A walk through the hills above Beauchastel

This walk will give you a taste of what Beauchastel is all about, as you climb to the heights of this village classified as having ‘character’, then return via its old village.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.97 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 166 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 166 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 264 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 98 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Place des Glycines, which is next to the railway line, named

(S/E) From the car park, start by crossing the main road; you should find yourself opposite the Ardèche fire station. Continue along the pavement to the Protestant church in Beauchastel.

(1) Take the road that climbs, Route du Serre, and follow it for the entire ascent of the walk. This is theGR®42, with little traffic, but it is advisable to stay to the side of the road. Pass Le Serre and arrive at a junction marked by a hiking trail signpost.

(2) Turn left, down the slope, onto an unpaved track, closed to cars and motorbikes (clearly indicated at the entrance by an unconventional sign). A little further down, you’ll come to a junction leading to the ruins of Beauchastel.

(3) Take a path on the left which will lead you to the (ruined) tower of Beauchastel, as well as to an orientation table. Continue your descent into the village. You can, more or less, take any path; it will lead you to the square, simply named La Place, where the rest of the walk begins.

(4) From this square, take the Grand Rue on the left and continue to the junction with traffic lights and the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 98 m - Car park: Place des Glycines
  2. 1 : km 0.07 - alt. 99 m - Protestant church
  3. 2 : km 2.59 - alt. 264 m - Turn left at Le Serre
  4. 3 : km 3.12 - alt. 163 m - Turn left towards the ruins
  5. 4 : km 3.47 - alt. 111 m - La Place
  6. S/E : km 3.97 - alt. 98 m - Car park: Place des Glycines

Notes

Various water points can be found in the old village.
The path from (2) requires sturdy footwear as it is quite steep.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Cancale38
Cancale38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The first part of the route, along a tarmac road, isn’t the best, but there are some lovely views of the valley.
The route from La Tour and through the old village is FANTASTIC: the magnificent views and all the restored houses are the highlight of this walk.

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hubertandre
hubertandre

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Don’t forget to take a few breaks to admire the view

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Marine9
Marine9

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely arrival in the village of Beauchastel, after a road climb that wasn’t particularly interesting apart from a few views. Still, it’s a lovely way to discover the village, arriving from above.

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26marc07
26marc07

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start of the walk is a bit of a slog, but reaching the centre of the old village is a real treat.

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