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Coucouron walks
Coucouron circular
Visorando Member
8.91 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,053 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Coucouron (Ardèche)
When it gets too hot in southern Ardèche, hiking in fine weather on the Ardèche plateau can be a good idea. This circular loop starting from a local centre mostly follows farm tracks or small roads, with beautiful views of the volcanic knolls in places.
The wild Loire at Issarlès
1.65 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Issarlès (Ardèche)
A magnificent discovery of the wild Loire and its tributary, the Orcival, hidden at the foot of Issarlès, with pretty pools, beautiful waterfalls and basalt cliffs. A short and easy hike, but one that still requires good footwear and a minimum of agility to navigate the sometimes slippery slabs along the banks of the Loire.
The Wild Loire from Soubrey
Tourism professional
2.74 mi
+364 ft
-341 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Salettes (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
This is a magnificent route starting from the hamlet of Soubrey in Salettes, Haute-Loire, following a re-opened ancient path. The trail runs along the banks of France’s longest river (marked with very discreet blue dots) before returning via the GR®3.
Tour of Lake Issarlès
2.27 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Lac-d'Issarlès (Ardèche)
Tour of Lake Issarlès, with its clear waters, in the ancient crater of a volcano.
The rock of Arlempdes
3.87 mi
+709 ft
-699 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Arlempdes (Haute-Loire)
This walk offers a beautiful view of the hilltop village of Arlempdes (pronounced "Arlende"). Listed as one of "The Most Beautiful Villages in France", it occupies a stunning site on a rocky spur overlooking the wild gorges of the Loire.
From Arlempdes to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges
8.86 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,598 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arlempdes (Haute-Loire)
This excursion takes you from Arlempdes, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France since 1999, to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges... for a particularly pleasant stroll.
Pradelles - Cheylard-l'Évêque
13.88 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,398 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Pradelles (Haute-Loire)
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).
The Knoll of Cherchemus from Lake Issarlès
6.38 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Lac-d'Issarlès (Ardèche)
This is a lovely walk with many views of Lake Issarlès from the Col de Gage and the Suc de Cherchemuse in particular, as well as the confluence of the Gage and the Loire and the surrounding mountains.
The diverse landscapes will allow you to discover the richness of the Ardèche plateau: lava flows, wild raspberry bushes, volcanic rocks, Scots pines, beech trees, larch trees and more.
Route from Goudet via Camp d'Antoune
7.27 mi
+1,391 ft
-1,381 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Goudet (Haute-Loire)
Goudet is a crossing point on the Stevenson Trail (GR®70), which intersects with theGR®40, which we took for our departure.
Two notable points of interest: the Moulin du Rocher mill and its organ pipes, and the Camp d'Antoune with its bird's eye view of the Loire.
Around Orcival, between Ardèche and Haute-Loire
3.85 mi
+469 ft
-459 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
A circular route for exploring the pretty Orcival valley, one of the first tributaries of the Loire. Part of the route is on a very quiet little road through the forest. Very pretty views of the Mézenc plateau.
Lanarce peat bogs
10.05 mi
+666 ft
-663 ft
5h 10
Easy
Departure from Lanarce (Ardèche)
This route, starting from Le Taillet, passes through peat bogs and forests, with views of the Gerbier des Joncs.
The springs of Orcival
9.25 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,309 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful circular hike, full of panoramic views, to discover the western part of the Mézenc plateau, with the Orcival, a tributary of the Loire, as your guide. Sometimes high up with the knolls as your horizon, sometimes flowing with the torrent as your guide, this is a hike in the heart of authentic Mézenc.
Please note that this route includes a section of approximately 400 m across pastures, off the beaten track, as well as several fords across the torrent. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
Panoramic loop between Vachères, Cossanges and Alleyrac
8.96 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,001 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
A lovely hike with little elevation gain. In the distance, the peaks of Mézenc. Alternating meadows, pretty hamlets and forests. Château de Vachères at the start.
Le Rocher Tourte from La Roule
11.57 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,677 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
A long walk alternating between panoramic views and beautiful woodland, discovering the Rocher Tourte, the water tower for the neighbouring villages, but also a playground for climbers in summer and sled dogs in winter.
Roman road, Vachères Castle and Grand Knoll of Breysse
8.19 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,148 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
A scenic walk starting from Présailles to explore the many pastures and the lovely Bois de Breysse, Vachères Castle, and to walk in the footsteps of the Romans...
Route du Langouyrou in Langogne
4.43 mi
+400 ft
-394 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Langogne (Lozère)
Discover, in a single hike and in turn, the upper Allier valley and then the torrential Langouyrou valley, following in the footsteps of the writer and traveller Robert Louis Stevenson. Open to all, this walk is also accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair.
