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Château de Pierre Gourde and Serre de Meran
Visorando Member
6.99 mi
+1,942 ft
-1,929 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-du-Pape (Ardèche)
From Saint-Laurent-du-Pape, this pleasant hike to the ruins of Pierre Gourde Castle offers a beautiful overview of the Ardèche: the route is almost exclusively along ridges, with magnificent views of the Eyrieux Valley, the Ardèche Mountains, the Rhône Valley and the Vercors.
Please note: some steep and rugged climbs before reaching the château and, above all, the ascent of the Serre de Girbaud may discourage some hikers. It is not advisable to do the hike in reverse!
Château de Pierre Gourde
5.49 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,480 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Laurent-du-Pape (Ardèche)
Hike leading to the ruined castle of Pierre Gourde, one of the highest points in the region, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
The lands and hamlets of Pierregourde Castle
12.25 mi
+2,287 ft
-2,290 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-du-Pape (Ardèche)
A beautiful, long hike combining history and nature. Passing through numerous ancient hamlets that were under the authority of the Lord of Pierregourde, you will reach the ruins of the old seigneurial castle, perched on top of a rocky peak over 600 metres high.
A short detour to the wild summit of Serre de Girbaud offers a superb 360° panorama of the Rhône and Eyrieux valleys.
Les Merles in Beauchastel
6.22 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,237 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Beauchastel (Ardèche)
Discover the pretty village of Beauchastel and its surrounding hills, offering beautiful views of the Ardèche, the Vercors and the Rhône valley.
Around La Voulte-sur-Rhône
5.30 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,040 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Voulte-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
La Voulte-sur-Rhône, a town of around 5,000 inhabitants located in Ardèche on the banks of the Rhône, gateway to the Eyrieux valley, has listed historical remains, including the castle, the Chapelle des Princes, the Fontaine Giroud, and the foundry site with four blast furnaces.Architectural assets include the first prestressed concrete railway viaduct built in France. The suspension bridge spanning the Rhône connects to Livron.Here you are at the crossroads of two greenways, the Via Rhôna and the Dolce Via.
A walk through the hills above Beauchastel
2.47 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Beauchastel (Ardèche)
This walk will give you a taste of what Beauchastel is all about, as you climb to the heights of this village classified as having ‘character’, then return via its old village.
On the hillsides of La Voulte-sur-Rhône and the Col des Viaux
7.11 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,112 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from La Voulte-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
This hike will take you to the heights of La Voulte-sur-Rhône, an Ardèche village located at the intersection of three valleys: Rhône, Eyrieux and Ouvèze, with its hilltop church and castle. This route is not difficult, with an uphill section at the beginning and a downhill section at the end of the walk. The ridges offer beautiful views, particularly of the Trois Becs, the Vercors and the Rhône.The return journey is mainly on small, quiet tarmac roads, which makes the descent easy but may discourage some hikers.
The banks of the Rhône and Drôme rivers
9.51 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
Route on the Rhône dykes to the confluence with the Drôme. The return inland is a little wilder and less paved.
From the Via Rhôna to the gates of the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park.
40.46 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,325 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
This route will take you along the entire length of the Payre cycle path, which starts in Pouzin and ends in Privas, the gateway to the Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park. The route starts from the car park in the small village of Les Petits Robins, near the Rhône. You will cycle part of the way along the Via Rhôna to Le Pouzin, which you will cross, before rejoining the La Peyre cycle path on the outskirts of the village.
Ile de Printegarde - From the Confluence to Les Ramières
Local authority
3.69 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from La Voulte-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
From the impetuosity of the great river to the wisdom of its branches, this route along the water's edge will allow you to discover a fauna rich in sounds and colours.
Le Turzon and the ruins of Saint-Marcel de Crussol
5.78 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,198 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-les-Bains (Ardèche)
A lovely walk, peaceful at the start but more strenuous on the climb up to the ruins. It’s quite a workout on the uphill section. A magnificent walk, very typical of the Ardèche, with water, pebbles and a narrow path that’s sometimes barely visible.
The wind turbines of Saint-Georges-les-Bains via the Hameau des Entreilles
6.52 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-les-Bains (Ardèche)
This route offers beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, the Vercors, the Glandasse and the Grand Veymont, then leads to the foot of the Planèze wind turbines and ends with the discovery of a charming collection of animals carved into the rocks.
Confluence of the Drôme and the Rhône
6.27 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
A very easy short walk in the Livron plain, exploring the confluence of the Drôme and the Rhône, with no difficulty whatsoever, starting from the Les Buis neighbourhood in Livron-sur-Drôme. Half the route is on a small tarmac road, with no elevation gain, so no walking poles are needed.
