On the banks of the Cure at Vieux Dun

A delightful escape into the heart of nature, accompanied by the Cure. Magnificent and relaxing.
The section along the Cure requires a bit of gymnastics on two occasions, but it is very accessible for anyone who walks regularly, so do not worry.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.39 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 230 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 233 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 499 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 330 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is the car park upstream of the bridge leading to the village of Vieux Dun. This car park has a picnic area.

(S/E) Head towards the bridge, following the Cure on your right.

(1) Cross the bridge and follow the road towards Vieux Dun. When you reach the village, join theGR®13(white and red markings) and continue straight ahead until you reach a three-way junction.

(2) Turn right onto Chemin Loriot, keep right at the next intersection and continue downhill.

(3) Ignore the entrance to the property on the left, go straight ahead and immediately keep to the right. The path continues downhill, veers to the right and reaches a crossroads at a small pond on the left.

(4) Continue straight ahead, staying as close as possible to the stream, then cross it and climb up to a crossroads.

(5) Take the path opposite, which leads to the Étang des Rollets. Follow the path alongside the pond and continue in the same direction to cross the Ruisseau des Trois Rus.

(6) Continue along this path, following theGR® markings, until you reach a wide track.

(7) Continue straight ahead to begin the descent.

(8) When you reach Chaume aux Renards, continue straight ahead, still on theGR®13, walking alongside the buildings, cross the bridge over the Cure and you will reach a crossroads a few metres further on.

(9) Turn right, leaving theGR® trail, and continue along the road to cross the Îles Menéfrier.

(10) At the exit of the hamlet and the entrance to the forest, take the path on the right that leads you to the banks of the Cure.

(11) Walk up the valley along the river to the next crossroads.

(12) Keep to the right to stay on the riverbank and follow the Cure as it meanders before reaching the picnic area and the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 378 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 383 m - Bridge over the Cure
  3. 2 : km 1.68 - alt. 477 m - Fork to the right
  4. 3 : km 1.99 - alt. 465 m - Straight ahead
  5. 4 : km 2.51 - alt. 419 m - Pond, crossroads
  6. 5 : km 3.1 - alt. 442 m - Crossroads with a view of the pond
  7. 6 : km 4.26 - alt. 482 m - Ruisseau des Trois Rus
  8. 7 : km 4.96 - alt. 474 m - Crossroads
  9. 8 : km 6.04 - alt. 352 m - La Chaume aux Renards
  10. 9 : km 6.98 - alt. 331 m - Bridge exit
  11. 10 : km 7.44 - alt. 339 m - The Menéfrier Islands
  12. 11 : km 7.93 - alt. 344 m - Riverbank of the - Cure (la)
  13. 12 : km 8.81 - alt. 356 m - Junction, on the right
  14. S/E : km 11.39 - alt. 378 m - Car park

Notes

Picnic and nap possible at the starting point.

Worth a visit

Enjoy nature and respect it.

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

4.9 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
CvR
CvR

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and varied hike, with much of it in the shade.

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coin1956
coin1956
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Too many roads and forest tracks are in poor condition.

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ma.delbauffe
ma.delbauffe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy hike, mostly shaded, with a long stretch along the banks of the Cure.
We had a picnic at point 11: tables on the banks of the Cure.
Between points 11 and 12, the path is locally eroded by flooding, so some sections are slippery and narrow.
@ Cyril Drion: Thank you for sharing.

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Sylale
Sylale

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant and very shady

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Cocomuze
Cocomuze

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike with varied types of trails, most of which are shaded, which is perfect on a hot day. The last part, along the banks of the Cure, was a real treat! Lots of beautiful spots. I followed this up with a round trip to the Rocher de la Pérouse, which is right next door. This hike is available in a 25 km version in the Topoguide.

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eric.d21
eric.d21
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for this hike. Very pleasant in hot weather. All in the woods. My only minor criticism is that the comments are a little too brief. I had downloaded the GPX track onto my smartphone, so no problem. However, if I had only had the comments to guide me, it would have been a little tricky, especially on the first half of the route. I am aware of this difficulty because I also post hikes.
Thanks again
Eric.D21

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