Montagne Sainte-Marguerite – in the Cévennes of the Ardèche

Hello, where exactly is it possible to camp in Aizac? I don’t think there’s really anywhere suitable.

Thanks!

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Date of your route : Apr 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A two-day hike at the end of April; the paths are peaceful and the scenery is stunning.
On the first day, between points 7 and 8, I had to take the A-road as access to the path was blocked due to roadworks. The first day ended with a camp at point 1 of the next day’s route; a water source is available at the fountain in Place d’Aizac. On the second day, you’ll find another water source by the toilets at the chapel at point 5.
A perfect hike for a peaceful weekend.

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Date of your route : May 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A two-day hike starting from Neyrac-les-Bains. The scenery is very varied, alternating between coniferous forests, stone villages, streams everywhere, oak forests and medieval castles.
We camped in Aizac, where you’ll find a bar, the Kezako, for a well-deserved beer on the terrace.
Overall, the hike is challenging, particularly certain sections of narrow, rocky descents.
There are plenty of public water sources where you can top up your water supplies regularly. This means you don’t have to carry too much weight in your rucksack.
This hike is ideal for a complete two-day break away from civilisation.
Follow the white/yellow markings.

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Hello!
You’re mistaken – this walk starts (and ends) in Mayras, or more precisely in the hamlet of Neyrac-les-Bains. Perhaps you’re confusing it with this one: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-circul...
But it doesn’t matter, and it’s really not a big deal!
Enjoy your walks!
Eric

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Hello, we did indeed complete the 37 km hike described in the ‘Montagne Sainte Marguerite’ guide. On the map, it does start and end in Chirols, doesn’t it? I was just pointing out what we didn’t enjoy so much – please don’t take it personally...

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Hello “shakaom” and thank you for following this route!
We’re in the mid-mountain range, so there aren’t any dizzying peaks… nevertheless, I’ve identified at least fifteen high points with the lovely views that go with them!
To give a more objective review of a route, you’d really need to complete the whole thing! You told me yourself that you started (and finished) it in Chirols… that cuts it short by about a third! What a shame…
Eric

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Thank you, shakaom, for this feedback from the field.
As for the route map provided with the PDF, it is on the same scale as the standard IGN map.

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Date of your route : May 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We were delighted with this two-day circular route; we passed through some magnificent, traditional hamlets, alongside little streams, castles, cobbled paths and superb stone walls. The paths are very, very pleasant, charming and varied, set against a backdrop of lovely scenery.
We’re two seasoned walkers, but even without any major peaks, these two days are still quite tiring, with lots of little valleys – so the physical challenge adds to the visual delight.
That said, to be a bit picky, we did spot a few shortcomings:
Despite the descriptions, you really do need to buy a proper IGN-scale map (our mistake – we’d simply printed the one from the website), as we spent our time constantly pulling out the map, hesitating and dithering over which path to take. The walk isn’t straightforward without a good sense of direction, as it branches off constantly – which can be a bit annoying when you’re trying to keep moving.
There are also a few too many tarmac paths or sections on roads, and finally, one or two peaks or ridges are missing; indeed, some of the forest sections are rather long, and it would have been nice to take a detour to a few peaks, as ultimately, over the two days, there are hardly any real vantage points.
Despite the shortcomings mentioned above (which is just our opinion), we were generally very happy with this weekend in the Ardèche and with this hike.

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