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Between the Bois du Sorbier and the Bois Redon
The hike takes place on tracks and single tracks in the undergrowth and sometimes on beautiful paved paths, sheltered from the wind as it is exposed on the southern slope of Bois Redon. The route is mostly shaded and passes through mainly oak forests.
Bois de Laoul, Ravin de Bardalène and Rimouren balcony trail
Here, there are no spectacular 360° panoramic views, but you can enjoy a very pleasant walk in the Bois de Laoul forest on wide, easy tracks and pretty, shady, winding paths.
There are a succession of ravines, a magnificent and wild balcony path over the Gorges du Rimouren with its superb cliffs, a mule track, and some beautiful views of the Rhône valley from Serre-Court.
This is more of a winter walk.
The Sainte Baume gorges
A splendid medieval village, a hermit and his cave, a valley in the limestone hills and the views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Ventoux.
Prepare yourself for a nice, family-friendly hike, which will suit everyone.
Village and stream of Rimouren
Discover the beautiful village of Rimouren and its picturesque stream, La Conche. You will first walk along the wide and enchanting La Conche stream, dotted with beautiful ponds. A mule track takes you along the bottom of a small cliff to the Bois du Laoul plateau. The hike continues along a forest track, then small paths to form a circular loop and return to the village via the path along the stream. The village then appears before you, above the twisting Conche.An easy hike, accessible to all.
The Val des Nymphes
Most of the walk is through the woods in the Drôme Provençale. This route offers beautiful views of the Rhône valley and lavender fields, as well as a village classified as one of the most beautiful in France, with some buildings dating back to the Renaissance.
Around La Garde-Adhémar
A beautiful route for exploring history and its vestiges. The geology of a little-known site (very beautiful passage through the ochre cliffs of a mini-Colorado). Gallo-Roman cult at the Val des Nymphes, springs and priory. Lapidary tanks reminiscent of ancient work dating back to Gallo-Roman times (millstones, known as "sacrificial stones", ancient wine presses dating from late Antiquity to the 12th or 13th century). Medieval fiefdom of the Adhémar family in the 12th century.
The lapidary vats and the Val des Nymphes
Above the Val des Nymphes, the IGN map refers to so-called "sacrificial stones". This magnificent hike allows you to see some of them, then revisit the magical site around the chapel.
Grosse Pierre, Saut du Loup and the Ardèche Gorges cliff
The hike consists of a loop that is a discovery trail where you can see a menhir, a dolmen, a charcoal kiln and panoramic views.
Moderator's note It appears that the end of the route has been changed on the ground. See the reviews and possibly try the route in the opposite direction
La Dent de Rez
The high point of Basse-Ardèche, this promontory (719 m) offers a beautiful panorama of the Cévennes, Mont Lozère, the Alps, the Baronnies, Mont Ventoux and the Ridge of Montmirail.
Aiguèze and the rocks of Castelviel
The medieval village of Aiguèze is among the most beautiful villages in France. This hike, overlooking the gorges of Ardeche, follows the paths and trails through the heart of the scrubland, olive groves and vineyards.
The three chapels of Sainte-Juste, Chabrières and Saint-Sépulcre
This is a pleasant walk along small paths, mainly through the woods. The various vantage points offer 360° panoramic views of the surrounding plains and mountain ranges. Crossing the underground quarries of Saint-Restitut gives you an insight into the difficult work of the quarrymen. There are numerous remains of dwellings around these quarries. A visit to the village of Saint-Restitut is also enjoyable.
The Castelviel Rock from Aiguèze
A very pleasant walk starting from the medieval village of Aiguèze, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", overlooking the Ardèche River with a fantastic viewpoint halfway along the route over the tributary of the Rhône.
Circular of the Val des Nymphes at Creux Rouge
An easy circular for the whole family, starting from the Val des Nymphes site with its 12th-century Romanesque chapel, pond and springs, 2 km from La Garde Adhémar. This circular takes you through a mini Provençal Colorado that will delight children. However, avoid this route after heavy rain (it's slippery!) and during big game hunting season at weekends (wild boar hunts are quite frequent).
Barry troglodyte village, Barry and Chabrières castles
This is a magical place that attracts many curious visitors. Unfortunately, the routes suggested on the signs are very old and the markings are random. Some trails are not shown on the IGN map.
This loop is a good option for finding your way through the multitude of trails and getting a first impression of the site. Superb panoramic views and moving evidence of human occupation of this area from prehistoric times to the 20th century.
The troglodyte village of Barry
A family-friendly trail that explores the troglodyte village of Barry, one of the finest and largest in France.
The Serre de Barrès and Dent de Rez from Saint-Remèze
A beautiful hike typical of southern Ardèche, alternating between stony paths, sharp limestone pavement, rocks, trails, tracks and small roads, starting from the charming little village of Saint-Remèze, which was once fortified. The "castle", the Romanesque church, a few fountains and a wash house are some of the highlights of the visit.
Beautiful views of the Rocher de Sampzon, Mont Lozère, the Baronnies, Ventoux and Vercors.
