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Unveiling Genestelle, Ardèche's hidden gems

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Nestled in the Ardèche region, Genestelle is a gateway to authentic discoveries. Strolling through the picturesque village, visitors will be enchanted by its ancient architecture and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Around Genestelle, nature reigns supreme. Hiking enthusiasts will relish the many trails that crisscross the region, leading to breathtaking panoramas. Trails like the GR...See more

Walking around Genestelle

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Hiking panorama
18 km

Hiking panorama

During this walk, do not hesitate to climb to the top of La Croix de Juliau which will offer you a breathtaking view of the Coiron plateau and the Valvignères plain. Page number 8 of the "Monts de Berg & Massif du Coiron" hiking guidebook Free download on the website of our tourism office Or sold in paper version with its map for 7€ Car park at the church. Take the Alba direction, going down towards the N102 to Charnier. Climb up again to the junction at FONT NEGRE DIRECTION: ALBA Passing through “Serre Leroux” (altitude 400m), continue towards Alba by going down beside the small pond of Font Nègre Steady climb through the marlstones, then the Malavas plain up to BOURBOULET DIRECTION: ALBA You will walk across a prairie invaded with a multitude of blue flowers in the spring up to LA CROIX DE JULIAU DIRECTION: SUMMIT OF LA CROIX JULIAU Allow one hour out and back from Bourboulet to reach the summit of La Croix de Juliau (altitude 553m). Tradition has it that this toponym owes its origin to the passing of Julius Caesar. The etymology of Juliau does indeed point to the name or forename Julius, but really has no connection with Caesar! Then take the St Jean le Centenier direction to reach ARGENCE DIRECTION: ST JEAN LE CENTENIER by crossing the hamlet of Lablachère. Continue, passing through THEOULE The term théoule, from the Occitan teule : tile, means the place where tiles and pottery were fired. Return to the village via the path in the direction of St Jean le Centenier.

4 h
13 km
Easy
Place de l'église 07580 Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
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Hiking : strombolian volcanos
20 km

Hiking : strombolian volcanos

This hike takes you from the basaltic foothills to the pastures of the Coiron plateau, from the heights of this volcanic massif, specializing in breeding, discover superb panoramas! Page number 5 of the "Monts de Berg & Massif du Coiron" hiking guidebook Free download on the website of our tourism office Or sold in paper version with its map for 7€ From the door of the trekking information point in St Pons, take the road that goes up to the left of the information board, then turn right and then left onto a path that goes up into chestnut trees. At the 1st gate continue up along the basalt cliff to the junction at LA PLAINE DU REGARD DIRECTION: BERZEME Then cross the pastures towards Berzème, crossing the junction at BRASSE NEGRE DIRECTION: BERZEME Follow a little road beside the fields up to the crossroads at FAUGERES DIRECTION: ST PONS You will then enter a typical Coiron pasture in which you will stay well over to the left following the markings. Then take a path that goes quite steeply down to La Roche Chérie. From this point, go back down the road to LA PEYRE DIRECTION: ST PONS From there, climb up through the middle of a field, where you will then continue along beside the fence and then turn right onto a path that will take you back to the village. Variant: at La Peyre, climb up to the left on a path on basalt flow deposits. Once on the plateau, turn right along the fences to cross the Plaine du Regard, with a magnificent view point! You will then come back to the Plaine du Regard pillar, which indicates the descent back to St Pons.

