Village and stream of Rimouren

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Discover the beautiful village of Rimouren and its picturesque stream, La Conche. You will first walk along the wide and enchanting La Conche stream, dotted with beautiful ponds. A mule track takes you along the bottom of a small cliff to the Bois du Laoul plateau. The hike continues along a forest track, then small paths to form a circular loop and return to the village via the path along the stream. The village then appears before you, above the twisting Conche.
An easy hike, accessible to all.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 68 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 66 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 356 m
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    Lowest point: 279 m
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Village of Rimouren
Forest trail
drystone shelter

Description of the walk

The car park is on the left of the D462, just at the entrance to the village. You will need to manoeuvre to get in. Another car park is available a few dozen metres outside the village.

(S/E) Walk towards the village on Route de Rimouren, then take Chemin de la Rivière, which leads to the houses below, on the right-hand side of the road heading north-east. Follow La Conche on the right bank, continuing north-east. Continue east on the mule track until you reach the Plateau du Bois du Laoul.

(1) Follow the track eastwards. Several tracks branch off mainly to the right, leading to access points for logging. Leave these tracks and continue southwards to join the Piste Forestière de la Ligne.

(2) Turn right onto this straight track and head north-west for about 650 m.

(3) Take the track on the right, heading due north, for about 500 m.

(4) Turn left onto the path heading west and join a wide track.

(5) Turn right heading north and rejoin the fork from the outward journey.

(1) Follow the same route back down to the village (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 288 m - Car park at the entrance to the village.
  2. 1 : km 0.89 - alt. 326 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 3.45 - alt. 356 m - Ligne Forest Track
  4. 3 : km 4.1 - alt. 346 m - Northern fork
  5. 4 : km 4.62 - alt. 332 m - Small path
  6. 5 : km 5.41 - alt. 340 m - Fork in the forest path
  7. S/E : km 6.61 - alt. 290 m - Car park at the entrance to the village.

Notes

This hike has very little shade, so bring a hat, plenty of water and sunscreen if necessary.

Worth a visit

The typical Ardèche village of Rimouren.
Views of the village and the La Conche stream.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.4 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
eric07
eric07

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Short hike for Sunday afternoon on the Plateau des Gras. Please note that there is a stream to cross.

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Denis26
Denis26 ★

Thank you for your comments. I have just corrected the file accordingly.

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SEYTRE Gérard
SEYTRE Gérard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A note about the document we used: it says that at the start, in Rimouren, you have to follow the left bank of the Conche. This is incorrect. Going along the left bank means trespassing on private property. You have to follow the right bank from under the bridge, all the way until the path moves away from the Conche.

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User 3396224

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Follow the right bank of the Conche, not the left bank....

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Jipaipai
Jipaipai

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, the most beautiful part being undoubtedly the start and finish in Rimouren, a great spot for photography enthusiasts. A very wide and pleasant route without any major difficulties.

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sabrîna1610
sabrîna1610

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

The hike is not too difficult. However, there is no shade at all. Since the last comment, the brambles have grown considerably, and over long stretches, they are unavoidable. We all came out scratched. The path needs to be maintained.

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Rodger0è
Rodger0è

Thank you for your kind comment.
Roger

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mancusoagnes
mancusoagnes

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice little walk. From D to 1, a very beautiful parish specific to Brittany panorama. Then a bit monotonous and very easy on flat ground. From 2 to 3, a pretty view in the distance of the Dent de Rez.
Be careful at 3 and 4, as the paths are well hidden and not particularly well maintained, with lots of brambles that we tried to clear away...

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pascalplantier
pascalplantier

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, but the start and finish are quite dangerous for families as they are overlooking the stream. Very few markings.

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