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Circular route in the Velay – Lignon, starting from Mars and passing through Montréal
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6.08 mi
+610 ft
-591 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Mars (Ardèche)
In July, the scent of freshly cut hay will accompany you throughout this walk, which takes you through dense coniferous or beech forests at times, whilst at other times offering superb views of the Velay mountains.
Circular route in the Velay – Lignon, starting from Pont de Mars
8.42 mi
+971 ft
-951 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mars (Ardèche)
This figure-of-eight route, which mainly follows forest tracks, offers beautiful views of the Lignon’s white water.
From the Lignon to the Ligne
10.31 mi
+922 ft
-935 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Chambon-sur-Lignon (Haute-Loire)
This is an easy hike that will take you around Mazet-Saint-Voy, passing by two beautiful trout rivers, the Lignon and the Ligne. The terrain is varied but gentle, alternating between meadows and woods. Beautiful views of Mont Mézenc are the icing on the cake of this hike.
Circular in the Boutières starting from Intres
10.79 mi
+2,507 ft
-2,520 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Intres (Ardèche)
This hike offers a beautiful introduction to the Boutières region, with its rugged terrain, rivers, diverse landscapes and views. It alternates between moorland, meadows and forests of beech and coniferous trees, ending on the Dolce Via, which allows you to pick up the pace after the numerous ascents and descents.
Gouffre de la Monette
7.23 mi
+404 ft
-410 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Vastres (Haute-Loire)
Discover the Gouffre de la Monette and its waterfall via the marsh route. This is a mysterious place to be enjoyed in peace and quiet, so choose a time when it is not too busy.
Around Lake Devesset
5.99 mi
+489 ft
-479 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Devesset (Ardèche)
An easy walk on the Ardèche plateau. Peaceful scenery and a magnificent lake, with a leisure centre.Combined with a swim in Lake Devesset, you can enjoy a lovely morning’s walk followed by a relaxing afternoon.
Tour of Lake Devesset
2.34 mi
+26 ft
-30 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Devesset (Ardèche)
A short walk of about an hour around Lake Devesset! Suitable for families, groups or solo walkers!
In the forests of Ardèche from Lac de Devesset
8.76 mi
+1,545 ft
-1,552 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Devesset (Ardèche)
Starting from the Devesset car park, this easy loop, mostly through woodland, will take you through the forests of the Ardèche. Enjoy the peace and coolness before returning to the lake for a swim or a complete tour of the lake if you still want to walk!
Circular route to Rochepaule from Lac de Devesset.
8.91 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,886 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Devesset (Ardèche)
A route that is mostly shaded, following a wide variety of paths. Access to the lake, which has been developed, is 300m from the starting point. Route revised in September 2026 to correct sections that had become impassable!
I also suggest a circular route starting from Rochepaule.See practical information.
Fay sur Lignon - Lac de Saint-Front: a circular route between pine and beech trees
8.38 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,014 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fay-sur-Lignon (Haute-Loire)
A pleasant walk through the forest, undergrowth and meadows, with the pretty, round crater lake of Saint-Front, the highest in the Haute Loire, as your destination. Views of Mont Mézenc and the Monts du Velay, and you will be on the edge of the summit of Les Roches, an ancient volcano which is a climbing site on its southern slope.The name of thePR® trail that we follow most often is "Entre pins et fayards" (Between pines and beech trees), which is very apt. We added the tour of Lake Saint-Front, as it was too tempting to resist.
Tour of the Azette Valley from Chanéac
11.26 mi
+1,916 ft
-1,906 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Chanéac (Ardèche)
This route offers a beautiful sample of the landscapes of the high Ardèche valleys that radiate towards Le Cheylard. The environments are very varied: broom heaths on the southern slopes, forests of chestnut, conifer and beech trees depending on the orientation, and grassy meadows on the ridges. There are numerous signs of volcanic activity, such as the Rocher de Soutron and the Échamps maar.
The ruins of Rochebonne Castle
5.44 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas (Ardèche)
This hike starts off gently at the bottom of the valley, following an old railway line. It then climbs up to a rocky outcrop where the ruins of Rochebonne Castle stand proudly.
