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Col de la Croix de Boutières (1502m) walks
Mont Mézenc
Visorando Member
3.98 mi
+856 ft
-863 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Estables (Haute-Loire)
Climb Mont Mézenc from the Croix de Peccata - car park.
Mont Mézenc
5.26 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,037 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Les Estables (Haute-Loire)
Discover Mont Mézenc and its two peaks and take a detour to admire the Cirque des Boutières.
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 walk around Mont Mézenc offers stunning views stretching far and wide in all directions: the Massif Central, the Ardèche, the Alps, the Pilat Massif… It is possible to climb Mont Mézenc during the route. The route offers the best possible view of the stunning Cirque des Boutières. The route also includes a walk through the village of Chaudeyrolles on the way back, as well as a loop around Mont Signon.
The Ventographe des Boutières via the Mézenc peaks
8.85 mi
+1,545 ft
-1,565 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Borée (Ardèche)
Circular starting from the Croix de Boutières, passing by the peaks of Mont Mézenc and the strange machine called the Ventographe des Boutières.
The snows of Mont Mézenc
4.62 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,040 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Les Estables (Haute-Loire)
The hike starts at the forest house car park and climbs through the powder snow of Mont Mézenc. From the summit, your efforts are rewarded with a magnificent view of the village of Les Estables below and Mont Alambre. And even the Alps, if the weather is clear.
Croix des Boutières and knolls
11.58 mi
+1,709 ft
-1,709 ft
7 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Borée (Ardèche)
A long hike across the plateaus, south of Les Estables, amongst the knolls and near Mont Gerbier de Jonc.
Mont Mézenc as seen from Borée
8.22 mi
+2,224 ft
-919 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Borée (Ardèche)
A lovely alternative for climbing Mont Mézenc with this day-long walk. The route passes through ancient villages and stunning landscapes, including the famous Cirque des Boutières. Part of the route is through woodland and is very pleasant.
Do remember to arrange for a car to be waiting at the finish, at the Croix de Peccata.
