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Aubenas walks
A varied route around Aihlon
Visorando Member
5.75 mi
+640 ft
-630 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon (Ardèche)
A route between Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon and Ailhon offering a variety of landscapes. Some lovely views, with just one slightly steep and slippery climb.
Around the Luol in Saint-Privat and Saint-Julien-du-Serre
8.34 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,312 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat (Ardèche)
An easy walk around the Luol River with beautiful panoramic views, passing through typical hamlets and the beautiful church of Saint-Julien-du-Serre.After the Houme signpost, the end of the route is very pleasantly original, taking a shaded path lined with box trees to the Croix des Lépreux and then walking between canals and the Ardèche river.
From Viel Ucel to Saint-Julien-du-Serre via the Hermitage
5.40 mi
+732 ft
-719 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Ucel (Ardèche)
An easy walk with beautiful views of Aubenas, the Sainte-Marguerite mountain, Saint-Julien-du-Serre and, in the distance, the Col de l'Escrinet and the Coiron volcanic massif. Take your time to stroll through the old fortified village of Vieil Ucel and don't miss a quick trip to the beautiful church of Saint-Julien-du-Serre.
The hill of Chalancon from Mercuer
4.08 mi
+902 ft
-889 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Mercuer (Ardèche)
Although its altitude barely exceeds 500 m, the Chalancon hill offers extensive views to the north over the Ardèche and Fontaulière valleys and to the south as far as Mont Ventoux.
Much of the hike follows shaded paths through pine woods.
The entire route is marked in yellow and white.
Circular of hamlets starting from Ucel
6.90 mi
+863 ft
-853 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ucel (Ardèche)
This circular route starts at Ucel church and climbs up to the château and then the hermitage, taking you to the hamlet of Fromenteyrol. It then passes the hamlet of Crottes de Saint-Julien-du-Serre, leading you to Sandron and then the communal woods of Ucel.
Ideal for enjoying the colours of autumn or the blooms of spring.
The Tower of Ville and the Dolmens of Serre Bastel
4.19 mi
+469 ft
-479 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Aubenas (Ardèche)
This short hike offers beautiful views of the Ardèche plain, from Saint-Sernin to Aubenas. As a bonus, you can search for the remains of dolmens on the Serre Bastel, a treasure hunt that will delight children. On the way back, the trail passes by the Tour de Ville, the remains of a ruined castle that has unfortunately been abandoned.
Circular on the Gras plateau, between Ville and Vogüé
9.17 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,063 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aubenas (Ardèche)
This walk takes place almost entirely on the Plateau des Gras, a limestone plateau pierced by karstic caves, rather arid on the western side and more wooded on the eastern side. It will also give you an original view of the village of Vogüé, an old quarry whose stones were exported as far as Paris and, if you look carefully, the remains of dolmens.
The ridges of Mont Champ
4.73 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,030 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat (Ardèche)
Although the highest point is not very high, this hike, mostly along ridges, offers beautiful views of the Ardèche and the Aubenas region.
The Louyre Canyon via the Dolmen de l'Houme
7.11 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,273 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Privat (Ardèche)
A hike to the end of the world (although close to the city) where you will hardly meet anyone. You will feel like you are at the end of the world as you descend to the bottom of a canyon, part of which you will hike along its most interesting length. A feeling of adventure and action, Indiana Jones is not far away.
Around the Louyre Canyon
7.08 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat (Ardèche)
An easier variant of the "Louyre Canyon via the Dolmen de l'Houlme" hike, allowing you to discover this magnificent little wild spot without venturing into the canyon (reserved for experienced hikers or connoisseurs). Discover the ancient structures around a stream that had a greater and more regular flow in the last century, and enjoy beautiful views of the canyon.
Between basalt and limestone in southern Ardèche
10.70 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,175 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lussas (Ardèche)
Between limestone plateau and volcanic relief, this hike reflects the diversity of the southern Ardèche, including crossing areas that are still agricultural, from the impressive fortified village of Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron, which dominates the route, to the inevitable dolmens, passing by magnificent views of the Louyre gorges.
The Louyre Canyon, from Échelette to Évent des Grenouillettes
6.78 mi
+581 ft
-571 ft
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from Lussas (Ardèche)
With its wild and exotic appearance, the Louyre Canyon is a classic destination for all hikers in the region. This circuit takes you from one end to the other, then back up the top with beautiful views. As a bonus, since this year, you can once again see traces of beaver activity.
The climb up the canyon is not very easy, and in one or two places you have to use your hands, but it is quite doable, even with children.
The Jastres Plateau and its oppida
3.94 mi
+285 ft
-299 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lussas (Ardèche)
This hike will take you past the remains of oppida dating from the first century BC. The Jastres Sud oppidum, ‘Le Camp de César’, barely rises above the ground, but the Jastres Nord rampart is impressive.As an added bonus, and for those who aren’t particularly interested in historical remains, the path along the edge of the plateau offers magnificent views of the Ardèche.
