Valleys, hills and groves of Mouzieys-Panens

Variation on the "From Bournazel to Mouzieys-Panens" route

This circular route goes from roads to trails, with ups and downs, through the Cordes countryside with numerous viewpoints on the north side of Cordes-sur-Ciel. It includes different sections of trails and, although the route follows parts of otherPR® orGR®36trails, a GPS is recommended as the route includes unmarked sections.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 227 m
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    Descent: - 232 m

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    Highest point: 321 m
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    Lowest point: 172 m

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Description of the walk

Park on Place du Château-Mairie, behind the church in Mouzieys.
The trail is partly marked with yellowPR® markings and red and whiteGR®36markings, with some unmarked sections.
ThePR® trails concerned are "Chemin de Turondel" and "Capelle Sainte-Lucie".

PR Yellow Markings - Chemin de Turondel

(S/E) With your back to the town hall, leave the village via Les Lices des Créneaux. At the crossroads, turn right and head towards La Peyrière. Pass below the estate.

(1) Turn onto the narrow grassy path on the right (not very visible). This pretty path between box trees and oaks overlooks the valley on the Capelle Sainte-Lucie side. It goes around Térondel, descending then climbing up to the left on a wide track as it approaches the Rayssac stream.

(2) Turn left onto the path to avoid crossing a private field.

No markings

(3) Leave thePR® - Chemin de Turondel and continue straight ahead. Admire the pretty stone cross embedded in the corner of the low wall on the left as you pass. Head north until you reach the road, ignoring the paths that cross it. At the road, turn right and then, at the next four roads, continue straight ahead.

GR - Red and White Markings

(4) At the power lines, take a sharp right turn. The wide track leads to the road. Head left, passing in front of the large farmhouse at La Plaine.

(5) Continue along the road, ignoring the track on the right. This short unmarked section turns right, passes in front of the Couronne farm and rejoins the track.

(6) When you reachthe GR®36, turn left onto the narrow dirt track, which ends at a road.

No markings, then occasionally yellow markings not assigned to this route.

(7) At the T-junction, turn right, ignoring the cross markings. After 100 metres, at the next four roads, cross and continue straight ahead towards Cantarrane le Haut.

(8) In front of the ruins of Sainte-Lucie, leave the road and go up the dirt track on the right. This section belongs to the "Capelle Sainte-Lucie" route, taken in the opposite direction to the country signs. The ruins of Sainte-Lucie have become private property and can only be admired from the outside. A wrought iron cross has been moved and taken to the next village.

(9) The village centre is the crossroads of several hiking trails. A signpost shows the Capelle Sainte-Lucie trail, which is part of this route.

(10) The village tour includes a 200-metre round trip to a beautiful wash house and its adjoining well.

(9) After the visit, resume the route by turning left onto Route de Mouzieys-Panens. Pass a road on your left and arrive at the Calvary crossroads.

(11) Turn right to go around the southern part of the village. N.B. The cross at the crossroads is hidden by a hedge of evergreen trees and is not very visible. Further on, ignore the road on the right that leads to the large bridge. At the fork, go up towards the church, pass on the right to reach the Château/Mairie de Mouziey (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 306 m - Parking at Place du Château-Mairie.
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 299 m - Grassy path on the right.
  3. 2 : km 1.6 - alt. 265 m - Turn left
  4. 3 : km 2.11 - alt. 305 m - Straight ahead at the crossroads.
  5. 4 : km 4.22 - alt. 320 m - Right-hand hairpin bend (power lines)
  6. 5 : km 5.33 - alt. 306 m - Road on the left
  7. 6 : km 6.22 - alt. 305 m - Turn left onto the GR36.
  8. 7 : km 7.57 - alt. 193 m - Turn right at the road.
  9. 8 : km 8.95 - alt. 212 m - Ruins of Sainte-Lucie
  10. 9 : km 9.6 - alt. 296 m - La Capelle Sainte-Lucie village centre
  11. 10 : km 9.76 - alt. 290 m - Village wash house and well.
  12. 11 : km 11.07 - alt. 308 m - Crossroads of Calvary
  13. S/E : km 11.32 - alt. 306 m - Parking at Place du Château-Mairie.

Notes

Full hiking equipment recommended.
Water point and picnic tables in the centre of the village of La Capelle Sainte-Lucie.

Worth a visit

Various ruins, including those of Sainte-Lucie.
Village of La Capelle Sainte-Lucie.
Village of Mouzieys-Panens.
Viewpoints and panoramic views.

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 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Mamitatren
Mamitatren

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

My friends and I only did part of this hike, which seemed too long for us. But we had no trouble following the instructions and markings. It's a beautiful hike with a view of the promontory on which the town of Cordes was built almost the entire time. Thank you to the hiker who created this guide. I would definitely recommend it.

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janjak81
janjak81

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We got a little lost halfway through the route, but we quickly found our way back thanks to the IGN map.
Beautiful flowers (mid-May) and stunning views of Cordes from the north side.

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pietrusb
pietrusb

Good evening Mady,
A while ago, I posted a video about the hike "around St Beauzile".
This hike does not seem to be very popular, judging by the number of views the video has received.
Kind regards

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madydou
madydou ★

Good evening,
THANK YOU Bernard

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pietrusb
pietrusb

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
a video filmed during the hike:
https://youtu.be/FQVUBJGGO04

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didier gaffie
didier gaffie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in good weather, with moderate elevation and beautiful views of Cordes.
You can also cut across before point 4 to get a closer look at the beautiful Château de Boisse and join the GR 36 before point 5, which shortens the hike by a few hundred metres, but this can be made up for at the end of the hike by visiting the wash house under the arcades of Mouzièys and the church located below the village, in a very pretty setting, surrounded by its cemetery.
You can also continue on to the viewpoint on the Thérondel trail, which is an extra kilometre...
However, just before point 6 and the Couronne farm, we were forced to cross a horse paddock with an electric fence, following the GPS track. Is the trail on private property? The solution may be to stay on the GR 36 between points 5 and 6...

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randovolant
randovolant

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very beautiful hike, lovely village of Mouzieys
Things to do...

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mc56
mc56

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike that merits a picnic break to enjoy the lovely view of Cordes.

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jlou aveyron
jlou aveyron
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I haven't done this hike yet.

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