4 h
10 km
Very easy
Panneau info rando Entrée du village 07580 Saint-Pons
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The barn trail
23 km

The barn trail

In the heart of the Tanargue mountains, set out from the chestnut groves, the flagship Ardeche landscape. To find out all about chestnuts, come and visit the Espace Castanea in Joyeuse! P – Village Square. Follow La Grangette 7,1 km, La Croix de Bauzon 9,6 km. Opposite the signpost, take the steps on your left and head towards the glass house. 300m further on, take the path on the right that heads north. After the second ruined barn, cross the stream and walk along the right bank under the hazel trees for about 300m. Cross the stream again using the stepping stones, take two hairpin bends and then head downhill through an oak forest. A short downhill passage leads to a third crossing, followed by a slope to the south that takes you to the Pialade ridge. The trail twists through the broom to reach a slightly marked pass to the west of a large beech forest from where a sheep shed is visible. A short stretch of track leads to the Anglanier stream, which you cross. In a few zig-zags, the path crosses the Redonde plain to emerge 40m higher on a track above the Ranc des Barres. Continue on this track to Rocher des Barres.   Le Rocher des Barres - Follow Col des Langoustines 4,4 km, La Souche 8,2 km via the Tour du Tanargue GRP (long distance footpath) par le GRP tour du Tanargue (). Come back via the crest of the Tanargue. (N.B. In stormy or snowy weather, it’s better to go back the way you came!) After a short climb, cross a second plain, then a third with a more marked pass on the north side. Follow a stony track in a steep slope towards Cros de l'Aygue.   Cros de l'Aygue - Follow Laboule 6,4 km. Leave the GRP and take ( ), the DFCI (forestry wildfire prevention) track that leads to Cebeyres  Les Cebeyres - Follow Laboule 0,4 km to return to the village. This is a mountain trail and can cause orientation problems on the summits in foggy weather. In stormy or snowy weather, it’s better to go back the way you came. Please watch out for herds of sheep on the Tanargue’s summer pastures – avoid bringing your dog, or keep it on a lead.

6 h
15 km
Easy
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The Ferjasses trail
26 km

The Ferjasses trail

This trail on the crest of the Tanargue plateau, which rises to over 1,300 m, offers superb views of the Ardèche mountains and beyond. P – Take the tarmac road towards Loubaresse. Just after the fire station, take the steps leading down to the left (). The path continues under the chestnut trees then across old terraces to the hamlet of Saint Martin above you.   Saint Martin - Follow Le Chalas 1,2 km, Croix de Bancillon. Go under an archway and turn right up the steps (). Take the main road on the left and cross it in front of the phone box. Take the tarmac road on the right, and cut down along the stone path to reach Le Derlay. Le Derlay - Follow Le Chalas 0,9 km, Loubaresse 8 km. The path climbs through the meadows then curves left in front of the houses and joins a tarmac road. Follow the road to the left for a few dozen metres, paying attention to the signs to leave the road by a path that heads left. It then joins the road, which you have to cross. Turn right and go up between the chestnut trees, then join a track between two walls that leads to the hamlet of Chalas. Cross the path and continue between the houses to reach the Chalas crossroads. Le Chalas - Follow La Grangette 15,8 km, La Croix de Beauzon 18,3 km. Go right of the house, cross the road and take the path opposite, between two stone walls.  The path re-emerges a little higher up the road. Go straight on and turn right onto the road. Leave the road and take the small path that goes up on the left. Follow the signs to Méjean. Méjean - Follow La Grangette 1,4 km, Loubaresse 10 km ().Continue along the ridge until you reach a track to the right. Follow it to the La Grangette hairpin bend. La Grangette - Follow Loubaresse 8,2 km by the main path that takes you to L’ Escoufour. L'Escoufour - Follow Le Chalas 3,2 km, Valgorge 5,7 km along the yellow and white marked track. When the track turns right at a right angle, leave it and take a path down to Le Ségur. Follow the signs. Le Ségur - Follow Valgorge 3,1 km. The track takes you to a stream; cross the stream and continue on the opposite side. Cross over a second stream before heading towards the fields and then to the houses in the hamlet of Chalas. Enter the small hamlet of Chalas du Haut, turn right after the first house onto the yellow and white marked path that descends between low walls. At the bottom of the descent, turn left to reach Chalas du Bas. Le Chalas - Follow Valgorge 2,2 km. Cross the road then take the steps opposite. The path goes down between two low walls then through the chestnut trees before reaching a road. Cross the road and head towards the houses before returning to the road and following it right. Leave the road by going right before the last houses and go down to Le Derlay. Le Derlay - Follow Valgorge 1,6 km. The path runs along the slope before turning right and going under some trees, then continues straight on before winding past some houses. In Valgorge, turn right on the main street and return to the start point.

