Ouillon: shepherds' path

  • on foot : 3h - Difficulty Difficult
  • Distance : 15.2km
  • Vertical rise : 70m
  • Public : Sportifs
This beautiful walk crosses moorland, hillsides and the many rivers that have shaped the landscape. The route is full of contrasts, with both shaded and open areas. The gradient is less steep, but the distance is worth bearing in mind.
Itinerary

  • Step 1 :

    From the car park near the church, turn left and walk along the chemin des écoliers. Watch out for traffic! Cross the Luy bridge and turn right at the intersection. Turn left onto the Cami de Peborde to the left. At the entrance to Serres-Morlaàs, follow the forest path. Take the downhill track and at the end of the wood, go back up the road. Walk along this road, which leads to Andoins.

  • Step 2 :

    Go around the church and take rue de la Ringaou in front of the town hall. At the first sharp bend, turn right onto the track. At the end, turn left and cross the road at the crow's feet. Follow the Espéchède road until it becomes gravelly. Walk until you reach a junction of four tracks.

  • Step 3 :

    Go around the church and take rue de la Ringaou in front of the town hall. At the first sharp bend, turn right onto the track. At the end, turn left and cross the road at the crow's feet. Follow the Espéchède road until it becomes gravelly. Walk until you reach a junction of four tracks.

  • Step 4 :

    At the end of the path, turn left and keep going in this direction until you reach the Soum dou Bos path. Cross it on the left and enter a wood on the right. Follow this track down to the road. Go back up before entering the coniferous wood. When you reach the tall fir trees, take the narrow path on the right that follows the Luy de France. Continue along the track until you reach the road. Head back up towards the centre of Ouillon.
Don't miss
  • Church of Saint Laurent (Heritage)

    The last heiress of the family of the Lords of Andoins, Diane d'Andoins, also known as "la Belle Corisande", Countess of Guiche and Gramont, was Henri III of Navarre's most loyal mistress. During the troubled times of the Wars of Religion, she played an important political role with the future King Henry IV. Intelligent and cultured, she was a friend of Montaigne. The church, rebuilt on the site of the medieval castle, is known as the "church of a thousand colours" thanks to the magnificent paintings by Léonardo Fortuni and the Art Deco stained glass windows by Mauméjean. The church is open at weekends and on public holidays.

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