Torcy le Grand- Les Brehoulles

Hike in the magnificent Eawy forest.
Mainly the Basses and Hautes Brehoulles and Hoquet mountain ranges.
Pass by the Rêves de Bisons bison farm, where with a little luck you may catch a glimpse of these magnificent animals.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 19.10 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 35 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 404 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 396 m

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    Highest point: 181 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 37 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Departure from Rue aux Vaches, there is a small car park at number 85.
Take the Val Bachelet path on the left. Follow it for 1,500 metres.

(1) When you reach a large intersection, turn left. Continue until you reach the tarmac road.

::2: Take the small path immediately on the right (plot 69) at the right-hand bend. It follows the edge of the forest. Continue along it until it almost disappears, then continue straight ahead until you reach a path. Turn left (GR®). At the edge of the forest, take the path to the right of house number 355.

(3) After 600 metres, follow the hairpin bend to the right and go down the path at the edge of the forest for 250 metres.

(4) When you reach the intersection, turn left.

(5) After 1,000 metres, take the path on the right after the water treatment plant. At the end of the path, take the street opposite for 250 metres. At the end of the street, turn right. After about 100 metres, take the path on the left at number 644 on the right.

(6) At the end of the road, turn left onto the forest road. Before the big left turn about 500 metres ahead, take the small road on the right diagonally. Follow the path downhill and around a circular bend. Continue straight ahead after the circular bend for 500 metres. At the intersection, take the path that goes up to the left between plots 91 and 92. At the top of the path, turn right.

(7) After about 60 metres, take the small path on the left (blue route 20). Continue until you reach a tarmac road, turn right and follow the D22R road. Continue for 800 metres on the road, turn right and then left.

(8) Take the path on the right (blue route 20). After 100 metres, the path turns right and you will be on Allée des Limousins. After 100 metres, turn left onto theGR® or (blue route 20). Follow it for 1,200 metres until you reach Route La Crapaudière.

(9) Turn right when you reach Route des Crapaudières. Follow the tarmac road for 600 metres, then after a left-hand bend, take the path on the left. Follow the main path for about 1,000 metres until you reach a large gate, where you may be able to see bison.

(10) Otherwise, take the path on the right for 1,500 metres. You will come to an intersection; turn left. After 500 metres, leave the small path on the right and continue for 350 metres.

(11) Take the main path (GR®) that climbs to the right. At the top, turn right and continue for 100 metres.

(12) When you reach the road (GR®), turn left. Continue for 250 metres along the Route du Goulet, passing the Hautes Brehoulles forest house. At the end, turn left and take the Chemin Ruelle Gamet immediately on the right. Continue for 900 metres. At the intersection, turn left onto the path at the edge of the forest.

(13) After 300 metres, take the path that climbs steeply into the forest. At the intersection, turn left onto the main path. Follow the main path for 2,500 metres to reach the entrance to Torcy.

(14) Turn right onto the cattle track and you will return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 37 m - Parking at number 85. Close to the - Varenne (rivière) - Affluent de l'Arques
  2. 1 : km 1.74 - alt. 158 m - Turn left at the intersection.
  3. 2 : km 2.16 - alt. 171 m - Path on the right
  4. 3 : km 3.09 - alt. 151 m - Hairpin
  5. 4 : km 3.46 - alt. 103 m - Turn left at the intersection.
  6. 5 : km 4.42 - alt. 125 m - Turn right after the sewage treatment plant.
  7. 6 : km 5.71 - alt. 164 m - Turn left at the end of the path (pheasant farm).
  8. 7 : km 7.36 - alt. 162 m - Small path on the left.
  9. 8 : km 8.48 - alt. 162 m - On the right, blue route.
  10. 9 : km 10.18 - alt. 118 m - Turn right onto Route de la Crapaudière.
  11. 10 : km 11.56 - alt. 147 m - Turn right at the barrier.
  12. 11 : km 13.99 - alt. 95 m - Turn right onto the path that climbs uphill.
  13. 12 : km 14.81 - alt. 157 m - Turn left onto the road.
  14. 13 : km 16.05 - alt. 91 m - On the right, a path that climbs steeply.
  15. 14 : km 18.53 - alt. 40 m - Turn right onto the cattle track.
  16. S/E : km 19.1 - alt. 38 m

Notes

Hiking boots.

Worth a visit

The Rêves de bisons ranch, where you can enjoy a delicious bison steak.
Get a taste of country life by spending a night in a teepee. Canoeing, kayaking and mountain biking are also available.
At waypoint 6, there is a pheasant farm.

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

4.4 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 24559004

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike that takes you past the Varenne ponds and through the forest; suitable for average walkers (like me). Some difficulties with the signposting in places, but with the map you can manage.

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kelylamil
kelylamil

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, mostly through forest.
The beautiful Eawy forest has many impressive tall beech trees. The open paths offer beautiful views of the rolling countryside.
The path at point 2, plot 69, was inaccessible, but by taking the path on the right just before the forest barrier, you can easily reach point 3.
However, at point 13, the path is blocked a little further on by a fallen tree and disappears completely, overgrown with brush and brambles. With a little persistence, you can scramble your way to the next path, but
A very enjoyable hike with very gentle slopes.
Thanks to the author.

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ericmartial
ericmartial

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Difficulties at point 13 in finding the path that goes up (brambles and nettles: avoid wearing shorts!) and after point 3; otherwise, no problems.
Thank you and enjoy your hikes.

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christine.lambour
christine.lambour

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Wonderful hike, the explanations are very clear. The forest is beautiful, even at the end of winter. Looking forward to doing this hike again in spring or summer.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

@bernard popiol

Thank you for your follow-up.

See you soon.

