Le Cuchon

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I did the whole loop. The trails are easy to follow. The GR 50 is very pleasant in the forest and offers beautiful views of Ancelle. From the point marked 1511, I descended to Eyssillon, Les Coustelles and Ancelle.
No difficulty, well-marked path.

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Date of your route : Aug 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

There is a slight difference from the suggested route. When descending from Ancelle, we took the first road on the left
that leads to the Rouanne valley. At the end of this paved road, which becomes a dirt track, there are parking spaces
parking just before the bridge.
After crossing the bridge, we didn't encounter any cars. It was only after the footbridge over the Rouanne and after climbing the two or three hairpin bends that we came across any cars once we were on the track. This section is only 500 metres
of road and is a bit dusty when cars pass by. This is the end of the road we took on the way there and back.
Everything else is fine; it's a decent path with a gentle climb. And the end with the orientation table is great.
Many people start from St Léger les Mélézes and do a round trip or go around Le Cuchon.

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Date of your route : Apr 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Still snowy before arriving at Le Cuchon, we more or less turned back. We knew before setting off that it would be difficult to consider the descent on the north-facing slope at this time of year, and we even had to turn back earlier than planned! A very nice route that I have already done in the summer season.

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Date of your route : Jul 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Avoid during hot weather. There is virtually no shade or water. Otherwise, a splendid view of the wooden roof tile plateau.

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Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Arrival at the steep and exhausting Charance breach after 15 minutes... beautiful 360° view. Return via the Guysiere pass to descend to the Serrigues quarry... moderate difficulty for seniors.

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Date of your route : Oct 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike back to wooden roof tile can be done via the GR 50, descending the ski slope and then picking it up again. This makes a 13.5 km circular loop and allows you to see another side of the mountain (follow the Tour du Cuchon).

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Date of your route : Mar 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Apart from the beautiful view that awaits us at the highest point of the hike, it remains fairly ordinary and can be shortened by going a little further into the valley and changing the starting point (signposts at the side of the road help you find the start). This alternative route through the rocky terrain takes you to the summit more quickly, which can be an advantage for family walks. Hikers who are more accustomed to mountain terrain (there are a few "slightly difficult" sections with cables) can reach a point at a slightly higher altitude (jump from ..., I've forgotten the name), towards Autane, where the view is also very beautiful (starting point directly opposite the chairlift arrival point, slightly to the left). This climb will be accessible later in the season because, on the day of my last visit, there was still too much snow (I think it will be accessible from mid-May onwards).
If you have a little time after this walk, you can extend it with a visit, possibly by car, to the bottom of the Roanne valley (pretty rocky gorge and beautiful scenery).

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

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views of the different valleys.
The trail is very well marked
The return trip by road at the end is less pleasant. The descent via Les Faix must be more enjoyable.

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Hello and thank you for your comment on this route, which, unfortunately, greatly disappointed you.
However, it prompts me to ask you a few questions:
- You write: " Very disappointed by this poorly marked trail." Does this refer to the entire trail or only the section that follows the track?
- You continue: " It is better to drive to the actual starting point of the hike." This is certainly one solution, but is this track suitable for all types of vehicles?
- Finally, you mention: " There are other much more interesting hikes in the area; this one is really not worth remembering." Visorando is particularly keen on such hikes, especially interesting ones, so please let us know about them and we will be delighted to publish them.
Have a good day and enjoy your hikes.

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Date of your route : Aug 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

Very disappointed with this poorly marked trail. Do not park in the aforementioned car park, otherwise you will have to walk for about an hour on a path that is very busy with motor vehicles heading to the water sports activities (kayaking, rafting, etc.), which means dust and a lack of interest in walking... It is better to drive to the actual start of the hike and plan to walk around Le Cuchon after the ascent.
The summit is pretty, and it is preferable to make a circular loop down to the hamlet of Les Faix via the ski slopes...
There are other much more interesting hikes in the area; this one is really not worth remembering.

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Date of your route : Aug 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

Travelled on 18/08 in good weather.
The track on the left bank of the stream is really poorly paved and lasts for 2 km, then the local council carried out work on the first kilometre of the climb, creating a track that is not at all comfortable... Fortunately, the rest is much more interesting, up to the superb orientation table.
In summary, Champsaur has a large number of magnificent walks, but this is not one of them.
Thanks anyway to the trailblazer.

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Date of your route : Jul 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike that continued on to the Dentelles de l'Autane peaks at 2,200 metres.
The return journey was via the GR 50.
A total of 16 km, with 900 m of elevation gain.
Very pleasant, with breathtaking tranquillity. The view from the orientation table at Le Cuchon was magnificent, and to top it all off, we encountered a couple of marmots in the valley.
Super nice, a must for a pleasant time.

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Date of your route : Jul 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

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Date of your route : May 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk at this time of year, as nature is lush and green. It's a shame that the somewhat overcast weather prevented us from fully enjoying the panoramic views from the summit of Cuchon.

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