Walk along the Ru de la Plaine

Walk along the Ru de la Plaine

Walk along the Ru de la Plaine

Easy walk along the ru (irrigation canal), following a short section of the ancient Via Francigena between Saint‑Vincent and Châtillon. The route alternates between paths and rural roads, with short paved stretches and panoramic views over the valley floor.

Technical Information

Difficulties

E - Excursionist

Recommended times

May - October

Departure

Saint-Vincent - Piazza Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto (576 m)

Arrival

La Verdettaz (Châtillon) (646 m)

Difference in level

80 m

Length

3570 m

Duration going there

1h01

Duration coming back

0h58

Trail sign

103

Route

From the most important and central square, Piazza Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto, you have to get the roundabout placed in Via Roma (bus station), walk up into Via Conti di Challand and after in Via Monte Rosa for about 10/15 minutes, until reaching the departure point of the walk, in Les Moulins hamlet, where a signpoint has been placed, showing the path n. 103.

The track is flat along all its length and ends in La Verdettaz village, in Châtillon, as the crow flies above the parish church of the mentioned resort. Nice view over Ussel castle and the villages that have been crossed. Along the trail five equipments for fitness and stretching have been placed.

Duration going there