A very pleasant family walk in the Gordolasque Valley, with no particular difficulties and wonderful scenery.
Country:
France
District:
Belvédère (06450) 
Park at the Pont du Countet car park.
(S/E) Head towards the bridge and, just before you reach it, take a path on the left (do not cross the bridge). You will come to the Belle et Sébastien shelter.
(1) Continue north and walk up the valley, staying close to the stream.
(2) At marker 413 (top of the circular), cross the river via a small bridge. Descend the valley (south). At the bottom, take the Pont du Countet bridge and you will soon reach the car park (S/E).
Hiking boots, bring something to cover up with as the weather can change in the mountains.
The circular can be done in the direction indicated here or in the opposite direction, with no impact on the difficulty.
This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:
Perfect for a picnic in the countryside by the stream.
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A lovely hike despite the cold, intermittent seasonal rain. We didn't go to the waterfall because of the rain. Belle and Sebastian's cabin was closed.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
We could only go as far as the waterfall because the weather was bad. Belle and Sebastian's cabin was closed.
We saw a chamois. I would like to do it again in good weather to fully enjoy the scenery we glimpsed through the mist.
The village of Belvédère is best avoided; you can go around it.
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We were unable to complete this route because the road leading to the Pontet bridge, where we planned to park, was closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to roadworks, and will remain closed for some time.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A magnificent walk. Although it is easy because there is little elevation gain and it is short, you need to wear good footwear because the path is stony.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Accurate and easy-to-follow description
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A beautiful hike with stunning mountain scenery and a beautiful waterfall at the bottom of the valley.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
It's a shame that dogs are not allowed there
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Very good for a first outing with a very young child!
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
A short introductory hike for my grandson, with stunning scenery.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
a lovely morning outing offering wonderful botanical observations and opportunities to photograph plant species and small insects, as well as magnificent, spectacular landscapes along the route and sightings of shy chamois in the surrounding area! Ah, the cabin from "Belle and Sebastian" was open to the public, and a photograph of the dog and young Mehdi El Glaoui from 1965 is hung on the rock overlooking it!
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
Nice hike. Despite the snow.
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Yes, indeed. I'm sorry. Hiking confusion. Indeed, this hike is short, accessible, but with superb scenery, and a beautiful walk among the cows
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hello
i think there's some confusion. This hike has nothing to do with Boréon.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
The start of the hike is different from that stated in the description. Due to Storm Alex, the hike now begins at the dirt car park above the Boréon cattle farm.
A beautiful, accessible hike with superb scenery.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant short hike in a magnificent setting. It is mainly a starting and finishing point for the Nice refuge or Lake Autier.
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