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Sarras walks
Circular around the Sarras stream.
Visorando Member 
4.37 mi
+915 ft
-886 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
Short hike starting from Sarras, mainly on paths and trails through the Saint-Joseph vineyards and woods. Unofficial route and therefore not marked, so bring your GPS or the Visorando app.
Avoid during the grape harvest so as not to disturb the winegrowers.
Between the Cance and Ay rivers
Visorando Member 
9.72 mi
+1,972 ft
-1,982 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
Hike between the Cance and Ay valleys with beautiful views.
Loop in the Ay Valley starting from Sarras
Visorando Member 
8.84 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,480 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
On the outskirts of Sarras, the Ay river winds its way through a gorge that can be seen from certain points along the route, offering beautiful views of a unique landscape of cliffs and rocks.
Béaliaire trail and Grande circular via Riverand
Visorando Member 
4.51 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
Circular through the Ay valley along the river, passing through the vineyards on the plateau and then descending through the undergrowth on the Rhône valley side via the Chemin des Roches. Varied landscapes, pretty views of different valleys and very little tarmac.
From Sarras to Ardoix through forests and streams to the north, then the southern ridge.
Visorando Member 
11.77 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,165 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sarras (Ardèche)
A rural hike along small paths that run alongside streams on the right bank of the Cance valley to near Ardoix and back via the classic ridge route leading back to Sarras.
From Saint-Vallier to Beausemblant via the Blacheronde plateau
Visorando Member 11.07 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,693 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vallier (Drôme) (Drôme)
From the banks of the Rhône, climb up to the Blacheronde plateau and follow a circular route via Combe de Laye and the village of Beausemblant. Beautiful views of the Pilat and Vercors mountains and the Rhône valley. You can take a final break in the park along the Galaure river.
The Cance Valley starting from Talencieux
Visorando Member 
11.73 mi
+1,867 ft
-1,877 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Talencieux (Ardèche)
This hike will take you to the Cance Valley, where beautiful wild landscapes await you.
You will need to descend into the Cance Valley, the Combes Druisseau de la Goueille, de la Manoha and the Pralong stream. And of course, you will need to climb back up, which makes this hike varied and challenging at the same time.
You will learn a little history as you pass by the ruins of Oriol Castle.
(Please read the practical information section for a warning about a landslide on this route.)
Lac de Vert, tunnels and viaduct from Talencieux
Visorando Member 
9.58 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,145 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Talencieux (Ardèche)
Starting from Talencieux, the route passes by Lac de Vert, then the Midon tunnel and a short detour through the countryside before returning to the old railway line to cross the Thorrenc Viaduct, the Thorrenc Tunnel and the Thorrenson Viaduct. Don't forget a headlamp or other light for crossing the two tunnels.
Ardoix circular route via Fourany
Visorando Member 2.75 mi
+476 ft
-469 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Ardoix (Ardèche)
A circular loop starting from the entrance to the L’Oasis campsite, in the hamlet of Le Petit Chaléat. It leads to Ardoix via the small hamlet of Fourany, crossing the River Ay twice: at the Minodier bridge and at the L’Oasis campsite bridge.
The Ardèche countryside south-west of Ardoix
Visorando Member 
8.16 mi
+774 ft
-745 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ardoix (Ardèche)
Walk in the Ardèche foothills with interesting heritage sites.
Vallon d'Ardennes and the Tower of Arras in Arras-sur-Rhône
Visorando Member 
7.91 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Arras-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
Hike near the Rhône, to the north of Ardèche. You will be surprised to find areas that are this "wild" so close to the Rhône Valley (Ardennes). At the end, the view of the Rhône and the Arras tower is a definite plus.
On the heights around Andance
Visorando Member 
6.62 mi
+794 ft
-768 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Andance (Ardèche)
Hike along the banks of the Rhône and on the heights overlooking the Rhône valley, around the village of Andance. This walk offers beautiful views overlooking the valley of this majestic river.
The Dancing Rocks
Visorando Member 
6.81 mi
+925 ft
-922 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Barthélemy-de-Vals (Drôme)
In a wood near Saint Barthélémy de Vals, these rocks form a group of 51 blocks arranged in three roughly concentric circles covering nearly 6 hectares, hence the name "Cromlech de la Roche qui danse" (Dancing Rock Cromlech). Legend has it that "at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, the rocks begin to dance".
Please note: see the practical information section.
