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                 Panoramic loop between Vachères, Cossanges and Alleyrac
                Panoramic loop between Vachères, Cossanges and Alleyrac            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Circular in Freycenet-La-Cuche
                Circular in Freycenet-La-Cuche            
            
         
        
        
                Panoramic walk around Freycenet-la Cuche with views of Mont Mézenc.            
            
            
    
                 Monastier-sur-Gazeille - Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas
                Monastier-sur-Gazeille - Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas            
            
         
        
        
                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).            
            
            
    
                 The rock of Arlempdes
                The rock of Arlempdes            
            
         
        
        
                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
                The Knoll of Cherchemus from Lake Issarlès            
            
         
        
        
                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
                From Arlempdes to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Rocher Tourte from Les Estables
                Rocher Tourte from Les Estables            
            
         
        
        
                This is a gentle hike that leads to the summit of Rocher Tourte before circling around it. The summit, which is easy to climb and offers a beautiful panorama, is nevertheless very quiet with a wild moorland atmosphere; it is also a biological reserve.
Throughout the circuit, except for the sections in the forest, the view is splendid.            
            
            
    
                 Tour of Lake Issarlès
                Tour of Lake Issarlès            
            
         
        
        
                Tour of Lake Issarlès, with its clear waters, in the ancient crater of a volcano.            
            
            
    
                 Tour and ascent of Mont d'Alambre
                Tour and ascent of Mont d'Alambre            
            
         
        
        
                Starting from the charming village of Les Estables, this hike takes you on a tour and ascent of Mont d'Alambre (a ski resort in winter), with a 360° view of the surrounding peaks and a magnificent view of Mont Mézenc, the highest point in the region.            
            
            
    
                 Mont Mézenc
                Mont Mézenc            
            
         
        
        
                Discover Mont Mézenc and its two peaks and take a detour to admire the Cirque des Boutières.            
            
            
    
                 Mont Mézenc
                Mont Mézenc            
            
         
        
        
                Climb Mont Mézenc from the Croix de Peccata - car park.            
            
            
    
                 The Ventographe des Boutières via the Mézenc peaks
                The Ventographe des Boutières via the Mézenc peaks            
            
        
                Circular starting from the Croix de Boutières, passing by the peaks of Mont Mézenc and the strange machine called the Ventographe des Boutières.            
            
            
    
                 Beaume Waterfall
                Beaume Waterfall            
            
         
        
        
                Short circuit to visit the Beaume waterfall. Wear good shoes for the descent to the waterfall. Avoid pushchairs. In summer, you can swim.            
            
            
    
                 Loop starting from Solignac-sur-Loire
                Loop starting from Solignac-sur-Loire            
            
         
        
        
                A very beautiful walk, with views in all directions over the peaks of the Haute-Loire. An easy hike, although there is a slightly uneven descent at the end of the route, requiring good footwear.            
            
            
    
                 Four knolls between Aigue Nègre and Veyradeyre
                Four knolls between Aigue Nègre and Veyradeyre            
            
         
        
        
                Between Gerbier de Jonc and Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, the Ardèche plateau offers numerous stone-slab knolls.
This circuit between Aigue Nègre and Veyradeyre passes by four of them and at the top of three.
In order, these are Séponet (tower), Montfol (summit), Lauzière (summit) and Taupernas (summit).
From each of them, there is a beautiful 360° view of Mont Mézenc to the north, the Tanargue massif to the south, Gerbier and Areilladou to the east, and Haute-Loire to the west.            
            
            
    
                 The Knoll of Sara
                The Knoll of Sara            
            
         
        
        
                Located between Mont Gerbier de Jonc and Mont Mézenc, the Suc de Sara rises to 1,521 metres. The ascent via the south face and then the east ridge leads to the summit, which offers a 360° panoramic view of the surrounding knolls and valleys as far as the Vercors, Mont Ventoux and the Alps. During the ascent of the south face, the crossing of the scree slopes offers beautiful landscapes.            
            
            
    
                 The wild Loire from Coubon via the Serre de la Fare
                The wild Loire from Coubon via the Serre de la Fare            
            
         
        
        
                This hike starts in Coubon, a village that marks the southern boundary of the Puy-en-Velay basin and opens onto the Loire Gorges.The route makes a wide loop around the Serre de la Fare, a site that was the subject of fierce debate between environmentalists and developers over a dam project that was abandoned in 1991.The hike takes place in wild surroundings with remarkable views of the Loire and the Devès plateau.            
            
            
    
                 The tour of the Mézenc from Chaudeyrolles
                The tour of the Mézenc from Chaudeyrolles            
            
         
        
        
                This tour of Mont Mézenc allows you to admire the landscape stretching far in all directions: the Massif Central, the Ardèche, the Alps, the Pilat Massif... It is possible to climb Mont Mézenc during the circuit. The hike offers the best possible view of the beautiful Boutières cirque. The circuit also includes a return trip through the village of Chaudeyrolles and a tour of Mont Signon.            
            
