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Bourg-Argental walks
From Bourg-Argental to Thélis-la-Combe
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7.50 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,611 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
In the heart of the Pilat Regional Park, a hike through a rolling, mid-mountain landscape. An ideal walk for hot weather, but one that certainly retains plenty of charm in winter too.
Towards the heights of Saint Sauveur-en-Rue to the west of Bourg-Argental
8.77 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,522 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
A hike west of Bourg-Argental, towards Saint-Sauveur-en-Rue, between the Déôme and Riotet valleys. Beautiful views at Ss Montchal and the Taillard Forest, to the east towards the Alps and to the north towards the Col de la République. A route alternating between very quiet roads and good paths and trails.
From Bourg-Argental to La Versanne
7.53 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,476 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
Walk in the countryside at the foot of the Pilat massif with beautiful views and interesting heritage.
Bourg-Argental to Montchal Castle
7.55 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,598 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
Climb above Bourg-Argental and admire the Pilat Massif from the ruins of Montchal Castle. From the hills of Burdignes, discover the Annonay region and the Alps on the horizon on a clear day.
Bourg-Argental - Les Sétoux
11.91 mi
+2,425 ft
-328 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
Twelfth stage of the Way of St James. This stage leads to the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, at the point where the last foothills of the Rhône valley meet the volcanic plateaus of the Velay. Setting off from Bourg-Argental, you will follow the Via Fluvia for several kilometres before beginning the climb to the Col du Tracol through the Taillard forest.
The Chirol Cross in Burdignes
4.24 mi
+410 ft
-427 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Burdignes (Loire)
A relatively easy walk to a viewpoint overlooking the Rhône valley, the Pilat and Ardèche mountains, and a superb view of the Alps on clear days.
From stones to mills through the hamlets starting from La Versanne
7.77 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,453 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Versanne (Loire)
A fairly easy hike on the southern slope of the Pilat Regional Nature Park, with balcony passages offering beautiful views and pleasant woodland sections in summer. There is plenty of heritage to discover, with numerous ancient crosses, picturesque farms, mysterious stones and old mills.
Circular des Roches and Crêt de la Garde starting from La Fargère
7.57 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,257 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Colombier (Loire) (Loire)
Come and explore the paths of the commune of Colombier-sous-Pilat as you pass through some of its hamlets.
Le Mont – Les Oriols – La Crapaudière circular loop
2.75 mi
+456 ft
-456 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Colombier (Loire) (Loire)
A short walk linking a few hamlets on the heights of Bourg-Argental via paths reopened by the Pilat Regional Nature Park.
Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette circular via the GR®65
4.79 mi
+797 ft
-807 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Colombier (Loire) (Loire)
Hike to the outskirts of Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette along part of the Way of St James.
La Cartara in the Taillard Forest
9.01 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,650 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Burdignes (Loire)
A breath of fresh air in the Taillard Forest and beautiful views of the Pilat massif and the Annonay Basin. In autumn, you might even come across a few porcini mushrooms!
The Col du Banchet starting from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette
5.69 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,168 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette (Loire)
A village in the heart of the Pilat Massif, set in a mid-mountain environment with beautiful views along this hike.
Around fifteen factories were built along the banks of the Ternay. All this industry was linked to the Lyon silk weavers. Some of these buildings have been taken over by artists to set up studios. Information taken from Wikipedia.
TO ALL HIKERS (SES) WHO FOLLOW MY HIKES: you can post photos indicating their location on the route.
Lac du Ternay from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette
7.20 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,283 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette (Loire)
In the Pilat Mountains, this walk will take you through fields and wooded paths to Lac du Ternay.
The Menhir du Flat and the Colombier from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette
7.88 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,539 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette (Loire)
Saint-Jullien-Molin-Molette is a typical village in the Pilat Mountains. Starting from this village, the route will take you to the Menhir du Flat, a geological curiosity. After passing through the village of Le Colombier, you will walk through woods where, from time to time, you will be treated to beautiful views of the Pilat Mountains and valleys.
Around Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette
7.99 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,391 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette (Loire)
Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette is a village located in the heart of the Pilat Regional Park. The hike takes you along streams and wooded hills to the Menhir du Flat, then to the Croix de Sainte-Blandine on the Way of St James. Along the route, in certain places, weather permitting, you will be treated to beautiful views stretching all the way to the Alps.
The Chapel of Saint-Sabin at the start of the Colombier route
7.40 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,565 ft
4h 45
Easy
Departure from Colombier (Loire) (Loire)
Following unpaved footpaths and a few very quiet tarmac roads, this walk takes you to a beautiful 16th-century chapel with a lovely view over the Rhône Valley.
