Borne (rivière) walks

For all hikers, the Rocher d'Abraham can only be reached from Mayres. The circuit described below is for people who want to reach the summit with less effort. It can be done in an afternoon, is not particularly difficult, apart from the final ascent, and offers vast and magnificent landscapes throughout the route.

A beautiful hike through the chestnut trees, starting from "Le Sentier des Morts qui tue les Vivants" (The Path of the Dead that Kills the Living).

Hike above the Col de la Croix-de-Bauzon, with the first part of the route in the forest and the second part on the ridge offering beautiful views. If you are lucky enough to do this short trip on a clear day, you will be able to see the Alps and Mont Ventoux on the horizon.

A pleasant route in good weather with beautiful, unobstructed views of the Ardèche plateau. The return through the forest after Les Chambons allows you to escape the heat of the ridges and, depending on the season, pick mushrooms.

This is a very pleasant hike, partly along a ridge leading to the Tour des Poignets, which offers superb panoramic views of the Lozère mountains, Tanargue, Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Mézenc, etc. All along the ridge, you can admire the Rocher d'Abraham in front of you. After climbing through the rocks, the arrival at the summit reveals a metal sculpture created by Pierre Louis Chipon in tribute to Jean Gilly, a great sportsman from the Ardèche region.

In the Tanargue massif, starting from the family ski resort of Croix de Bauzon, this hike takes you along trails in the heart of the Chambons National Forest, passing through the village of the same name.

A magnificent hike to do in autumn; the colours are stunning. Make sure you wear suitable footwear as there are some stony paths.