Saint-Julien-Labrousse walks

A circular loop above the Eyrieux at the start, then a climb up the slopes of the Glo.Difficulty rating: Caution – navigation difficulties and paths may have disappeared on this route. See reviews

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.

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.

A very beautiful walk among chestnut trees and meadows in the heart of the Vernoux region.

This very pretty and varied walk, offering beautiful scenery, follows old paths, tracks and quiet country lanes, climbing up to the lovely village of Chalencon before descending along the magnificent Eyrieux valley via the “Dolce Via” (a former railway line that has been converted).

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).

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.

An easy family walk along country lanes reopened by several user associations.

A route offering superb panoramic views over the Eyrieux Valley and the Eygas Valley

Hiking available accompanied by a donkey from our association Ânes sans Frontières. A route of approximately 10 km starting from Les Soleillas, in the village of Chalencon. This route climbs up into the hills towards Silhac, then joins the GR® further on, which comes from Vernoux and heads back up towards Chalencon.

Chalencon is a charming medieval village offering hikers exceptional views of the Eyrieux Valley. Located on the south side, the village is made up of granite streets and houses.

Walk on the southern slope of Desaignes, between woods and scenic paths. This route allows you to see the village of Desaignes from several different angles while gaining a little height. The Chemin des Conchis is a beautiful place to gallop. The route passes through several hamlets and farms with dogs that may be running free.

This circuit offers a tour opposite the village of Desaignes, then heads into the Bel-Air woods before climbing up to the heights of Labatie. The route allows you to stop at the Labatie lake, which is not really on the route. You will pass along wooded ridge paths and more panoramic tracks.

This walk on the Jameysse hillside, starting from the football stadium, is ideal for summer because much of the walk is in the shade of the woods on wide paths. The only technical points on the walk are crossing the main road, where there is heavy traffic, and passing in front of the sawmill, where there can be a lot of vehicle and lorry activity. The time indicated can be shortened depending on your pace.

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.

This pleasant hike along picturesque and varied trails offers superb views of the beautiful and wild Eyrieux Valley. The first part follows theGR®427.

This route is dotted with varied landscapes and ends with superb panoramic views of all the surrounding mountains. This rock, less well known than Mont Mézenc or Gerbier de Jonc, nevertheless offers equally impressive views.

This landscape art trail, centred on the theme of vibrant and joyful nature, is the work of the Foyer des Jeunes et d’Éducation Populaire (FJEP) of Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux and Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon.  Works by volunteer artists and craftspeople enhance this pleasant walk, which ends at the Pont de Vaneilles, a recently restored bridge. Sculptures are dotted along the route, each accompanied by a haiku (a short poem).  The art trail starts at the l’Arcade bar-restaurant in the centre of the village of Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux. It winds its way down past the Le Chabrioux campsite and takes you 2 km to the old Vaneilles Bridge and its hut, a designated picnic spot. Enjoy the stunning views of the Vercors and a largely shaded walk!

Before reaching the peaks, walk through the terraces, also known as faïsse or chalet, planted with chestnut trees and typical hamlets. The peaks offer an almost 360° view: the Alps, the Vercors and the Mézenc mountain range.

A lovely hike along the ridges overlooking the Orsanne River. Numerous panoramic views, notably of Pic Lafont and the ruined feudal castle of Montagut (Mont Aigu), offering views of four valleys: Eyrieux, Glueyre, Orsanne and Auzène.

The start of the route is flat on the Dolce Via, then climbs up paths and tracks through old terraced farms above the Eyrieux Valley. On the way, there is a short tarmac detour to the Belvédère de l'Eyrieux to enjoy the superb view. After passing two well-restored hamlets, a pleasant descent takes you to a beautiful little waterfall before returning to Moulinon.