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Grand Tour of Lac Pavin
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4.85mi 
+732ft 
-735ft 
2h50
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Starting point in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme A Grand Tour of the beautiful and mysterious Lac Pavin, passing by the Puy de Montchal and the Creux de Soucy chasm.
Puy de Sancy through the Chaudefour valley
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10.15mi
+2976ft
-2982ft
7h15
Average
Starting point in Chambon-sur-Lac - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme The very secretive and beautiful Chaudefour valley is a classified natural site, closed up by the steep contours of a glacial cirque. Peaks, needles, plumbs are as many natural defences for an intact and preserved valley.
Tour of the Puy Mary - GR400
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32.19mi
+8064ft
-8064ft
21h50
Difficult
Starting point in Le Falgoux - 15 - Cantal A beautiful three-day hike, sleeping in a bivouac, with interesting variations in altitude.
Corbès and the Grotte de Valaurie
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4.57mi
+676ft
-676ft
2h40
Average
Starting point in Corbès - 30 - Gard An easy walk with few real difficulties offering stunning panoramic views of the valleys of the Gardon in Saint-Jean and Mialet. On the trip you can discover the concretions and gours of the Grotte de Valaurie (300m of underground galleries) if the entrance is still open.
The Colombières Gorges
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6.42mi
+2287ft
-2303ft
4h55
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Starting point in Colombières-sur-Orb - 34 - Hérault An exceptional circular walk above the torrent of Arles where you can discover a cave dwelling and a superb Cervennes collection in the hamlet of Fage.
La Montagne Noire via Cubserviès
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9.93mi
+2172ft
-2169ft
6h25
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Starting point in Roquefère - 11 - Aude Exploring La Montagne Noire and one of the highest waterfalls in Europe.
Siran. Cascade d'Autoire. Bonnefont Marais and fountains.
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5.61mi
+308ft
-325ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Loubressac - 46 - Lot A lovely hike beginning at the viewing point of the Cascade d'Autoire and the Château des Anglais and which, at the halfway point, crosses the Marais de Bonnefont.
Sentier des 1000 Marches - Saut et Lac de Vezoles
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10.36mi
+2044ft
-2034ft
6h35
Difficult
Starting point in Riols - 34 - Hérault This trail is a marvel exploring the Saut de Vezoles and its lake with spectacular amenities.
Les Corniches de Lauroux
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8.32mi
+2119ft
-2103ft
5h40
Average
Starting point in Lauroux - 34 - Hérault A beautiful walk, without major difficulty and well marked, that takes you through scrubland and forests, cliffs and limestone plateaus.
Le Roc de la Vigne
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7.9mi
+2152ft
-2129ft
5h30
Difficult
Starting point in Puéchabon - 34 - Hérault This trek works its way up from the Hérault valley to Roc de la Vigne. Leaving the village, off the beaten tracks, you'll explore Forêt Domaniale de Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert on cobblestone roads. Along the way, the remains of old farms, caves, a semi-troglodyte retreat and a breath-taking view from the top of Roc de la Vigne.
The Chiloza falls
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2.98mi
+459ft
-459ft
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme A wander among the underbrush along the Couze Pavin, from bank to bank, flowing in cascades.
Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache
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2.68mi
+722ft
-702ft
1h50
Average
Starting point in Saint-Genès-Champanelle - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme A short hike to climb two volcanoes with their typical open craters to delight amateur geologists and curious hikers. A beautiful view from the top of the Puy de Lassolas on over the Chaîne des Puys to the north and Monts Dore to the south.
The Puy de Sancy via the Courre Valley
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4.15mi
+1726ft
-1726ft
3h25
Average
Starting point in Mont-Dore - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme A very beautiful hike in a conservation area.
Lac Chambon - Murol
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7.32mi
+1053ft
-1040ft
4h15
Average
Starting point in Chambon-sur-Lac - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme A circuit that forms a figure of 8 around Lac Chambon, with panoramic views of the lake and the Sancy range, the Valley of Chaudefour and a section through Murol via its castle.
