Want to hike without melting? When the sun beats down on the trails, you suddenly become best friends with the undergrowth, the lush foliage, the cool gorges, and the old stone paths that smell of moss. Perfect timing: in the hidden Ardèche, shade is sometimes scarce… but never impossible to find. Here are 8 hikes where the sun plays hide-and-seek , so you can breathe, stroll… and stay cool for happy hour.
01
Grimpelou
A lovely loop in the heart of the Ardèche Cévennes, between rivers, old cobbled paths, chestnut groves and hamlets clinging to the slopes. With, as a bonus, beautiful viewpoints and a few spots by the water.
02
Le moulin de Raoul
A charming walk in the Mazel valley, between chestnut groves, small stone bridges and ancient hamlets, with the highlight being Raoul's mill, a still very much alive witness to rural life of yesteryear.
03
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.
04
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.
05
Entre Montagne et Boutières
IMPORTANT: This loop has not yet been cleared. A true hike right in the heart of the difficult rating system, with elevation gain, distance, and routes of all kinds.
06
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.
07
Les Champeaux
Between chestnut groves, small hamlets and open moors, this loop on the heights of Juvinas offers superb views of the Bésorgues valley, the Aizac pass and the Ardèche mountains.
08
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.
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