Hiking

Discovering the Ray Pic waterfall in Ardèche

Discover the Ray Pic waterfall, a geological gem located in the heart of the Ardèche in the Bourges valley. This exceptional site offers an unforgettable experience of essential splendour, sure to delight nature lovers and fans of volcanic landscapes.
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Hiking at the Croix de Chirol, between the Ardèche and the Loire

Just a few kilometres from the Ardèche’s largest town, Annonay*, you’ll find the Chirol cross, the highest summit with a panoramic view close at hand.
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Himalayan footbridge at Rochemaure in Ardèche

Suspended between the Ardèche and Drôme rivers, the Rochemaure footbridge offers a unique journey over the Rhône. Combining historical heritage and innovation, this emblematic structure invites pedestrians and cyclists to discover spectacular panoramas and the living history of a unique region.
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La Platière island nature reserve in northern Ardèche

Did you know that the Ardèche (sometimes) straddles the Rhône? Situated on the northern edge of the département, a nature reserve that is part Ardèche stretches across the rivers Limony, Rhône and Lône.
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Montée du Pal and Fontaulière Valley from Montpezat in Ardèche

Famous for cyclists, the climb up the Pal starts in the village of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, the epicentre of the Fontaulière valley. Discover and map this legendary Ardèche route with its impressive vertical drop.
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What do you know about Les Trois Croix in Andance, Ardèche?

You can see them from a distance as soon as you cross the bridge over the Rhône linkingAndance to Andancette, or even just from the centre of the village, when you’re near the church. But what are these three crosses overlooking the hill? And how do you get there?
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IGN Maps and Topoguides of the Ardèche

Looking for IGN maps of the Ardèche? Topo-guides, road maps, hiking maps, TOP 25 series, mythical paths or relief maps… Find all the maps that cover, cross or pass through the Ardèche!
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Annonay / Bourg-Argental: walk along the old railway line and the greenway in the making

What if you hiked without taking the car ? The proposed walk, from Bourg-Argental to Annonay, or vice versa, has the advantage of saving you the round trip with a bus that runs daily, including at weekends.
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The trail around Lake Devesset in the Ardèche

Welcome to the sources of the Eyrieux, on the heights of the Ardèche plateau at an altitude of 1074 metres. Created by man to take advantage of the river’s springs, this reservoir, now a mountain lake, has gradually established itself as a pleasant natural leisure centre. Here’s a closer look at this unique site in
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