Small ridge of Rompon Le Pouzin (Roucky)

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A short walk along the ridge with lovely views of Rompon.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.22 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 610 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 604 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,020 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 538 ft
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View from the ridge

Description of the walk

If arriving via Le Pouzin, take the D104, then turn right towards Saint-Cierge-la-Serre. Keep to the right at all times. Ten minutes later, you’ll find a large car park on the left.

(S/E) Right from the start, take the small path on the right that goes uphill, towards ‘accès falaises’.

(1) From here, follow the ridge – there’s a lovely view.

(2) Start the climb, which is a bit steep at the beginning and end, before joining a road.

(3) Follow the road to the right to reach the car park.

(S/E) Continue along the road, which turns left, to reach the chapel.

(4) Retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 892 ft - Large car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.27 - alt. 945 ft - Along the ridge
  3. 2 : mi 0.7 - alt. 906 ft - Ascent
  4. 3 : mi 1.51 - alt. 833 ft - Route
  5. 4 : mi 1.93 - alt. 1,010 ft - Chapel
  6. S/E : mi 2.22 - alt. 899 ft - Large car park

Notes

Please note: even though the walk is short, make sure you wear suitable footwear, as there are some fairly steep ascents and descents over rocky terrain.
Avoid in the height of summer as there is very little shade

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Jdy
Jdy

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

There really wasn’t enough information to make sure we didn’t take the wrong path… we found the right one by retracing our steps after walking in the wrong direction for 20 minutes… a real shame, as there are some lovely views!!

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JuliaM
JuliaM

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

First part of the walk: easy, lovely views over the Ouvèze valley, Rompon and St Cierge – very pleasant.
Second part, from point 2 to point 3: narrow, rutted path, several very steep, even precipitous slopes, slippery ground: difficult, daunting. Not suitable for everyone. You’ll need good crampons. I didn’t find the scenery particularly interesting on this section.

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Quentin Vnr01
Quentin Vnr01

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk

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Please note: moderator's note on 20 April 2024. - From (4), access to the ridge (5) is blocked. - On the return journey from (2), take the same route in reverse to reach (1). The alternative route is blocked. Note dated 05/05/24 The route has been modified. Depart from the cemetery car park to continue the route. Return along the same route as on the way there, as the path is now blocked. I hope to return in the summer of 2024 to improve this old route. Thank you for your feedback, and please be friendly to anyone you meet on the trail. In the heart of the Ardèche countryside, a route taking in the Serre de Gruas, the small village of Chambon-de-Bavas and the ruins of the Saint-Quintin farm. Panoramic views of the Drôme valley, the Trois Becs and the Vercors, and on the other side, the Monts d'Ardèche park. The hike can be shortened to 14/15 kilometres.

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