Beautiful views around Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
Departure from Saint-Romain-de-Lerps (Ardèche)
A lovely hike offering beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, the Alps and the Ardèche. A 15-minute drive from Valence, this hike leads you around the beautiful surroundings of this small village. Note that Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is one of the classic walks in the area, because there is a beautiful lookout point with a chapel, 2 orientation tables and a picnic area alongside.
In the Massif de Crussol
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.
Château de Bel-Air from Le Bosc
Departure from Labatie-d'Andaure (Ardèche)
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.
The Cuves de Duzon, a geological curiosity
Departure from Tournon-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
A nice family-friendly walk in the forest which starts from Duzon bridge leading to a galaxy of stones at the Cuves de Duzon, a geological curiosity. The river has effectively bored out several “cauldrons" and flows through a narrow crevice that the path follows.
From Gervans to Larnage and Crozes-Hermitage
Departure from Gervans (Drôme)
Over the Rhone balconies between grape vines and apricot trees, with pretty little streams.
Vallon d'Ardennes and the Tower of Arras in Arras-sur-Rhône
Departure from Arras-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
Hike near the Rhône, to the north of Ardèche. You will be surprised to find areas that are this "wild" so close to the Rhône Valley (Ardennes). At the end, the view of the Rhône and the Arras tower is a definite plus.
Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron: the learning path
Departure from Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron (Ardèche)
A route starting at a hilltop village, Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron, with a wonderful, panoramic 180° view over the Ardèche mountains and plains, from Villeneuve de Berg to the Col de l'Escrinet (the Cham du Cros, Rocher d’Abraham, Montagne Sainte-Marguerite, Mont Lozère). In addition, educational panels depicting the history, geology and life on the Coiron adorn this hike.
The peak of Chenavari
Departure from Meysse (Ardèche)
A beautiful hike with a great diversity of the volcanic Coiron landscape. The top of this volcanic peak offers a view over the Castle of Rochemaure and the Rhône Valley, the Lavezon valley, the Baronnies, Mont Ventoux, and the Vercors.
Mount Gerbier de Jonc (1551 m), around it and up it
Departure from Sainte-Eulalie (Ardèche)
This trail goes around and climbs up the Gerbier de Jonc whose summit offers a view over the Ardèche mountains.
Summit of Croix Juliau and the hamlet of Roche in Alba-la-Romaine
Departure from Alba-la-Romaine (Ardèche)
This lovely hike offers magnificent viewpoints over the Montmirail Dentelles, Mont Ventoux, the Baronnies, the Vercors, the Montagne Ardéchoise, the Coiron, the Necks of Sceautres, of Roche Chérie, of Roche, and a 360° panoramic view from the summit of Croix Juliau.
The superb medieval hamlet of Roche is well worth the detour.
Between Annonay and Burdignes
Departure from Villevocance (Ardèche)
Climb and ramble along the ridges above Annonay. Beautiful view of the Alps and Pilat.
Villeneuve de Berg - The Forêt des Sens
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Berg (Ardèche)
An easy family walk to the "Forêt des sens" (forest of senses), arboretum and interpretive trail created under the impetus of the municipal children's council. A few welcome benches punctuate this playful and instructive walk for all ages.
Heritage and landscapes of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
Departure from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon (Ardèche)
Thanks to its geographical location, on the border between the southern Ardèche and the Monts d'Ardèche, Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is an ideal place to discover the astonishing lay and religious heritage of the area, from the fertile valley to the wild, rocky pastures, with remarkable views of the mountains and the Fontaulière plain.
As you return to the valley, a rose garden awaits you for a moment of olfactory and visual pleasure.
From one bank of the Fontaulière to the other
Departure from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon (Ardèche)
A short walk from Montpezat to the hamlets of Les Grisières and Le Villaret, passing through a chestnut grove - the only slight difficulty on the route - and the humpback bridge, for a family outing.
Roche Fort and Fenadou
Departure from Thueyts (Ardèche)
An "airy" hike which will yield fine views over the Ardèche Cévennes, the Ardèche valley to the south and the Fontaulière valley to the north. The route follows some of the paths maintained for the "Giants' Causeway Trail" and overall is thus very practicable and without difficulty. A large part of the walk is waymarked white and yellow.
Best done in May/June when the broom is in flower.
Saint-Médard Chapel
Departure from Piégros-la-Clastre (Drôme)
This chapel is on the ridge of the Forest of Saoû, above the ruins of an old priory. At the top of the climb from La Clastre, hikers have breathtaking views of the hanging valley of Saoû.
The cliffs of Roche Colombe
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.
The Plateau des Gras - Balazuc
Departure from Balazuc (Ardèche)
The Plateau des Gras is a limestone plateau crossed by rivers, situated between the Bois de Païolive woods in the southwest and the slopes of the Coiron in the northeast. The northwestern edge of the plateau overlooks a depression extending from Aubenas to Les Vans. The footpaths along this edge of the plateau offer unspoilt views of the Monts d'Ardèche hills at the eastern edge of the Massif Central. The walk also takes you along beautiful paths amid oak trees and to a viewpoint overlooking the village of Balazuc.
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
The Saracen Caves at the ruins of the old village of Béconne provide a short walk through the woods and fields of lavender and lead you on an enjoyable route among the vestiges of the past and let you indulge your imagination.