Panoramic view between heath and pine forest in Saint-Frichoux

A lovely 8.5 km walk through heath and pine forest, or along one of the canals of the former, now-dry Marseillette pond.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.54 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 180 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 177 ft

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    Highest point: 289 ft
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    Lowest point: 177 ft

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Description of the walk

Park at the Saint-Frichoux cemetery car park.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, head up Chemin des Oliviers. At the top of the hill, turn left onto Chemin de Las Blanquetas and immediately turn right to follow Chemin de Las Figuerassos.
After passing the top of the village, the "mourel", continue straight on; the path is no longer tarmac. Follow the heath path which winds over the sandstone and then through a small pine wood. Further down, follow the signposting to the right until you reach the tarmac road again.

(1) Turn left and take the road known as Chemin de Saint-Frichoux to reach the bridge over the Ruisseau Le Ruchol.

(2) Cross the bridge and continue towards the Domaine Saint-Roch. Cross the estate and continue along the small road to the left until you reach the right-angled bend.

(3) Leave the tarmac road and continue right onto the dirt track for a circular route through the pine forest until you reach the old reservoir.

(4) Turn left to reach the north canal and follow it on the right-hand side until you reach a road.

(5) Turn right and follow the tarmac road to Domaine La Rouquette.

(6) Turn left and follow the road until you reach the Canal Nord again.

(7) Turn right and follow the Canal Nord again until you reach a road.

(8) Turn right and follow the small tarmac road up to a crossroad.

(9) At the junction, turn right, head back down towards the village via the hamlet of La Campagnette, pass the sewage treatment plant and arrive at Rue du Château.

(10) Turn right (or go straight on to see the old village and its narrow streets), continue via Place de la Mairie (route) before reaching the cemetery car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 213 ft - Cemetery car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.63 - alt. 194 ft - Tarmac road
  3. 2 : mi 0.91 - alt. 194 ft - Ruchol Bridge
  4. 3 : mi 1.27 - alt. 220 ft - Path through the pine forest
  5. 4 : mi 2.06 - alt. 180 ft - North Canal
  6. 5 : mi 2.43 - alt. 184 ft - Junction on the road
  7. 6 : mi 2.77 - alt. 187 ft - La Rouquette Estate
  8. 7 : mi 3.06 - alt. 187 ft - North Canal
  9. 8 : mi 3.44 - alt. 184 ft - Junction on the road
  10. 9 : mi 3.85 - alt. 249 ft - Junction with the cross-town road
  11. 10 : mi 4.26 - alt. 200 ft - Rue du Château
  12. S/E : mi 4.54 - alt. 213 ft - Cemetery car park

Worth a visit

Old village of Saint-Frichoux.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
Maïtéchincholle
Maïtéchincholle

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Good for getting back into shape – no significant elevation gain, very easy – but it’s not particularly interesting; I’d say it’s a bit monotonous.

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CCRJ
CCRJ

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the hills and vineyards, with some lovely views. We were surprised to see water flowing in this old, dried-up pond 😊. You really do need to bring the right gear, as it’s very sunny.

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Jalbeaud
Jalbeaud

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A walk best taken in spring, before the heat sets in.

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Casteljos
Casteljos

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy walk with little elevation gain, but offering little shelter from the sun on hot days.

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karfro
karfro

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Lots of tarmac roads. Flat countryside.

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jp11
jp11

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant stroll along the canal and through the pine forests. Best avoided in strong winds

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