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Pnt suspendu de Marc Seguin walks
Cance Valley in Vernosc-les-Annonay
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7.09 mi
+958 ft
-984 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
Take a short detour through the Cance Valley, Roche Péréandre and the legend of André, then cross the suspension bridge over the Cance.
From Vernosc-les-Annonay to Quintenas
11.14 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,335 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
This hike will take you on a journey through the Cance Valley. Along the way, you will discover the industrial past of this region, now surrounded by nature, including the old disused railway line, the Marc Seguin suspension bridge and the remains of the old spinning mills. You will pass by Roche Péréandre, which is an astonishing geological feature.
Roche Péréandre route starting from Thorrenc
13.12 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,123 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Thorrenc (Ardèche)
Hike in the Cance Valley. Crossing small bridges over the river, you will arrive at Roche Péréandre, which I am sure will amaze you if you have never seen it before.
Your adventurous spirit will lead you through the old railway tunnel and over the Thorrenc viaduct without hesitation.
The Cance Valley, its Péréandre rock and beautiful footbridges
5.88 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,096 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
Set off to explore the famous Roche Péréandre rock and the nearby river called the Cance, as well as the Marc Seguin footbridge, named after the inventor of suspension bridges!
Put on your trainers, it's time to set off on an adventure!
La Roche Péréandre and the Marc Seguin suspension bridge
2.57 mi
+577 ft
-607 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
A circular route starting from Vernosc-lès-Annonay, offering views of the rocky peak of Roche Péréandre (a climbing site), as well as the suspension bridge designed by Marc Seguin, a native of Annonay. His technique was, in fact, used all over the world, such as on the Tancarville Bridge in Normandy, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
Walks near Pnt suspendu de Marc Seguin
Bourg-Argental - Les Sétoux
11.91 mi
+2,425 ft
-328 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
Twelfth stage of the Way of St James. This stage leads to the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, at the point where the last foothills of the Rhône valley meet the volcanic plateaus of the Velay. Setting off from Bourg-Argental, you will follow the Via Fluvia for several kilometres before beginning the climb to the Col du Tracol through the Taillard forest.
Les Sétoux-Tence
17.97 mi
+1,808 ft
-2,792 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Riotord (Haute-Loire)
Thirteenth stage of the Way of St James. This stage begins the long descent towards Le Puy-en-Velay. After crossing the Pilat and the Vivarais, the Velay region will now accompany you for the next few stages. This route, just over 25 km long, is a tribute to nature, both in atmosphere and scenery.