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bernard popiol
bernard popiol

I retraced my steps and followed the path without any problems. It has just been repaired.
To prevent the problem from recurring, I have another route to suggest.
I will modify the hike starting at point 7.
Enjoy your hike, everyone!

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bernard popiol
bernard popiol
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Hello
Thank you for the information.
It's a small path and it's possible that access is no longer possible.
I will go and check and if this is confirmed, I will modify the hike.
I'm glad you enjoyed the hike.
Happy hiking!
Bernard

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b.butel@orange.fr
b.butel@orange.fr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Be careful between points 7 and 8 in the big right-hand bend at about 600 m. The small path on
left is not very passable due to brambles, foliage, etc. We couldn't find the end of the path and had to turn back (in my opinion, this path should be avoided), but if you want to take it, make sure you bring pruning shears, a machete, a GPS and distress flares😀.
Otherwise, it's a very beautiful hike. We saw bison, deer, and a pheasant farm at Le Goulet (point 7), and since we arrived early in the morning, we could hear the wolves howling but didn't see them.
Happy hiking!

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elisa1967
elisa1967

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very nice hike.
However, there are two difficult points:
- just after point 3: the undergrowth is impassable, the path is invisible, there are lots of brambles and broken branches; it is better to go around the small wood via the road indicated on the map.
- Just after point 14: the climb through the forest has become almost impassable: brambles and nettles have taken over the path; the passage is extremely difficult and promises some nasty scratches on your legs. If someone could clear it with a machete, that would be great!

Nevertheless, thank you for this hike, which is certainly one of the most beautiful in the Eawy forest, in my opinion.

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ovil
ovil

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Indeed, the "path that climbs steeply into the forest" has a steep slope, but it is mainly overgrown with vegetation, particularly brambles.
The bison were not where expected but along the fence on the next path. One solitary animal was even right up against the fence, making it easy to photograph.
A lovely walk in the sunshine.

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ordesa
ordesa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike done yesterday in beautiful weather: beautiful forest, beautiful countryside with pretty houses. Good elevation changes. !! The description is perfect and very helpful!! Because the paths are not always well maintained... We followed the GR from MUCHEDENT (the bison) on the IGN map, which no longer exists, but we got through anyway...:;

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ordesa
ordesa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful hike with a reasonable elevation gain, although the final climb is more than reasonable and not recommended for beginners.
Very good description of the hike with house numbers indicated to signal changes in the route.
One small downside: after number 7 on the map, the marker was hidden by grass and the entrance to the path had been ploughed up by forestry work.
Otherwise, GREAT!

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paquito84
paquito84

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

4-person route, actual time 6 hours 13 minutes including a 1 hour 47 minute break (all stops counted by Garmin).

Very pleasant hike, little tarmac, superb view of the bison.
However, the entire route is not maintained, and in particular the path that descends after point 7 is becoming overgrown, so bring secateurs for the brambles and nettles.

I highly recommend this route.

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bernard popiol
bernard popiol

Thank you for your comments, Krowicki.
I will amend my description.
Happy hiking!

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KROWICKI
KROWICKI

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We completed it in 5 hours and 40 minutes with two people, including a 25-minute picnic break.
The route is good, and we were lucky enough to see bison, which was great.
Perhaps a few details to improve the description:
Start at Rue aux Vaches, not Rue des Vaches
Take the small path immediately to the right (plot 69, not 65) at the right-hand bend opposite No. 1076. It follows the edge of the forest; continue along it until it practically disappears.
When you reach the intersection, turn left (fuchsia hiking trail route marker No. 1 & yellow No. 2).
In the large right-hand bend about 600m away, take the small path on the left (be careful, it is not very visible).
600 metres into the right-hand bend opposite the house and the corner of the property's hedge, take the small, overgrown path (be careful, it is not very visible).
After 70 metres, leave the path on the right and continue straight ahead, then take the path on the right after 150 metres, which goes uphill. At the top of the path, turn right.
After about 60 metres, take the small path on the left.
Continue until you reach a tarmac road, turn right and follow the D22R road.
Leave the path on the left, continue along the road, turn right and then left, and take the path on the right.
After 100 metres, turn left onto the GR.Text to be replaced by
70 metres from the three-way junction (plot 84 & hiking trail marker route No. 20 blue route No. 2 yellow), leave the path on the right, continue straight ahead and take the path on the right after 150 metres that goes uphill (hiking trail marker route No. 20 blue route). At the top of the path, turn right.
After about 60 metres, take the small path on the left (follow route no. 20 blue route and route no. 2 yellow route).
Continue until you reach a tarmac road, turn right and follow the D22R road (follow blue route No. 20). Turn left and take the path on the right (marked blue route No. 20).
After 100 metres, turn left onto the GR (marked blue route No. 20).
Follow it for 1,200 metres, then turn right at La Crapaudière road.
Follow the tarmac road for 600 metres, then after a left-hand bend, take the path on the left.Text to be replaced by
Follow it for 1,200 metres, and when you reach La Crapaudière road, turn right (follow blue route no. 20).
Follow the tarmac road for 600 m. After a left-hand bend, take the path on the left (at plot 82, leave the blue route no. 20).
Follow for 900 metres, then turn left at the intersection.
After 300 metres, take the path that climbs steeply into the forest
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Continue for 900 metres, then turn left at the intersection (fuchsia route marker No. 1 & yellow route marker No. 2).
After 300 metres, take the path that climbs steeply into the forest (located between plots 73 & 72, tree with the number 32 on the bark).
Turn right onto the path with the cow signs and you will return to the starting point.
We really enjoyed this hike, thanks to Bernard Popiol.
As a member of a hiking club, I will suggest it with a slight modification.

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