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Col de Gilhac (520m) walks
Gilhac-et-Bruzac: for lovers of wild mountain landscapes
Visorando Member
10.08 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,558 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gilhac-et-Bruzac (Ardèche)
Not for those allergic to tarmac!
A pleasant and varied hike, some sections of which follow small tarmac roads, as is often the case in the Ardèche. The first part takes place in the forest, where only birdsong disturbs the peace and quiet of the area. The second part follows theGR®42andGR®42Btrails, offering beautiful views of the Ardèche mountains, the Vernoux valley and the Rhône valley.
Pierregourde Castle is very close to this circuit.
The lands and hamlets of Pierregourde Castle
12.25 mi
+2,287 ft
-2,290 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-du-Pape (Ardèche)
A beautiful, long hike combining history and nature. Passing through numerous ancient hamlets that were under the authority of the Lord of Pierregourde, you will reach the ruins of the old seigneurial castle, perched on top of a rocky peak over 600 metres high.
A short detour to the wild summit of Serre de Girbaud offers a superb 360° panorama of the Rhône and Eyrieux valleys.
Walks near Col de Gilhac (520m)
Balcons de l’Ouvèze, right bank, from Coux to Le Pouzin
10.68 mi
+1,759 ft
-2,165 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Coux (Ardèche)
A superb walk from Coux to Le Pouzin, passing through the terraces overlooking the Ouvèze valley on the right bank – the Plateau des Gras. A short stretch of tarmac towards the middle of the walk, but nothing too troublesome.
(!) You’ll need two cars: leave one in Le Pouzin for the return journey and drive to the Coux cemetery in the second car – it’s about a 15-minute drive.