Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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3.67 km

Picnic Table at the Château Viewpoint

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Large picnic table at the foot of the castle ruins with a pretty view point, magnificent for a picnic!

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3.70 km

Poulet Tower

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The existence of a castle in Saint-Chef was assured in 1197: on this date, Abbot Hugues Borrel, with the consent of his chapter, granted the inhabitants of the castle relief …

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3.88 km

Sacristan's houses

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This group of houses, located on either side of the road, was at the time of the canons owned by the Sacristans

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3.92 km

Patricot Garden

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Small intimate and romantic park, closable, above the abbey church of Saint-Chef, with a pretty view point.

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4.14 km

Classified as a Historic Monument since 1840, the abbey church of Saint-Chef is a reference work in France in terms of Romanesque art: typical architecture of the 10th century, Roman-Byzantine frescoes with exceptional conservation, medieval decorations.

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4.34 km

Montée des Oulles

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Pretty alley laid out behind the church.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

4.34 km

514 m

265 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

2.90 km

1.85 km

1.14 km

726 m

169 m

Elevation

Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Picnic Table at the Château Viewpoint

Poulet Tower

Sacristan's houses

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