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PR 89 – Les Gorges de la Semène

This hilly route will allow you to cross the Semène twice and discover the small picturesque villages of its valley.

Route details

Aurec-sur-Loire
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A technical descent
Average level

Description

Take the lane and join a path leading away from the village of Ouillas.
Take the road to the left. At the entrance to Cortial, go right. At the next intersection, turn right. At the fork, go right. Ignore a path to the left and continue to descend.

At the junction, turn left and pass near a concrete manhole. Follow this path straight and join a road. Take it straight to Oriol.

Go right between the houses and go down the main path. Ignore a path on the left and continue the (technical) descent to a footbridge. Cross the Semène, then climb to the left to reach Lafayette. Turn right on the road. At the fork, keep right. Go down to the right, chemin des Eyvers. In the forest, cross a stream.

At the fork, take the middle path. Continue straight and cross a second street. At La Borie, at the stone cross, go down the road to the right.

Leave the tarmac on the left and climb up to Drevet. Turn right and follow the road to the bottom of the descent. Cross the bridge over the Semène and go up towards the houses of the Méane.

Then turn left. Shortly after, turn right on the tarmac. It turns into a path and enters the forest.

At the intersection, turn right and continue uphill. Take the road to the left and, at Paradis, turn right. At the intersection, turn right and join a wide lane.

Follow her to the right. Ignore a lane on the left and continue to Ouillas. Turn left on the road to reach the start.
Pedestrian sportsHiking route
Duration03hElevation532 D +Distance11,1 km
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