The Champ de Mars, the Roc de Gourdon, the Cime de Rouyon, the Rocher des Aigles, the Ranc Chabrier… The Pays d'Aubenas-Vals is a mountainous region and it has several peaks that are really worth the trip.
Some are easy to access. Others require caution and good physical condition (see our advice) . But all are worth the detour.
alt: 1343m
the Champ de Mars
The highest point of a hike of the same name, the Champs de Mars is more of a small plateau than a summit but it offers a breathtaking 360-degree view
alt: 840m
Vallos Peak
The Vallos peak is the southernmost point of a fantastic ridge line, which connects Serre, Échalier, Faye, and Fayas. This ridge separates the region of St-Joseph-des-Bancs from the magnificent Bise Valley.
From this summit, the view over the whole of southern Ardèche and the Ardèche Cévennes is fabulous.
alt: 1330m
Champlot Summit
Champlot Mountain separates two magnificent and wild valleys: the Bourges Valley and the Besorgues Valley. The 360-degree view is incredible and offers a glimpse of a true geological wonder: the Ranc Ranier, a former lava lake that has become an impressive rocky promontory.
alt: 930m
the Ranc Chabrier
This mountain lies between the Volane Valley and the Bise Valley. It offers breathtaking views of the Antraigues region and beyond. Access is not easy; it requires good physical fitness.
Accessible from Antraigues.
alt: 1180m
the Summit of Rouyon
The summit of Rouyon overlooks the valleys of the Besorgues and the Volane, with an exceptional view of the surrounding volcanoes: the Craux volcano, the Aizac volcano, and all of the Ardèche Cévennes.
A few steps from the Cime de Rouyon, the Rocher de Faux Fay is at the same altitude but offers a different viewpoint, overlooking the pretty valley of Richier.
Respect and Caution
Some tips for your climb
- Do not venture into climbing a summit, even an easy one, without the right equipment: water, good shoes, clothing adapted to the weather forecast, map or GPS track, etc.
- Stay on the trails.
- Respect private property.
- Leave no waste, even organic. And take back any waste you find.
- Do not make fires or smoke near vegetation.
- Carefully close any barriers or fences you find.
- Leave with a charged phone.
- Avoid going alone.
- If you are leaving at the end of the day, take a lamp (other than your phone).
- If you encounter a herd, make sure not to disturb it.
- If you meet a protection dog (patou), adopt them good reflexes
- Before you begin your climb, make sure your vehicle is properly parked.
