Short circular loop of La Cure near Vieux Dun

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A short family walk. You start by going up the road, then descend along a magnificent path through woods of oak, beech, holly and hazel trees to La Cure, from where you climb back up to the starting point.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.28 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 410 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 420 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,572 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,171 ft
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Description of the walk

Coming from Vieux Dun, just after the Pont du Vieux Dun, turn left and park 300 metres further on along the picnic area, which has tables, including a large one under a shelter.

(S/E) Follow the tarmac Dun Forest Road uphill. When you reach the junction with the Fongis Forest Road, continue left for about a hundred metres until you reach the clearly signposted junction with the Chemin Paris.

(1) Turn left onto this path to head back down into the forest. Follow a few wide hairpin bends to reach the River Cure.

(2) Turn left to follow the right bank, reaching the confluence with the Ruisseau de Saint-Marc. Stay on the right bank of the Cure throughout. You’ll reach the climbing site; at this point, a section involving walking over rocks is a little tricky.

(3) Carry on to return to the car park at the picnic area (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,247 ft - Car park at the picnic area - Cure (la)
  2. 1 : mi 1.02 - alt. 1,565 ft - Chemin Paris
  3. 2 : mi 1.72 - alt. 1,175 ft - La Cure
  4. 3 : mi 2.6 - alt. 1,243 ft - Climbing site
  5. S/E : mi 3.28 - alt. 1,247 ft - Car park at the picnic area

Notes

(S/E) Shelter with tables and benches in the picnic area

Worth a visit

Near (S/E): option to visit the Rocher de la Pérouse.
Between (2) and (3): walking along the river halfway along the route by the water’s edge, you’ll pass large boulders on your left that are equipped for climbing (you can see the bolts).

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 1 review
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
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The tricky section is in fact near the climbing area overlooking the Cure.
However, it’s possible that we missed the bypass path and unwittingly sought out the difficult section!
In any case, this short walk is particularly enjoyable.
Thank you for suggesting it.

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Fred2Br
Fred2Br

Thank you for your feedback
I must admit that this little bit didn’t really stand out to me, but I can see your point and will add it to the description
I think it’s after the climbing site?
See you soon

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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very pleasant walk along the Cure.
However, there was a tricky section along the Cure where the path was blocked by rocks that you had to climb over, with a drop-off on the right-hand side… It was difficult for me as I’m afraid of heights.
There may be a detour at this point, but we didn’t find it.

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