Around Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy

10km route around Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy, through the woods.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.89 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 437 m
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    Descent: - 430 m

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    Highest point: 896 m
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    Lowest point: 553 m

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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the village of Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy.

(S/E) Head towards the church and the Colin Museum. Follow the "10" markings.

(1) Turn left at the hairpin bend, cross the Ronçon, then climb up the hillside, ignoring several paths on the left and right. Continue to the ridge where you join theGR®7at the Croix du Sud.

(2) Turn right and, after 100 metres, ignore a track that branches off to the left. Pass a weather radar station, then, after passing two paths on the right, you will reach an intersection at Côte Bourdon.

(3) Leave theGR® and turn right, descending towards Côte Verte and Barbery. Several paths branch off to the left and right. Ignore them and continue to another intersection.

(4) Turn right at a 90° angle, pass three paths on the right and arrive at a fork.

(5) Turn left at almost 180° to reach the D605.

(6) Cross over to take the path opposite. At the first fork, continue straight ahead. The path turns right at 90° and joins the Ronçon at Marchessy, where you cross the D94E. Head back up towards Lurcy.

(7) At the crossroads, turn right and leave the small road that leads to Ardiller. Continue to Souffle.

(8) At the cross, turn right onto the ridge towards Croix Coyard. On the left, you can see Saint-Vincent-de-Reins. Leave two paths on the left and continue to the Croix de Fer intersection.

(9) Turn right onto the D9 and 50 metres later, turn left to climb up to the hamlet of L'Allier.

(10) Turn right to descend to Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 693 m - Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy
  2. 1 : km 0.34 - alt. 669 m - Hairpin bend.
  3. 2 : km 2.3 - alt. 831 m - Junction with the GR7 at the Croix du Sud.
  4. 3 : km 3.86 - alt. 852 m - There is a fork in the road after the weather radar station.
  5. 4 : km 4.4 - alt. 770 m - On the right
  6. 5 : km 5.08 - alt. 669 m - On the left
  7. 6 : km 5.3 - alt. 643 m - Intersection with the D605.
  8. 7 : km 6.83 - alt. 610 m - Lurcy crossroads.
  9. 8 : km 7.77 - alt. 655 m - The Souffle Cross
  10. 9 : km 9.92 - alt. 711 m - Intersection with the D9.
  11. 10 : km 10.57 - alt. 738 m - Hameau de l'Allier
  12. S/E : km 10.89 - alt. 694 m - Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy

Notes

The paths can be very muddy if timber has recently been felled. Wear suitable footwear.

Worth a visit

In Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy, don't miss the painted wall.
You will pass the Colin Museum, which displays the work of Jean-Claude Colin, founder of the Marist Fathers, as well as traditional crafts.

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

4.6 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Waitukubuli
Waitukubuli

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A hike with a long, gentle incline, making it suitable for everyone. The first few kilometres are a little monotonous for our taste... wide forest paths (good for walking side by side) and lots of Douglas firs. The rest of the hike is a little more enjoyable as there are meadows and you pass through a few hamlets. Perhaps lacking a little in terms of heritage attractions. Otherwise, it's a beautiful hike that can easily be extended.

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Waitukubuli
Waitukubuli

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A hike with a long, gentle incline, making it suitable for everyone. The first few kilometres are a little monotonous for our taste... wide forest paths (good for walking side by side) and lots of Douglas firs. The rest is a little more enjoyable as there are meadows and you pass through a few hamlets. Perhaps lacking a little in terms of heritage attractions. Otherwise, it's a beautiful hike that can easily be extended.

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User 7206819

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy and interesting route. Avoid in very hot weather

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poissonnanard
poissonnanard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Completed on Sunday, 10 March. We are a group of hikers aged between 65 and over 80. We set off in the mist, but the sun soon came out and accompanied us. The forest paths were comfortable. The landscapes were varied, alternating between forests, pastures and hamlets. All in all, a superb hike.

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Nadp01
Nadp01

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike with beautiful elevation changes on forest paths and some paved sections.
We did it on a very hot day. Some parts are not shaded. We got very hot, especially during the second half of the hike. Lovely views of the hills and countryside.

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faline
faline

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, pleasant hike with no significant difficulties. The signage is very good, we didn't need the description. I think that compared to older comments, some signs must have been replaced or repainted. Very little tarmac. Long stretches without shade, despite the undergrowth, so best avoided in hot weather. We did this hike in 4 hours, including a picnic break, even though we are "average" hikers..

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Marie L15.
Marie L15.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk without any difficulties but with significant elevation changes. Avoid in very hot weather, even though there are sections in the forest.

Note that some of the "10" signs have fallen down or been partially erased. The start is not entirely obvious; it could be clarified by saying "go down the small road to the right of the church".

I missed the turn at No. 4 (no sign or not very visible?) but found the path again further down towards Barbery, thanks to the software on my phone.

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Tricy
Tricy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Route running along two facing ridges. Beautiful views to the east and west in good weather and dry conditions.

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Soket74
Soket74
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb hike with beautiful views of Chalmazel Loire and the Alps, including Mont Blanc when you reach the weather station. There was still a little snow, which made it even more beautiful!
A signpost on the ground and three paths at one point, a little confusing but perfect when following the map!

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Faguoren
Faguoren

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike through peaceful countryside, dotted with farms and cows. At this time of year, the fields are wet with numerous streams. We only encountered one other couple hiking
A breath of fresh air

A small mistake: we missed the path at point 4, which descends between the meadow and the forest. We must have turned too early

Lovely scenery just before Marchessy, with valleys, streams and a stone bridge

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christophe wotawa
christophe wotawa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

perfectly described route.
the region and landscapes are magnificent.
the mix of meadows and forests makes you want to settle down in the area.
it's a shame that the paths on the route are wide tracks for tractors.

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Juanmarco69
Juanmarco69

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

good signage

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eric42
eric42

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a nice little walk
a bit steep at the start but very pretty

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gerardf69
gerardf69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

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