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Padelle (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Loire walks
Peatland and Goudoulet via the Croix de Pralon
A very pretty hike through mountains, moors and fords. Magnificent undergrowth dotted with beautiful shaded passages.
Tour and ascent of the Suc des Coux
A pleasant and beautiful walk in the Ardèche mountains, sometimes in open country, sometimes in the shade, sometimes amongst blueberry bushes and heather, with woodland and pretty dry-stone walls. A magnificent 360° view if you make the climb: numerous knolls are visible, including the Mézenc, the Gerbier des Joncs, and more.
Exploring the peatland area of Sagnes-et-Goudoulet and returning via Les Coux
A circular route offering a chance to explore the Ardèche plateau and the pretty village of Sagnes-et-Goudoulet. Discover various knolls along the route, and pass close to Les Coux before heading past the Bourlatier Farm on the way back. A diverse range of landscapes and an insight into the region’s agricultural activities, whilst the area retains its wild character. Definitely worth doing again and again!!!
On the watershed, from Suc de la Pise to Sagnes and Goudoulet, which are peatlands
A varied route, taking in shaded woods and wide open spaces. Best done in spring for the flowers, in summer for the cool air, and in autumn for the colours of the beech trees and the mushrooms.
The paths are easy and signposted almost all the way, but be careful: a ford at La Cabanette can be tricky to cross if the water level is high.
Walks near Padelle (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Loire
From the Chaumasse Water Tower to Mézilhac via the Knoll of Ourseyre
A one-way hike along the ridges of the Ardèche mountains. Best done on a fine, sunny day after rain to enjoy superb views of the Alps almost all the way, from Mont Blanc to Mont Ventoux.
Rocher de Cheylard - from Ray-Pic to the Col d'Aizac
The first stage of this two-day loop around the Rocher de Cheylard takes you from the edge of the Ray-Pic waterfall to Aizac, a small village in the Cévennes Ardéchoises, perched on a pass between Volane and Besorgues.
Beech forests, broom-covered moors, chestnut trees, Roman roads, crystal-clear streams, passes with breathtaking views... you will walk from the Ardèche plateau to the lower Ardèche.
Mont Mézenc as seen from Borée
A lovely alternative for climbing Mont Mézenc with this day-long walk. The route passes through ancient villages and stunning landscapes, including the famous Cirque des Boutières. Part of the route is through woodland and is very pleasant.
Do remember to arrange for a car to be waiting at the finish, at the Croix de Peccata.
Les Estables - Goudet
This second stage leads from the Hauts Plateaux du Mézenc to the Loire Valley. It takes you through the Mézenc National Forest and the Breysse woods, a mixture of beech and coniferous trees.The route more or less follows theGR®®40trail, avoiding wide tracks and small roads where possible.
The Three Valleys - From Aizac to Saint-Julien-du-Serre
This second stage of the Three Valleys circular walk takes you to Saint-Julien-du-Serre, the starting point of the previous day’s walk, via a different route.
Following the ridge for the first part, you will once again descend into the coolness of the three valleys. You’ll pass through the magnificent hamlet of Thieurre, perched on its rocky outcrop offering breathtaking views of the Lower Ardèche, the Volane Valley and the Besorgues Valley.
Antraigues-sur-Volane Circular Loop: from the Col d’Aizac to Bise
The second circular stage of the Grand Boucle d’Antraigues-sur-Volane, which, via a different route, takes you back to your starting point from the previous day: Bise. You’ll discover, in particular, the more rocky side of the Volane Valley upstream from Antraigues-sur-Volane. Then there are sections along the ridges, inviting you to contemplate the wild natural surroundings.
Sainte-Marguerite – via the summit: from the Col d’Aizac to Neyrac-les-Bains
Second stage of the Sainte-Marguerite circular route, which takes you back via a different route to your starting point from the previous day: Neyrac-les-Bains.
The first section is high up, taking you over the summit – the highest point of the two-day walk – offering breathtaking views of the Lower Ardèche, the Tanargue, the Ardèche Plateau and the surrounding valleys.
The second section focuses more on built and/or historical heritage, featuring the village of Niègles, the castles of Vantadour and Hautségur, and the Via Domitia.
Rocher de Cheylard - from the Col d'Aizac to the Ray-Pic
Second stage of this two-day loop around the Rocher de Cheylard, which takes you back to your starting point from the previous day via a different route: the Ray-Pic waterfall.After passing the summit of the Rouyon massif, descend towards the Besorgues river and climb up the other side towards the Ardèche plateau, where broom gives way to wild blueberries.
Circular Loop of Antraigues-sur-Volane: from Bise to the Col d'Aizac
First circular stage of the Grand Boucle d'Antraigues-sur-Volane, which takes you from Bise, a small hamlet at the bottom of the valley, to Aizac, a small village in the Cévennes of the Ardèche, perched on its pass between Volane and Besorgues.
With crystal-clear rivers, passes offering breathtaking views and numerous hamlets along the way, the mountains are far from barren: life, water and nature are everywhere.