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Balazuc walks
Balazuc - Estinettes Cave
Visorando Member
3.88 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Balazuc (Ardèche)
Family hike starting from the village of Balazuc.
For children, there is a small, safe cave to visit and a walk along the water's edge.
Easy route, mostly signposted but a little rocky in places.
Balazuc - Servière - Chauzon
11.37 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,207 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Balazuc (Ardèche)
Starting from the village of Balazuc, a hike along the right bank of the Ardèche with, after leaving the forest, a clear view of the Coiron massif to Mont Lozère via the Tanargue massif.
Only for walkers who are not afraid of stony paths!
Balazuc loop via the Coste-Labaume cliff
4.43 mi
+469 ft
-459 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Balazuc (Ardèche)
A peaceful walk with no sporting pretensions through varied landscapes, a hamlet with beautiful houses of spectacular architecture, an easy climb to a ledge with splendid panoramic views of the Ardèche. Return by wandering through the narrow medieval streets of old Balazuc with its artisan craft shops.
The Plateau des Gras - Balazuc
5.90 mi
+689 ft
-712 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Balazuc (Ardèche)
The Plateau des Gras is a limestone plateau crossed by rivers, situated between the Bois de Païolive woods in the southwest and the slopes of the Coiron in the northeast. The northwestern edge of the plateau overlooks a depression extending from Aubenas to Les Vans. The footpaths along this edge of the plateau offer unspoilt views of the Monts d'Ardèche hills at the eastern edge of the Massif Central. The walk also takes you along beautiful paths amid oak trees and to a viewpoint overlooking the village of Balazuc.
Around Chauzon
6.86 mi
+617 ft
-617 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Balazuc (Ardèche)
A varied hike that takes you along a small canyon. Not to be done on a very hot day.
13/02/2024: Route modified following a municipal order. See practical information.
The ridges of the Grand Travers
9.28 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,289 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Balazuc (Ardèche)
Hike along clear paths with beautiful views of the Ardèche valley and the Massif Central on one side, and the forests of Lagorce and the Dent de Rez massif on the other.
Chauzon viewpoint, starting from La Digue Campsite
7.24 mi
+850 ft
-840 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chauzon (Ardèche)
A circular route starting from the "La Digue" campsite, leading to the village of Chauzon and then to the viewpoint overlooking the Ardèche valley. The route alternates between limestone paths, stretches of heath and riverbanks. The viewpoint above Chauzon offers unobstructed views of the Cirque de Gens and the Ardèche cliffs.
Circuit Lanas, Saint-Maurice-d'Ardèche, Balazuc
5.83 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Lanas (Ardèche)
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.
Circular above Lanas
3.93 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lanas (Ardèche)
A short hike with very pleasant scenery.
The Chauzon viewpoints
8.63 mi
+866 ft
-853 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Chauzon (Ardèche)
The village of Chauzon is located at the end of a plateau surrounded by the Ardèche, the Ligne and the Gournier stream. Following the edge of this plateau, this hike will reveal beautiful views of these three valleys.
These viewpoints are located on rocks at the top of cliffs. Access is not vertiginous, but please be careful with children.
Pradons - Les Bouchets - Serre Juillet.
6.58 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,099 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pradons (Ardèche)
A hilly walk through green oaks between Pradons and Lagorce. Beautiful views of the Ardèche cliffs on the final descent.
Circular loop from Vinezac
8.65 mi
+827 ft
-850 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vinezac (Ardèche)
A hike that takes you along small roads and beautiful paths through a varied, little-known and still largely agricultural area of southern Ardèche. Best done on a clear day to admire the remarkable distant views in all directions.
The loop from Vinezac to Merzelet
7.05 mi
+850 ft
-850 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vinezac (Ardèche)
This pleasant hike takes you along beautiful paths from the old village of Vinezac to the hilltop hamlet of Merzelet through a varied environment (terraces returned to natural vegetation, pine forests, but also areas cultivated with vines, olive trees, and fruit trees). The distant landscape is magnificent, particularly at the top of the loop. The entire route is very well marked in yellow and white, with often recent markings.
Short loop starting from Vogüé
4.31 mi
+151 ft
-154 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Vogüé (Ardèche)
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.
Long circular: Vogüé, Balazuc and Lanas
10.43 mi
+738 ft
-735 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vogüé (Ardèche)
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.
Circuit from Vogüé to Balazuc via the old railway line
8.91 mi
+384 ft
-413 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vogüé (Ardèche)
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.
Figeyrasse Cave
4.28 mi
+472 ft
-469 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vogüé (Ardèche)
A short, unpretentious hike along little-used paths on the Gras de Lanas. The cave itself is nothing spectacular, but it is a good destination for a walk and the little valley that leads to it is very pleasant. The rest of the route is a more classic walk on the Gras, but partly on unmarked paths, which are sometimes prettier.
La Baume Grenas
2.89 mi
+656 ft
-630 ft
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ruoms (Ardèche)
A short circuit that will take you along beautiful trails to discover an underground cave and beautiful beaches on the banks of the Ardèche with breathtaking views of the Ruoms gorge and the Cirque de Gens.
From Vogüe to La Roque
50.99 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,398 ft
More than 12 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Vogüé (Ardèche)
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.
Gour de la Sompe - Pertus de Fabria
5.55 mi
+820 ft
-830 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lagorce (Ardèche)
Walk in the Bois d'Ajude near Lagorce. The Gour de la Sompe is not well described in guidebooks and is not on a marked path, but the site is worth a visit for its green water and waterfall (when there is enough water). Beautiful view of the Ibie valley from the Pertus de Fabria.
Vogüé - Lanas - Vinobre
10.79 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,276 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vogüé (Ardèche)
Hike starting from the village of Vogüé through typical "gras" landscapes. Beautiful views of the village, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, and the Aubenas plain.
