Panoramic view of Chaliergues (Paulhaguet basin)

This route passes through the villages on the eastern side of the Paulhaguet basin called Le Chaliergue. It corresponds to the lower volcanic plateau of Paulhaguet, at around 600 m, drained by the Senouire. The name was once written Callianicum and refers to stones, a stony area; it is also known as the Paulhaguet plateau. The panorama opens up from Jaroussier and Scombalou.

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Creation:
23 Nov 2025

Last update:
25 Nov 2025

Last review:
29 Dec 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 7.35 km
Average duration: 2h 20
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 82 m
Descent: - 83 m
Highest point: 603 m
Lowest point: 510 m

Country: France
Area: Massif central
District: Salzuit (43230)
Start/End: N 45.210109° / E 3.50072°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2634E
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Description of the walk

The starting point for the route is Paulhaguet station, which has a car park.

(S/E) Join the D641, follow it to the right, cross the railway line carefully and take the first road on the right.

(1) Take this road to the right, ignore the roads on the left and continue straight on until you reach the next triangular crossroads.

(2) Continue straight ahead until you reach the next fork.

(3) Turn left, cross the hamlets of Jarousiers and Scombalou, and arrive at another fork.

(4) Continue to Brenoncel.

(5) Turn around and return to the previous fork.

(4) Take the path on the left and descend through the pine forest towards Esbelin, joining a road.

(6) Follow it to the right to Méze le Haut.

(3) Continue straight ahead, following the same route as on the way there.

(2) Turn left, cross the railway line carefully and turn right to follow it to Paulhaguet station (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 521 m - Parking in front of the - Gare de Paulhaguet
1 : km 0.3 - alt. 524 m - Fork
2 : km 1.49 - alt. 520 m - Triangular crossroads
3 : km 1.68 - alt. 522 m - Crossroads of the circular
4 : km 3.23 - alt. 585 m - Fork in the road. Return to Brenoncel.
5 : km 3.5 - alt. 603 m - Brenoncel
6 : km 4.82 - alt. 510 m - Road junction
S/E : km 7.35 - alt. 520 m - Parking in front of the - Gare de Paulhaguet

Worth a visit

Panoramic view of Chaliergues and the eastern slope.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5

Ease of following the route
5 / 5

Route interest
3 / 5

francoisebachelard

29 Dec 2025 at 09:10 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy route but lots of tarmac.

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