The two tunnels of Thorrenc and Lac de Vert
Visorando Member 
6.18 mi
+997 ft
-965 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Thorrenc (Ardèche)
Set off to explore Thorrenc, a tiny picturesque village with a medieval feel, as well as the tunnel of an old regional railway line and, finally, the beautiful Lac de Vert!
Thorrenc, castle, tunnel and viaducts
Visorando Member 
5.40 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,063 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Thorrenc (Ardèche)
Charming village with a beautiful castle (private), a large viaduct from an old railway line that ran from Firminy to Saint-Rambert d'Albon.
Roche Péréandre route starting from Thorrenc
Visorando Member 
13.12 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,123 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Thorrenc (Ardèche)
Hike in the Cance Valley. Crossing small bridges over the river, you will arrive at Roche Péréandre, which I am sure will amaze you if you have never seen it before.
Your adventurous spirit will lead you through the old railway tunnel and over the Thorrenc viaduct without hesitation.
Thorrenc Castle - Lac de Vert
Visorando Member 
7.65 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,214 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Thorrenc (Ardèche)
This hike will test your sense of direction, because nothing looks more like a dirt track than another dirt track.
A varied route with beautiful views of the Ardèche and Loire (Loire 42) peaks from the Vernos plateau.
Lac de Vert via Midon
Visorando Member 
2.94 mi
+240 ft
-249 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
A short walk through small valleys, ending by the tranquil lake.
The ruins of Iserand Castle
Visorando Member 
4.97 mi
+1,375 ft
-1,355 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vion (Ardèche)
Hike in the Mazèvieux valley north-east of Vion, which will take you past the ruins of Iserand Castle.
Les Roches qui dansent via the Serves viewpoint, starting from Érôme.
Visorando Member 
12.53 mi
+2,651 ft
-2,644 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Érôme (Drôme)
From the Puy de Serves viewpoint, you will have a breathtaking view of the Rhône valley. At Les Roches qui dansent, you will be able to admire a unique geological feature.
From Vernosc-les-Annonay to Quintenas
Visorando Member 
11.14 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,335 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
This hike will take you on a journey through the Cance Valley. Along the way, you will discover the industrial past of this region, now surrounded by nature, including the old disused railway line, the Marc Seguin suspension bridge and the remains of the old spinning mills. You will pass by Roche Péréandre, which is an astonishing geological feature.
From Érôme to the Croix de Romans
Visorando Member 
9.99 mi
+2,375 ft
-2,388 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Érôme (Drôme)
The route skirts the Rhône valley through valleys, streams and orchards. A very pleasant corner of the Drôme.
D'Albon au sud d'Anneyron
Visorando Member 6.52 mi
+682 ft
-692 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Albon (Drôme)
With beautiful views of the Rhône Valley and the plain to the north, this route follows part of the existing mountain bike trails. It has long been known to walkers, but it is different from the most popular route, particularly between (7) and (10).Suitable for all seasons.TO ALL HIKERS WHO FOLLOW MY HIKES, you can post photos indicating the location on the route.
La Roche Péréandre and the Marc Seguin suspension bridge
Visorando Member 
2.57 mi
+577 ft
-607 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
A circular route starting from Vernosc-lès-Annonay, offering views of the rocky peak of Roche Péréandre (a climbing site), as well as the suspension bridge designed by Marc Seguin, a native of Annonay. His technique was, in fact, used all over the world, such as on the Tancarville Bridge in Normandy, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
The Cance Valley, its Péréandre rock and beautiful footbridges
Visorando Member 
5.88 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,096 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
Set off to explore the famous Roche Péréandre rock and the nearby river called the Cance, as well as the Marc Seguin footbridge, named after the inventor of suspension bridges!
Put on your trainers, it's time to set off on an adventure!
Notre-Dame du Châtelet in Saint-Désirat
Visorando Member 
2.93 mi
+679 ft
-669 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Désirat (Ardèche)
A short, easy walk overlooking Saint-Désirat and the Rhône valley, taking you to the statue of Notre-Dame du Châtelet and the truffle fields. From the paragliding launch site with its orientation table, there is a superb view of the Rhône. The descent is through vineyards and orchards.
Lac des Meinettes
Visorando Member 
6.90 mi
+479 ft
-476 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cheminas (Ardèche)
An easy hike that allows you to discover Lac des Meinettes and the trail that runs around it. A beautiful view of the Ardèche plateau above the nearby Rhône valley.
