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The summit of Blandine from Escrinet
Visorando Member
3.85 mi
+748 ft
-748 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Priest (Ardèche)
This is a short hike, but it will give you a magnificent view of the Coiron plateau and the entire Alpine range, from Ventoux to Mont Blanc on a clear day.
Charray Mountain and ruins of the former Priory
3.27 mi
+797 ft
-774 ft
2h 10
Difficult
Departure from Pourchères (Ardèche)
A beautiful route offering magnificent panoramic views of the Coiron, the Ouvèze and Mézayon valleys, Baronnies and Vercors. An interesting discovery of the site of the former Priory of Charray.
Bois Laville, starting from Veyras
5.85 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,063 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Veyras (Ardèche)
A lovely family walk along well-marked paths. Facilities for a lunch break along the route. Suitable even in summer as most of the walk takes place in the woods.
The summit of Charray Mountain from Veyras
9.50 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,699 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Veyras (Ardèche)
Starting from Pierre Plantée, this beautiful route offers magnificent panoramic views of Coiron, the Ouvèze and Mézayon valleys, Baronnies and Vercors. An interesting discovery is the site of the former Priory of Charray.
Please note that some sections of the balcony trail may be uncomfortable for those prone to vertigo.
Saint-Étienne-de-Boulogne - Gourdon circular
8.54 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,827 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Boulogne (Ardèche)
This south-facing route offers beautiful views of the Tanargue to Mont Lozère via the Aubenas basin. It is also a geological discovery trail with information signs placed at regular intervals. After Gourdon, at the top of the tarmac road, the Alps stand out on the horizon.
Climbing up to the summit platform of Roc de Gourdon is not accessible to everyone, but the 360° view is remarkable.
Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron: the learning path
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.49 mi
+1,001 ft
-988 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron (Ardèche)
A route starting at a hilltop village, Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron, with a wonderful, panoramic 180° view over the Ardèche mountains and plains, from Villeneuve de Berg to the Col de l'Escrinet (the Cham du Cros, Rocher d’Abraham, Montagne Sainte-Marguerite, Mont Lozère). In addition, educational panels depicting the history, geology and life on the Coiron adorn this hike.
The terrain: valleys, gorges and streams around Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron
11.94 mi
+1,801 ft
-1,804 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron (Ardèche)
A long but very beautiful hike offering varied landscapes and superb panoramic views. This route follows paths and tracks leading from greenhouses to gorges, with small fords and abundant little streams to cross.
Please note, however, that some sections of the circuit are unmarked and require a good knowledge of map reading and orientation.
From Privas to Château de Liviers
4.88 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,627 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Privas (Ardèche)
Circular walk starting from the Champ de Mars in Privas. The walk takes you up to Liviers Castle via the Escaliers de Ternis, the Neuve bathing spot and the hamlet of Ladreyt. The descent follows a lovely path down to the hamlet of Villeneuve. On the way back, you can continue on to the Rocher de la Sorcière via Le Petit Tournon.
Serre de Pied-de Boeuf
8.74 mi
+1,831 ft
-1,824 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Creysseilles (Ardèche)
A very beautiful hike offering exceptional and magnificent panoramic views of the Alps, Mont Blanc, Dévoluy, Vercors, etc., and allowing you to alternate between varied basalt and agricultural landscapes. You will also pass by the site of an ancient tomb, which is well worth a visit.
Around the Ajoux Rock
8.54 mi
+2,096 ft
-2,080 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pourchères (Ardèche)
A beautiful and varied hike in the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park. The superb site of the Rocher d'Ajoux.
Pourchères - Rocher d'Ajoux - Serre de Pied de Bœuf circular loop
8.08 mi
+1,847 ft
-1,831 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pourchères (Ardèche)
The hike is located on volcanic terrain, allowing you to approach the Rocher d'Ajoux, which is part of a lava flow. On the last section of the circular route, we follow a ridge line with panoramic views of the Alps.
