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Tour of the Azette Valley from Chanéac
Visorando Member
11.26 mi
+1,916 ft
-1,906 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Chanéac (Ardèche)
This route offers a beautiful sample of the landscapes of the high Ardèche valleys that radiate towards Le Cheylard. The environments are very varied: broom heaths on the southern slopes, forests of chestnut, conifer and beech trees depending on the orientation, and grassy meadows on the ridges. There are numerous signs of volcanic activity, such as the Rocher de Soutron and the Échamps maar.
The ruins of Rochebonne Castle
5.44 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas (Ardèche)
This hike starts off gently at the bottom of the valley, following an old railway line. It then climbs up to a rocky outcrop where the ruins of Rochebonne Castle stand proudly.
And as if the ruins of this castle weren't enough, all the great peaks of the Ardèche (Mézenc, Gerbier des Joncs) are visible throughout the hike.
Volcanoes and granite in the heart of the Boutières
5.94 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,066 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mariac (Ardèche)
On the ridges of the Ardèche mountains in a sumptuous setting, this walk is also geological. On the programme: granite piles over ten metres high, five superimposed basalt flows and a view of some of the most famous volcanoes in France: Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc and Mézenc. A change of scenery guaranteed.
Around Le Serre de la Farre from Girond
7.38 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,391 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mariac (Ardèche)
This walk takes in forests of chestnut, oak, beech and pine trees, two volcanoes, three types of lava, three typical hamlets and a 360° view of all the Boutières (at least twenty volcanoes in sight).
24/10/2023: Hike modified to avoid the Oppidum de la Farre, which is private property, classified as a historical monument and closed to the public (see practical information).
Circular in the Boutières starting from Intres
10.79 mi
+2,507 ft
-2,520 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Intres (Ardèche)
This hike offers a beautiful introduction to the Boutières region, with its rugged terrain, rivers, diverse landscapes and views. It alternates between moorland, meadows and forests of beech and coniferous trees, ending on the Dolce Via, which allows you to pick up the pace after the numerous ascents and descents.
Rocks and Maar of Borée, Gouleyou and Pialoux from Borée
6.06 mi
+951 ft
-955 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Borée (Ardèche)
Short, easy route around the drystone shelter, with a beautiful view of the Gouleyou, an ancient lava plug, and a visit to the Chier de Borée site, an arrangement of raised and engraved stones, which is a contemporary work of art.
Balcony overlooking the Azette and Saliouse valleys
8.58 mi
+1,358 ft
-1,368 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Borée (Ardèche)
Walk along paths or small roads offering numerous viewpoints over the steep-sided Azette valley at the start of the route, then over the less wild Saliouse valley, with a beautiful view of the Cirque des Boutières at the end of the route.
Gouffre de la Monette
7.23 mi
+404 ft
-410 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Vastres (Haute-Loire)
Discover the Gouffre de la Monette and its waterfall via the marsh route. This is a mysterious place to be enjoyed in peace and quiet, so choose a time when it is not too busy.
Circular between Le Cheylard and Riotord
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.66 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,073 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Cheylard (Ardèche)
A beautiful half-day hike along a balcony path, which crosses ancient hamlets with panoramic views of the Eyrieux Valley. This route has been used for several years by the famous "Cheminote", a hike for the general public that connects Le Cheylard to Saint-Martin-de-Valamas.
A hike proposed by the collective "Nos chemins ne sont pas à vendre" (Our paths are not for sale).
Le Cheylard - Château de Rochebonne - Saint-Martin circular
12.83 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,896 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Le Cheylard (Ardèche)
A hike proposed by the collective "Nos chemins ne sont pas à vendre" (Our paths are not for sale).
A beautiful day-long hike along a south-facing balcony trail that passes through ancient hamlets with panoramic views of the Eyrieux Valley. This route has been used for several years by the famous "Cheminote", a popular hike that connects Le Cheylard to Saint-Martin-de-Valamas.
The tour of the Mézenc from Chaudeyrolles
13.06 mi
+1,867 ft
-1,857 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chaudeyrolles (Haute-Loire)
This tour of Mont Mézenc allows you to admire the landscape stretching far in all directions: the Massif Central, the Ardèche, the Alps, the Pilat Massif... It is possible to climb Mont Mézenc during the circuit. The hike offers the best possible view of the beautiful Boutières cirque. The circuit also includes a return trip through the village of Chaudeyrolles and a tour of Mont Signon.
Mont Signon and Chaudeyrolles peatlands
7.69 mi
+994 ft
-1,004 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chaudeyrolles (Haute-Loire)
This geological trail allows you to discover an ancient small volcano, Mont Signon, which became a peat bog, then an ancient maar, or marshy crater, home to several peatlands. Numerous information panels from the Geopark help you understand these different volcanic formations.
Mont Signon in Chaudeyrolles
1.97 mi
+535 ft
-535 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chaudeyrolles (Haute-Loire)
Enjoy a beautiful hike on Mont Signon and its old singing slate quarry. Beautiful panoramic views of the Monts de Haute Loire.
Fay sur Lignon - Lac de Saint-Front: a circular route between pine and beech trees
8.38 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,014 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fay-sur-Lignon (Haute-Loire)
A pleasant walk through the forest, undergrowth and meadows, with the pretty, round crater lake of Saint-Front, the highest in the Haute Loire, as your destination. Views of Mont Mézenc and the Monts du Velay, and you will be on the edge of the summit of Les Roches, an ancient volcano which is a climbing site on its southern slope.The name of thePR® trail that we follow most often is "Entre pins et fayards" (Between pines and beech trees), which is very apt. We added the tour of Lake Saint-Front, as it was too tempting to resist.
From Col du Vaset to Saint-Michel-d'Aurance (circular)
4.82 mi
+774 ft
-771 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Cheylard (Ardèche)
An easy family walk along country lanes reopened by several user associations.
Circular route in the Velay – Lignon, starting from Mars and passing through Montréal
6.08 mi
+610 ft
-591 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Mars (Ardèche)
In July, the scent of freshly cut hay will accompany you throughout this walk, which takes you through dense coniferous or beech forests at times, whilst at other times offering superb views of the Velay mountains.
Circular route in the Velay – Lignon, starting from Pont de Mars
8.42 mi
+971 ft
-951 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mars (Ardèche)
This figure-of-eight route, which mainly follows forest tracks, offers beautiful views of the Lignon’s white water.
The Rocher de Don
6.37 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,175 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genest-Lachamp (Ardèche)
This route is dotted with varied landscapes and ends with superb panoramic views of all the surrounding mountains. This rock, less well known than Mont Mézenc or Gerbier de Jonc, nevertheless offers equally impressive views.
Mont Gerbier de Jonc - Sources of the Loire
2.15 mi
+597 ft
-594 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Eulalie (Ardèche)
Climb the most famous knoll in the Ardèche, which offers a magnificent spectacle from its summit thanks to its 360° panorama of the surrounding volcanic landscape, then cross the River Loire and discover its various sources.
Mont Gerbier de Jonc
0.72 mi
+446 ft
-446 ft
0h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Eulalie (Ardèche)
This route takes you up the most famous knoll in the Ardèche. The effort required to reach the summit is rewarded with a magnificent 360° panoramic view of the surrounding volcanic landscape.
Les Coux
5.15 mi
+472 ft
-469 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martial (Ardèche)
An easy snowshoe route to explore the snow-covered Ardèche plateau, near the Gerbier des Joncs.
'Les Coux' is a small volcanic knoll rising from the plateau, near the 'Gerbier des Joncs'.
Car park at the cross-country skiing chalet on the Lachamp Raphael – Gerbier des Joncs road (1 km).
