Tour des Sucettes de Bornes

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Well-marked route. Only the central section is unmarked, but the path is clearly visible. No particular difficulty except for the cumulative elevation gain. 360° view upon arrival at the Jiboui ridges. We were lucky to be accompanied on this hike by the bellowing of deer.

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Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, we passed through many different landscapes. There were a few climbs that were a little difficult for me as I'm not a very experienced hiker, but it was definitely worth it. We stopped at the Tour refuge where we even got to enjoy a crêpe.
At point 1, the trail isn't marked, so you have to follow the signs carefully, but we quickly found our way back onto the path, so it wasn't a problem. The only downside was that we were followed by dozens of flies from the Col de Plainie to the Crête de Jiboui.
But this hike is beautiful and definitely worth it.

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Date of your route : Aug 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route with a good elevation gain; the arrival at the ridge is splendid

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Date of your route : Jul 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We had no difficulty following the route, thanks to the map and comments. At the Plainie pass (1), a green pasture sign marks the start of the trail to the Charbonnière valley. In the fields, the trail was easy to follow, as the tall grass had been flattened. The view from the ridge is magnificent. The meadow is full of flowers and butterflies. We didn't encounter any animals before arriving at the sucettes de Borne, which were a very original way to end this beautiful route. We completed the route in 6 hours and 10 minutes, including all breaks (meals). Thank you for the route map and the comments.

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Yes, if possible, you should follow the route. Not always easy...

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Date of your route : Oct 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Deserted route between the lollipops and the Bornes car park. A detail should be added to the description at the Plainie hut. We crossed the marsh thinking we saw a path on the right. In fact, you have to turn left above the chalet, as indicated on the map.

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Date of your route : May 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this on Sunday with our dogs. One of the signs along the route says that grazing begins on 15 June. The weather was magnificent, and we came across a few hikers on the ridge and some climbers on the rock formations. Magnificent views, a very beautiful route. At the 2 km mark, I think we got a little lost trying to follow the trail as closely as possible. We made it through, but the path was full of branches. A route to do in the Diois region ❤️

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Date of your route : Aug 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with magnificent views. You absolutely must climb Mont Barral to see Mont Aiguille and Grand Veymont. Stop at the refuge for a warm welcome. Finish off with the sucettes de Borne, a treat for the eyes.

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Date of your route : Apr 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We completed this route in spring and were surprised to find a significant amount of snow starting from the Chalet de Plainie.
A varied and magnificent circuit with superb views and an easy but impressive finish amid the Borne rock formations.
As mentioned previously, the GR93 is not easy to find, so you need to be sure of your bearings (but perhaps this was due to the snow).

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Date of your route : Sep 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly easy and very interesting hike. The duration indicated is overestimated.

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Date of your route : Sep 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk. Actual walking time: 5 hours 45 minutes. If you set off in the morning, much of the climb is in welcome shade.
At the start, make sure you take the path that climbs slightly to the left, not the flat path to the right. It's a little difficult to find the GR 93, which is almost invisible (trail and markings): once you've crossed the clearing, go through the last grove of trees and a small ditch, then walk about 15 metres to find the GR and take it to the right (slightly uphill). You will be welcomed by the very friendly volunteers at the refuge; the Sucettes are really great. We didn't see any herd dogs, but you should still be careful.

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Date of your route : Aug 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

We did this hike last Saturday and it was a real treat. A very varied route, from the Plainie stream to the Jiboui ridge with breathtaking views!

Water, shade, trees, pastures, beautiful views, and an impressive finale at the Sucettes de Borne site.

A real treat, thank you very much!

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Date of your route : Jul 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start of the climb was pleasantly surprising, as we followed a stream for quite a while until we reached the Plainie
Same comment as Randolaguille regarding the GPS route before the first pass.
The hike is well shaded, which is nice when it's hot, but on the downside, it limits the views.
However, there are beautiful views from the Jiboui ridge, so we climbed up to Mont Barral, which offers a view towards Mont Aiguille (in this case, the elevation gain increases to 1,100 metres) and south towards Jocou

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Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb hike with very varied landscapes.

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Date of your route : Oct 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A magnificent, easy and varied hike.
Don't miss the Jiboui ridges (breathtaking views). As for the sucettes, if you've never seen them before, they're well worth a look.
The hike description is very clear. Just to clear up any doubts you may have: don't go around the sheepfold on the plain, but turn just before it. The path to the pass is more direct than the GPX track provided (but well marked in green and yellow). At the pass, follow the path to the right without going up or down, and you'll find the GR without any problems (you cross it and there is an existing trail in the meadow).

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