Tour des Bros in Coux

On this route, you will overlook the Ouvèze valley and walk along the Grads plateau, a unique natural area.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.45 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 384 m
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    Descent: - 381 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 430 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 169 m

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Description of the walk

Parking at Place d'Onclaire.

(S/E) Follow the main road (D104) to the left towards the bridge.

(1) Cross the bridge, turn right for about 50 metres, then left and go up the stairs of the Paved Slanting Street. Continue straight ahead and cross the village, leaving the church on your left, to reach the small roundabout.

(2) Go down to the left to the cemetery.

(3) At the corner of the cemetery, turn right onto Chemin des Grads and climb up to the crossroads.

(4) Turn left to reach the cross, then turn back and head left towards Flaviac. Follow this path to the bottom, then head towards the concrete pylon with the power line on your right. Continue, leaving the successive paths and ruins on your right, until you reach the hamlet of Les Bros.

(5) Go down to the left and, just before the bridge, turn right onto Chemin du Stade Grand-Duc. At the sports field, turn right onto the small road that goes uphill. At the bend, take the path on the left and continue to the Gras crossroads.

(6) Behind the hiking pole, turn right onto the boxwood-lined climb and enjoy the view of the valleys. Continue until you reach a plateau and the wonderful fountain (green gate).

(7) Continue climbing to reach the plateau and Serre des Ayres.

(8) Turn right and take the steeply sloping scree slope for a few metres (be careful not to fall). Then continue along this path on the hillside and through the undergrowth to return to the crossroads.

(4) Turn left and retrace your steps to return to the cemetery.

(3) Turn right and walk down Rue de la Mairie (be careful, there is no pavement on part of this road) to the bridge. Cross the bridge and turn right to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 197 m - Car park at Place d'Onclaire
  2. 1 : km 0.16 - alt. 200 m - Bridge
  3. 2 : km 0.71 - alt. 221 m - Roundabout
  4. 3 : km 0.87 - alt. 222 m - Cemetery
  5. 4 : km 1.33 - alt. 265 m - Cross
  6. 5 : km 3.02 - alt. 190 m - Les Bros
  7. 6 : km 4.82 - alt. 365 m - Les Gras
  8. 7 : km 5.66 - alt. 403 m - Wonderful fountain
  9. 8 : km 6.83 - alt. 430 m - Serre des Ayres
  10. S/E : km 9.45 - alt. 197 m - Car park at Place d'Onclaire

Notes

(3) Alternative route back via the church. Turn right and a few metres further on, turn left. Go up the street and, via the car park, reach the church. After the church, turn right to take part of the same route as on the way there (the paved slanting street and stairs).

Do not do this after rain, as mud and slipping are guaranteed.

(S/E) Toilets.

Inn for a meal after the hike (if desired).
Bakery worth stopping at (praline brioche).
Microbrewery - Products are also available for purchase at the bakery.

For more information, pick up a Topo Guide at the Privas Centre Ardèche Tourist Office.

Worth a visit

The bridge is believed to date from the 25th century.
Panoramic view upon arrival on the plateau and Serre des Ayres.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Thierryb26
Thierryb26

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with beautiful autumn colours.
The average rating is fair, with beautiful trails, but some sections are rocky and/or steep. It may be best to avoid walking on the marly section when crossing the Tousches stream, as we saw some soil and small stones falling from the rock face.

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User 3234247
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

The Coux bridge dates back to the 15th century, not the 25th.
For your information, the village of Coux was built in the 12th century.

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nicoprad
nicoprad

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A splendid route. Beautiful panoramic views, a fairly steep and somewhat long climb at one point but rewarded by the beauty of the surroundings.

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Moulines49
Moulines49

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike, well marked. Slightly steep descent but doable.

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catche
catche

Pleasant hike... Lovely view from Serre des Ayres, especially at this time of year with the broom in bloom. The descent requires a little care.
Pretty village at the start and finish.
Markings faithful to the GPS track.

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MarieArdeche
MarieArdeche

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The charming little village of Coux is worth a visit before setting off on this beautiful route, which is best enjoyed in dry weather.
We parked on the other side of the bridge, in the Fabricou car park. This saved us from having to walk along the main road.
The Tousches stream, between points 4 and 5, swollen by rain, allowed us to pass through with just enough room.
Part of the climb between points 5 and 6 is steep and seems endless, but the varied landscapes, undergrowth and views make the effort worthwhile.

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ancoline
ancoline

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route, easy to access with stunning views and the chance to discover the beautiful village of Coux
Well-designed route description, no confusion about directions
Our only downside: muddy and slippery terrain following the thaw!

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Nad07
Nad07

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike without much difficulty.
A pleasant spot for a picnic before heading back down.
Completed in 3 hours.
Thank you for this route.

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mdre
mdre

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike with varied views and excellent weather, much to our delight;
There are some real climbs, so you need good hiking boots.
Views of the surrounding hills, our dog playing in the river, a beautiful scree slope to descend before the end.
We walked through lovely woods to shelter from the sun and the heat of the moment.

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GRAND AIR
GRAND AIR

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, starting in a charming village that deserves to be better known. It is fairly easy, but for some sections, it is better to have walking sticks!
A really pleasant, varied route with beautiful views, very well explained and detailed, and well signposted too!
THANK YOU!!!!!

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Jean m 26
Jean m 26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you, Mreff.
My wife and I really enjoyed this route.
There were lovely views on the way there and back.
In August, avoid rainy weather, as the scree is very slippery.
The village is still as nice as ever to explore.

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Jean m 26
Jean m 26

Thanks to Mreff, lovely walk, beautiful views of the valley and the river.
Avoid in rainy weather as the scree slope is likely to be very slippery.
This walk can be done in less time, without rushing.

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