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Circular in the Boutières starting from Intres
Visorando Member
10.79 mi
+2,507 ft
-2,520 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Intres (Ardèche)
This hike offers a beautiful introduction to the Boutières region, with its rugged terrain, rivers, diverse landscapes and views. It alternates between moorland, meadows and forests of beech and coniferous trees, ending on the Dolce Via, which allows you to pick up the pace after the numerous ascents and descents.
Around Lake Devesset
5.99 mi
+489 ft
-479 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Devesset (Ardèche)
Easy hike on the Ardèche plateau. Relaxing landscapes and a magnificent lake, with a leisure centre.
Combined with a swim in Lac de Devesset, you can enjoy a beautiful day of hiking in the morning and leisure activities in the afternoon.
Route on the Desaignes plateau
11.37 mi
+1,939 ft
-1,936 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Désaignes (Ardèche)
Walk along the slopes of the Sialle stream valley.
Paths rather than tracks, due to the lack of visitors to this isolated valley.
The route starts at the highest point, but the starting point in Desaignes is obvious when approaching from below.
Tour of Lake Devesset
2.34 mi
+26 ft
-30 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Devesset (Ardèche)
A short walk of about an hour around Lake Devesset! Suitable for families, groups or solo walkers!
In the forests of Ardèche from Lac de Devesset
8.76 mi
+1,545 ft
-1,552 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Devesset (Ardèche)
Starting from the Devesset car park, this easy loop, mostly through woodland, will take you through the forests of the Ardèche. Enjoy the peace and coolness before returning to the lake for a swim or a complete tour of the lake if you still want to walk!
Circular route to Rochepaule from Lac de Devesset.
9.43 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,886 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Devesset (Ardèche)
The route is mostly shaded and follows a variety of paths, some of which are poorly maintained, so long trousers are recommended. Access to the lake is 300m from the starting point. I suggest a circular route starting from Rochepaule.
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Circular route in the Velay – Lignon, starting from Mars and passing through Montréal
6.08 mi
+610 ft
-591 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Mars (Ardèche)
In July, the scent of freshly cut hay will accompany you throughout this walk, which takes you through dense coniferous or beech forests at times, whilst at other times offering superb views of the Velay mountains.
The Doux valley from Saint-Jeure-d'Andaure
10.27 mi
+2,264 ft
-2,270 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jeure-d'Andaure (Ardèche)
A very pleasant hike, especially in the off-season, with significant differences in climate and vegetation between Saint-Jeure-d'Andaure (1,000 m) and the Doux valley (500 m). The views are typical of the Ardèche and change with almost every turn.
Circular route in the Velay – Lignon, starting from Pont de Mars
8.42 mi
+971 ft
-951 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mars (Ardèche)
This figure-of-eight route, which mainly follows forest tracks, offers beautiful views of the Lignon’s white water.
Circular Labatie d'Andaure via Désaignes
9.78 mi
+1,463 ft
-1,467 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Labatie-d'Andaure (Ardèche)
A beautiful walk with varied landscapes along paths and little-used roads.
Château de Bel-Air from Le Bosc
7.46 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,099 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Labatie-d'Andaure (Ardèche)
This route takes you to the charming Bel-Air valley and its castle, as well as several beautiful views over the Doux valley (Vallée du Doux). With low elevation gain and easy-to-navigate paths, this walk is accessible to everyone.
The ruins of Rochebonne Castle
5.44 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas (Ardèche)
This hike starts off gently at the bottom of the valley, following an old railway line. It then climbs up to a rocky outcrop where the ruins of Rochebonne Castle stand proudly.
And as if the ruins of this castle weren't enough, all the great peaks of the Ardèche (Mézenc, Gerbier des Joncs) are visible throughout the hike.
Circular in the Agueneyre valley starting from Rochepaule
8.92 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,417 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rochepaule (Ardèche)
On the heights north of the Agueneyre valley and back along the river to the south, in the shade.
On the way back, you will take a private path that is not shown on maps, with a rudimentary footbridge over the river.
On the heights of Saint-Cierge-sous-le-Cheylard
5.67 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,453 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cierge-sous-le-Cheylard (Ardèche)
Circular route around the village of Saint-Cierge-sous-le-Cheylard offering numerous panoramic views of the Gerbier, Mont Mézenc, the Sarra, the Rocher de Brion and also the Chapelle de Soutron.
After a lovely climb through the woodland, magnificent views of Lake Collanges, the Dose Via and the Ball Viaduct.
Tour of the Azette Valley from Chanéac
11.26 mi
+1,916 ft
-1,906 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Chanéac (Ardèche)
This route offers a beautiful sample of the landscapes of the high Ardèche valleys that radiate towards Le Cheylard. The environments are very varied: broom heaths on the southern slopes, forests of chestnut, conifer and beech trees depending on the orientation, and grassy meadows on the ridges. There are numerous signs of volcanic activity, such as the Rocher de Soutron and the Échamps maar.
Circular between Le Cheylard and Riotord
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.66 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,073 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Cheylard (Ardèche)
A beautiful half-day hike along a balcony path, which crosses ancient hamlets with panoramic views of the Eyrieux Valley. This route has been used for several years by the famous "Cheminote", a hike for the general public that connects Le Cheylard to Saint-Martin-de-Valamas.
A hike proposed by the collective "Nos chemins ne sont pas à vendre" (Our paths are not for sale).
Le Cheylard - Château de Rochebonne - Saint-Martin circular
12.83 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,896 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Le Cheylard (Ardèche)
A hike proposed by the collective "Nos chemins ne sont pas à vendre" (Our paths are not for sale).
A beautiful day-long hike along a south-facing balcony trail that passes through ancient hamlets with panoramic views of the Eyrieux Valley. This route has been used for several years by the famous "Cheminote", a popular hike that connects Le Cheylard to Saint-Martin-de-Valamas.
Le Cheylard - Saint-Prix
9.78 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,309 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cierge-sous-le-Cheylard (Ardèche)
On the route of an old Ardèche railway line that linked Le Cheylard to Lamastre.
Here, take the tunnels and majestic old bridges, the likes of which are no longer built, for a day to (re)discover the Sumène valley in a different way.