The ridges of Saint-Andéol-de-Berg

A beautiful hike on the ridges of the Monts de Berg, offering some lovely views. A visit to the well-restored village is a must: cobbled streets with arcades connecting the façades, shops at the bottom of old houses, an old oven. In terms of nature, the town is built at the foot of a typical Mediterranean forest, which offers an astonishing spectacle as you walk through its plots, separated by clapas, lavender, almond trees, mulberry trees and olive trees.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.50 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 310 m
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    Descent: - 310 m

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    Highest point: 505 m
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    Lowest point: 305 m

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Description of the walk

Parking is available at the car park at the entrance to the village of Saint-Andéol-de-Berg.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, near the "infos-randos" sign, walk a few metres up the D259 towards the north, towards Serrecourt. At the first crossroads, take the road on the right: yellow and white signposts. Continue for a few metres.

(1) Follow the path on the right down towards a stream. Cross the footbridge over the stream and continue on the path climbing up opposite. You will come to a junction with a wide track (at this point, the signpost has been cut down), cross it.

(2) Continue straight ahead (slightly to the left) on a path that climbs gradually, heading north-northeast. Reach a wide track and follow it to the right.

(3) At the Serrecourt mast, turn 90° left towards Alba. Continue along this track until you reach a small paved road.

(4) Follow it to the right, without ever leaving it. Cross the Bois de Berg mast and continue towards Gras. A little further on, cross the small hamlet of Mas Giraud. At the next junction (altitude 464 m), at the exit of this hamlet, take the road on the left and keep on it, towards Gras, Léouze. Ignore the various paths on the left.

(5) At the crossroads, in a left-hand bend in the road, turn right onto the track leading to the Monts de Berg ridges. Stay on this track and ignore all the paths on either side.

(6) Cross the Bétoulet mast and continue straight ahead. Ignore the adjacent tracks and head for the Léouze mast.

(7) Continue straight ahead to the pylon for the viewpoint (altitude 505 m) then return to the Léouze mast to begin the descent via the wide track on the left, towards Saint-Andéol-de-Berg, for approximately 2 km. Join a bend in the tarmac road.

(8) Off the marked trail, take the track straight ahead towards Les Lichierres. Continue along this track.

(9) At the next crossroads, turn 90° to the right. The track descends steeply and is covered with small gravel at the start, then levels out and becomes more pleasant. Reach a fork* near the Ruisseau le Merdaric.

(10) Follow the track to the right, then take the bridge on the left to cross the stream (often dry). Follow the yellow and white signposts to join the tarmac road on the left and reach the pretty village of Saint-Andéol-de-Berg (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 375 m - Parking: small car park at the entrance to the village
  2. 1 : km 0.12 - alt. 380 m - Path on the right
  3. 2 : km 0.92 - alt. 415 m - Crossroads with a track, straight ahead
  4. 3 : km 1.96 - alt. 477 m - Serrecourt mast, on the left
  5. 4 : km 2.76 - alt. 488 m - Road on the right
  6. 5 : km 3.89 - alt. 437 m - Track on the right
  7. 6 : km 6.19 - alt. 444 m - Mât de Betoulet, towards Gras
  8. 7 : km 8.05 - alt. 493 m - Mât de Léouze, return trip to the pylon then left
  9. 8 : km 10.91 - alt. 414 m - At the tarmac road junction, follow the Lichierres
  10. 9 : km 11.55 - alt. 398 m - Fork in the road, on the right
  11. 10 : km 12.17 - alt. 305 m - Crossroads with a path on the right towards the bridge
  12. S/E : km 13.5 - alt. 375 m - Parking: small car park at the entrance to the village

Notes

(8) At the Lichierres crossroads (track), you can stay on the marked route by taking a small tarmac road through the hamlet of Ladou.

  • At the fork (10), you can also turn left, cross the ford to cross the Merdaric and rejoin the road at the Merdaric le Haut signpost.

The other side of the Berg ridges is also accessible from Valvignières.

Very pleasant winter hike: little foliage (so better views), short days. Avoid in summer due to high temperatures.

Worth a visit

Some beautiful views of the Ardèche mountains, the Cévennes, the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.

Chapelle Notre-Dame du Devois or Notre-Dame des 7 Douleurs (renovated in 2015) marks the start of the road leading to Saint-Andéol-de-Berg.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 26 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
patrick198
patrick198

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike in the forest, easy for beginners. No difficulty

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Chavezdominguez
Chavezdominguez

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A very easy hike, really well marked, truly excellent. However, there is nothing interesting to see.
But it's suitable for people who are new to hiking... there are some amazing hikes and some so-so ones...
But the most important thing is to get some fresh air...
Thanks 😁

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Shalva
Shalva

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

easy hike. Varied landscapes. Some sections through the forest are pleasant in summer, but other parts are not shaded.

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Nicole07230
Nicole07230

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk with beautiful views

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tocdu26
tocdu26

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Please note point 5: When you take the track, you will pass a farm where cows graze in a meadow. You will be greeted by a Patou and an Anatolian Shepherd Dog, which are not enclosed and will bark as you pass by. There were six of us accompanied by a dog. Two people went ahead, two others kept the dog away from the track, while the last two brought up the rear. However, a couple walking behind us with two dogs informed us that their animals had been attacked. Otherwise, the hike itself is not particularly attractive, apart from the views of the Vercors and Mont Ventoux hidden by the mist, as well as a few glimpses of the village of Saint-Andéol-de-Berg. On the other hand, there are many forest fire prevention tracks and logging operations.

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papou26200
papou26200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly shaded route, except towards the end, offering a beautiful variety of landscapes. Currently, following storms, between points 7 and 8, there is a tricky section with ruts full of water, forcing you to ride on very narrow sections or take a short detour through the forest. Thank you for the hike.

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Alain CLAUDIN
Alain CLAUDIN
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An excellent way to stretch your legs in spring. At this time of year, the trees are still bare, offering maximum 360° panoramic views.
Well done and thank you!

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Assezat Georges
Assezat Georges

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Why not consider a small modification to encourage picnics after point 7 (Léouze greenhouse) by taking advantage of the cistern platform?

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natou41
natou41

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike on a beautiful summer's day with our two children aged 8 and 12. We set off at 10 a.m. and returned to the car park at 4 p.m. We took several breaks during the walk to admire the view and had a picnic at the top of the ridges. There are lots of trees at the start of the trail, which is more paved on the way down (the descent before the village is a little steep). We didn't meet anyone else and enjoyed a peaceful day. This hike is suitable for children if they are used to walking. Good shoes and plenty of water are essential.

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JacquesWaller
JacquesWaller

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful panoramas and views, especially from the ridge. Pleasant hike, but often on a trail with logging areas spoiling the landscape. Only to be done in good weather

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URVOYP07
URVOYP07

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

3 hours of walking (I am an average walker), no difficulty with navigation or technique
At point 7, there is a beautiful view of the Vercors (Grand Veymont, etc.), stretching to the Dentelles de Montmirail, passing by the 3 Becs, the Lance, and Mt Ventoux. There are also beautiful views of the Ardèche mountains throughout the walk. I recommend it; it is very easy to do with a family, even with young children.

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fr.simon
fr.simon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike even in winter
Takes 3½ hours without rushing

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BENISTANT
BENISTANT
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

there is no signpost at the top of the ridge when you start to descend (6). We climbed up but turned right too early at the top. However, we still managed to reach point 10 (ford). We were blown away by the beautiful panoramic views

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Maryma
Maryma

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Smooth journey. Beautiful views.

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A FERRIER
A FERRIER

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, surrounded by silence...

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