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Labeaume walks
A loop around the Gorges de la Beaume
Visorando Member
3.30 mi
+558 ft
-564 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-Auriolles (Ardèche)
Shortly before flowing into the Ardèche, the Beaume (or Baume) has carved out meandering gorges in the limestone plateau west of Ruoms. Two routes along paths, paved slanting streets and tracks, but also tarmac, run along one bank of the river and then the other between Labeaume and Ruoms.
Here you will find the typical landscapes and vegetation of karst areas, between abandoned farmland and new developments, and the unspoilt charm of the old village of Labeaume.
Labeaume - Chapias loop
5.83 mi
+571 ft
-564 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Alban-Auriolles (Ardèche)
This pleasant circuit explores picturesque trails and places north of Labeaume.
Plateau de Labeaume and Chemin des Lavandières
8.28 mi
+846 ft
-833 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Labeaume (Ardèche)
Spectacular hike off the beaten track and unmarked trails on the limestone plateau of Labeaume, discovering the landscapes and vernacular heritage: engraved crosses, dolmens, cliff-side path to the confluence of the Ardèche and Ligne rivers.
On the way back, pass by the splendid Mas de l'Abeille.
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Around Le Sauvage between Le Ranc de Figère and L'Abeille
5.38 mi
+430 ft
-423 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Labeaume (Ardèche)
This is a surprising route due to its wild character and beauty, which takes you around the place known as "Le Sauvage", starting from the megalithic necropolis of Ranc de Figère and continuing along that of L'Abeille. This is karstic terrain in all its splendour: large limestone slabs criss-crossed with impressive faults, rocks sculpted by erosion, deep depressions. Paths lost in nature alternate with wide tracks passing close to superb isolated houses.
Bourbouillet hunting grounds in Saint-Alban-Auriolles
6.91 mi
+623 ft
-623 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-Auriolles (Ardèche)
A very pleasant, easy walk through the heath between dry stone walls, with the option to explore the Neolithic necropolis and the Bourbouillet resurgence cave if you wish. Magnificent in spring when white yarrow blankets the landscape, dotted with pink, yellow or blue from other flowers. The wetland vegetation near the Reméjadou karstic cave is surprising, featuring mosses, lichens, ferns, etc.
15/05/2024: Starting car park changed.
From Saint-Alban to the Ranc des Biols, a walk on the Gras de Bourbouillet
9.69 mi
+699 ft
-686 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-Auriolles (Ardèche)
In this part of the Plateau des Gras, the Bourbouillet resurgence and the Aven du Reméjadou are among the classic routes often described. This hike will take you along some lesser-known and therefore less-frequented trails in the surrounding area. A word of advice, however: forget the IGN map, which is very incomplete in this area. Instead, use the OpenStreetMap hiking base map with the Visorando app; the built-in GPS may come in handy.
The Cirque de Gens from Ruoms
4.32 mi
+528 ft
-509 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ruoms (Ardèche)
A pleasant hike along the banks of the Ardèche river, sometimes with overhanging cliffs on a magnificent path, and sometimes skirting the riverbed. There's also a cave within easy reach.
The Remène ravine from Chapias
3.35 mi
+430 ft
-446 ft
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from Labeaume (Ardèche)
A short hike that will take you to many interesting sites around Chapias: the Notre-Dame Tower, the Maison Unal, the Remène waterfall and the Rocher des Curés site.
Take care on certain tricky sections; please read the practical information carefully.
Rancs, heath and faïsses around Labeaume
9.17 mi
+863 ft
-876 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Labeaume (Ardèche)
Between Baume, Ardèche and Ligne, vast stretches of stony ground have been and are still partly cultivated, with olive trees now reigning supreme.
The former silkworm farms have now been converted into homes but retain their old-world charm.
Along the river, hanging gardens are still maintained and clearly visible on the banks on the sunny side of La Baume.
The Ardèche and Chassezac rivers have created a vast plain where vineyards, fruit trees and gardens occupy the space.
Rebord des Gras - Tour of the Chapias plateau
8.52 mi
+269 ft
-282 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Labeaume (Ardèche)
The Plateau des Gras is a limestone plateau, cut by rivers, which stretches from the Païolive woods in the south-west to the slopes of Coiron in the north-east. The path along the edge offers unobstructed views of the entire Monts d'Ardèche mountain range and leads to several viewpoints over the Ligne valley.
This route winds its way across a quasi-desert plateau dotted with numerous stone walls and piles of stones, evidence of a time when every square metre was exploited.
La Baume Grenas
2.89 mi
+656 ft
-630 ft
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ruoms (Ardèche)
A short circuit that will take you along beautiful trails to discover an underground cave and beautiful beaches on the banks of the Ardèche with breathtaking views of the Ruoms gorge and the Cirque de Gens.
From Ruoms to Labeaume
6.43 mi
+518 ft
-525 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ruoms (Ardèche)
From Ruoms to Labeaume, the hike alternates between ancient villages and nature.
