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Présailles walks
Panoramic loop between Vachères, Cossanges and Alleyrac
Visorando Member 
8.96 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,001 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
A lovely hike with little elevation gain. In the distance, the peaks of Mézenc. Alternating meadows, pretty hamlets and forests. Château de Vachères at the start.
The Recoumène Viaduct
Visorando Member 6.02 mi
+781 ft
-1,007 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
The point of interest on this route is linked to the history of the Transcévenole, an old railway line, and the Récoumène Viaduct. It also offers beautiful views of the region.
From the Recoumène Viaduct to the Meyzous Plateau
Visorando Member 
5.23 mi
+502 ft
-502 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille (Haute-Loire)
This hike takes you to the Recoumène viaduct, the village of Monastier-sur-Gazeille and the Meyzous plateau.
The most beautiful part is the crossing of the Meyzous plateau amid meadows and dry stone walls.
Throughout the route, you can admire different views of the Recoumène bridge and the Devès, Meygal and Mézenc mountain ranges.
Le Rocher Tourte from La Roule
Visorando Member 
11.57 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,677 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
A long walk alternating between panoramic views and beautiful woodland, discovering the Rocher Tourte, the water tower for the neighbouring villages, but also a playground for climbers in summer and sled dogs in winter.
Around Orcival, between Ardèche and Haute-Loire
Visorando Member 3.85 mi
+469 ft
-459 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
A circular route for exploring the pretty Orcival valley, one of the first tributaries of the Loire. Part of the route is on a very quiet little road through the forest. Very pretty views of the Mézenc plateau.
Saint-Régis and Étang des Barthes circular loop
Visorando Member 7.83 mi
+679 ft
-699 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Freycenet-la-Tour (Haute-Loire)
Circular route in the countryside around Freycenet-la-Tour, with beautiful unobstructed views. Discover a wind farm and the Étang des Barthes lake. In early July, there are lots of wild strawberries and raspberries along the paths.
Circular in Freycenet-La-Cuche
Visorando Member 
4.93 mi
+499 ft
-482 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Freycenet-la-Cuche (Haute-Loire)
Panoramic walk around Freycenet-la Cuche with views of Mont Mézenc.
The springs of Orcival
Visorando Member 
9.25 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,309 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful circular hike, full of panoramic views, to discover the western part of the Mézenc plateau, with the Orcival, a tributary of the Loire, as your guide. Sometimes high up with the knolls as your horizon, sometimes flowing with the torrent as your guide, this is a hike in the heart of authentic Mézenc.
Please note that this route includes a section of approximately 400 m across pastures, off the beaten track, as well as several fords across the torrent. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
Monastier-sur-Gazeille - Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas
Visorando Member 
14.64 mi
+2,533 ft
-1,585 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille (Haute-Loire)
Second stage of a complete journey along the Chemin de Stevenson between Le-Puy-en-Velay and Alès. It's at Monastier-sur-Gazeille, and thus with this second stage, that Stevenson's real route begins. From this point on, the route follows the GR®70 (Red and White markings). Please note: the markings have been slightly modified from those shown in violet on the IGN map (in particular to avoid a few short stretches of road).
Circular route from Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille starting from Feycenet-la-Tour
Visorando Member 
12.57 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,621 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Freycenet-la-Tour (Haute-Loire)
Descent to Le Monastier via little-used paths from the curious alluvial plain pond, less original return via the GR®. With an optional final circular loop offering views of the Mine stream valley.
Cross the famous Recoumène Viaduct and visit Le Monastier.
The Wild Loire from Soubrey
Tourism professional 
2.74 mi
+364 ft
-341 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Salettes (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
This is a magnificent route starting from the hamlet of Soubrey in Salettes, Haute-Loire, following a re-opened ancient path. The trail runs along the banks of France’s longest river (marked with very discreet blue dots) before returning via the GR®3.
