Tuc de Peyre Mensongère from Rouzé d’en Bas

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A relatively short walk that takes you to a summit from which the view stretches from the Pic des Trois Seigneurs to the Valier.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.88 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,520 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,520 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,604 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,097 ft
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A bend in the forest
Start of the GR 10
The path along the flank of the Tuc de Peyre Mensongère

Description of the walk

Park at the end of the tarmac road above Couflens, near the Rouzé d’en Bas stopover lodge.

(S/E) Take the track downhill to the junction with theGR® 10 (marked in white and red). A sign indicatesGR® 10 Col de la Serre du Cot 2 h.

(1) Turn left onto a well-marked path, following this sign. The path climbs quite steeply through woodland.

(2) Pass the path marked with a white and red cross on your left and continue to follow theGR® 10 trail. After a few hairpin bends, the path passes close to several barns and crosses the hamlet of Couret Mauri. Continue straight on, following the red and white markings.

(3) Carry on to the right, leave the forest and reach the Col de la Serre du Cot and its signpost.

(4) Leave the GR® 10 and follow a gently ascending path to the left which crosses the south-western flank of the Tuc de Peyre Mensongère

(5) Leave the track and head south-east towards the very broad summit.

(6) Summit of the Tuc de Peyre Mensongère. Enjoy the panoramic views.

The return journey follows the same route back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,159 ft - End of the tarmac road
  2. 1 : mi 0.13 - alt. 3,100 ft - Start of the GR 10
  3. 2 : mi 0.27 - alt. 3,264 ft - Junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.39 - alt. 4,669 ft - To the right
  5. 4 : mi 1.81 - alt. 5,079 ft - Col de la Serre du Cot
  6. 5 : mi 2.2 - alt. 5,466 ft - Leave the path, turning right
  7. 6 : mi 2.44 - alt. 5,604 ft - Tuc de Peyre Mensongère
  8. S/E : mi 4.88 - alt. 3,159 ft - End of the tarmac road

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Georges.Lucette
Georges.Lucette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a short round trip hike in gloomy weather. I will do it again to enjoy the scenery from the pass or the summit, and for the descent I will then switch to the Ustou valley with a car transfer

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catherinelanglais
catherinelanglais

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with a view of Mont Valier all the way!
It’s a steep climb right from the start, and the descent was very slippery, so walking poles were essential!
At the Col du Cot, the panoramic view is magnificent!
There’s a mountain hut to the right of the pass for anyone who’s interested.

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CHRIS19200
CHRIS19200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, with a significant climb right from the start – take your time at the beginning; otherwise, there are no particular difficulties. Enjoy your walk.

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