Sanchèse Plateau

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An easy hike that can be done at any time of day with the family

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 125 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 117 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,102 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 996 m
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Description of the walk

Access: From Lescun, head west towards Bayé via Rue Matachot, cross the crossroads and continue along Chemin d'Estrabes. Cross Bayé, pass Pont Lauga and turn south. At the next two junctions, turn right. At the third junction (elevation 975), turn right north-west towards the car park.

(S/E) Then head towards the Sanchèse Plateau.

(1) Enter a huge protected park with cows and horses and discover the expanse of the plateau.

(2) Cross the first bridge and turn left.

(3) After only 2.4 km and about 30 minutes of walking, you will arrive at the waterfall.

(4) From the waterfall, walk around the park, crossing a second bridge, and return to the first bridge.

(2) Follow the path in the opposite direction to the way you came and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 996 m - Parking
  2. 1 : km 1.79 - alt. 1,090 m - Passage through the cattle grid
  3. 2 : km 2.3 - alt. 1,083 m - First bridge
  4. 3 : km 2.57 - alt. 1,091 m - Waterfall
  5. 4 : km 2.73 - alt. 1,100 m - Second bridge
  6. S/E : km 5.52 - alt. 996 m - Parking

Notes

- The path is very easy and even suitable for pushchairs.

- You will discover pretty streams to cool off in and a beautiful waterfall.

- There are picnic tables where you can have lunch or a snack.

Your pets must be kept on a leash for the safety of everyone, as well as the cows and horses that live on site.

Simple walking shoes are sufficient, along with something to eat and drink if you want to settle down for a while and enjoy the scenery
There are plenty of trees to sit under in the shade.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 23663910

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that you can do with the family. You can drive further ahead, which saves you from having to walk back and forth. Not bad, paved road.

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User 15568410

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

No difficulty, and you can even drive almost all the way up to the plateau.

Well worth the detour. The waterfall is very beautiful and the horses live their best lives in an idyllic setting. A must-do if you're in the area and don't have much time. (2 hours max round trip)

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Philippe 53
Philippe 53

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk accessible to all, with stunning scenery upon reaching the Sanchèse plateau.

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User 3162989

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This little hike was bliss: we loved it!
After thick fog, like a spectacle, the mountains gradually appeared: magical!
The animals, the waterfall... it had everything.
Very easy, we highly recommend it.

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Daniel Epingard
Daniel Epingard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb easy hike. Magnificent landscape, with horses roaming freely on the plateau. Not to be missed by hikers visiting the region. This hike is relaxing after hikes with steep climbs.

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phlat
phlat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant stroll through beautiful countryside

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louis35
louis35

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We took this little trip as a family and it was great. However, as the pushchair wasn't easy to use, we took the baby carrier. It was busy, but there was plenty of space at the end of the walk, so it wasn't a problem. The setting was beautiful and ideal for relaxing. Young children, parents and grandparents all enjoyed the complete change of scenery.

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MisterX64000
MisterX64000

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little walk to do with the family (young children or elderly people). 1½ hours max there and back, without rushing!

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Votimar
Votimar

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful family walk, the Sanchèse plateau is a superb place, ideal for children: animals, waterfall, river, no elevation gain. Very busy in August.

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Auredudu
Auredudu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy hike, done with two children aged 7 and 10. Magnificent scenery with animals roaming free (cows, horses) around the waterfall. We highly recommend this outing!!!

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Stéphane Riffaud
Stéphane Riffaud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy and superb hike. The cirque is magnificent.

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Stéphane Riffaud
Stéphane Riffaud

Superb and easy hike.... This cirque is magnificent

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mcd28
mcd28

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb!
Rarely have I seen a walk that offers such a good balance between effort and beauty of the site
We did it in poor weather conditions, which must explain the low number of visitors
Given the layout of the site (picnic tables), I imagine it must be very different in summer
Accessible to all...

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Xavier CAMPANO
Xavier CAMPANO

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk in a magnificent setting: it has everything, the grandeur of the surrounding peaks, the vultures flying high above, the picnic tables, the stream, the waterfall.
A really easy hike (even with young children or people with reduced mobility)
Thank you for the detailed information!

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paulbeau
paulbeau
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This hike is really easy for families and enjoyable in any season, with both adults and children able to flourish while enjoying the space.
There's always a wonderful surprise waiting for you when you reach the plateau.

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