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Ardoix walks
The Ardèche countryside south-west of Ardoix
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8.16 mi
+774 ft
-745 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ardoix (Ardèche)
Walk in the Ardèche foothills with interesting heritage sites.
Ardoix circular route via Fourany
2.75 mi
+476 ft
-469 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Ardoix (Ardèche)
A circular loop starting from the entrance to the L’Oasis campsite, in the hamlet of Le Petit Chaléat. It leads to Ardoix via the small hamlet of Fourany, crossing the River Ay twice: at the Minodier bridge and at the L’Oasis campsite bridge.
From Éclassan to the Pont Rouge
3.48 mi
+427 ft
-436 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Eclassan (Ardèche)
Discover the Chemin du Pont Rouge, once used by the children of Ozon on their way to school! Venture deep into a wooded forest through which the Ruisseau de Rancure flows.
From Vernosc-les-Annonay to Quintenas
11.14 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,335 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
This hike will take you on a journey through the Cance Valley. Along the way, you will discover the industrial past of this region, now surrounded by nature, including the old disused railway line, the Marc Seguin suspension bridge and the remains of the old spinning mills. You will pass by Roche Péréandre, which is an astonishing geological feature.
Around Quintenas
8.13 mi
+499 ft
-479 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Quintenas (Ardèche)
An easy route around the village of Quintenas with beautiful views, well-maintained trails and heritage sites restored by volunteers from the local community.
From Quintenas to the streams of Goueille and Manoha
8.48 mi
+965 ft
-965 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Quintenas (Ardèche)
Walk on the plateau between Quintenas and Ardoix with an exploration of the Goueille and Manoha streams.
Moderator's note Difficulty between (3) and (4), see reviews.
La Roche Péréandre and the Marc Seguin suspension bridge
2.57 mi
+577 ft
-607 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
A circular route starting from Vernosc-lès-Annonay, offering views of the rocky peak of Roche Péréandre (a climbing site), as well as the suspension bridge designed by Marc Seguin, a native of Annonay. His technique was, in fact, used all over the world, such as on the Tancarville Bridge in Normandy, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
The Cance Valley, its Péréandre rock and beautiful footbridges
5.88 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,096 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
Set off to explore the famous Roche Péréandre rock and the nearby river called the Cance, as well as the Marc Seguin footbridge, named after the inventor of suspension bridges!
Put on your trainers, it's time to set off on an adventure!
Quintenas circular loop
3.51 mi
+151 ft
-154 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Quintenas (Ardèche)
A short family hike along pretty little paths and trails in Quintenas, including the "Pont des Amis" bridge.
Cance Valley in Vernosc-les-Annonay
7.09 mi
+958 ft
-984 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
Take a short detour through the Cance Valley, Roche Péréandre and the legend of André, then cross the suspension bridge over the Cance.
Lac de Vert via Midon
2.94 mi
+240 ft
-249 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
A short walk through small valleys, ending by the tranquil lake.
From Sarras to Ardoix through forests and streams to the north, then the southern ridge.
11.77 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,165 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
A rural hike along small paths that run alongside streams on the right bank of the Cance valley to near Ardoix and back via the classic ridge route leading back to Sarras.
Béaliaire trail and Grande circular via Riverand
4.51 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
Circular through the Ay valley along the river, passing through the vineyards on the plateau and then descending through the undergrowth on the Rhône valley side via the Chemin des Roches. Varied landscapes, pretty views of different valleys and very little tarmac.
Lac des Meinettes in Saint-Jeure-d'Ay
8.02 mi
+735 ft
-732 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jeure-d'Ay (Ardèche)
On the Ardèche plateau, starting from the village of Saint-Jeure-d'Ay, along Lac des Meinettes and through the hills.
From Saint-Jeure-d'Ay to Chantelermuse in a circular route
8.29 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,306 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jeure-d'Ay (Ardèche)
Hike in the northern Ardèche countryside with beautiful views and interesting heritage.
The Cance Valley starting from Talencieux
11.73 mi
+1,867 ft
-1,877 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Talencieux (Ardèche)
This hike will take you to the Cance Valley, where beautiful wild landscapes await you.
You will need to descend into the Cance Valley, the Combes Druisseau de la Goueille, de la Manoha and the Pralong stream. And of course, you will need to climb back up, which makes this hike varied and challenging at the same time.
You will learn a little history as you pass by the ruins of Oriol Castle.
(Please read the practical information section for a warning about a landslide on this route.)
Lac de Vert, tunnels and viaduct from Talencieux
9.58 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,145 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Talencieux (Ardèche)
Starting from Talencieux, the route passes by Lac de Vert, then the Midon tunnel and a short detour through the countryside before returning to the old railway line to cross the Thorrenc Viaduct, the Thorrenc Tunnel and the Thorrenson Viaduct. Don't forget a headlamp or other light for crossing the two tunnels.
The two tunnels of Thorrenc and Lac de Vert
6.18 mi
+997 ft
-965 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Thorrenc (Ardèche)
Set off to explore Thorrenc, a tiny picturesque village with a medieval feel, as well as the tunnel of an old regional railway line and, finally, the beautiful Lac de Vert!
Thorrenc Castle - Lac de Vert
7.65 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,214 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Thorrenc (Ardèche)
This hike will test your sense of direction, because nothing looks more like a dirt track than another dirt track.
A varied route with beautiful views of the Ardèche and Loire (Loire 42) peaks from the Vernos plateau.
Roche Péréandre route starting from Thorrenc
13.12 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,123 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Thorrenc (Ardèche)
Hike in the Cance Valley. Crossing small bridges over the river, you will arrive at Roche Péréandre, which I am sure will amaze you if you have never seen it before.
Your adventurous spirit will lead you through the old railway tunnel and over the Thorrenc viaduct without hesitation.
