The Maison du Tourisme in Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès, also known as the Tourist Information Point or the Montagne d’Ardèche Tourist Office, is a reception and information centre for visitors wishing to discover the Montagne d’Ardèche and the surrounding area.
The Saint-Etienne-de-Lugdarès tourist centre
Situated in the far west of the Ardèche, on the border between the Occitanie region and the Lozère département, the commune of Saint-Etienne-de-Lugdarès has a tourist information point during the summer months, the Maison du Tourisme.
Located in the Place du Jumelage in the heart of the village, the Maison du Tourisme is open to the public mainly during the summer season, from 15 June to 15 September, with specially adapted opening times.
The receptionist on site will provide all the information you need to organise your stay: accommodation, restaurants, outdoor activities, local heritage, events, hiking and mountain biking routes, etc.
This tourist information point also offers personalised suggestions based on your wishes and interests, as well as a booking service for certain activities or guided tours in conjunction with theMontagne d’Ardèche tourist office, of which it is a part.
Information is also available on Lozère and Haute-Loire, two very similar departments.
Finally, this tourist information point also promotes local events, farmers’ markets, traditional festivals and cultural events that punctuate life in the village and the surrounding area, and offers a take-away diary.
Tourist information
During your visit, you will find :
- Reception and a wide range of tourist information (maps, brochures, guides)
- Personalised advice and itinerary recommendations
- Information on accommodation, restaurants and local shops
- Book activities, guided tours and cultural events
- Transport and access information
- Suggestions for regional products and local producers
Tourism at Saint-Etienne-de-Lugdarès in the Ardèche
Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès is a gateway to the Montagne d’Ardèche, an authentic region situated at an altitude of over 1,500 m with Mont-Mézenc and Gerbier-de-Jonc, between Haute-Loire and Lozère, renowned for its volcanic landscapes, forests, rivers, hiking trails and snowy winters.
The region is ideal for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts (hiking, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing), as well as those interested in its architectural heritage and local produce.
As you climb back up the valley of the Masméjan stream, the mountain grows and takes you to the Croix de Bauzon ski resort, the Montat pass, the Chavade Bel-Air cross-country ski area and the Col de la Chavade, which joins the Route Nationale 102 to Aubenas and Le Puy.
Heading west downhill, you’ll reach the Allier valley, and about twenty minutes away, the Naussac lake with the town of Langogne in Lozère.
The Lozère and Altigérien plateaux, lakes, rivers and streams, the Ardèche mountains – a unique and varied landscape awaits you.
Where is Saint-Etienne-de-Lugdarès?
Close to the River Allier, in the Masméjan valley with views of heights of over 1,000 metres to the north and south, here is an interactive map focusing on the village’s summer tourist centre:
Coming to Saint-Etienne-de-Lugdarès
On foot, by bike, by car, by train or by bus, you can get as close to the village as possible:
On foot or mountain bike
Via hiking trails such as the GR de Pays Tour de la Montagne Ardéchoise(topoguide) or the GR7, as well as junctions with the GR72, GR70, GR700 and GRP de la Margeride.
By car
From Aubenas to the east
Via the N102 to the Col de la Chavade, the D239 and the D19 (58 kilometres)
Via the N102 to Labegude, then the D19 (48 kilometres, more winding and touristy)
From Le Puy-en-Velay in the north
Via the N88 trunk road, then the D906 and D19 (65 km)
From Alès to the south
Follow the D906 to Luc, then the D19 (94 km)
From Mende to the west
Take the N88 to Langogne, then the D906 and D292 or D19.
By bus
Straddling 3 départements, the area offers regular bus services from Le Puy, Aubenas and La Bastide-Puylaurent to Langogne and Luc, near the village of Saint-Etienne de Lugdarès.
You can consult the maps of the 3 networks with links to timetables:
Bus in Ardèche, bus in Lozère, bus in Haute-Loire.
By train
The Cévennes line between Nîmes, Alès and Clermont-Ferrand passes close to the Ardèche village, with 2 possible stops: Langogne station and Luc railway station.
You can consult the map of lines and stations in Lozère to see your route.
Where to sleep?
Looking for an hotel, apartment rental, bnb or other accommodation for an overnight stay, weekend getaway or holiday in Saint-Etienne-de-Lugdarès, close by and as far as Lac de Naussac?
Here’s what you can look for and find in the surrounding area, depending on your needs and budget:
- Commune of Saint-Etienne-de-Lugdarès in Ardèche