And as if the ruins of this castle weren't enough, all the great peaks of the Ardèche (Mézenc, Gerbier des Joncs) are visible throughout the hike.
Around Tence in the land of daffodils
11.77 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,257 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tence (Haute-Loire)
Circular route between Tence and Chenereilles, between the Velay and the Lignon. A chance to explore the beautiful town of Tence with its rather exceptional stone architecture, even out in the countryside.
Route on the Desaignes plateau
11.37 mi
+1,939 ft
-1,936 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Désaignes (Ardèche)
Walk along the slopes of the Sialle stream valley.
Paths rather than tracks, due to the lack of visitors to this isolated valley.
The route starts at the highest point, but the starting point in Desaignes is obvious when approaching from below.
Tence - Queyrières
11.71 mi
+2,090 ft
-1,033 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Tence (Haute-Loire)
Fourteenth stage of the Way of St James. This fairly short stage (due to the gloomy, snowy weather) feels like a long, continuous climb until reaching the hamlet of Raffy, in the forests of Meygal, at an altitude of over 1,290 m, which is the highest point of this route. A short stop in Saint-Jeures, a small village with a beautiful 12th-century Romanesque church, situated a short distance from the Pic du Lizieux (1,388 m), clearly visible from a long way off before reaching the village.
A circular from Mas-de-Tence
4.19 mi
+430 ft
-420 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Mas-de-Tence (Haute-Loire)
Between wooded areas and open landscapes, with the Velay mountains in the background, the Haut Lignon remains green during the summer months. Its granite houses evoke a rich past that has stood the test of time.
The Balcons de l’Eyrieux and the Eygas Valley, starting from Saint-Jean-Roure
9.82 mi
+2,123 ft
-2,133 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-Roure (Ardèche)
A route offering superb panoramic views over the Eyrieux Valley and the Eygas Valley
Suc du Mounier from Saint-Jeures
4.38 mi
+732 ft
-741 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jeures (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the pretty village of Saint-Jeures, this short, easy circular route will take you to the summit of the Suc du Mounier. Although less famous than its larger neighbour, the Lizieux, it nevertheless offers superb panoramic views.
Mont Signon in Chaudeyrolles
1.97 mi
+535 ft
-535 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chaudeyrolles (Haute-Loire)
Enjoy a beautiful hike on Mont Signon and its old singing slate quarry. Beautiful panoramic views of the Monts de Haute Loire.
Mont Signon and Chaudeyrolles peatlands
7.69 mi
+994 ft
-1,004 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chaudeyrolles (Haute-Loire)
This geological trail allows you to discover an ancient small volcano, Mont Signon, which became a peat bog, then an ancient maar, or marshy crater, home to several peatlands. Numerous information panels from the Geopark help you understand these different volcanic formations.
On the silk mill trails in Saint-André-en-Vivarais
4.76 mi
+535 ft
-541 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-en-Vivarais (Ardèche)
On the Ardèche plateau, this short hike is part of the history of silk reeling, which made the region prosperous from the early 19th century onwards. In July and August, you can enjoy blueberries, raspberries and wild redcurrants under the cool canopy of the forest.
Between Ardèche and Haute-Loire, from Saint-André-en-Vivarais to Mas-de-Tence
11.62 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,247 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-en-Vivarais (Ardèche)
On the plateau between Ardèche and Haute-Loire, hike through the hills and valleys of the forest. Discover some very interesting buildings and enjoy a breath of fresh air.
The tour of the Mézenc from Chaudeyrolles
13.06 mi
+1,867 ft
-1,857 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chaudeyrolles (Haute-Loire)
This walk around Mont Mézenc offers stunning views stretching far and wide in all directions: the Massif Central, the Ardèche, the Alps, the Pilat Massif… It is possible to climb Mont Mézenc during the route. The route offers the best possible view of the stunning Cirque des Boutières. The route also includes a walk through the village of Chaudeyrolles on the way back, as well as a loop around Mont Signon.