This itinerary passes the Ardèche river, the heights of the Baume river gorge, the pretty village of Labeaume and the old town of Ruoms.
Alternating between shady and sunny stretches. Several possibilities for swimming along the way.
In search of underground water and megalithic sites
6.38 mi
+420 ft
-440 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Joyeuse (Ardèche)
This hike will take you through an enchanting forest above one of the region's large underground water networks, which can be seen in several places: in an underground cistern, at the bottom of a karstic cave, in the bed of an almost dry river, or at a resurgence. You will also see one of the most beautiful dolmen sites in southern Ardèche.
Please note that the Aven du Reméjadou is extremely dangerous.
The ridges of Trappe Loup
4.07 mi
+568 ft
-591 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ruoms (Ardèche)
An easy walk on the ridges between Ruoms and Pradons. Beautiful views over the Ardèche valley and the cliffs of the cirque de Gens in the second part. Avoid hot weather, as shade is scarce and there's no water.
La Grange aux Pères - Bourbouillet
3.54 mi
+174 ft
-177 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Lablachère (Ardèche)
After crossing a forest that could have been used as a location for scenes from Tolkien's novels, the return to the ridge runs alongside a necropolis of dolmens.
In search of a few curiosities in the woods around Remejadou
4.37 mi
+141 ft
-151 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lablachère (Ardèche)
This hike is primarily a stroll along pretty trails in a relatively cool and humid area of the Plateau des Gras. The few points of interest marked on the map can be considered as a series of goals to achieve in what resembles an orienteering course. Avoid this route if you only hike on easy, well-marked routes. GPS and OpenStreetMap are recommended; see the practical information section.
Around the Rocher de Sampzon
4.36 mi
+722 ft
-719 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sampzon (Ardèche)
Sampzon, a small village perched on a promontory overlooking the Rocher and encircled by a loop of the Ardèche, (you have to see it from the top of the car park). A veritable natural belvedere, it offers a unique panorama of the meandering Ardèche. The old village has preserved its traditional houses.
The route is very well signposted.
In the land of stones, from Font Méjanne to Lengarnayre
6.30 mi
+394 ft
-387 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chandolas (Ardèche)
This walk begins in the era of the dolmens and continues along a route between the piles and walls of cleared stones, allowing you to admire the colossal work of the Ardèche ancestors in clearing a few square metres of usable land. The paths are easy but sometimes a bit stony; not all the stones are in the piles... Best done in winter when the oak trees have no leaves.
The Chauzon viewpoints
8.63 mi
+866 ft
-853 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Chauzon (Ardèche)
The village of Chauzon is located at the end of a plateau surrounded by the Ardèche, the Ligne and the Gournier stream. Following the edge of this plateau, this hike will reveal beautiful views of these three valleys.
These viewpoints are located on rocks at the top of cliffs. Access is not vertiginous, but please be careful with children.
Pradons - Les Bouchets - Serre Juillet.
6.58 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,099 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pradons (Ardèche)
A hilly walk through green oaks between Pradons and Lagorce. Beautiful views of the Ardèche cliffs on the final descent.
A short tour of Les Gras de Perret
5.66 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Joyeuse (Ardèche)
The gras are limestone plateaus characteristic of southern Ardèche. Here you can see low vegetation or trees: picards, junipers, Mediterranean shrubs, old mulberry trees left over from silkworm farming, various oaks and Montpellier maples. You will cross a karst landscape that is sometimes spectacular. This hike also offers a view from the top of the Beaume cliffs. You can stray from the path in search of karstic caves ( be careful at Réméjadou) and dolmens, sometimes lost in the woods.
Loop around La Baume at Rosières
12.18 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,388 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Rosières (Ardèche)
This is a long hike that follows the Baume, first along the ledge on its left bank, then high up on its right bank (Falaise de Lunel). The final section, after point (21) , requires a lot of attention as the path entrances are often somewhat hidden, but after (23), the view is magnificent. From (12), you are in the middle of the heath and it can get very hot. I recommend setting off at dawn and taking plenty of drinks with you.
Circular around Balbiac in Rosières
8.42 mi
+971 ft
-968 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rosières (Ardèche)
This vast south-facing valley surrounded by wooded areas (mainly pine trees) has retained its agricultural activities (vineyards, orchards, olive groves) and is dotted with several hamlets that are characteristic of southern Ardèche, even if there is some sprawl from recent residential developments. Streams and springs were equipped long ago with fountains and wash houses, sometimes in unexpected places.
Dolmens, ruined castle and resurgence at Grospierres
7.64 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,545 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Grospierres (Ardèche)
This hike allows you to discover the Combe Fille Dolmen, then the Sous-Planas Dolmen, different views of the Ardèche foothills to the Lozère Mountains, a small drystone shelter in a magnificent holm oak undergrowth, the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Songes, the ruins of the "Chastelas" and finally the Font Vive Resurgence.
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