The Watchtowers

You will never tire of looking at the rooftops and impressive Rhône river and how they intertwine, as you walk up the hillside overlooking Tournon sur Rhône.

Follow quai Farconnet all the way then go onto the rue du Doux, running parallel at the back of the houses. Carry on along the road and under the railway line. 1 - Tournon sur Rhône - 124 m Follow Saint Jacques 500m Pierre 3.2 km Go up the steep path (GR42a) leading to steps going up to the tour de Pierregourde. The track goes past the watchtower then zigzags along the hillside. 2 - Saint Jacques - 220 m Follow Pierre 2.7 km Plats 10.5 km Follow the path indicating the chapelle viewpoint then after 20m turn left up a few steps onto a path. The narrow track climbs up through boxwood and acacia trees and takes you as far as the viewpoint. Leave the viewpoint to follow the route de Pierre. 3 - Chapon - 325 m Follow Tournon sur Rhône 1.4 km Head down the path and as soon as it starts going uphill take the downhill slope to your left becoming a small track. Follow the track downhill to a wider lane then go along vineyards, on old terraces, until you find yourself below the Tour de Hôpital. Go down then turn left onto the road leading down to Tournon. After the old hospital climb down the steps on the left then turn left and follow the street running below the old hospital taking you to Saint Julien square and the tourist office.