The Mont tour
Visorando Member 
2.77 mi
+302 ft
-308 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille (Haute-Loire)
In Haute-Loire, in the "midlands" of Auvergne, starting from Le Monastier sur Gazeille, take a walk in the French "highlands", as R. L. Stevenson called them in 1878 when he stayed in Le Monastier before embarking on his journey that took him to Saint-Jean du Gard in 12 days with his donkey Modestine.
The wild Loire at Issarlès
Visorando Member 
1.65 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Issarlès (Ardèche)
A magnificent discovery of the wild Loire and its tributary, the Orcival, hidden at the foot of Issarlès, with pretty pools, beautiful waterfalls and basalt cliffs. A short and easy hike, but one that still requires good footwear and a minimum of agility to navigate the sometimes slippery slabs along the banks of the Loire.
Route from Goudet via Camp d'Antoune
Visorando Member 
7.27 mi
+1,391 ft
-1,381 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Goudet (Haute-Loire)
Goudet is a crossing point on the Stevenson Trail (GR®70), which intersects with theGR®40, which we took for our departure.
Two notable points of interest: the Moulin du Rocher mill and its organ pipes, and the Camp d'Antoune with its bird's eye view of the Loire.
Promenade des Frères Perrel
Visorando Member 1.59 mi
+105 ft
-89 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Moudeyres (Haute-Loire)
A very short walk between the thatched village of Moudeyres, its eco-museum, the Ferme des Frères Perrel, and the heights of the Aubépin valley.
The rock of Arlempdes
Visorando Member 
3.87 mi
+709 ft
-699 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Arlempdes (Haute-Loire)
This walk offers a beautiful view of the hilltop village of Arlempdes (pronounced "Arlende"). Listed as one of "The Most Beautiful Villages in France", it occupies a stunning site on a rocky spur overlooking the wild gorges of the Loire.
The Knoll of Cherchemus from Lake Issarlès
Visorando Member 
6.38 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Lac-d'Issarlès (Ardèche)
This is a lovely walk with many views of Lake Issarlès from the Col de Gage and the Suc de Cherchemuse in particular, as well as the confluence of the Gage and the Loire and the surrounding mountains.
The diverse landscapes will allow you to discover the richness of the Ardèche plateau: lava flows, wild raspberry bushes, volcanic rocks, Scots pines, beech trees, larch trees and more.
From Arlempdes to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges
Visorando Member 
8.86 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,598 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arlempdes (Haute-Loire)
This excursion takes you from Arlempdes, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France since 1999, to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges... for a particularly pleasant stroll.
The Loire Gorges from Onzillon
Visorando Member 
8.45 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chadron (Haute-Loire)
This route, which takes you up the Loire Gorges for several kilometres, follows a few unmarked paths in a wild and unspoilt environment. Several descents to the banks of the Loire are possible (swimming, fishing) and are indicated in the description. The return via the plateau offers beautiful views.
Circular route starting from Chadron
Visorando Member 
6.00 mi
+715 ft
-689 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Chadron (Haute-Loire)
An easy hike with magnificent 360° views of the Haute Loire.
Tour of Lake Issarlès
Visorando Member 
2.27 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Lac-d'Issarlès (Ardèche)
Tour of Lake Issarlès, with its clear waters, in the ancient crater of a volcano.
Panoramic walk on the Bigorre plateau
Visorando Member 
4.99 mi
+558 ft
-584 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Front (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
This easy hike, which allows you to discover the very pretty village of Bigorre and its 17 thatched cottages, offers numerous views of the region and its diverse landscapes.
Panoramic views around Saint-Front
Visorando Member 7.31 mi
+646 ft
-633 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Front (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
This peaceful route starting from Saint-Front allows you to enjoy the contrast between the steep-sided valleys of La Gagne, the Machabert stream and the tributary of the Aubépin on one side, and the gently sloping Mézenc plateau with its sweeping views on the other.