The Cirque du Bout du Monde
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8.11mi
+2782ft
-2772ft
6h10
Average
Starting point in Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas - 34 - Hérault A hike in the foothills of the Larzac plateau overlooking Cirque du Bout du Monde and the village of Gourgas with a return journey via a beautiful forest path.
The Chemin des Amoureux
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4.36mi
+833ft
-820ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Sorèze - 81 - Tarn The Chemin des Amoureux (Lovers' Path) takes you up the Laudot valley toward Cammazes. You return on the GR7.
Navacelles Cirque and Moulins de la Foux
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7.72mi
+1716ft
-1706ft
5h05
Average
Starting point in Saint-Maurice-Navacelles - 34 - Hérault A fairly conventional circuit that lets walkers admire the Cirque de Navacelles and hike in the gorges of La Vis. The ruins of the Moulins de la Foux are the ultimate goal of the hike, with beautiful explanations of these water mills and on the underground portion of the screw, not yet fully explored.
The Megaliths of Minerve
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7.87mi
+1453ft
-1453ft
4h55
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Starting point in La Caunette - 34 - Hérault This hike, at the start of La Caunette, will take you above Minerva and will let you discover the megaliths scattered along the route. You'll criss-cross vines, scrubland composed of gorse, thyme, brush, evergreen oak trees and the odd wood.
Moulin du Saut and Moulin de Tournefeuille mills
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4.83mi
+492ft
-495ft
2h40
Average
Starting point in Rocamadour - 46 - Lot Beautiful course, above and in the Alzou valley, visiting two mills: the Moulin du Saut (fortified mill of the 12th century) and the Moulin de Tournefeuille.
Pradons - Les Bouchets - Serre Juillet.
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6.58mi
+1004ft
-997ft
3h55
Average
Starting point in Pradons - 07 - Ardèche A hilly walk through green oaks between Pradons and Lagorce. Beautiful views of the Ardèche cliffs on the final descent.
The Sentier des Granges trail
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8.66mi
+2441ft
-2431ft
6h05
Difficult
Starting point in Laboule - 07 - Ardèche At the heart of the Monts D’Ardèche Regional Natural Park, Laboule is the ideal starting point for a walk with a variety of contrasting atmospheres. At the summit of the Sentier des Granges trail there is an unparalleled panoramic view (Mont Blanc, Mont Ventoux, Mont Bouquet, Mont Lozère...) a day’s walk across the third-highest summit of the Cévennes range (at 1,548 m) with its rocky mountains and luminous rivers.
Chames Patroux along "ruisseau du Tiourre" (stream) and through Combe Longue for the trip back
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9mi
+1608ft
-1578ft
5h30
Average
Starting point in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc - 07 - Ardèche Between Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and Saint-Remèze, this hike should be done mid-season before it become too difficult to park in "gorges de l'Ardèche" after Pont-d'Arc.The walk offers beautiful view points over the Ardèche and Tiourre valleys, the Saint-Remèze plateau then Pont-d'Arc on the trip back.
Maisonette - the Rivollier via the relay antennae
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5.35mi
+591ft
-597ft
3h00
Easy
Starting point in Saint-Héand - 42 - Loire Family-friendly walk in the hills of Saint-Héand among the horses and cows.
Vallon d'Ardennes and the Tower of Arras in Arras-sur-Rhône
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7.91mi
+1444ft
-1437ft
4h55
Average
Starting point in Arras-sur-Rhône - 07 - Ardèche Hike near the Rhône, to the north of Ardèche. You will be surprised to find areas that are this "wild" so close to the Rhône Valley (Ardennes). At the end, the view of the Rhône and the Arras tower is a definite plus.
The Circuit around Py Froid
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7.92mi
+1165ft
-1142ft
4h40
Average
Starting point in Yzeron - 69 - Rhône A very nice circuit around the Monts du Lyonnais to explore the climbing area at Py Froid.
The Méjean cliff path
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4.37mi
+2251ft
-2264ft
4h00
Average
Starting point in Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers - 48 - Lozère Perhaps the most beautiful walk along the Causse Méjean, which traditionally starts out from Le Rozier.
