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Villevocance walks
On the heights of Villevocance
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6.03 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villevocance (Ardèche)
A short, easy hike around Villevocance which, on a clear day, offers panoramic views of the Rhône Valley, the Alps, Burdignes and the Vocance Valley.
Mer de Glace - Toissieux
3.92 mi
+712 ft
-722 ft
2h 25
Difficult
Departure from Villevocance (Ardèche)
A short walk off the beaten track. Short but intense at the start, it follows paths that have almost been forgotten, including one along a cliff edge.
Between Annonay and Burdignes
13.40 mi
+2,244 ft
-2,241 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Villevocance (Ardèche)
Climb and ramble along the ridges above Annonay. Beautiful view of the Alps and Pilat.
The Masse valley between the Ardèche and the Loire
7.72 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,709 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Villevocance (Ardèche)
Between the departments of Ardèche and Loire, follow La Masse to reach Burdignes, continuing towards Croix Fleurie and then Toissieu, traversing the ridges with superb views.
The Pilat de Vanosc peaks
9.53 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,070 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Vanosc (Ardèche)
Beautiful views of the Vocance valleys, the Annonay region, the Pilat massif and, on a clear day, the entire Vercors chain with the Alps in the background.
A breath of fresh air in the Taillard forest.
The Boiray Cross in Vocance
8.02 mi
+1,614 ft
-1,614 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vocance (Ardèche)
Hike along the slopes of the Cance Valley to the ridges leading to the Haute-Loire.
Chatinais - Toissieu
8.42 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,270 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Annonay (Ardèche)
This is a beautiful hike in the hills, offering superb views of the Rhône valley and the Alps, as well as the northern Vivarais mountains. On the way back to Annonay, the trail winds above the Cance valley before it becomes a gorge once you have passed Annonay.
The crossing of the ridges with broom in bloom in late spring will not leave nature lovers indifferent.
The Three Springs Route
9.00 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,142 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Vocance (Ardèche)
A refreshing summer walk to enjoy with the family, discovering the three springs of the Sucs de Barry and de Vent.
The Screes and Mont Chaix
15.42 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,946 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun (Ardèche)
An oppidum, a mushroom discovery trail and a 12th-century church punctuate this superb route, which promises beautiful panoramic views from the heights of the various screes and Mont Chaix overlooking the Ay valley.
La Cartara in the Taillard Forest
9.01 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,650 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Burdignes (Loire)
A breath of fresh air in the Taillard Forest and beautiful views of the Pilat massif and the Annonay Basin. In autumn, you might even come across a few porcini mushrooms!
The Chirol Cross in Burdignes
4.24 mi
+410 ft
-427 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Burdignes (Loire)
A relatively easy walk to a viewpoint overlooking the Rhône valley, the Pilat and Ardèche mountains, and a superb view of the Alps on clear days.
Loop between Croix-de-Chirol and Boulieu-lès-Annonay
3.47 mi
+715 ft
-715 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Boulieu-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
This is an easy, short walk on good stony paths. There are beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Tip: best done in mid-May when the broom is in bloom. Be careful, there is little shade, so avoid the hottest times of day.
North-west of Saint Alban d'Ay
7.81 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,096 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-d'Ay (Ardèche)
A hike in the Ardèche countryside at the foot of the Roche des Vents.
La Maison dans la Nature - Col de la Charousse
10.05 mi
+955 ft
-965 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Burdignes (Loire)
A walk in the Taillard forest offers views of the last mountains of the southern Loire on one side and, on the other side, the Annonay basin, the Rhône valley and, on a clear day, the Alps.
Loop around Montmiandon with a view of Annonay
3.94 mi
+853 ft
-853 ft
6h 05
Easy
Departure from Annonay (Ardèche)
This is a lovely little loop to enjoy Montmiandon, with a beautiful view of the Annonay basin. The elevation gain is low, but it offers a very pleasant view of Annonay. Much of the trail is in the woods, making it possible to do this loop even when it's hot.
The scree, starting from Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun
4.71 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,158 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun (Ardèche)
Set off to explore the ruins of Mahun Castle and the famous scree.
Do bear in mind, however, that the first part of the walk is quite strenuous.
Around Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun
6.66 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,621 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun (Ardèche)
A walk around Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun alternates between forest undergrowth and flower-filled meadows, high altitude with panoramic views and bucolic valleys, century-old forest paths built stone by stone by hand and those made with bulldozers. In places, it feels like you are walking on a green carpet. Let yourself be surprised by the diversity of the places and landscapes.
The Croix de Chirol from Boulieu-lès-Annonay
9.87 mi
+1,788 ft
-1,785 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Boulieu-lès-Annonay (Ardèche)
A long walk to a magnificent viewpoint on the border between the Loire and Ardèche regions. In good weather, you can see as far as Mont Blanc, the Alps, the Vercors and even Mont Ventoux.
Bourg-Argental - Les Sétoux
11.91 mi
+2,425 ft
-328 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
Twelfth stage of the Way of St James. This stage leads to the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, at the point where the last foothills of the Rhône valley meet the volcanic plateaus of the Velay. Setting off from Bourg-Argental, you will follow the Via Fluvia for several kilometres before beginning the climb to the Col du Tracol through the Taillard forest.
