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La Banne d'Ordanche
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8.06mi 
+1161ft 
-1152ft 
4h45
Average 
Starting point in Orcival - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme A hiking trail in the Auvergne summer pastures, on a summit overlooking the spa resort of La Bourboule.
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 Colombières Gorges
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6.42mi
+2287ft
-2303ft
4h55
Average
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.
Païolive woods
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5.69mi
+535ft
-512ft
3h05
Average
Starting point in Les Vans - 07 - Ardèche Explore a particularly interesting woods above the town of Vans.
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.
9.05mi
+1368ft
-1365ft
5h20
Average
Starting point in Sainte-Paule - 69 - Rhône From Col du chatoux (or col du Chêne), this hike goes through woods along the ridge line offering wonderful views:
-over the Saône and eastern Beaujolais valleys
- over Azergues Valley to the west.
On the trails of the Ardèche Gorge
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7.47mi
+1713ft
-1703ft
4h55
Difficult
Starting point in Labastide-de-Virac - 07 - Ardèche A very fine walk in the heart of the Ardèche Gorge. You will have to descend a combe and follow the river along a path, with a small section fitted with ropes and ladders. You will admire a succession of corries, cliffs, little caves, rocks, pinnacles, rapids, sandy
and pebble beaches. The cliffs are home to many birds.
You climb up again to the plateau by another fine valley, affording very impressive views of the gorge and the loops of the river .
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!
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.
The 4,000 Steps and the return by Aire de Côte
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15.77mi
+4482ft
-4475ft
11h10
Difficult
Starting point in Valleraugue - 30 - Gard From Valleraugue, the famous trail of the 4,000 Steps up to the Mont Aigoual observatory.
To make this route into a loop, follow the GR6 on the long descent to the forest towards Aire de Côte, before finally crossing the chestnut groves above the village of Berthezène.
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.
Loop on the heights of Mont Pilat
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6mi
+669ft
-673ft
3h20
Average
Starting point in La Valla-en-Gier - 42 - Loire An easy walk to enjoy as a family. Very popular in summer, it is worth the detour to admire the panoramic view over the Alps and the summits of Mont Blanc, the Lyonnais mountains and the Giers valley, the Vercors massif and those of northern Vivarais. With a wealth of flowers in spring, you can gather bilberries in August and raspberries in September. Unless you choose to go ski touring or cross-country skiing here in winter.
La Montagne Noire via Cubserviès
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9.93mi
+2172ft
-2169ft
6h25
Average
Starting point in Roquefère - 11 - Aude Exploring La Montagne Noire and one of the highest waterfalls in Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Grand Tour of Lac Pavin
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4.85mi
+732ft
-735ft
2h50
Average
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.
The Dolmen path
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3.04mi
+781ft
-797ft
2h05
Average
Starting point in Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux - 69 - Rhône This path is very pleasant in the Autumn, with a magnificent view of the monts d'Or, Lyon and the Rhone valley.
This route can be extended in the direction of Yzeron or Thurin.
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Puy-de-Dôme passing through the col de Ceyssat
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3.39mi
+1286ft
-1286ft
2h40
Average
Starting point in Orcines - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme Just above Clermont-Ferrand, the inescapable climb to Puy-de-Dôme through the col de Ceyssat is a short but intense hike with an astonishing view over Clermont-Ferrand, the chaîne des Puys, paragliders and Millevaches.
Caution, it's a very popular walk so be sure to do it during week days for a bit of peace and quiet.
On the trail of the Druids
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3.03mi
+676ft
-676ft
2h00
Easy
Starting point in Fayet-le-Château - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme Nature walk between meadows, forest, streams and ancient mills, a site rich in history. Pass through amazing places that are linked to druidic rituals and gatherings.
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.
A walk between the Châtoux and the Joncin mountain passes
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5.17mi
+732ft
-732ft
3h00
Average
Starting point in Ville-sur-Jarnioux - 69 - Rhône A scenic walk between the mountain passes of Col du Châtoux and Col du Joncin.
From Crêt de l’Oeillon to Crêt de la Perdrix
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4.26mi
+604ft
-574ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Véranne - 42 - Loire An easy hike along the ridges of Pilat linking three major summits, via trails through forests and moors. Along the way we discover magnificent views of the Alps, the Massif Central and the Rhône Valley.
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 peak of Chenavari
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9.34mi
+1798ft
-1804ft
5h50
Average
Starting point in Meysse - 07 - Ardèche A beautiful hike with a great diversity of the volcanic Coiron landscape. The top of this volcanic peak offers a view over the Castle of Rochemaure and the Rhône Valley, the Lavezon valley, the Baronnies, Mont Ventoux, and the Vercors.
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.
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 Cuves de Duzon, a geological curiosity
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5.29mi
+1588ft
-1608ft
3h50
Average
Starting point in Tournon-sur-Rhône - 07 - Ardèche A nice family-friendly walk in the forest which starts from Duzon bridge leading to a galaxy of stones at the Cuves de Duzon, a geological curiosity. The river has effectively bored out several “cauldrons" and flows through a narrow crevice that the path follows.
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.
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...
Circular hike in the Chamelet woods
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8.12mi
+1608ft
-1604ft
5h10
Average
Starting point in Chamelet - 69 - Rhône A lovely, easy walk through the woods above Chamelet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On the roads of Southern Burgundy in Macon
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6.8mi
+774ft
-778ft
3h50
Easy
Starting point in Chaintré - 71 - Saône-et-Loire A hike along the balconies in the south of Burgundy through the vineyards.
Rocher d'Abraham
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8.46mi
+3428ft
-3432ft
6h55
Difficult
Starting point in Mayres - 07 - Ardèche You are at the heart of the Ardèche. View of the Cevennes and the Gerbier de Jonc.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 Rochefort to Rontalon loop
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8.87mi
+1913ft
-1906ft
5h45
Average
Starting point in Saint-Martin-en-Haut - 69 - Rhône A beautiful circular walk through the varied and undulating landscapes of this part of the Monts du Lyonnais, taking you through the pretty, shady valley of the Bâtie stream and along the Rontalon botanical trail. The route follows an old railroad track from the early twentieth century, before climbing up through a Mediterranean style forest and past some market gardens. End by visiting the medieval village of Rochefort where you can visit the remains of the keep and the chapel.
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