The Côte to Pennesières Trail

This route in Pennesières starts at the Place de l’Église, next to the cemetery, and then returns to its starting point.
This walk is ideal for friends and is suitable for families and older people alike.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.91 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 282 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 279 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,178 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 919 ft

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Description of the walk

Parking at Place de l’Église.

(S/E) From the Place de l’Église, take Rue de la Goula, then the tarmac road on the right for 100 m and continue to the cemetery.

(1) Turn left onto the stony track.

(2) At the fork in the road, turn right and walk alongside the wild boar enclosure. When you reach the tarmac path, turn right.

(3) As you come out of the small wood, turn left onto the dirt track (viewpoint) towards the village of Courboux. When you reach the village, follow the street to the right (Grande Rue).

(4) Turn right onto Rue de la Citadelle, then onto Rue de la Fontaine. Head down to the left to see the wash house and continue along Chemin de la Fontaine.

(5) At the junction, turn right towards the woods. After passing through the woods, follow the edge of the woods until you reach the village of Pennesières (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 919 ft - Place de l’Église
  2. 1 : mi 0.4 - alt. 1,073 ft - Cimetière de Penessières
  3. 2 : mi 0.6 - alt. 1,086 ft - Path on the right
  4. 3 : mi 1.37 - alt. 1,073 ft - Dirt track
  5. 4 : mi 1.9 - alt. 991 ft - Rue de la Citadelle
  6. 5 : mi 2.25 - alt. 935 ft - Towards the woods
  7. S/E : mi 2.91 - alt. 919 ft - Place de l’Église

Notes

You can park directly at the Place de l’Église, the starting point.
Follow the green signposts along this route.

Worth a visit

Places to visit:
- The circular cemetery at Pennesières. Situated at the very top of the village, it was built in 1822 by René Attiret. It is one of the few circular cemeteries in France.

Also worth seeing:
- The fountain and washhouse.
- The “La Font de Courboux” chasm.
- The museum of old stoves and antique tools.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

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

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is varied, with few tarmac sections;
there are a few spots where you can stop for a break, have a drink and have a chat,
as for the starting point, we parked near the town hall,
a very pleasant walk,
I’d recommend it

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anitaenfraze@gmail.com

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk

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