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Suc de Montfol (1601m) walks
Four knolls between Aigue Nègre and Veyradeyre
Visorando Member
8.21 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,457 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martial (Ardèche)
Between Gerbier de Jonc and Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, the Ardèche plateau offers numerous stone-slab knolls.
This circuit between Aigue Nègre and Veyradeyre passes by four of them and at the top of three.
In order, these are Séponet (tower), Montfol (summit), Lauzière (summit) and Taupernas (summit).
From each of them, there is a beautiful 360° view of Mont Mézenc to the north, the Tanargue massif to the south, Gerbier and Areilladou to the east, and Haute-Loire to the west.
Croix des Boutières and knolls Walks near Suc de Montfol (1601m)
Les Estables - Goudet
16.61 mi
+1,010 ft
-2,871 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Les Estables (Haute-Loire)
This second stage leads from the Hauts Plateaux du Mézenc to the Loire Valley. It takes you through the Mézenc National Forest and the Breysse woods, a mixture of beech and coniferous trees.The route more or less follows theGR®®40trail, avoiding wide tracks and small roads where possible.
From the Chaumasse Water Tower to Mézilhac via the Knoll of Ourseyre
7.76 mi
+761 ft
-1,617 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sagnes-et-Goudoulet (Ardèche)
A one-way hike along the ridges of the Ardèche mountains. Best done on a fine, sunny day after rain to enjoy superb views of the Alps almost all the way, from Mont Blanc to Mont Ventoux.
Mont Mézenc as seen from Borée
8.22 mi
+2,224 ft
-919 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Borée (Ardèche)
A lovely alternative for climbing Mont Mézenc with this day-long walk. The route passes through ancient villages and stunning landscapes, including the famous Cirque des Boutières. Part of the route is through woodland and is very pleasant.
Do remember to arrange for a car to be waiting at the finish, at the Croix de Peccata.
Rocher de Cheylard - from Ray-Pic to the Col d'Aizac
Tourism professional
15.40 mi
+3,281 ft
-4,544 ft
9h 55
Difficult
Departure from Péreyres (Ardèche)
The first stage of this two-day loop around the Rocher de Cheylard takes you from the edge of the Ray-Pic waterfall to Aizac, a small village in the Cévennes Ardéchoises, perched on a pass between Volane and Besorgues.
Beech forests, broom-covered moors, chestnut trees, Roman roads, crystal-clear streams, passes with breathtaking views... you will walk from the Ardèche plateau to the lower Ardèche.
The Recoumène Viaduct
6.02 mi
+781 ft
-1,007 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Présailles (Haute-Loire)
The point of interest on this route is linked to the history of the Transcévenole, an old railway line, and the Récoumène Viaduct. It also offers beautiful views of the region.
Monastier-sur-Gazeille - Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas
14.64 mi
+2,533 ft
-1,585 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille (Haute-Loire)
Second stage of a complete journey along the Chemin de Stevenson between Le-Puy-en-Velay and Alès. It's at Monastier-sur-Gazeille, and thus with this second stage, that Stevenson's real route begins. From this point on, the route follows the GR®70 (Red and White markings). Please note: the markings have been slightly modified from those shown in violet on the IGN map (in particular to avoid a few short stretches of road).
Goudet – Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille
14.49 mi
+2,116 ft
-1,565 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Goudet (Haute-Loire)
Third stage of the ‘Between Mézenc and the Loire Valley’ route.The route broadly follows theGR®®3to the fortified farm of La Valette, offering numerous panoramic views of the Loire Valley before reaching Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille via a high-altitude path which also offers some very fine views.
The Three Valleys - From Aizac to Saint-Julien-du-Serre
12.33 mi
+2,195 ft
-3,173 ft
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aizac (Ardèche)
This second stage of the Three Valleys circular walk takes you to Saint-Julien-du-Serre, the starting point of the previous day’s walk, via a different route.
Following the ridge for the first part, you will once again descend into the coolness of the three valleys. You’ll pass through the magnificent hamlet of Thieurre, perched on its rocky outcrop offering breathtaking views of the Lower Ardèche, the Volane Valley and the Besorgues Valley.
Antraigues-sur-Volane Circular Loop: from the Col d’Aizac to Bise
13.84 mi
+3,255 ft
-3,478 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Aizac (Ardèche)
The second circular stage of the Grand Boucle d’Antraigues-sur-Volane, which, via a different route, takes you back to your starting point from the previous day: Bise. You’ll discover, in particular, the more rocky side of the Volane Valley upstream from Antraigues-sur-Volane. Then there are sections along the ridges, inviting you to contemplate the wild natural surroundings.
Sainte-Marguerite – via the summit: from the Col d’Aizac to Neyrac-les-Bains
11.69 mi
+2,598 ft
-3,471 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Aizac (Ardèche)
Second stage of the Sainte-Marguerite circular route, which takes you back via a different route to your starting point from the previous day: Neyrac-les-Bains.
The first section is high up, taking you over the summit – the highest point of the two-day walk – offering breathtaking views of the Lower Ardèche, the Tanargue, the Ardèche Plateau and the surrounding valleys.
The second section focuses more on built and/or historical heritage, featuring the village of Niègles, the castles of Vantadour and Hautségur, and the Via Domitia.