Walking, yes. But with cool feet. There are trails that lead far... And others that stop just early enough to allow time to dip your toes in a clear river. The kind of walk where you move forward to the rhythm of the lapping waters, where the shadows of the foliage draw secrets on the water, and where the silence is filled with the murmur of pebbles. Here are our top 5 hikes that run alongside, brush against, or cross a stream. For those who like it when nature whispers, rather than when it dazzles.
01
La ferme de Rouyon
A hike full of character in the High Cévennes, between forests, streams and panoramas over the Volane valley. The path leads to the ruins of the astonishing Rouyon farm, clinging to the mountain at 940 meters altitude.
02
Le Ranc Chabrier
A true mountain hike through chestnut groves, wild valleys, and paved paths. Passing through the isolated hamlet of Mazoyer gives this beautiful loop a delightful, remote feel.
03
De la vallée au Plateau
A beautiful mountain hike between the cool valley of the Bésorgues and the wide open spaces of the Ardèche plateau, with forests, volcanic landscapes and superb panoramas.
04
Thieure, le belvédère
A short but charming loop that descends from the perched hamlet of Thieure to the banks of the Volane. On the agenda: beautiful panoramas, paths under chestnut trees, and old silk mills that tell the story of the valley's industrial past.
05
Le Champ de Mars (depuis le Mazoyer)
A true mountain hike, between torrents, old beech forests and high-altitude moors, with the reward of the summit of Champ de Mars and its immense 360° panorama.
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