Dent de Rez via Baravon
This path, much less travelled than the classic route, allows you to bypass the massif to the north with magnificent views of the Ardèche mountains and the immense wild forest, which is aptly named because it is very, very wild...
It is also the most accessible route for vehicles to reach the summit, but it is of course prohibited to vehicles and reserved for site management personnel; barriers prevent vehicles from crossing.
The two chapels and quarries of the Barry massif
This easy circular will take you from the pretty hilltop village of Saint-Restitut along paths that are mainly in the woods. Along the way, a reasonable effort will take you to the chapels of Saint-Sépulcre and Sainte-Juste, both of which offer superb panoramic views, and the passage through the spectacular old quarries of the Barry massif will not leave you indifferent.
Discover Viviers
Viviers, capital of the Vivarais region in Ardèche, located on the banks of the Rhône, has a beautiful architectural heritage. I suggest a walk to discover the historic centre and the port.
Terrasses de Bois Sauvage and the hamlet of Pallières
Behind the Dent de Rez, in Ardèche, lies a maze of valleys and hills stretching to the Ibie valley.
Now practically deserted, the area was inhabited and cultivated until the early 20th century.
I invite you to discover the ruined farms of Chambonnet, the ruined hamlet of Pallières and its spring, and above all the hundreds of terraces built on the hillside to make the land cultivable.
Loop of the Chanet Dolmen and the Gourmier Bivouac
From the plateau to the river, this short and fairly easy route will also allow you to discover the vegetation of the gorges, notably the Phoenician juniper.
The elevation gain is at the end of the route, and the concrete track from the Gournier bivouac to the starting point is very steep. The route is well shaded.
Pay attention to point (3).
Le Navon and the Rhône
Head for the heights of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Rhône and the ruins of its medieval past before reaching Navon, the peak marking the boundary between Malataverne and Châteauneuf-du-Rhône: a strategic and sensational location!
Valvignères: the Crêtes tour
A long and beautiful hike through vineyards, then along the ridges of the Berg forest, offering stunning panoramic views of the Dent de Rez, the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux, the Baronnies, the Vercors, the Montagne Ardéchoise, and more. There are also beautiful views of the villages of Alba, Saint-Andéol de Berg, Saint-Thomé, and the Rhône Valley. To the north is the Coiron plateau with the Tour de Mirabel and Neck de Sceautres.
The old sand quarries of Bollène
This is a short, easy route that can be enjoyed by families with young children. Almost the entire route is shaded. These old quarries were dug into the hillside to extract sand. They were then used by the Germans during the Second World War to store ammunition. Then, in the 1970s, they were converted into mushroom farms. They are now disused. It should be noted that the first quarries were open-pit. Their locations are marked by the presence of several lakes.
The Maladrerie des Templiers in the Gorges de l'Ardèche
This is a beautiful walk, partly along the river, then leading to the exceptional site of La Maladrerie opposite the Cirque de la Madeleine. The remains of an ancient monastery, probably dating from the 12th century, with improbable origins. Reality or Templar myth?
Be sure to follow the yellow markings on the ground between (6) and (7). Avoid this route when the Ardèche is in high water.
To find out the height and flow of the water: https://www.rdbrmc.com/hydroreel2/statio...
Col de Reboul from Serrelongue
This medium-difficulty hike in the Ardèche mountains will take you to the Col de Reboul with a nice climb, some lovely shaded sections and a descent towards Reboul. You will cross several fords, meet some interesting people and enjoy some beautiful views.
On the heights of Mondragon
A walk without too many difficulties and numerous headlands along the route.
La Chartreuse de Valbonne Nord
Short loop on the northern trails of La Chartreuse de Valbonne and return via part of the botanical trail.
La Chartreuse de Valbonne Sud
Short loop starting from the Chartreuse de Valbonne through the Bois de Sagné and its oak trees.
Between the forests and vineyards above Mondragon and Mornas
Sometimes in the woods, sometimes in the vineyards, this walk takes you through the countryside of the Rhone Valley and Mont Ventoux.
Around Mondragon
A short family walk through heath, vineyards and woodland.Not particularly difficult, but not suitable for pushchairs.
The Cross of Simeon in Allan
This hike is ideal for lovers of old buildings and nature. It takes you to the heights of Allan and its old village and 12th-century castle, now in ruins. It then leads into the heart of the forest, along small paths to La Croix de Siméon, erected in honour of a monk from Aiguebelle who was a missionary in Africa. Aimed at experienced hikers, this hike also offers panoramic views of Savasse and the Montélimar plain.
The hilltop villages at the start of Allan
From the old village of Allan to the castle of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, a beautiful hike on either side of the Citelle. Whether from the ruins of the old village of Allan, the castle of Rochefort or the many clearings along this hike, you will enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Rhône valley and the surrounding mountains.
Moderator's note : private property issue? Alternative route possible, see reviews.
Ruins of the old village of Allan and Siméon's Cross
This hike to the ruins of Old Allan offers panoramic views of the Rhône Valley between Donzère and Cruas. The first part of the trail alternates between wide, open woodland paths and, halfway along, you will discover the Croix Siméon. The trail then becomes narrower and more winding, remaining shaded and sheltered.