Auzon (rivière) - Affluent de l'Ardèche walks

Circuit from Vogüé towards Balazuc, taking the old railway line (Vogüé-Grospierre greenway, which is flat, a rarity in the Ardèche), and returning along the right bank of the Ardèche, which is wilder. Please note: there is a lot of tarmac and cycle paths on this route, which should be avoided if you have allergies.

Starting from Lanas, after crossing the Ardèche, the route of the old railway line to Saint-Maurice-d'Ardèche leads to the old Balazuc station. After climbing up to the village and crossing the bridge, the return journey follows the much wilder path along the river banks.

This is an easy hike, allowing you to discover the route of an old railway line in the landscapes of southern Ardèche on the way there, and the banks of the Ardèche in a very rural environment on the way back. On the way, you can linger in the narrow streets of the old village of Lanas, with its almost medieval atmosphere. Those who dislike tarmac can avoid this very family-friendly hike, which is well suited to people who find it difficult to walk on uneven and hilly terrain.

From Vogüé, the old railway line, converted into a greenway, leads to the hamlet of Les Louanes, south of Balazuc. A flat route in the Ardèche: a rarity! The climb back up to Balazuc takes you along the Coste-Labaume corniche. See the description in the practical information section. The return journey is along the right bank of the Ardèche, passing through the medieval village of Lanas.

A short hike with very pleasant scenery.

The village of Vogüé is very busy in the summer and parking is a real challenge. From the hamlet of Les Chazes, situated on the plateau above Vogüé, you can enjoy a lovely walk and take in splendid views of the village, the castle and the Ardèche valley without the drawbacks of the site’s overcrowding.

This route takes you down the Ardèche from Voguë to the Old Rhône, covering 80 km and allowing you to discover this river.Note: the elevation differences mentioned here are incorrect, due to measurements taken in the gorges. The actual elevation difference is 140 m downhill.