From Ruoms to Labeaume

Start : Park in the large car park in Ruoms, close to the main road close to the Gendarmerie.

(S/E) Follow the D579 road North-West along the cycle path. The cycle path leaves D579 to reach D557.

(1) Turn left onto Avenue Olivier de Serres (D557) and continue South-West along Rue René Cassin. At the cemetery, take the street that climbs to the right (Rue du Petit Bois).

(2) At a small roundabout, turn left onto a busy street, Rue Des Brasserie (D4). Then turn right and cross the Ruoms bridge.

(3) After the bridge, turn left (South) along the road for 120m. Go slightly uphill before leaving the Ardèche River by turning right.

(4) At the first intersection at La Buissière, leave the road and follow a wide track to the left. From here to Labeaume (village), follow the yellow and white signs.

(5) Follow the marked path through the forest to the right, taking care not to encroach on private property, for 1.7 Km until it joins the D345.

(6) Turn left onto this road as far as Labeaume. After 420m, descend left into Labeaume on a footpath. Take the time to explore this town built of stone. When you reach the church, walk towards the river.

(7) Cross the submersible bridge and enter the forest. Ignore the signposted direction for Ruoms and take a path to the right.

(8) Along this path, you will see a sign indicating a viewpoint. The round trip takes 5 minutes and is well worth the detour. Then take the winding path South up to the road.

(9) Follow this road to the left (at every intersection, if in doubt, take the road to the left) ofr 1 Km.

(10) After the campsite and towards the Chavetourte riding school, leave the road and continue ahead on the path. After a short stretch of road, take a stony path which descends to a road (D208).

(11) Turn left, cross the bridge over the river Baume and continue on the D208 back to the Ruoms bridge.

(3) Cross the bridge again and continue to Ruoms town centre along Rue des Brasseries.

(12) From a small square, turn right into the old town of Ruoms. After visiting the old town, continue along the Rue Nationale then Avenue de la Gare to reach the Gendarmerie and car park (S/E).

Start : Park in the large car park in Ruoms, close to the main road close to the Gendarmerie.

Refreshments: Bring water for hot weather. Refreshments available in Labeaume and Ruoms.

Note : Several swimming spots.

Terrain: Descents can be slippery when wet. After very heavy storms, it may be impossible to cross the submersible bridge at Labeaume (very rare, but it does happen).

Enjoy the village of Labeaume with its swimming facilities.
You can also swim in the Ardèche in Ruoms.
The old town of Ruoms is also well worth a visit.