Here, by starting on the cliff top, there is less vertical drop, as you stay between 870 and 720m the whole way.
As well as breath-taking scenery, you can see vultures circling above you and even below you on the cliffs!
Beautiful views around Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
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6.39mi
+676ft
-656ft
3h30
Average
Starting point in Saint-Romain-de-Lerps - 07 - Ardèche A lovely hike offering beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, the Alps and the Ardèche. A 15-minute drive from Valence, this hike leads you around the beautiful surroundings of this small village. Note that Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is one of the classic walks in the area, because there is a beautiful lookout point with a chapel, 2 orientation tables and a picnic area alongside.
Between Annonay and Burdignes
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13.4mi
+2320ft
-2329ft
8h10
Difficult
Starting point in Villevocance - 07 - Ardèche Climb and ramble along the ridges above Annonay. Beautiful view of the Alps and Pilat.
14.67mi
+1870ft
-1184ft
8h20
Average
Starting point in Le Puy-en-Velay - 43 - Haute-Loire Twenty to thirty thousand walkers set out from Puy-en-Velay every year to do the pilgrimage along the Way of St. James. Discover the Way of St. James by doing the first stage by foot. You can return to Puy-en-Velay in the evening in a special coach.
Around Juliénas in Beaujolais
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11.22mi
+1795ft
-1811ft
6h45
Average
Starting point in Juliénas - 69 - Rhône A hike in Beaujolais through vineyards and forests, starting from Juliénas near Belleville. This hike can be shortened or lengthened (see description).
Mount Gerbier de Jonc (1551 m), around it and up it
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9.8mi
+2054ft
-2034ft
6h20
Average
Starting point in Sainte-Eulalie - 07 - Ardèche This trail goes around and climbs up the Gerbier de Jonc whose summit offers a view over the Ardèche mountains.
Villeneuve de Berg - The Forêt des Sens
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4.14mi
+548ft
-551ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Villeneuve-de-Berg - 07 - Ardèche An easy family walk to the "Forêt des sens" (forest of senses), arboretum and interpretive trail created under the impetus of the municipal children's council. A few welcome benches punctuate this playful and instructive walk for all ages.
Trek around Saint-Joseph - Le Mas
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3.81mi
+331ft
-338ft
2h00
Average
Starting point in Saint-Joseph - 42 - Loire This hike is primarily along clear paths with views over le Pilat and Sainte-Catherine. An easy trek with some slight up and downhill slopes. Be careful, as non-stone tracks can get muddy in the rainy season.
Rochebaron Castle
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5.7mi
+1453ft
-1467ft
3h55
Average
Starting point in Bas-en-Basset - 43 - Haute-Loire Rochebaron Castle is the emblematic site in the Bas-en-Basset and Monistrol-sur-Loire area.
Beautiful views, first over the Loire and, on the return journey, over the Meygal massif.
The Saint-Sabin chapel from Saint-Appolinard
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7.61mi
+2159ft
-2159ft
5h25
Average
Starting point in Saint-Appolinard (Loire) - 42 - Loire Another original way to get to this beautiful viewpoint that is the Saint-Sabin chapel on a small bluff in the heart of the Pilat Park, pouring into the Rhône Valley, with some of the best views of the Alps and pre-Alps (especially across the south). At the chapel, many signs and indications tell the story of the place and its flora.
Mer des Rochers
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3.4mi
+180ft
-180ft
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Sauve - 30 - Gard A journey through both geological time and history, exploring the medieval village of Sauve and the chaos of the Mer des Rochers.
On the east side of the Causse de l'Hortus
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8.06mi
+1171ft
-1158ft
4h45
Average
Starting point in Lauret - 34 - Hérault Circuit on the eastern slopes of the Causse de l'Hortus visiting its sites of interest: Lafous mill, Embruscalles lake, Mas Neuf, the archaeological site of the Causse rock with a view of the entire Gard plains and the pre-Alps beyond, Mont Lozère, Aigoual and more...
