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Discover Pranles, Ardèche, Rhône-Alpes

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Nestled in the heart of Ardèche, Rhône-Alpes, Pranles is a charming village inviting exploration and discovery of the surrounding nature. Hiking enthusiasts will be delighted to explore the numerous trails winding through wooded hills, offering spectacular views of the Ardéchois landscape. The GR42 is particularly popular for its exceptional panoramas.

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Walking around Pranles

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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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Hiking panorama
20 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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Balade - Les Canaux de Chateauvert
31 km

Balade - Les Canaux de Chateauvert

This tour is brought to you by the Valence Tourist Office. A brochure is available on our premises! All along the route along these waterways, you'll be able to observe a whole world of exceptional animals and plants, right in the heart of the city. This walk will take you through the Chateauvert district, where you can admire springs from the Vercors, including the Malcontents fountain, as well as shared gardens and protected wetlands. You'll enjoy the freshness of this bucolic stroll, and see a wealth of fauna (frogs, dragonflies, trout) and flora (calltriches, potamots, rubanier): a veritable corridor for biodiversity. Leaving from the Tourist Office. Cross the crosswalk at the Fontaine Monumentale. Take rue Sévigné and turn left at rue du Refuge. Turn right up Canal des Moulins (the canal is on your left), passing between the buildings to reach the Chamfort parking lot. Continue along the canal to cross Cours Voltaire, then Rue Chateauvert. The canal is now on your right. Continue on the sidewalk along Rue des Moulins. Turn right onto Chemin du Ruisseau to rue Derodon. Cross the street and turn slightly right to join the path alongside the canal, which is now on your left. Cross Rue Jean Henri Fabre, and continue along the path until you come to Rue des Frères Montgolfier. Turn left up rue Montgolfier to the intersection with rue des Moulins. Turn right and walk down the street until you come to Chemin du Thon. Cross the latter and enter the park in front of you. Follow the driveway through the park until you reach the canal. Turn right again and turn left into rue Marius Moutet. Go up the street and cross rue Louis Ageron. Continue along rue Marius Moutet until you reach the impasse de la Petite Marquise on your left. This leads to Chemin de Robinson. Turn right onto Chemin de Laplat. Cross the road and enter the Fédération de Pêche parking lot. Take the left-hand path and follow the loop back to the Petite Marquise canal. Turn left and follow the canal (which is on your right). Cross rue Auguste Giraud. Continue ahead on the path. At the end, turn right, then left to reach the start of the allée Adolphe Pegoud. Take a few steps to your right and you'll be on Avenue Jean Clément. Turn left and stay on the sidewalk along the canal. Avenue des Baumes is the continuation of Avenue Clément. At the intersection with rue Paul Gataud (on the left), cross Avenue des Baumes and continue along the sidewalk. Pass the soccer pitch, the veterinary clinic and the tabac Presse. After the latter, turn right and follow the canal de la Grande Marquise, continue on Impasse d'Alzon, then at the end turn right up rue de Thibert until you cross rue Chateauvert. Cross and turn left. Take the 2nd lane on the left (before the butcher's shop) to follow the Canal des Malcontents Nord. After the children's playground, turn left into the park and walk up the driveway. Take Rue Sainte Thérèse on the left as far as Rue Chateauvert, then turn right up this street. On the left, follow Résidence Chateauvert along the canal (do not turn right into Résidence Chateauvert). Cross Rue de Serbie, continue straight on until you reach Rue Jean Joseph Génissieu. Turn right and follow this up to Place de la Paix. Continue straight ahead on Cours Voltaire until you come to Rue du Clos Gaillard. Turn left into Rue Paul Bert. Turn right in the direction of the train station and return to your starting point.

2 h
6.5 km
13 Office de Tourisme 11 boulevard Bancel 26000 Valence
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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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Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès: a village with outstanding character
16 km

Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès: a village with outstanding character

A fortified and perched medieval site exceptionally preserved. Located on a rocky headland, in a water drop shape, the village dominates the Barrès plain, spotlighting the remnants of its medieval past. Visitor arrives through the Notables’ door, which is the main access; he can see the particular configuration that allowed defending it. Through the heart of the village, several stalls look like they are ready to open. The Dungeon (from the late 12th century), head office of the City Hall, highlights the limestone stone, in contrast to the chequered buildings that combine white and black stones of Coiron. Fortified village which is listed building as historic monument, Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès is also labelled as a “Village of character" since March 19th, 2012. This medieval village is perched on a basalt neck from the Barrès plain. There are lots of narrow streets, winding roads and houses in basalt. Built on a rocky headland overlooking the plain and the current road from Privas to Le Teil passing by Meysse, towards the Coiron plain, Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès is a good example of a fortified village, which is partially preserved and restored. It has six towers along the ramparts and four others (including the prison tower) protecting the castle. The dungeon is from the end of the 11th century, the additions of the castle have been added in the 12th and 13th centuries. We can see The Chambaud de La Tourette family’s heraldry, above the City Hall door, in the renovated buildings of the castle. Sir "Stéphane", a knight, would have built a fort at the Barry, in front of Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès in 925. Before the 10th century and according to the “charta vetus”, the diocese of Viviers created a foundation on the Gallo-Roman villa territory: the villa Artenica. In 1020, the Bishop of Viviers swapped with the Benedictines monks of Cluny the church of Saint Vincent with the church of Meysse. The Benedictines monks stayed almost until the French revolution. In 1905, Genton of Barrès took part of the first crusade. A disagreement between the Valentinois earl and the Bishop of Viviers about the suzerainty of the Barrès is set in 1213, to the benefit of the Bishop. Barry fort, sold to the Valentinois earl in 1256, is seized by order of the King in 1390, and returned in 1392. From 1424 to 1446, the Barrès, like the Valentinois, belonged to the Duchy of Savoy. In 1467, it belonged to the Royal domain. In 1574, Saint-Vincent was taken by the Protestant but it stayed away from the main disorders from the Wars of religion. It was the same during the French Revolution. The rampart was partially demolished between 1830 and 1905.

Le Village 07210 Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès
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Sylilanse - Gîte Chante Bise
16 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
16 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
16 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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