Above Vogüé from Les Chazes

Small car park to the north of the hamlet.

(S/E) Please note: there are several paths at this point. Take the path furthest to the right when facing the bins. This path is stony, passes under the power line and climbs slightly up the hillside. You will reach a junction.

(1) At this point, leave a path on your left and continue straight ahead, following the white/yellow markings. After about 200 m, turn left onto the path which goes back under the power line.

(2) Pass by the Aven du Serre Tintou (marked on the IGN map) and recognisable by the oak tree growing inside it. There is also a fig tree indicating water nearby.
This entire section involves following a virtually flat path that winds between limestone walls, evidence of the work of many generations who have worked this land.

(3) Pass by the ruins of an old house. Continue straight on to the end of the path and head towards the Chapelle Saint-Cérice via a limestone track with a fairly steep gradient (a small sign indicates the direction).

(4) At the chapel, a sign explains the history of the site. You can also enjoy a superb view of the village, Vogüé Castle and the Ardèche Valley.

For a different route back, as you head up from the chapel, at the bridge over the Ruisseau de Fontenouille, turn right onto the road (Chemin de Saint-Cerice) which passes through a scattered hamlet. Pass close to the water tower and continue straight on for 150 m.

(5) Follow the dirt and stone path on the right, called Chemin de Vachon.
Note that the path branching off to the left also leads to the hamlet of Les Chazes.

Continue to the D103.
“It is possible to reach the hamlet of Les Baruzes, then Les Chazes, by following the road.”
Cross it carefully, as well as the old disused railway line—which may one day become a greenway—to reach a parallel farm track. Turn left and head towards the lower part of the hamlet of Les Baruzes. “This section has absolutely no shade.”

Continue to the D103. Cross it carefully at the old level crossing, continue for 100 m and turn left onto the Chemin des Chazes, which crosses Les Baruzes, to reach the (S/E).

Parking is available at the start (S/E) quite easily and, with a bit of luck, in the shade.

The route is partly shaded, but the trees are not very tall; this is a limestone plateau that is very dry in summer.

No water available (unless you head down to Vogüé from the point (4), which will significantly increase the elevation gain.

An easy hike requiring only good-quality trainers.

The village of Vogüé.