From Saint-Martin-des-Rosiers to the Tower of Albon
Visorando Member 
7.64 mi
+968 ft
-988 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Albon (Drôme)
Among the valleys of the Drôme, overlooking the Rhône plain.
Cance Valley in Vernosc-les-Annonay
Visorando Member 
7.09 mi
+958 ft
-984 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vernosc-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
Take a short detour through the Cance Valley, Roche Péréandre and the legend of André, then cross the suspension bridge over the Cance.
La Motte-de-Galaure in Mureils
Visorando Member 
8.20 mi
+410 ft
-400 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Motte-de-Galaure (Drôme)
Walk in the Galaure valley between plains, hills, valleys and villages.
Lac des Meinettes in Saint-Jeure-d'Ay
Visorando Member 
8.02 mi
+735 ft
-732 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jeure-d'Ay (Ardèche)
On the Ardèche plateau, starting from the village of Saint-Jeure-d'Ay, along Lac des Meinettes and through the hills.
From Saint-Jeure-d'Ay to Chantelermuse in a circular route
Visorando Member 
8.29 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,306 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jeure-d'Ay (Ardèche)
Hike in the northern Ardèche countryside with beautiful views and interesting heritage.
Around Quintenas
Visorando Member 
8.13 mi
+499 ft
-479 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Quintenas (Ardèche)
An easy route around the village of Quintenas with beautiful views, well-maintained trails and heritage sites restored by volunteers from the local community.
From Quintenas to the streams of Goueille and Manoha
Visorando Member 
8.48 mi
+965 ft
-965 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Quintenas (Ardèche)
Walk on the plateau between Quintenas and Ardoix with an exploration of the Goueille and Manoha streams.
Moderator's note Difficulty between (3) and (4), see reviews.
Quintenas circular loop
Visorando Member 
3.51 mi
+151 ft
-154 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Quintenas (Ardèche)
A short family hike along pretty little paths and trails in Quintenas, including the "Pont des Amis" bridge.
Viewpoints and vineyards above the Rhône
Visorando Member 
7.62 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,345 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Gervans (Drôme)
Hike along the ridge above the Rhône through villages, vineyards and forests with beautiful views.
From Gervans to Larnage and Crozes-Hermitage
Visorando Member 8.04 mi
+1,362 ft
-1,371 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gervans (Drôme)
Over the Rhone balconies between grape vines and apricot trees, with pretty little streams.
The banks of the Rhône and the hills around Champagne
Visorando Member 
5.80 mi
+719 ft
-722 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Champagne (Ardèche)
A short walk, yet very varied, as it takes you along the banks of the Rhône, up onto the plateau via a heavily wooded path, through the plateau’s farmland, back down into the heart of the Saint-Désirat vineyards, and finishes on the old railway line linking Saint-Rambert d’Albon to Vernosc-lès-Annonay. This walk may be of interest to young children aged 6 to 12.
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The Balconies of Champagne
Visorando Member 9.27 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,266 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Champagne (Ardèche)
A lovely walk from the beautiful church in Champagne, taking in the abbey, the old railway line, the Roman bridge and the vineyards of Saint-Joseph.
Grands Bois and Terre Noire in Vion
Visorando Member 
6.62 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,135 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lemps (Ardèche)
The hike is mainly in the woods, on pleasant paths. You will be in the shade in summer and sheltered from the north wind (Mistral) if it blows (frequent in the region).
Wild descent to Vion, with a few views of the Rhône valley. The last two kilometres are easy, on the plain, through the orchards of the Rhône valley.
Le Creux du Renard
Visorando Member 
4.58 mi
+751 ft
-732 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Larnage (Drôme)
Parcours sans difficulté sur de petits sentiers tranquilles autour des villages de Larnage et Crozes-Hermitage. Passage près de l'ancienne carrière de kaolin encore exploitée il y a quelques années et abandonnée maintenant. Ce kaolin servait à la fabrication de porcelaine et les déchets étaient étalés sur les chemins de terre en guise de goudron.
The Bois de Chapellon from Peaugres
Visorando Member 
5.68 mi
+915 ft
-899 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Peaugres (Ardèche)
A very pleasant walk through the countryside and forest with panoramic views of the Rhône valley and the Alps. The route is on good paths with an easy climb. The route is fully marked in either red/yellow or white/yellow.