Circular of Pourchères via Ajoux
6.07 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,421 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pourchères (Ardèche)
A hike with beautiful views, passing through chestnut forests and overlooking the Rocher d'Ajoux. Well marked.
Le Serre Pied de Boeuf and its hamlets
12.39 mi
+3,025 ft
-3,022 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Pourchères (Ardèche)
A lovely route at the foot of the Ardèche mountains with views of the Alps.
Gournier Waterfall and Rochessauve Castle in Alissas
7.00 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Alissas (Ardèche)
A magnificent circular walk from Alissas with a detour to the Gournier waterfall and a view of the Château de Rochessauve.
Louyre and the Col de Valaurie from Vesseaux
7.97 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,611 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vesseaux (Ardèche)
Hike through varied environments, bare hills, wooded valley bottoms and ridge trails with beautiful views.
The hamlet of Louyre, which was deserted in the middle of the last century, is once again inhabited and very much alive.
The Louyre ravine on the right bank
8.88 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,663 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vesseaux (Ardèche)
The route through the Louyre stream ravine and back along the left bank is a well-known walk (see The Louyre Canyon, from L'Échelette to L'Évent des Grenouillettes). The route suggested here takes you along paths overlooking the right bank, with beautiful views of the cliffs at the Combasses climbing site.
Tour des Bros in Coux
5.87 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,250 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Coux (Ardèche)
On this route, you will overlook the Ouvèze valley and walk along the Grads plateau, a unique natural area.
Loop of Saint-Étienne-de-Boulogne and Boulogne Castle
8.00 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,122 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Boulogne (Ardèche)
This is a lovely route that takes you from the village of Saint-Michel-de-Boulogne to Saint-Étienne-de-Boulogne via the fortified castle of Boulogne. The ruins, listed as a Historic Monument, date from the 11th century.
Le Serre des Ayres
4.31 mi
+932 ft
-928 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Coux (Ardèche)
A short walk offering views of the Ouvèze Valley, Privas and, on a clear day, the Alps.
A short walk around Greytus
2.55 mi
+656 ft
-663 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ajoux (Ardèche)
Panoramic view of the Ardèche mountains. View of the Rocher d'Ajoux. Walk through a chestnut grove.
A walk with no difficulty whatsoever.
Tour of Serre des Champs
4.47 mi
+673 ft
-682 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Vesseaux (Ardèche)
An easy hike in the hills above Vesseaux, where you will discover a few hamlets. Beautiful views of the mountains and surrounding villages. The route passes through beautiful chestnut groves and cherry orchards. Best seen in autumn when the chestnut trees change colour or in spring when the cherry trees are in bloom.
Mirabel, the sentinel of the Coiron
4.01 mi
+643 ft
-633 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Ardèche
Walked and re-walked by families from the villages around Mirabel, this easy walk is renowned for its exceptional views, including 180° views from the top of the basalt cliffs and the tower. The walk ends in the medieval village, where you can stroll through the labyrinth of narrow streets, cul-de-sacs and vaulted passageways.
Pranles via the Route des Dragonnades
3.91 mi
+584 ft
-591 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lyas (Ardèche)
A short walk through the woods, ideal in hot weather.
Neck de Sceautres, Serre de la Fourche
8.12 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,555 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sceautres (Ardèche)
The magnificent little village of Sceautres is nestled against the imposing basalt neck, the remains of a volcanic eruption. This immense block is the lava contained in the volcano's chimney, whose cone has disappeared due to erosion.
Col des Croix de Creysseilles
5.42 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,237 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Creysseilles (Ardèche)
Short hike with panoramic views of the Monts d'Ardèche, Bois Laville and Vercors.
The Neck de Sceautres
3.79 mi
+869 ft
-853 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Sceautres (Ardèche)
A short circular loop in the Coiron massif, an extension of the Massif Central in Ardèche, which ends with an easy climb up the Neck de Sceautres on a well-maintained and secure path.
