Randonnée - Les 3 bras du Jaoul

Distance: 10 km - Elevation gain: 227 m - Duration: 3 hours

Starting point: the village of La Capelle Bleys

Parking: Place de l'Église

Yellow trail markers

1- From Place de l’Église, take the D544 E2 toward the D911. Before the cemetery, turn right onto the D544 toward Bleys. About 200 meters further on, take the staircase on the right; at the end of the path, take the small road to the right. It joins the D612; turn left onto it for 10 meters, then turn right onto the path leading to Parayre.

2 - Cross the hamlet of Le Parrain, then turn right onto the bridge over the Jaoul. Immediately after, head down to the left and cross the Bourgnounet stream. Take the path on the left and continue through the Grilières woods. 1 km further on, take the path to the left and descend to the D612. Follow the road to the right for 400 m (the Bleys stream flows just below).

3 - Take the trail marked to the left, go downhill, and cross the Jaoul River via the footbridge. Head back up toward Bleys; follow the D544 north to the exit of Blaze at the top of the hill; %E0 Croze, turn %E0 left and follow the path to the road. Take it to the left for 100 m, and at the intersection, take %E0 the road on the right that climbs toward La Peyri%E8re.

4 - 500 m further on, take the path %E0 to the right that climbs toward the reservoirs to enjoy the view. Retrace your steps and continue on the same road %E0 to the right until you reach the D544 E2. Take the road straight ahead for 800 m. Then turn left onto a path that leads to the community center; at the paved road, turn right and continue on the D 544 E2 to return to the church square.

Hiking guides are available for purchase at the tourist office, featuring route stages, information on places to visit, and some historical anecdotes.

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