Tiourre stream

This hike will take you from the heath to the pine forest and back in time as you discover the ruins of the Moulin de la Tiourre.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.64 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 186 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 179 m

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    Highest point: 241 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 102 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) The hike starts from the hamlet of Chames, which you cross until you reach a small stony path that passes next to a mobile phone relay antenna.
On a rocky path, you will overlook the Tiourre stream and the ruins of the old mill.

(1) At the first fork, keep left to cross a pine forest and you will arrive at the Tiourre spring.

(2) At the spring, you will come to a fork and take the path on the right, which begins to descend along the stream.
During the descent, you can see numerous natural pools formed by the limestone waters. After heavy rains, you can see many small waterfalls.

(3) You will finally arrive at the ruins of the mill, which is now nothing more than a field of ruins, but with a magnificent reservoir filled (or not, depending on the season) with intense turquoise blue water, worthy of a mountain lake.

Continue the descent to rejoin the path you took on the way up, which is a short, fairly slippery climb.
Avoid following the red and white markings, which zigzag and make the route longer.

(1) Continue on the left until you reach the hamlet of Chames (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 102 m - Hamlet of Chames
  2. 1 : km 1.23 - alt. 143 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 3.18 - alt. 234 m - Source taken from Tiourre
  4. 3 : km 4.25 - alt. 133 m - Ruins of the Moulin de Tourre
  5. S/E : km 6.64 - alt. 102 m - Hamlet of Chames

Notes

Moderator update on 20/05/2020: Please note! Many reviews of this fairly old hike indicate that the paths are not easy to find. It is advisable to use a GPS or the Visorando app

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 76 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Jipaipai
Jipaipai

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The route or the descent is more difficult than the ascent due to numerous dead trees, a gap in the path after the ruins of the mill, and a lack of signposts, which caused us some trouble. However, judging by the comments, we are not the only ones to have missed this ford.

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joelala13
joelala13
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done on 2/11, few people on the trail, the waterfall had little water, very beautiful trail, easy to follow with the app.

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User 14956143
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It is precisely the lack of signage that poses a problem when information is unclear.
Rating: 2/5

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User 3980208

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The stream was dry except in certain places

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User 22359368

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great easy hike, done with my two children aged 10 and 13 in early August.
The route to and from the starting point is the same and isn't shaded, even in the morning (9 a.m.). The rest of the trail is shaded and beautiful. We followed the riverbed almost the entire way (which was dry for most of the hike). It's a bit more challenging but so much more beautiful!
The turquoise water basin at the ruins of the mill is incredible, we went swimming there.
I converted a non-hiking enthusiast with this magnificent route!

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User 9233755
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It is essential to follow the GPS track at the end of the loop, as there are several small paths. When following the river, take care to cross the river at the correct point, as the path continues and even appears to disappear at another point

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User 21283345

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Top route, varied landscapes

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User 14201979

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A shaded and open trail that takes you past the pretty ruins of the mill.

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User 18098712
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hiking trail, easy access and really interesting.
Even at this time of year, the pools are magnificent and the circuit was very quiet.
You can picnic at the mill next to the large pool, but please don't leave anything behind.
The route is so beautiful, it would be a real shame.

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Fred83110
Fred83110

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start of the trail is close to the busy departmental road, which is very busy during the Pentecost weekend, generating constant traffic noise. Fortunately, as you venture further into the valley, you rediscover nature and a pleasant stream to follow...

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DidierRando26
DidierRando26

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike on Whit Monday. As indicated, the description is out of date. No markings, trails difficult to identify. The large number of hikers keeps the trail intact despite everything. Once again, the Visorando trail is very useful. The waterfalls are magnificent, and the water in the pool at the ruins of the mill is turquoise blue. When I passed by, there was still water and a brave swimmer was enjoying it. Do this hike soon to enjoy the stream. I can confirm the noise from the road (especially motorbikes), which spoils this peaceful, bucolic environment.

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Lulumoon
Lulumoon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike with my dog. The scenery is worth the trip! However, avoid summer as it gets very crowded

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astro64
astro64

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little morning hike. No particular difficulties except on the way back when we missed the passage on the right bank of the Tiouré. Beautiful waterfalls that could be suitable for canyoning.

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nadichamau
nadichamau

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, easy walk along the Tiourre, with stunning waterfalls at this time of year.
For the return trip, I recommend following the trail with GPS.
The only downside is the noise from the road, which is very (too) loud.

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Carophil
Carophil

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

hello, I had a wonderful time. The weather was beautiful and the stream was flowing perfectly. Just one word of caution: when you leave the source (point no. 2), be sure to take the path on the right after crossing the stream and follow the stream closely. It's easy to take the other path. Otherwise, it was a pleasant and easy hike.

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