Château de Bel-Air from Le Bosc
This route takes you to the charming Bel-Air valley and its castle, as well as several beautiful views over the Doux valley (Vallée du Doux). With low elevation gain and easy-to-navigate paths, this walk is accessible to everyone.
Rochebaron Castle
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Rochebaron Castle is the emblematic site in the Bas-en-Basset and Monistrol-sur-Loire area.
Beautiful views, first over the Loire and, on the return journey, over the Meygal massif.
Between Annonay and Burdignes
Climb and ramble along the ridges above Annonay. Beautiful view of the Alps and Pilat.
Mount Gerbier de Jonc (1551 m), around it and up it
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This trail goes around and climbs up the Gerbier de Jonc whose summit offers a view over the Ardèche mountains.
The Way of St James. Stage 1. Puy-en-Velay / St Privat d'Allier
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Twenty to thirty thousand walkers set out from Puy-en-Velay every year to do the pilgrimage along the Way of St. James. Discover the Way of St. James by doing the first stage by foot. You can return to Puy-en-Velay in the evening in a special coach.
Loop on the heights of Mont Pilat
An easy walk to enjoy as a family. Very popular in summer, it is worth the detour to admire the panoramic view over the Alps and the summits of Mont Blanc, the Lyonnais mountains and the Giers valley, the Vercors massif and those of northern Vivarais. With a wealth of flowers in spring, you can gather bilberries in August and raspberries in September. Unless you choose to go ski touring or cross-country skiing here in winter.
The Saint-Sabin chapel from Saint-Appolinard
Another original way to get to this beautiful viewpoint that is the Saint-Sabin chapel on a small bluff in the heart of the Pilat Park, pouring into the Rhône Valley, with some of the best views of the Alps and pre-Alps (especially across the south). At the chapel, many signs and indications tell the story of the place and its flora.
From Crêt de l’Oeillon to Crêt de la Perdrix
An easy hike along the ridges of Pilat linking three major summits, via trails through forests and moors. Along the way we discover magnificent views of the Alps, the Massif Central and the Rhône Valley.
La Roche - Nus from Marieux station
A walk through Forez on waymarked trails.
Stroll along the Canal du Forez
An open-to-the-sky Sunday stroll in the sun Canal du Forez.
The Creux de l'Oulette and the Montpeloux organs pipes
This circular walk passes by two must-see sites in the area: the Creux de l'Oulette and its waterfall, and the volcano of Montpeloux, a former basalt quarry converted into an open-air geological museum. At the end of the itinerary, you'll find a beautiful path along the Ance River.
Pradelles - Cheylard-l'Évêque
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This is the 4th stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage marks the transition from the Pays des Puys du Velay, with its open, hilly landscapes, to the Gévaudan, with its more enclosed landscapes and deep woodlands. The route follows the GR®70 (Red and White waymarkers).