La Maumarcha and Le Grand Felletin
5.57 mi
+922 ft
-892 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Riotord (Haute-Loire)
The Maumarcha or the fantastic trail of northern Vivarais: over (more than) 1.2 km, behind a tree or a rock, you will encounter strange characters... let your imagination run wild and be amazed by the whimsical creations of nature...
Then return via the Grand Felletin, where, according to the elders, it is possible to see the three suns at dawn, when the latter is reflected on Mont Blanc.
From Bourg-Argental to Thélis-la-Combe
7.50 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,611 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
In the heart of the Pilat Regional Park, a hike through a rolling, mid-mountain landscape. An ideal walk for hot weather, but one that certainly retains plenty of charm in winter too.
Towards the heights of Saint Sauveur-en-Rue to the west of Bourg-Argental
8.77 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,522 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
A hike west of Bourg-Argental, towards Saint-Sauveur-en-Rue, between the Déôme and Riotet valleys. Beautiful views at Ss Montchal and the Taillard Forest, to the east towards the Alps and to the north towards the Col de la République. A route alternating between very quiet roads and good paths and trails.
From Bourg-Argental to La Versanne
7.53 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,476 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
Walk in the countryside at the foot of the Pilat massif with beautiful views and interesting heritage.
Quintenas circular loop
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.
Ruined castle of Seray-Préaux
6.55 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,378 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Satillieu (Ardèche)
What remains of this feudal castle, which dominates the villages of Préaux and Satillieu from its height of 880 metres? A few ruins overgrown with vegetation and the legend of the last lord who pursued a shepherdess and was killed by the Virgin Mary, who had heard her prayers. A former Roman military post, it was a stronghold where the population came to seek shelter in times of danger.Let your thoughts and imagination take you back to distant times.
Bourg-Argental to Montchal Castle
7.55 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,598 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
Climb above Bourg-Argental and admire the Pilat Massif from the ruins of Montchal Castle. From the hills of Burdignes, discover the Annonay region and the Alps on the horizon on a clear day.
From Quintenas to the streams of Goueille and Manoha
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.
Around Quintenas
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.
Cance Valley in Vernosc-les-Annonay
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.
Hamlets and small paths in northern Ardèche
7.89 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,122 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-d'Ay (Ardèche)
A pleasant walk that will allow you to discover small hamlets, some restored, others not...
A glimpse of northern Ardèche, not far from Annonay.
Circular route from Saint-Clair via Charézy
5.54 mi
+837 ft
-820 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Clair (Ardèche)
A lovely walk in the hills above Saint-Clair and Boulieu-lès-Annonay. There’s a little bit of tarmac road, but not too much. On the other hand, there are magnificent views of the Vercors range – from the Grande Moucherolle to the Veymont, then from the Trois Becs to the Rhône valley – followed by the Sécheras and Quintenas plateaus and the whole of the Annonay plain.
The old mines of Éteize from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette
6.43 mi
+1,020 ft
-991 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette (Loire)
This hike will take you on a journey through the Pilat mountains but also into the past, to a unique site resulting from the former lead mines.
Circular route starting from Préaux
12.85 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,448 ft
8h 00
Moderate
Departure from Préaux (Ardèche)
A pleasant hike allowing you to discover the beautiful forests, mountains and landscapes of the Ardèche.
The Col du Banchet starting from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette
5.69 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,168 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette (Loire)
A village in the heart of the Pilat Massif, set in a mid-mountain environment with beautiful views along this hike.
Around fifteen factories were built along the banks of the Ternay. All this industry was linked to the Lyon silk weavers. Some of these buildings have been taken over by artists to set up studios. Information taken from Wikipedia.
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Lac du Ternay from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette
7.20 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,283 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette (Loire)
In the Pilat Mountains, this walk will take you through fields and wooded paths to Lac du Ternay.
Around Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette
7.99 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,391 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette (Loire)
Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette is a village located in the heart of the Pilat Regional Park. The hike takes you along streams and wooded hills to the Menhir du Flat, then to the Croix de Sainte-Blandine on the Way of St James. Along the route, in certain places, weather permitting, you will be treated to beautiful views stretching all the way to the Alps.
The Menhir du Flat and the Colombier from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette
7.88 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,539 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette (Loire)
Saint-Jullien-Molin-Molette is a typical village in the Pilat Mountains. Starting from this village, the route will take you to the Menhir du Flat, a geological curiosity. After passing through the village of Le Colombier, you will walk through woods where, from time to time, you will be treated to beautiful views of the Pilat Mountains and valleys.
The Mont Chaud loop
4.95 mi
+705 ft
-725 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Savas (Ardèche)
An easy walk with views of the Rhône valley and the Alps on a clear day.
From stones to mills through the hamlets starting from La Versanne
7.77 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,453 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Versanne (Loire)
A fairly easy hike on the southern slope of the Pilat Regional Nature Park, with balcony passages offering beautiful views and pleasant woodland sections in summer. There is plenty of heritage to discover, with numerous ancient crosses, picturesque farms, mysterious stones and old mills.