Tour de la roche des Brigands

In a preserved natural environment, this hike accesses the old paths linking Mélan to the hamlets of Auribeau and Brigands, to geological sites and to panoramic viewpoints over the Duyes valley.

From the Col de l’Hysope and its viewpoint, the route descends to the Clue de Bramefan before going around the Roche des Brigands through its undergrowth of beeches and pines. Along the path between Auribeau and Mélan, we find the remains of the filioles on the side of the rock, and the hamlets of Brigands and Villard on each side of the Bramafan ravine. From the Col St Pierre there is a beautiful view of the Duyes valley and the Château d’Auribeau.