The Cirque de Gens from Ruoms

A beautiful hike with no particular difficulties and the advantage of shade when it is hot.

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We confirm everything that has been noted....bien
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Magnificent walk, a little exposed above the gorges, but safe in dry weather.

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It was a magnificent hike, and one that took our breath away.
Under a blazing sun, we set off not from the centre of Ruoms, but from the top of the village (very close to our gîte). So we did the route in reverse.
This hike is rated as average, but difficult for the average hiker.
10 km, over 200 m ascent.
Several ultra-complicated sections that could be described as climbing or caving.
It's a very technical hike that requires a lot of flexibility.
Not really well signposted.
We got lost... x times!
Fortunately, we met other hikers who put us back on the right path.
On the side of the cliffs, we had to let ourselves slide down to the lower level of a rock to reach about the level of the Ardèche. A real nightmare.
All's well that ends well.
I can confirm that this hike is absolutely marvellous.

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Hike from point 1: there's no point between the start and this point other than to follow a flat green route!
We didn't have to put our feet in the water as the level of the Ardèche must have been quite low. This is a trail for those not prone to vertigo, as some sections are exposed. Magnificent views of the cliffs of the Ardèche (we're not in the official "Gorges de l'Ardèche", but they deserve to be! We saw people with dogs: some of the sections can't have been easy (small climbs).

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Warning! Warning.

We strongly advise you to check with the Ruoms Tourist Office before going on this hike.

Part of the route takes you along a path that is under water when the River Ardèche is flowing at medium and higher levels. Some people think that you have to take a narrow path through the cliffs. As a result, two hikers fell and the fire brigade had to intervene. So be careful!

You are also strongly advised to wear good shoes and to walk carefully in certain areas. It is essential to follow the white and yellow signs.

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A very nice walk, but quite difficult, with technical sections. With a sheepdog feasible but limited. You have to climb some big rocks and if it rains the day before, part of the path is submerged. You either have to go into the water or climb a little.
The next big disappointment and fright was that we didn't see any waymarkers and, as we found ourselves in front of a huge boulder, we turned to follow the only path that seemed to be the right one for us. In fact it wasn't at all like that and we found ourselves in danger with the dog on the edge of a cliff. Other people made the same mistake. You had to understand that you had to pass either between two rocks or under the huge rock...
Despite this, or a marker cross would be appreciated at the dangerous spot, this hike is magnificent with superb views.
An excellent visit to a cave at the end!
In fact, the 1st part is useless and adds a lot of km, so it's better to park at the Champ du Gras, a small car park far from the greenway.

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Magnificent hike with a side on the Martel trail in the Gorges du Verdon where we were alone in mid-April.

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A great walk on 29/12/24 that starts quietly on the green lane in Ruoms. You soon arrive at the cirque de Gens, which is superbly beautiful. Then you have to walk along the cliffs...., which offer a great view from the height, and then descend into the Ardèche riverbed. Once at the bottom, you walk along the river, with many technical sections and huge stones to climb....very fun and original. Some sections are impossible to negotiate in high water. The signposting is good. This hike requires good footwear.
We loved it!

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If you park at point 1, you end up with a shorter 4.5 km hike, but now you have no excuse for not doing it! Seen from above and below, the environment is photogenic at every turn.
This is a must-do walk that can be combined with visits to La Beaume and Ruoms, old stone villages just a few minutes away by car.
Well-marked route and no problems with GPS.
Risk of vertigo on the ledge section.
The cave is accessible over a long distance - 2 metres high - with a torch. Some sets of concretions are being revitalised.

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WARNING!!! Warning. It is essential to follow the white and yellow markings on this walk. Wear good shoes and walk carefully in certain places. 2 hikers fell and the fire brigade had to intervene. SO BE CAREFUL!

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Super tour with a few tricky sections. Sublime views and nice little swims.

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A great hike for the whole family to discover the Ardèche gorges.
View from above and from the riverbed
The cave is well worth a visit with the telephone torch.
Finally, the sandy beach makes for a really pleasant swim during the hike.
I recommend +++

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Very nice path

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wonderful, fun hike, it's so good to be able to discover a cave in the middle of nowhere, without it being a tourist site.
thank you, I loved it

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