            
    
                 Cros de Géorand - Three streams and a dam
                Cros de Géorand - Three streams and a dam            
            
         
        
        
                At the confluence of three streams, the Gage, the Sagne-Morte and the Tauron, EDF built a dam known as the Gage dam (Moulin de Peyron on IGN maps) in the 1950s to supply the Montpezat-sous-Bauzon power station. I suggest you take a tour of the dam starting from Cros-de-Géorand, following a hiking route suggested by La Montagne Ardéchoise. You will discover magnificent landscapes as well as paths through beech woods that are over a hundred years old.            
            
            
    
                 In the peaty land of Chaudeyrolles
                In the peaty land of Chaudeyrolles            
            
         
        
        
                A very beautiful family hike in the Monts du Mezenc in Haute-Loire. You can visit the village to round off the hike, as well as climb Mont Signon with its old slate quarry.            
            
            
    
                 Mont Signon and Chaudeyrolles peatlands
                Mont Signon and Chaudeyrolles peatlands            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Le Knoll de Chapteuil from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil
                Le Knoll de Chapteuil from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil            
            
         
        
        
                This is an easy hike that offers beautiful views of the Saint-Julien basin and a visit to the ruins of the Château du Seigneur de Chapteuil. There are very few sections on small roads. This is a great hike if you have friends who are not used to hiking; they will come back delighted!            
            
            
    
                 Loop around Saint-Julien-Chapteuil
                Loop around Saint-Julien-Chapteuil            
            
        
                A short, easy walk. Beautiful scenery throughout, and two pretty villages (Le Betz and Auteyrac) with beautifully restored houses. Also worth seeing is the Betz Observatory.            
            
            
    
                 The Grand Testavoyre
                The Grand Testavoyre            
            
         
        
        
                This circuit takes you to the summit of the Grand Testavoyre (pronounced testa-wouaire), the highest point of the Meygal. From up there, you can see the entire massif, dotted with numerous conical peaks.
Another highlight of this hike is discovering the rural heritage, in particular the typical houses of the hamlet of Villaret and the false church of Monedeyres.            
            
            
    
                 The Shepherd's Huts Trail
                The Shepherd's Huts Trail            
            
         
        
        
                Discover the Chibottes Valley, a site classified as a landscape of outstanding beauty since 8 March 2016. These small dry stone huts, built from stones cleared from the plots of land, were used as shelters by shepherds and farmers who cultivated orchards and terraced vineyards (known as "chambées").
This trail forms a loop, partly following the Way of St James on the way back.            
            
            
    
                 Pradelles - Cheylard-l'Évêque
                Pradelles - Cheylard-l'Évêque            
            
         
        
        
                This is the 4th stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage marks the transition from the Pays des Puys du Velay, with its open, hilly landscapes, to the Gévaudan, with its more enclosed landscapes and deep woodlands. The route follows the GR®70 (Red and White waymarkers).            
            
            
    
                 Le Puy-en-Velay - Monastier-sur-Gazeille
                Le Puy-en-Velay - Monastier-sur-Gazeille            
            
         
        
        
                This route is the first stage of a complete journey along the Chemin de Stevenson between Le-Puy-en-Velay and Alès. Please note that the signposting to follow the Chemin de Stevenson has been modified since 2016. On this first stage, following road repairs on the Le Puy bypass, this description follows this modified itinerary.            
            
            
    
                 Chemin de Stevenson (Robert Louis Stevenson Trail)
                Chemin de Stevenson (Robert Louis Stevenson Trail)            
            
         
        
        
                A 13-stage journey along the famous route described by Robert Louis Stevenson in his 1878 travel notes. This tour follows the complete route from le Puy-en-Velay to Alès.            
            
            
    
                 Discovery tour of Le Puy-en-Velay and its monuments
                Discovery tour of Le Puy-en-Velay and its monuments            
            
         
        
        
                As you follow this route, discover Le Puy-en-Velay (the starting point of the Way of St James) and its monuments: the cathedral, Rocher Corneille and the Statue of Notre-Dame de France, the Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe Chapel, the cloister, the town hall, the theatre, the Crozatier Museum and the Henri-Vinay Garden.            
            
            
    
                 The Way of St James. Stage 1. Puy-en-Velay / St Privat d'Allier
                The Way of St James. Stage 1. Puy-en-Velay / St Privat d'Allier            
            
         
        
        
                Twenty to thirty thousand walkers set out from Puy-en-Velay every year to do the pilgrimage along the Way of St. James. Discover the Way of St. James by doing the first stage by foot. You can return to Puy-en-Velay in the evening in a special coach.            
            
            
    
                 The Polignac Fortress
                The Polignac Fortress            
            
         
        
        
                This loop between Aiguilhe and the village of Polignac, classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", combines sustained climbs, flat sections and fast descents. As you climb, it offers beautiful views of the town of Le Puy-en-Velay and the Polignac Fortress perched on its volcanic hill. Return via the path along the Borne.            
            
            
    
                 Mont Denise
                Mont Denise            
            
         
        
        
                Starting from Le Puy-en-Velay, this route takes you to the summit of the volcanic Mont Denise. From the top, there is a breathtaking view of the Polignac fortress, the town of Le Puy and, in the background, the Mézenc massif.            
            
            
     
                 
         
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