Vesc "Le Peinard"

Hike around the Montagne du Ruy. View of the Jabron and Veyssanne valleys, as well as the Montagne de la Lance and part of the Montagne Angèle.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 15.09 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 561 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 566 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 952 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 511 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the village opposite the town hall. You can park in the village or at the side of the road.

(S/E) Go down the paved road towards the church and continue straight towards Pracoutel, following the yellow and red markings along the way (GRP®). After about 300 metres, take the small road on the left for a few metres.

(1) Turn right onto the path and cross the Veyssanne river. Follow the signs and walk alongside a horse paddock, then start the fairly steep climb through the woods.

(2) At the fork, keep left and continue to the ridge. Follow the markings along an old sheep fence and you will reach the summit, a paragliding launch site.

(3) From there, take the wide path that descends to the right and joins the Col Gauthier.

(4) Continue to the right. Pass a turn-off on the right and continue to the next fork.

(5) Leave the paved road on your right and take the path on the left, passing in front of a very rustic, inhabited farmhouse (La Plaine). Then follow the path that descends gradually, pass a house, continue to the bend and continue to the road, marked in yellow.

(6) Continue downhill to join the D330.

(7) Cross the road and continue 50 metres to the right. Take the path on the left that goes around a magnificent house with lavender fields and climb the steep, very stony path straight ahead into the woods, which follows the Ravin du Bouchet.

(8) When you reach the junction with the path coming from Dieulefit, turn right towards Vesc.
Follow the mountain overlooking the Veyssanne.

(9) At the crossroads, continue right and head towards the village of Vesc (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 594 m - Village of Vesc
  2. 1 : km 0.76 - alt. 563 m - Path on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.54 - alt. 756 m - Crossroads, on the left
  4. 3 : km 3.78 - alt. 951 m - Paragliding launch site
  5. 4 : km 5.51 - alt. 818 m - On the right - Col Gauthier (866m)
  6. 5 : km 6.33 - alt. 751 m - Path on the left
  7. 6 : km 9.92 - alt. 575 m - Road, on the left
  8. 7 : km 10.9 - alt. 512 m - D330, on the right
  9. 8 : km 11.93 - alt. 637 m - Crossroads, on the right
  10. 9 : km 14.57 - alt. 624 m - Crossroads, on the right
  11. S/E : km 15.09 - alt. 594 m - Village of Vesc

Notes

Source along the route.

Worth a visit

There is so much to see in this region!!!

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 32 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 4133759

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, magnificent views of the Lance Mountains, Mielandre, Cougoir.
Varied landscapes.
Completed in 5 hours, without running...
To be repeated when the lavender is in bloom.

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patrick198
patrick198

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk for experienced walkers

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dieulefit26mt
dieulefit26mt

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed in beautiful weather.
Beautiful view of the surrounding mountains upon arrival at the paragliding area.
We went as far as Grand Ruy, where we ate facing Mont Ventoux and other mountains.
Very beautiful hikes.

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HUPAT
HUPAT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this tour for the second time this year, but with sunshine and still a real pleasure.

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paran99
paran99

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Between 2 and 3, follow the GR country trail, it's easier.

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HUPAT
HUPAT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike thanks to the variety of the route, a nice climb, we went all the way to the summit, which doesn't add much to the length and is well worth it, and the return trail is so pretty.
We'll be back because we didn't get to enjoy the scenery due to the clouds.

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Isa84100
Isa84100

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, varied route with a nice climb up to the paragliding area. We climbed to the summit.
The appeal of this hike lies in its variety, with sections through woodland and others more exposed to the sun, as well as its beautiful views of the surrounding mountains: La Lance, Le Cougoir, Miélandre, Couspeau, etc.
The return route along the Bouchet ravine is nice.
We really enjoyed this hike and will happily do it again in another season. Thank you for this route!

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christiancosyn@hotmail.com
christiancosyn@hotmail.com

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike offering stunning views

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Kapa
Kapa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route despite the long climb at the start; no water sources along the way but wild cherry trees!
On arrival, the fountain in Vesc was dry, but luckily the campsite had a refreshment bar.

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Derbez Joëlle
Derbez Joëlle

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Normal hike, nothing to say, a little disappointing compared to other hikes in the area, but no big deal, it's just for walking. The climb to the paragliding area was great, thank you, keep up the good work!

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rochenadine1
rochenadine1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a nice climb through the woods.
Nice view at the top. We saw a paraglider.
The descent is easy but a bit long.
I had already done it and enjoyed doing it again

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Janpimo
Janpimo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We completed the route in sunny weather with beautiful autumn colours. It took us 6 hours, including a return trip to the summit of Grand Ruy. The descent between Col Gauthier and the paved road is a bit monotonous.
We didn't meet anyone.

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rochenadine1
rochenadine1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2021
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. After a steep climb, you arrive at the paragliding launch site with magnificent views
of La Lance, Mièlandre, etc. The descent is via the Col Gauthier and ends with a path that runs alongside the Bouchet ravine.
I loved this hike where we didn't see a soul. It took us 5 hours.
I'd love to do it again!

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Pascale Z26
Pascale Z26

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike offering lovely panoramic views. Varied, pleasant forest trails, then windier ridges. We were able to see Mont Ventoux. Vultures circled above the paragliders. The loop returns to the village, allowing you to visit it. Very beautiful, with lovely restored buildings, but everything was closed due to Covid, which was a bit sad as we couldn't enjoy a snack in the village community café.

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gpg
gpg

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk, a few kilometres long with some elevation gain, lunch on the Gd Ruy with a magnificent view.

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