Want to walk without melting? When the sun beats down a bit too hard on the trails, you suddenly become very friendly with the undergrowth, the dense foliage, the cool gorges and the old stone paths smelling of moss. That's good: in the secret Ardèche, shade is sometimes rare... But never impossible to find. Here 8 hikes where the sun plays hide-and-seek, a chance to breathe, to stroll... and to keep a little freshness for the aperitif.
01
Grimpelou
From the village of St-Andéol-de-Vals, this loop explores the two sides of the Sandron valley.
02
Le moulin de Raoul
A short, bucolic loop effortlessly explores the Mazel Valley from the village of St-Joseph-des-Bancs and leads to Raoul's Mill. Stone hamlets with evocative names line the valley floor: Le Pont, Le Serre, and finally Le Mazel.
03
Le Ranc Chabrier
From the village of Antraïgues, this mountain hike offers a tour of the Ranc Chabrier (930m). On old calades (paved paths), you walk along the two slopes of this serre (elongated mountain ridge).
04
La ferme de Rouyon
A hike without any physical difficulty along steep paths offering incredible views of the Volane Valley. The forest cover and refreshing stops along the rivers make it very pleasant in summer.
05
Entre Montagne et Boutières
A real hike in the heart of the difficult rating, with elevation gain, distance and routes of all kinds.
06
Le Champ de Mars (depuis le Mazoyer)
A sporty hike with an alpine profile to discover the upper Mas valley, from the chestnut groves of the hilly level to the summit moors swept by the Burle. The volcanic summit of Champ de Mars offers an exceptional 360° panorama.
07
Les Champeaux
A piece of the sky has already fallen on the town, so there's little chance of it happening again! This loop allows you to safely discover a few hamlets nestled on the slope overlooking the Besorgues Valley.
08
De la vallée au Plateau
.Mountain route links the land of Rayols (inhabitants of the valleys) to the Ardèche Plateau. Sumptuous panoramas mark the ridge paths dotted with volcanic buildings. The shade and the altitude make it very pleasant in summer.
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