La Dent de Rez
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8.32mi
+1650ft
-1650ft
5h15
Average
Starting point in Gras - 07 - Ardèche The high point of Basse-Ardèche, this promontory (719 m) offers a beautiful panorama of the Cévennes, Mont Lozère, the Alps, the Baronnies, Mont Ventoux and the Ridge of Montmirail.
Puech Pounchut
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5.53mi
+1296ft
-1109ft
3h40
Easy
Starting point in Meyrueis - 48 - Lozère This walk is located on the north side of the Aigoual massif in the Cevennes.
At the summit of the hike you will have a beautiful view of the Causse Mejean and the Valley of Jonte. On a clear day looking west you can see the Millau viaduct.
Mont de Pouilly, and the Hills of Solutré and Vergisson
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11.06mi
+2028ft
-2024ft
6h50
Average
Starting point in Solutré-Pouilly - 71 - Saône-et-Loire Wonderful hike in Burgundy to discover "Solutré" (a landmark) and the "Rock of Vergisson”.
10.96mi
+1581ft
-1568ft
6h25
Average
Starting point in Alba-la-Romaine - 07 - Ardèche This lovely hike offers magnificent viewpoints over the Montmirail Dentelles, Mont Ventoux, the Baronnies, the Vercors, the Montagne Ardéchoise, the Coiron, the Necks of Sceautres, of Roche Chérie, of Roche, and a 360° panoramic view from the summit of Croix Juliau.
The superb medieval hamlet of Roche is well worth the detour.
The roof of the Rhône: Mont Saint-Rigaud
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9.5mi
+1683ft
-1696ft
5h50
Average
Starting point in Monsols - 69 - Rhône A hike on the highest summit of the Rhône Department.
Yzeron - The Crêt de Py Froid
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6.26mi
+1411ft
-1404ft
4h05
Average
Starting point in Thurins - 69 - Rhône Varied itinerary: Forest on the climb toward the Crêt de Py Froid then at the start of the descent. The landscape opens out on the descent, becoming more rural. A little walking on the road.
Saint-Christo-en-Jarez - Marcenod - L'Hôpital
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7.21mi
+922ft
-919ft
4h05
Average
Starting point in Saint-Christo-en-Jarez - 42 - Loire A circuit primarily on small paved and sunny roads.
Stroll along the Canal du Forez
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6.25mi
+16ft
-16ft
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert - 42 - Loire An open-to-the-sky Sunday stroll in the sun Canal du Forez.
A circuit around Puy de Sancy
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8.6mi
+3025ft
-3025ft
6h35
Difficult
Starting point in Mont-Dore - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme A trip to highest point of the Massif Central.
The Ibie Balconies
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6.73mi
+1188ft
-1175ft
4h10
Average
Starting point in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc - 07 - Ardèche A walk amid holm oaks along the capricious Ibie river, whose water doesn’t always flow overground.
The Sainte Baume gorges
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4mi
+988ft
-984ft
2h40
Average
Starting point in Saint-Montan - 07 - Ardèche A splendid medieval village, a hermit and his cave, a valley in the limestone hills and the views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Ventoux.
Prepare yourself for a nice, family-friendly hike, which will suit everyone.
Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron: the learning path
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6.49mi
+810ft
-823ft
3h40
Average
Starting point in Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron - 07 - Ardèche A route starting at a hilltop village, Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron, with a wonderful, panoramic 180° view over the Ardèche mountains and plains, from Villeneuve de Berg to the Col de l'Escrinet (the Cham du Cros, Rocher d’Abraham, Montagne Sainte-Marguerite, Mont Lozère). In addition, educational panels depicting the history, geology and life on the Coiron adorn this hike.
Rieussec
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4.51mi
+778ft
-778ft
2h45
Extreme
Starting point in Salavas - 07 - Ardèche From the banks of Ardèche, to the balconies of Salavas, but fairly challenging in the bed of Rieussec. There are stringing points.
ATTENTION: Some sections can quickly become very dangerous for hikers who are ill-equipped or not trained for this kind of more technical hike. Therefore, please take care.
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