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Cance (rivière) walks
Cance Valley in Vernosc-les-Annonay
Visorando Member
7.09 mi
+958 ft
-984 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
Take a short detour through the Cance Valley, Roche Péréandre and the legend of André, then cross the suspension bridge over the Cance.
Chatinais - Toissieu
8.42 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,270 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Annonay (Ardèche)
This is a beautiful hike in the hills, offering superb views of the Rhône valley and the Alps, as well as the northern Vivarais mountains. On the way back to Annonay, the trail winds above the Cance valley before it becomes a gorge once you have passed Annonay.
The crossing of the ridges with broom in bloom in late spring will not leave nature lovers indifferent.
From Vernosc-les-Annonay to Quintenas
11.14 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,335 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
This hike will take you on a journey through the Cance Valley. Along the way, you will discover the industrial past of this region, now surrounded by nature, including the old disused railway line, the Marc Seguin suspension bridge and the remains of the old spinning mills. You will pass by Roche Péréandre, which is an astonishing geological feature.
Béaliaire trail and Grande circular via Riverand
4.51 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
Circular through the Ay valley along the river, passing through the vineyards on the plateau and then descending through the undergrowth on the Rhône valley side via the Chemin des Roches. Varied landscapes, pretty views of different valleys and very little tarmac.
Between the Cance and Ay rivers
9.72 mi
+1,972 ft
-1,982 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
Hike between the Cance and Ay valleys with beautiful views.
The Cance Valley starting from Talencieux
11.73 mi
+1,867 ft
-1,877 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Talencieux (Ardèche)
This hike will take you to the Cance Valley, where beautiful wild landscapes await you.
You will need to descend into the Cance Valley, the Combes Druisseau de la Goueille, de la Manoha and the Pralong stream. And of course, you will need to climb back up, which makes this hike varied and challenging at the same time.
You will learn a little history as you pass by the ruins of Oriol Castle.
(Please read the practical information section for a warning about a landslide on this route.)
The Cance Valley, its Péréandre rock and beautiful footbridges
5.88 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,096 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
Set off to explore the famous Roche Péréandre rock and the nearby river called the Cance, as well as the Marc Seguin footbridge, named after the inventor of suspension bridges!
Put on your trainers, it's time to set off on an adventure!
From Sarras to Ardoix through forests and streams to the north, then the southern ridge.
11.77 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,165 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
A rural hike along small paths that run alongside streams on the right bank of the Cance valley to near Ardoix and back via the classic ridge route leading back to Sarras.
