the car park, located after the hamlet of Rudez in the hairpin bend on the left, on the road to Mandailles at Pas de Peyrol (D17).

(S/E) Follow the main track for a good kilometre, which runs almost horizontally and then crosses the Jordanne stream.

(1) After crossing the Jordanne stream, take the small path on the left.
Climb up to the edge of the forest, then cross the mountain pastures to the plateau above.

(2) At the fork, turn left onto the marked path and join a path above the Cheylus buron (summer hut).

(3) Turn left and continue downhill to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,999 ft - Car park on the Mandailles road at Pas de Peyrol (Rd17)
  2. 1 : mi 0.69 - alt. 4,026 ft - Take the path on the left after the - Jordanne (rivière)
  3. 2 : mi 1.2 - alt. 4,396 ft - At the fork, turn left.
  4. 3 : mi 1.65 - alt. 4,436 ft - Path on the left above the Cheylus buron
  5. S/E : mi 2.8 - alt. 3,999 ft - Car park

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 65 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Avec20
Avec20

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, an easy route, and some stunning views!

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GigiGadj88
GigiGadj88
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A stunning panorama from the mountain pastures and the plateau, but the Jordanne stream and springs along the route were almost dry on 7 August due to the intense heat. A very quiet trail, which starts in the forest, continues with a slightly challenging climb (though not very long), crosses the Cirque des Sources and its herds of Salers cattle (where you get the magical feeling of being cut off from the world), and descends back into the forest. A very pleasant walk with magnificent scenery, which I would recommend without hesitation.

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User 29794835

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The scenery is lovely and the mountain pastures are very pleasant. The walk isn’t that easy because of the elevation gain. We came across several places where water flows across the path. It seems there’s another walk with several sections built over springs.

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User 26481449

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant, easy walk. Stunning views.

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Michel Renard
Michel Renard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy and very pleasant little walk.

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Planeu
Planeu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, shaded walk

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User 28152351

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The weather was glorious and warm, and the scenery was stunning at this time of year. We were impressed by the flower-filled meadows and the sheer number and variety of flowers. A real treat for botany enthusiasts!

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randonnée pascal
randonnée pascal

unfortunately, the hike took place in foggy weather, so we didn't have the pleasure of discovering the surrounding landscapes.
we followed the marked trail to the sources of the Jordan River.
therefore, we have no opinion to share.

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User 6121090

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with no difficulty whatsoever
Very beautiful landscapes

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User 25925783

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, without too many people

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User 4040604

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
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 with magnificent scenery. No major difficulties, suitable for all ages.
Highly recommended.

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Sosso
Sosso
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike. The landscapes are magnificent. We are in a haven of peace. I would definitely do it again in autumn to see the late season.
No difficulty, I recommend it.

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sylvie couriol
sylvie couriol

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a really beautiful outing... very pleasant... no difficulty.
I recommend it.

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leonisa14
leonisa14

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short hike ideal for snowshoeing or with good waterproof hiking boots, as was the case today when there was just a few inches of snow in the Cirque des Sources. The view of the snow-capped mountains is superb.

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Jacques.aulagne
Jacques.aulagne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk, not too difficult, ideal for families.

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