The Neck, with a diameter of approximately 200 m and a height of 133 m, is the largest basalt peak in Europe, the former chimney of a volcano that formed 8 million years ago. Placed at its summit, where you can enjoy a superb 360° panorama, the statue of the Virgin Mary dominates the village nestled at its feet.
The Roc de Gourdon
10.15 mi
+1,978 ft
-1,969 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Gourdon (Ardèche) (Ardèche)
A beautiful hike in a very wild setting. The Roc de Gourdon, with its ship’s prow-like silhouette—a remnant of intense volcanic activity—is a superb promontory offering a 360° panorama of the Boutières, the Cévennes and the Bas-Vivarais.Moderator’s note added on 09/06/2021: The Roc de Gourdon is no longer accessible (electrified fence)
See listingno. 427882: Saint-Étienne-de-Boulogne – Gourdon circular route – identical route (between points 6-7 for both hikes) but with access to the Roc de Gourdon!
Oppidum of Jastres and corniche on the Louyre
6.51 mi
+361 ft
-361 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Lussas (Ardèche)
An easy walk to an oppidum with spectacular views over Aubenas and back with equally spectacular views of the Louyre canyon, the promontory of Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron and the Mirabel tower.
Variations to the route are suggested, shortening or lengthening the walk.
Le Bijou and Champ de La Lioure starting from Chomerac
5.56 mi
+545 ft
-541 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Chomérac (Ardèche)
This route offers you the chance to visit a historic site, Château Bijou, the former Champ de Liourre silk mill, and to explore the Coiron Plateau.
The Serre de l'Église and the Grottes de la Jaubernie
10.10 mi
+1,535 ft
-1,545 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Coux (Ardèche)
Apart from the distance, this is an easy hike on good trails through typical Ardèche landscapes. At the summit, there are beautiful views of the Rhône and Ouvèze valleys and, at the end of the walk, you can discover the famous Jaubernie caves, which served as troglodyte dwellings for Protestants driven out of Privas during the Wars of Religion.
Les Balmes de Montbrun - Mirabel
10.63 mi
+1,923 ft
-1,952 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-le-Centenier (Ardèche)
Le Coiron is a wild basalt plateau. On the southern side, near Saint-Jean-le-Centenier, troglodyte dwellings were built in the medieval period in the basalt cliffs of Montbrun.
From Saint-Gineis-en-Coiron, a small road winding across the plateau takes you to Mirabel, where you can enjoy magnificent views from the keep.
The only downside is that two-thirds of the route is on paved roads, although there is very little traffic.
Roche Chérie via the Orgues de Bauzon
9.65 mi
+1,558 ft
-1,549 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pons (Ardèche) (Ardèche)
This route runs along the foothills of the Coiron massif on paths that are not marked on IGN maps but nevertheless exist, with very improbable markings.
The path runs alongside the beautiful basalt columns or Orgues de Bauzon parallel to the Chaix stream, then climbs back up to the plateau where the panoramic views are superb. The descent via a rocky ridge leads to Roche Chérie: a remnant of the massif's significant volcanic past. A small chapel is built against the neck.
Roche Chérie in Saint-Pons
6.35 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,142 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pons (Ardèche) (Ardèche)
This route runs along the foothills of the Coiron massif on existing but not very obvious paths. Follow the yellow markings carefully.
The route passes through some beautiful basalt columns, crosses the plateau with its superb panoramic views, then descends via a rocky ridge to Roche Chérie: a remnant of the massif's significant volcanic past. A small chapel is built against the neck.
The Chirouse Volcano
7.14 mi
+1,969 ft
-1,965 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pranles (Ardèche)
A very pleasant route through the Ardèche forest and its peaceful little hamlets. The omnipresent calm allows you to recharge your batteries and become one with nature.