The Roman camps of Lussas
3.38 mi
+177 ft
-184 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Lussas (Ardèche)
A page of history for children and adults. 2,800 years ago, the Helvetii - long before the Gauls - settled in this region and built their first fortified villages on the cliffs. Julius Caesar himself described these enclosed and isolated places as "Oppidum". The Romans, who colonised the region from the 1st century AD onwards, finished the job. Further south is the "Camp de César", a Roman camp. The return path runs very close to the edge of the cliff, so please be careful.
Circular Thieure starting from Vals-les-Bains
8.47 mi
+1,831 ft
-1,857 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vals-les-Bains (Ardèche)
The spa town of Vals-les-Bains is situated in a partly volcanic and fairly steep landscape, particularly to the north. From the heights, you can still clearly see the old farm buildings in the valleys and on the slopes. Thieure is a small hamlet perched on a promontory overlooking Vals. To get there, you have to climb a steep slope, but the view that greets you at the top is well worth the effort.
The three valleys: Volane, Sandron and Oize
Tourism professional
24.17 mi
+4,836 ft
-4,843 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Julien-du-Serre (Ardèche)
A circular two-day tour in the Ardèche Cévennes. Three valleys, three magnificent rivers with pure, crystal-clear waters, nature all around... Antraigues-sur-Volane, the home of Jean Ferrat, the steep slopes between the Lower Ardèche and the Ardèche Plateau, the deep valleys, the young volcanoes of the Ardèche and... the chestnut groves! All just ten kilometres north of Aubenas.
The Three Valleys - From Saint-Julien-du-Serre to Aizac
11.84 mi
+2,612 ft
-1,670 ft
7h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-du-Serre (Ardèche)
This first stage of the circular Three Valleys Loop takes you from Saint-Julien-du-Serre to Aizac. After a gentle warm-up on flat terrain in the Oize Valley, discover the land of the chestnut in the Cévennes of the Ardèche! Pass through hamlets tucked away along the paths and picturesque villages: Saint-Andéol-de-Vals, Genestelle, Antraigues-sur-Volane, Aizac. Sometimes at the bottom of the valley, sometimes along the ridge... often in the shade.
Between Oize and Sandron, the Moulin des Prés from Saint-Julien-du-Serre
4.84 mi
+558 ft
-535 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-du-Serre (Ardèche)
This is a short, easy hike with a wide variety of landscapes: meadows at the bottom of the Oize valley, more austere wooded slopes of the Sandron valley, pine forests and sandstone rocks towards Champestève or Fromenteyrol.
In the sandstone hills and pine woods around Ailhon
7.47 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,309 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fons (Ardèche)
A walk of no great difficulty, despite a few stony and somewhat steep sections, which will allow you to discover the village of Ailhon and the Crouzet complex. Much of the route is shaded by pine trees, which is a welcome relief on summer days.
Circular walk at the foot of Mont Vinobre
6.27 mi
+676 ft
-689 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sernin (Ardèche)
A short warm-up walk before the ascent of Mont Vinobre (mind you, at 350 metres in altitude, it’s no Everest), where a magnificent 360° view of part of the southern Ardèche awaits you. Beyond that, on a clear day, you’ll also be able to see numerous peaks such as Mont Ventoux, the Trois Becs, Mont Lozère, the Tanargue and many others. An orientation board will help you find your bearings.
Tour of Serre des Champs
4.47 mi
+673 ft
-682 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Vesseaux (Ardèche)
An easy hike in the hills above Vesseaux, where you will discover a few hamlets. Beautiful views of the mountains and surrounding villages. The route passes through beautiful chestnut groves and cherry orchards. Best seen in autumn when the chestnut trees change colour or in spring when the cherry trees are in bloom.
Vals-les-Bains - Thieure circular
6.61 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,909 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vals-les-Bains (Ardèche)
The spa town of Vals-les-Bains is nestled within a fairly steep, partly volcanic landscape that largely overlooks it from the north-west and north-east. Up in the hills, the old farming settlements are still clearly visible in the valleys and on the slopes. Thieure is a hamlet perched on a promontory overlooking Vals. A steep climb leads up to it. The landscape is the reward.
Louyre and the Col de Valaurie from Vesseaux
7.97 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,611 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vesseaux (Ardèche)
Hike through varied environments, bare hills, wooded valley bottoms and ridge trails with beautiful views.
The hamlet of Louyre, which was deserted in the middle of the last century, is once again inhabited and very much alive.
The Louyre ravine on the right bank
8.88 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,663 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vesseaux (Ardèche)
The route through the Louyre stream ravine and back along the left bank is a well-known walk (see The Louyre Canyon, from L'Échelette to L'Évent des Grenouillettes). The route suggested here takes you along paths overlooking the right bank, with beautiful views of the cliffs at the Combasses climbing site.
Between Lavilledieu and Vogüé
7.76 mi
+659 ft
-663 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lavilledieu (Ardèche)
Between Lavilledieu and Vogüé, the limestone plateau (Le Gras) is easily accessible, with relatively little elevation gain. It offers a varied landscape and points of geological, prehistoric and historical interest. Hikers usually come away enchanted by this route.