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Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne route
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1.85 mi
+341 ft
-335 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne (Ardèche)
A loop route returning to the starting point, mostly along the hillside with beautiful panoramic views and close to the historic site of Mazan Abbey.
Cros de Géorand - Three streams and a dam
7.29 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,624 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cros-de-Géorand (Ardèche)
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.
Above Rieutord
8.37 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,125 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Usclades-et-Rieutord (Ardèche)
A walk that does not descend into deep valleys and offers lovely views in all directions, both of the Mezenc and, in the distance, of the Ventoux.
Rieutord circular, Cros du Loup, Les Oulettes, Le Pal, knoll de Bauzon
10.30 mi
+1,535 ft
-1,516 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Usclades-et-Rieutord (Ardèche)
Around the knoll of Bauzon, a young Strombolian volcano, there are numerous hiking trails.
This route combines the volcanic part of the area with the discovery of a section of the Atlantic-Mediterranean watershed.
Lanarce peat bogs
10.05 mi
+666 ft
-663 ft
5h 10
Easy
Departure from Lanarce (Ardèche)
This route, starting from Le Taillet, passes through peat bogs and forests, with views of the Gerbier des Joncs.
L'entrée du tunnel du Roux en boucle depuis l'Air
6.35 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,155 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Roux (Ardèche)
Warning: do not attempt this hike until further notice (reopening scheduled for 2027)!The Cévenol storm in October 2024 caused a landslide above the point (4), which completely destroyed the communal path. A municipal notice prohibiting passage has been posted. There is no alternative route on this part of the circuit.
A mid-season hike in spring or autumn starting from L'Air (or L'Herm), with varied landscapes and sections on quiet paved roads. Beautiful views of the Vauclare and Fontaulière valleys.
The Serre de la Pierre Plantée from the start at Cros de Boutazon
10.42 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,306 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Astet (Ardèche)
A round-trip hike, but with four circular loops that offer a variety of scenery.
The entire section along the ridge offers a stunning panorama of the successive mountain ranges of the Ardèche.
Tour of Lake Issarlès
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.
The Knoll of Cherchemus from Lake Issarlès
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.
the Verrerie peat bog
9.45 mi
+942 ft
-935 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Burzet (Ardèche)
This lovely loop allows us to discover a section of the watershed on the heights of Burzet, at an altitude of 1,300 metres, which is very pleasant in summer when the valley is stifling. Along the way, we will discover a peat bog with the ruins of an old glassworks and the remains of a Strombolian crater.
La Vestide du Pal in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon - Three volcanoes circular
Tourism professional
12.43 mi
+2,608 ft
-2,635 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon (Ardèche)
The ancient Vestide du Pal volcano is what is known as a filled maar crater! Approximately 1,700 m in diameter and 150 m deep, it could be the largest maar crater in Europe.
This route will take you along ancient Roman roads that connect the valley to the plateau, passing through various levels of vegetation.
In addition to this first volcano, there are two others to discover along the way: Lac Ferrand (a maar filled with water) and Le Chambon, which is completely dry.
A volcanic hike, then...
Chaumiène - Montlaur - Peyralade
6.78 mi
+2,976 ft
-2,972 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Mayres (Ardèche)
A beautiful circular along a very pretty trail offering splendid views of the valley, the village of Mayres and the mountain range on the opposite side for most of the climb.
A superb panorama awaits us at the summit, where we can see the Mézenc and Gerbier de Jonc, among others. Further in the distance, the Alps stand out in the background.
The climb to the Croix de Chaumiène
7.16 mi
+2,713 ft
-2,697 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Mayres (Ardèche)
This very demanding route climbs steeply through the undergrowth on the high plateaus. From up there, the landscape over the Tanargue, directly above Mayres, takes on a whole new dimension. The descent back to the starting point is just as steep.
Rocher d'Abraham
9.25 mi
+3,524 ft
-3,520 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Mayres (Ardèche)
You are at the heart of the Ardèche. View of the Cevennes and the Gerbier de Jonc.
Heritage and landscapes of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
4.13 mi
+938 ft
-961 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon (Ardèche)
Thanks to its geographical location, on the border between the southern Ardèche and the Monts d'Ardèche, Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is an ideal place to discover the astonishing lay and religious heritage of the area, from the fertile valley to the wild, rocky pastures, with remarkable views of the mountains and the Fontaulière plain.
As you return to the valley, a rose garden awaits you for a moment of olfactory and visual pleasure.
From one bank of the Fontaulière to the other
4.20 mi
+738 ft
-725 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon (Ardèche)
A short walk from Montpezat to the hamlets of Les Grisières and Le Villaret, passing through a chestnut grove - the only slight difficulty on the route - and the humpback bridge, for a family outing.
The wild Loire at Issarlès
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.
Circular route around Barnas - La Farre
3.96 mi
+669 ft
-643 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Barnas (Ardèche)
After a glimpse of the upper Ardèche valley, this hike enters one of the many small valleys of the complex terrain of the Ardèche Cévennes. Take care on the RN102 (be careful when walking alongside it and crossing it).
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