The Louyre Canyon, from Échelette to Évent des Grenouillettes
6.78 mi
+581 ft
-571 ft
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from Lussas (Ardèche)
With its wild and exotic appearance, the Louyre Canyon is a classic destination for all hikers in the region. This circuit takes you from one end to the other, then back up the top with beautiful views. As a bonus, since this year, you can once again see traces of beaver activity.
The climb up the canyon is not very easy, and in one or two places you have to use your hands, but it is quite doable, even with children.
The Roman camps of Lussas
3.38 mi
+177 ft
-184 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Lussas (Ardèche)
A page of history for children and adults. 2,800 years ago, the Helvetii - long before the Gauls - settled in this region and built their first fortified villages on the cliffs. Julius Caesar himself described these enclosed and isolated places as "Oppidum". The Romans, who colonised the region from the 1st century AD onwards, finished the job. Further south is the "Camp de César", a Roman camp. The return path runs very close to the edge of the cliff, so please be careful.
The Louyre Canyon via the Dolmen de l'Houme
7.11 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,273 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Privat (Ardèche)
A hike to the end of the world (although close to the city) where you will hardly meet anyone. You will feel like you are at the end of the world as you descend to the bottom of a canyon, part of which you will hike along its most interesting length. A feeling of adventure and action, Indiana Jones is not far away.
The Jastres Plateau and its oppida
3.94 mi
+285 ft
-299 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lussas (Ardèche)
This hike will take you past the remains of oppida dating from the first century BC. The Jastres Sud oppidum, ‘Le Camp de César’, barely rises above the ground, but the Jastres Nord rampart is impressive.As an added bonus, and for those who aren’t particularly interested in historical remains, the path along the edge of the plateau offers magnificent views of the Ardèche.
Around the Louyre Canyon
7.08 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat (Ardèche)
An easier variant of the "Louyre Canyon via the Dolmen de l'Houlme" hike, allowing you to discover this magnificent little wild spot without venturing into the canyon (reserved for experienced hikers or connoisseurs). Discover the ancient structures around a stream that had a greater and more regular flow in the last century, and enjoy beautiful views of the canyon.
Between basalt and limestone in southern Ardèche
10.70 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,175 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lussas (Ardèche)
Between limestone plateau and volcanic relief, this hike reflects the diversity of the southern Ardèche, including crossing areas that are still agricultural, from the impressive fortified village of Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron, which dominates the route, to the inevitable dolmens, passing by magnificent views of the Louyre gorges.
The ridges of Mont Champ
4.73 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,030 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat (Ardèche)
Although the highest point is not very high, this hike, mostly along ridges, offers beautiful views of the Ardèche and the Aubenas region.
A circular around Pranles
4.42 mi
+692 ft
-689 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Pranles (Ardèche)
A lovely, easy hike that will allow you to discover Pranles' three remarkable sites (in season): the Moulin de Mandy, the Romanesque church and the Protestant Museum. It can be done with children aged around ten, provided they are fit enough to cover the distance. There are also beautiful views of the knolls and volcanoes and, further away, the Alps (in good weather).
Saint-Julien-du-Gua: from Auzène to Intres, via Serre des Fontettes
7.91 mi
+1,765 ft
-1,768 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-du-Gua (Ardèche)
Shaded route between the banks of the Auzène and the hamlet of Intre. From the Fontettes ridges, there is a beautiful view of the Ardèche mountains, the Rocher d'Ajoux, the Volcan des Chirouzes and the Roc de Gourdon.
La Roche Noire in Aubignas
Tourist office6.80 mi
+1,342 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aubignas (Ardèche)
Between limestone and basalt, this hike invites you to discover its geological riches and magnificent views of the Rhône Valley. Please note that this hike crosses parks with livestock: be sure to close the gates behind you.
The Coiron plateau from Aubignas
8.47 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,742 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aubignas (Ardèche)
This hike takes you to the Coiron plateau and offers magnificent panoramic views of the Rhône valley and the village of Aubignas. Please note that this hike crosses parks with livestock. Be sure to close the gates behind you.