Puy Saint-Ambroise from Saint-Léon

A short walk around the village of Saint-Léon, including a stop at Puy Saint-Ambroise to admire the exceptional panoramic view.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.49 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 614 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 614 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,427 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 997 ft

Description of the walk

(S/E) Set off along Rue de la Liberté opposite the church, passing the “La Musette” grocery shop

(1) Take the road on the right as you leave the village, heading towards Saligny. At the Fork in the road, turn onto the small road on the left, pass the hamlet of Les Vignots and continue straight on until you reach the Les Vetets crossroads.

(2) Take a dirt track on the right, pass the Moulin des Vetes and carry on until you reach the D168.

(3) Cross it carefully and carry on straight ahead along a dirt track which joins a road. Follow it to the right towards the south-east, pass the Font des Crues and carry on to the junction where you join theGR®3.

(4) Turn right onto it, then turn right almost immediately to begin the climb up a dirt track, followed by a short stretch of road, to Puy Saint-Ambroise and its chapel.

(5) After a stop at the summit of Puy Saint-Ambroise, follow the road downwards.

(6) At a place called La Montagne, take the hairpin bend onto the dirt track on the right which descends and joins another dirt track.

(7) At the bottom of the track, leave theGR®3and turn left to head back towards the village.

(8) At the corner by the cemetery, turn left and, via Rue de l’Égalité, head towards the church square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,207 ft - Église Saint-Cosme et Saint-Damien (Saint-Léon)
  2. 1 : mi 0.24 - alt. 1,188 ft - Junction towards Saligny
  3. 2 : mi 1.12 - alt. 1,030 ft - Les Vetets
  4. 3 : mi 1.64 - alt. 1,050 ft - D168 road
  5. 4 : mi 3.13 - alt. 1,115 ft - Junction with the GR°°®°°3
  6. 5 : mi 3.76 - alt. 1,414 ft - Puy Saint Ambroise
  7. 6 : mi 4.16 - alt. 1,342 ft - Hairpin bend
  8. 7 : mi 4.52 - alt. 1,201 ft - Junction
  9. 8 : mi 5.28 - alt. 1,112 ft - Cemetery
  10. S/E : mi 5.49 - alt. 1,207 ft - Église Saint-Cosme et Saint-Damien (Saint-Léon)

Notes

In the village of Saint-Léon, you’ll find a bakery, a chemist’s and a grocery shop/refreshment bar.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
BAVARIA71
BAVARIA71

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent circular route around Puy Saint Ambroise. Immerse yourself in lush countryside and some very pleasant walking trails. The route ends in the village, where you’ll find an excellent bakery and the charming little restaurant LE PETIT POUCET, which offers a warm welcome. Definitely worth a visit.

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OlPro
OlPro

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely view of Puy Saint Ambroise.
Towards the end, avoid the long detour via the village of Saint-Léon – strangely, this route through the village past the church isn’t mentioned in the description – and take a shortcut to the left along the marked path reserved for local residents to reach Puy Saint-Ambroise directly (a magnificent view, not to be missed), before heading back down towards the village.

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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very enjoyable walk

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