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Vals-les-Bains - Thieure circular
Visorando Member
6.61 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,909 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vals-les-Bains (Ardèche)
The spa town of Vals-les-Bains is nestled within a fairly steep, partly volcanic landscape that largely overlooks it from the north-west and north-east. Up in the hills, the old farming settlements are still clearly visible in the valleys and on the slopes. Thieure is a hamlet perched on a promontory overlooking Vals. A steep climb leads up to it. The landscape is the reward.
The tour of the Basse Volane in the Cévennes of the Ardèche
Tourism professional
12.50 mi
+3,054 ft
-3,064 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Aizac (Ardèche)
The Volane rises on the edge of the Ardèche plateau, at an altitude of 1,400 m, near Lachamp-Raphaël (the highest village in the Ardèche).
In its upper reaches, it is a mountain torrent, rushing southwards down steep slopes.
At Antraigues-sur-Volane, the gradient eases and the more docile torrent becomes a river, eventually joining the waters of the Ardèche.
This hike will take you on a journey through this section of the Volane and the surrounding ridges around Antraigues.
Circular Loop of Antraigues-sur-Volane: from Bise to the Col d'Aizac
13.65 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,353 ft
9h 25
Difficult
Departure from Genestelle (Ardèche)
First circular stage of the Grand Boucle d'Antraigues-sur-Volane, which takes you from Bise, a small hamlet at the bottom of the valley, to Aizac, a small village in the Cévennes of the Ardèche, perched on its pass between Volane and Besorgues.
With crystal-clear rivers, passes offering breathtaking views and numerous hamlets along the way, the mountains are far from barren: life, water and nature are everywhere.
The three valleys: Volane, Sandron and Oize
24.17 mi
+4,836 ft
-4,843 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Julien-du-Serre (Ardèche)
A circular two-day tour in the Ardèche Cévennes. Three valleys, three magnificent rivers with pure, crystal-clear waters, nature all around... Antraigues-sur-Volane, the home of Jean Ferrat, the steep slopes between the Lower Ardèche and the Ardèche Plateau, the deep valleys, the young volcanoes of the Ardèche and... the chestnut groves! All just ten kilometres north of Aubenas.
Circular Thieure starting from Vals-les-Bains
8.47 mi
+1,831 ft
-1,857 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vals-les-Bains (Ardèche)
The spa town of Vals-les-Bains is situated in a partly volcanic and fairly steep landscape, particularly to the north. From the heights, you can still clearly see the old farm buildings in the valleys and on the slopes. Thieure is a small hamlet perched on a promontory overlooking Vals. To get there, you have to climb a steep slope, but the view that greets you at the top is well worth the effort.
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.
Walks near Thieure
Rocher de Cheylard - from the Col d'Aizac to the Ray-Pic
11.84 mi
+4,206 ft
-2,972 ft
9h 05
Difficult
Departure from Aizac (Ardèche)
Second stage of this two-day loop around the Rocher de Cheylard, which takes you back to your starting point from the previous day via a different route: the Ray-Pic waterfall.After passing the summit of the Rouyon massif, descend towards the Besorgues river and climb up the other side towards the Ardèche plateau, where broom gives way to wild blueberries.
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.
The Three Valleys - From Saint-Julien-du-Serre to Aizac
11.84 mi
+2,612 ft
-1,670 ft
7h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-du-Serre (Ardèche)
This first stage of the circular Three Valleys Loop takes you from Saint-Julien-du-Serre to Aizac. After a gentle warm-up on flat terrain in the Oize Valley, discover the land of the chestnut in the Cévennes of the Ardèche! Pass through hamlets tucked away along the paths and picturesque villages: Saint-Andéol-de-Vals, Genestelle, Antraigues-sur-Volane, Aizac. Sometimes at the bottom of the valley, sometimes along the ridge... often in the shade.
Sainte-Marguerite – western slope: from Neyrac-les-Bains to the Col d’Aizac
11.49 mi
+3,533 ft
-2,677 ft
8h 20
Moderate
Departure from Meyras (Ardèche)
The first stage of the Sainte Marguerite circular route, which takes you from Neyrac-les-Bains, a spa town on the banks of the Ardèche, to Aizac, a small village in the Ardèche Cévennes, a stone’s throw from Antraigues-sur-Volane.
Leaving behind the lowland holm oaks, you head into the heart of the chestnut groves! From the banks of the Ardèche, you follow three of its tributaries: the Fontolière, the Bourges and finally the Besorgues, which flow along the valley floor and at the foot of picturesque villages. A very sunny walk.
Rocher de Cheylard - from Ray-Pic to the Col d'Aizac
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.
From Vogüe to La Roque
50.99 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,398 ft
More than 12 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Vogüé (Ardèche)
This route takes you down the Ardèche from Voguë to the Old Rhône, covering 80 km and allowing you to discover this river.Note: the elevation differences mentioned here are incorrect, due to measurements taken in the gorges. The actual elevation difference is 140 m downhill.
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.
