Sporty, this circuit in the heart of the Monts de la Madeleine reveals its riches only to deserving hikers ... Yet, what satisfaction when you come to the end of the famous Côte des Massons
La Roche Corbiere

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Topoguide hikes and discoveries in the Roannais

Your itinerary

Map List

1 - Departure

Climb to the top of the town hall square. Pass the farm and take the path that goes to the left. Leave the reservoir path on the left and at the crossroads, continue opposite and go down.

2 - Step 1

Cut a small road and reach the Rouchain stream and the hamlet of Les Massons.

3 - Step 2

Pass the houses, cross the D41 and climb steeply opposite. At a fork, go up to the left. Stay on course and continue climbing the Massons (more than 15% slope on the 1st km!).

4 - Step 3

At the crossroads, continue straight on a wide track. Go down to a new crossroads and turn left towards Fournier. Descend steeply and cross the Garon stream. Continue through the woods and join a wide forest track. Stay focus.

5 - Step 4

Turn right onto the skidding track and continue to the valley. Leave the track on the left and descend steeply to the Roche Corbière buildings.

6 - Step 5

Find the asphalt then take a path on the right that goes up. At the top, turn left and wind down to Fournier.

7 - Step 6

Below the hamlet (at the Croix de la Chavanne), cross the road and go right into a small path. Then turn right again to reach the hamlet of Crozes.

8 - Step 7

Turn right onto the road and in front of the old school (with its little bell), go down to the left. Cross the bridge over the Rouchain and turn immediately to the right. Go up for a long time and reach the large crossroads of Quatre Murs.

9 - Step 8

Take the second path on the right towards Arcon. Cross the forest of the Grands Murcins then go back down and find a wide track.

10 - Step 9

Before the chestnut trees, turn a hairpin right to almost retrace your steps. Outline a wide curve to the left on a track. After a platform, the path narrows and continues south. Go down to the left at the starting iron cross and find your starting point!