Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux walks

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

This walk follows a lovely path – part of the Dolce Via – along the River Eyrieux.

This walk offers a viewpoint overlooking the valley. It follows some very pretty paths. It follows part of the Dolce Via, alongside the river.

This walk offers a view overlooking the valley.It follows some very pretty paths.It follows part of the Dolce Via, along the river

This circular loop above the Eyrieux leads to the pretty hamlet of Conjols and offers beautiful views of the Eyrieux Valley. Due to some steeper and stony sections before Conjols, this short walk has been rated as moderately difficult. The return journey is along beautiful paths and then the Voie Verte cycle path along the Eyrieux.

This short route allows you to appreciate a different side of this area through the orchards as you gently climb above the Eyrieux valley. It continues through distinctly Mediterranean vegetation before winding its way down through a majestic forest where deciduous trees, thorny bushes and boxwood grow side by side.

A beautiful loop in the hills above the Eyrieux Valley, where you can discover charming little hamlets and isolated houses in the purest Ardèche style.

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.

A long and beautiful hike in the heart of the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Vercors and Diois.The Dunière Gorges, the Eyrieux Valley, terraced landscapes, a beautiful variety of scenery showcasing the diversity of the Monts d'Ardèche.

A short half-day outing. No major difficulties except for the short but intense descent around the climbing site. On the Combes trail and at the top of the climbing site, there are some very pretty views down onto the Eyrieux valley and the greenhouses opposite. On the way back, after Le Doulet, there is a pleasant walk along the river where waterfalls and pools follow one another in succession.

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.