6 h
15 km
Easy
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Chez Victorin
20 km

Chez Victorin

In an old barn, at the entrance of the village, the cottage "Chez Victorin" welcomes you with a breathtaking view over the village and the surrounding countryside. At the heart of southern Ardèche, 20 minutes from Montélimar, this old barn completely transformed welcomes you. It is comfortable and includes a large bright living room with kitchen, a lounge area with TV and pellet stove, a second small mezzanine lounge, 3 bedrooms (a bedroom with a bed 160 m and private bathroom and toilet , a room with a bed 160, a room with two beds 90, the beds are made on your arrival), 1 bathroom, a toilet. You have at your disposal a beautiful terrace 28 m² with panoramic views and an arbor, a large garden of 600 m² with private fenced pool and sunbeds. A garage is at your disposal. You are 5 km from the main services (pharmacy, doctors, supermarkets, weekly market ...). St Pons is the starting point of many hiking trails for all levels and offers some bathing spots in the streams that cross it. You have access to the rich archaeological, architectural and landscape heritage of the region: 5 km from Alba la Romaine (archaeological site), 8 km from Viviers, 20 km from the Rhône valley, 35 km from the Gorges de l'Ardèche ( canoeing, canyoning, climbing, Grotte Chauvet 2, Vallon Pont d'Arc), near the Ardèche plateau. Many festivals are held nearby: philo weekend in St Pons, European cinema in Lussas, circus arts festival in Alba, Labeaume music festival, Aluna in Ruoms, ... You are not far from sites of the Drôme Provençale.

16 rue les Chalencons 07580 Saint-Pons
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Ailhon : village de caractère
14 km

Ailhon : village de caractère

The village of Ailhon with its sandstone houses surrounded by maritime pines has stayed true to its roots. Highlight: the church is a fantastic example of the transition from Roman to Gothic architecture (12th/16th century). The Church :One must first stop in the centre of the square and take a look around to appreciate the harmony of its sandstone facades of identical height, dominated to the east by the church tower. The Village Square : There is a great absence from this square: the famous Sully of Ailhon. It is in 1593 that Sully had many trees planted to celebrate the conversion of Henry the IV to Catholicism, a conversion that enabled him to accede to the throne of France and bring peace to the kingdom after the religious wars. In Ardèche, three "Sullys" subsisted in the second half of the 20th century in Viviers and Dompnac and Ailhon. In his document on Ailhon, the erudite ardéchois, Albin Mazon indicated in 1898 that the tree, measuring 5.5m in circumference was hollow but still alive, perhaps because it was well watered being used as a public convenience. It lived still in the 1980s and hosted the gossip of the ladies of Ailhon or the Estramaïre, the tinsmith who came twice a year to install his brushwood, hearth and tin bath to re-tin the pots and pans of the village. In 1999, the town had to cut down the old trunk that had become dangerous, but it reconstructed it and gave it shelter ithe back of the church.

Le village 07200 Ailhon
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Sylilanse - Gîte Chante Bise
18 km

