Rochebloine, Col du Buisson, La Chaux from Noziéres

A pleasant walk around Nozières, going as far as the Col du Buisson and returning via the highest point in the commune.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.18 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 457 m
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    Descent: - 451 m

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    Highest point: 1,032 m
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    Lowest point: 742 m

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Description of the walk

Park near the village exit on the edge of the D236.

(S/E) Cross the D236, take the small road on the left and arrive at a fork.

(1) On leaving the village of Nozières, take a small path on the left towards Lalouvesc. Follow the signs for Col du Buisson and follow a small road that joins the D236.

(2) Turn right and follow the departmental road for about 300 metres.

(3) Then take the road that descends to the left to pass through the hamlet of Tracol.

(4) Turn right onto a path and follow it to the foot of the Château de Rochebloine.

(5) Climb up to the castle ruins for a breathtaking view of the valley.

(6) Return to the fork in the road.

(5) Take the path on the left that descends to Malsert.

(7) After the hamlet, turn left to reach La Gagére.

(8) Take the road uphill, pass La Valette and a hairpin bend, then take the path uphill on the left and follow it until you reach the departmental road.

(9) Turn left onto the departmental road and follow it for 800 m towards the Col du Buisson.

(10) Just before the pass and its miniature village, turn sharply right and follow the road to La Chaux.

(11) At the hamlet, turn left and follow the road until you reach the D236 departmental road, just above the hamlet of Le Tracol.

(12) Once on the departmental road, take the first road on the left and then immediately right onto a path and follow it for about 500 m.

(13) Turn right and continue for a long time until you reach the football stadium.

(14) Take the road under the football stadium and start descending towards the village along this road until you reach the fork at the start.

(1) Take the same path back to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 925 m - Leave the village on the edge of the D236
  2. 1 : km 0.14 - alt. 937 m - Crossroads at the end of the loop
  3. 2 : km 0.89 - alt. 968 m - D236
  4. 3 : km 1.38 - alt. 971 m - Fork to the left
  5. 4 : km 1.99 - alt. 934 m - Hamlet of Tracol
  6. 5 : km 2.9 - alt. 966 m - Fork towards the castle ruins
  7. 6 : km 3.14 - alt. 997 m - Castle ruins Beautiful view of the valley - Doux (rivière)
  8. 7 : km 4.58 - alt. 844 m - Hamlet of Malsert
  9. 8 : km 5.67 - alt. 742 m - La Gagère
  10. 9 : km 7.4 - alt. 934 m - D236
  11. 10 : km 8.3 - alt. 917 m - Col du Buisson - Col du Buisson (922m)
  12. 11 : km 10.09 - alt. 1,028 m - La Chaux
  13. 12 : km 11.13 - alt. 971 m - D236. Source of the - Daronne (cours d'eau) - Affluent du Doux
  14. 13 : km 11.68 - alt. 958 m - Fork
  15. 14 : km 12.52 - alt. 972 m - Football stadium
  16. S/E : km 13.18 - alt. 925 m - Starting car park

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
aldeb
aldeb

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this magnificent hike with the Alps as a backdrop, a little snow on the paths, and a remarkable view from the site of the old Rochebloyne castle. We started in Nozieres and went to Rochebloyne, returning via La Chau. It was a very pleasant short hike on a beautiful sunny day

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Vincent T
Vincent T

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 : No

Thank you for this superb walk. We did it between points 3 and 12. Even in the heatwave, it was pleasant with a large part of the route in the shade of trees and a constant breeze.

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Benji091207
Benji091207

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike and beautiful scenery.

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DUALMA
DUALMA

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's a beautiful, well-marked hike. Great views of Rochebloine Castle and good paths. The miniature village at the Col du Buisson is a relaxing place with chairs, tables and benches available for use. Admission is free and a small donation in the slot in the door is welcome, although I have no connection with the association that runs the place.

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mimosas13
mimosas13

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A beautiful winter walk on a sunny day high up in the mountains, but unfortunately there was fog, which meant we couldn't see the views. This gave a special atmosphere to this hike between valleys and hills, which offers a wide variety of landscapes and vegetation depending on the terrain and orientation
We made a quick stop at the miniature village, which was somewhat surreal in the mist that enveloped it. Superb!

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Lenam96
Lenam96

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We really enjoyed this walk, carrying a few extra kilos for training, which took 5 hours and 15 minutes including short breaks. We'll be back at the Col du Buisson to visit the miniature village!
Thanks for the hike.

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cathyferrer
cathyferrer

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We set off from Col du Buisson, then Nozières, and continued around Serre de Montgauchy via the hamlet of Neyramand.
It was a beautiful hike along ridges and through valleys, often in the shade of the forests, but the foggy weather prevented us from seeing the Mézenc massif in the distance.
Funny: At La Chaux, some goats grazing rushed to the fence and three or four of them loved being stroked.
We saw lots of cyclists commemorating the Ardéchoise race (even though it wasn't taking place) by retracing the traditional routes.
Thanks to the author.

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C@Clo
C@Clo
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A walk alternating between meadows and woodland with a few short stretches of road with little traffic (at least on a Sunday)! Very quiet.
The last kilometre is on a stony path but not too difficult. Beautiful view of the castle ruins.
Completed in 3 hours and 35 minutes without a lunch break.

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eivlys
eivlys

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No one on this route during a long weekend.
We completed it in less than three hours, taking our time. We stopped at the miniature village.
Thanks for this itinerary.

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Bondom59
Bondom59

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Panoramic view of Mont Mézenc and Gerbier des Joncs on one side and the magnificent Mont Blanc on the other.

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6tevidim
6tevidim

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful variety for a very pleasant hike.

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marcelgilhac
marcelgilhac

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had a wonderful time: exceptional views and a variety of trails

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lili07
lili07

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I did the route backwards, which saved me from climbing up into the woods between points 8 and 9. A very beautiful hike with varied trails and magnificent landscapes.

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cartouche
cartouche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Stunning scenery, we loved it. I've already recommended it twice to people I know. It's not very well known but it's really nice. Thank you.

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rodeo
rodeo

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