Ascent from Selonnet to Chabanon

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It is possible to reach the Chabanon resort from Selonnet via a pleasant round trip through the woods, offering beautiful views of the village. Throughout the walk, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and, with a little luck, you may spot some forest animals.
Please remember to close any gates behind you.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 619 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 619 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,525 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,058 m
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Description of the walk

Make sure you close the gates behind you.

(S/E) From the town hall in Selonnet, follow the Boulangère road, passing the village hall and the leisure area. At the Chemin de la Rochette hiking sign, turn left towards La Rochette, crossing the fields and climbing to the right through the black earth.

(1) At the top of the black earth, take the path on the left.

(2) At Brouasses, turn left towards La Rochette/Chabanon.

(3) At the crossroads in the forest, follow the path on the left.

(4) Enjoy the viewpoint and its picnic tables before setting off again, passing the Clots chalets and following the signs for Chabanon. Turn left and follow the main road.

(5) Once in Chabanon, return to the starting point by retracing your steps (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,116 m - Selonnet Town Hall
  2. 1 : km 0.95 - alt. 1,132 m - Black earth
  3. 2 : km 2.39 - alt. 1,239 m - Brouasses
  4. 3 : km 3.07 - alt. 1,371 m - Forest
  5. 4 : km 3.58 - alt. 1,504 m - Les Clots viewpoint
  6. 5 : km 4.17 - alt. 1,525 m - Chabanon
  7. S/E : km 8.35 - alt. 1,116 m - Selonnet Town Hall

Notes

The ground can be slippery, so wear hiking boots.

Worth a visit

Beautiful views of Selonnet and arrival at Chabanon station.

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