Sylilanse - Gîte Chante Bise

quiet in the countryside with open views, at the heart of the nature. High quality cottage with swimming pool, jacuzzi, massage. In the heart of the natural and cultural heritage of the Ardèche, "Les Gîtes de Sylilanse" welcome you to make your stay an unforgettable memory. Take the time to recharge your batteries, take a cure of nature, calm and freshness on the Coiron plateau in Ardèche, the secret of an excellent vacation! "Les gîtes de Sylilanse" is a set of 4 gîtes in the heart of nature, in a quiet area! The Chante Bise gîte is perfect for 2 to 4 people, it has been completely renovated for your greatest comfort: You have a living room with a kitchen / dining area and a lounge area, two bedrooms: each with a 160x200 cm bed, a bathroom and a separate toilet. The gîte opens onto a private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. The beds are made on arrival, towels and cleaning included. "Les Gîtes de Sylilanse" offer very nice services with swimming pool and jacuzzi in free access at no extra charge and a welcome basket offered to each tenant composed of local products. You have the possibility to reserve your cold or hot meal baskets or the breakfast basket thank you for contacting Sylvia. You also have access to a massage area, they are carried out by Sylvia on reservation and in addition to your rental. Finally, the parking is located near the rental, holiday vouchers are accepted (only 30% of the rental amount excluding options) and dogs are accepted under certain conditions (less than 10 kg, 1 per gîte, with additional charge and that it is ok for cats, dogs and other animals!).

840 Brasse negre 07580 Saint-Pons
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Sylilanse - Gîte Chante Mûre
18 km

Sylilanse - Gîte Chante Mûre

Cottage in the countryside, quiet area with high quality. In the heart of the natural and cultural heritage of the Ardèche, "Les Gîtes de Sylilanse" welcome you to make your stay an unforgettable memory. Take the time to recharge your batteries, take a cure of nature, calm and freshness on the Coiron plateau in Ardèche, the secret of an excellent holiday! "Les gîtes de Sylilanse" is a set of 4 gîtes in the heart of nature, in a quiet area! The Chante Mûre gîte is perfect for a couple, it has been completely renovated for your greatest comfort: You have a living room with a kitchen/dining area and a lounge area, a bedroom with 2 90 cm beds that can be twinned to have a 180x200 cm bed, a bathroom and a separate toilet. The gîte opens onto a private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Beds made on arrival, towels and cleaning included. "Les Gîtes de Sylilanse" offer very nice services with swimming pool and jacuzzi in free access at no extra charge and a welcome basket offered to each tenant composed of local products. You have the possibility to reserve your cold or hot meal baskets or the breakfast basket thank you for contacting Sylvia. You also have access to a massage area, they are carried out by Sylvia on reservation and in addition to your rental. Finally, the parking is located near the rental, holiday vouchers are accepted (only 30% of the rental amount excluding options) and dogs are accepted under certain conditions (less than 10 kg, 1 per gîte, with additional charge and that it is ok for cats, dogs and other animals!).

840 Brasse Nègre 07580 Saint-Pons
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Sylilanse - Gîte Chante Duc
18 km

Sylilanse - Gîte Chante Duc

Cottage in a beautiful stone building completely renovated in the heart of nature. In a quiet environment, high-quality. In the heart of the natural and cultural heritage of the Ardèche, "Les Gîtes de Sylilanse" welcome you to make your stay an unforgettable memory. Take the time to recharge your batteries, take a cure of nature, calm and freshness on the Coiron plateau in Ardèche, the secret of an excellent vacation! " Les gîtes de Sylilanse" is a set of 4 gîtes in the heart of nature, in a quiet area! The Gite Chante Duc is perfect for 2 to 4 people, it has been completely renovated for your greatest comfort: You have a living room with a kitchen / dining area and a lounge area, two bedrooms: one with 1 bed 140 cm the other with a bed 160 cm, a bathroom and a separate toilet. The cottage opens onto a private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Beds made on arrival, linens and cleaning included. "Les Gîtes de Sylilanse" offer very nice services with swimming pool and jacuzzi in free access at no extra charge and a welcome basket offered to each tenant composed of local products. You have the possibility to reserve your cold or hot meal baskets or the breakfast basket thank you for contacting Sylvia. You also have access to a massage area on reservation with Sylvia and in addition to your rental. Finally, the parking is located near the rental, holiday vouchers are accepted (only 30% of the rental amount excluding options) and dogs are accepted under certain conditions (less than 10kg, 1 per gîte, with additional charge and that it is ok for cats, dogs and other animals!).

840, Brasse Nègre 07580 Saint-Pons
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