Les Coudoulets: Adventure and Discoveries in Pradons, Ardèche

[Easy trail] A trail for beginners with a return trip highlighting some remarkable railway structures.

On foot or by bike, discover Via Ardèche®, the new greenway. From the recreation area of ​​Uzer, take advantage of an old railroad track developed as far as Grospierres via Vogüe.

What are the oldest European monuments? No doubt the Dolmens and Menhirs, the emblematic "monuments" of the Megalithic era. They were the work of the earliest farmers and breeders living in Neolithic Europe, the last prehistoric period.

A historical and botanical discovery trail. Discover the Chastelas (old medieval castle), its history, legends and natural resources.

[Difficult trail] From the wine-growing plains to the dry plateau, from the Romanesque church to the listed village, this trail combines relaxation and visits to some remarkable sites.

In a setting with oak trees mainly predominating, the hiking trail leads up to the highest point of the Serre mountain, at an altitude of 549 metres, providing some truly exceptional views.

A 6.8 km trail leaving from the Joyeuse tourist information office and taking in the hills between Joyeuse and Côte du Freyssinet.

On the first slopes of the Cévennes, the hamlets and houses of Ribes are spread along “faïsses” or terraces, home to vines and olive trees. P - Turn left opposite the signpost. Follow the tarmac road for a few metres and turn right onto a dirt track, then turn left down the steps to the Alune stream. Cross the stream at a ford, turn right and walk along the river until you reach a small submersible bridge where you can cross back over the stream. Twenty metres after the bridge, turn right onto a path that leads up to the village through chestnut trees and vineyards. When you reach the tarmac road, turn left to leave the hamlet. Before the bridge, turn right between the houses and go up to the street. Turn left to Mas de Laffont.   Mas de Laffont - Follow Prades 2,6 km, Ribes 0,6 km. Pass the Flaüts fountain and then take the tarmac road to the right. At the hairpin bend, turn right. After a bend, pass the rubbish collection point, take a path on the left that climbs between the vines.  Cross over the tarmac road and take the steps between the houses up to the church in the middle of Ribes.  Ribes - Follow Prades 2 km, Saint André Lachamp 6,9 km. When you reach the first houses, turn left to take a small alley in the hamlet of Les Clots. Take the tarmac road at the hairpin bend. Take the road to the left that goes up to Le Serre.  Le Serre - Follow Prades 1,4 km. The road winds upwards to the last houses. The trail continues via steps on the side of the mountain and then curves right. As you begin to descend, ignore the track to your left and continue along the path. After descending, join the track, and go left until you get to Prades.   Prades - Follow Info Rando 2,7 km, Ribes 1,6 km. Continue along the path on the right. About 100m further on, take the path that leads to the hamlet of Labeaume. Pass through the entire hamlet then carry on until you reach the hamlet of Le Gelly via the tarmac road.   Le Gelly - Follow Info rando 1,2 km, Joyeuse 4,5 km. Take the road and at the first crossroads, go right. Continue straight on until you’re level with a stone cross. After a chestnut grove, at the stone cross, leave the road via a “calade” or stone path down to Le Prat.  Le Prat - Follow Info rando 0,6 km. At the crossroads, go down the steps on the left and follow the path that brings you back to the multi-purpose hall.  

This beautiful hike will introduce you to Beaumont’s natural heritage via a botanical trail. You’ll cross open landscapes with beautiful views and pass through shady woodland too. P - Cross the Pont du Gua and take the road left for 100 metres. The path starts at the edge of the road on the right, and follows the Tour du Tanargue GRP ().   Colobrouze. The path climbs in a zig zag up to La Roche ().   La Roche. Follow the path to Clément.   Clément. Leave the GPR and take a path on your left () past a wall. The path continues and then descends. Cross several streams and fairly dense woodland, then climb up to Flacouze (N.B. on your right as you climb, you’ll see a beautiful spring).  Flacouze. Take the road. After several bends, take the path on the left after the fire reservoir to Bisourne.   Bisourne. Follow the road to get back to your starting point.

As early as the Middle Ages, the Alune River was used to turn numerous mills for the region’s inhabitants. There are still four mills along the trail that used the water held back in a “sluice”.

L'Ombrage is a 3* campsite in the southern Ardèche Méridionale near Ruoms and Pont d'Arc Valley. The family-friendly little site has large pitches on a 7ha hill covered in oaks and junipers. Ruoms (with supermarket, shops, animation,...) at 2 km. Vallon Pont d'Arc at 8 km. The Ardèche river à 1 km.

An atypical hamlet on the banks of the Ardèche, accessible only on foot - a challenge launched fifty years ago by more than 15,000 young volunteers who have come to restore the ruins and breathe new life into an area that has been abandoned for a century. An educational farm where you can refresh and have a snack with products elaborated on the site: goat cheese, ice cream, aromatic syrup…

Discovery, beginners classes and further lessons. Qualified instructors. Training courses cand camps, lessons and rides for all levels. Approved by the French Federation of Horse riding

Sophie and Edouard welcome you to an ancient 16th/17th-century mansion that has been recently renovated. The Chadenède is in a quiet location in a small hamlet of the municipality of Lagorce, a strategic place for visiting many sites.

5 minutes from Vallon Pont d'Arc, La Table de Seibel offers fresh, local, home-cooked cuisine, in collaboration with local producers. Shaded terrace, pool view, afternoon snack, playground and group facilities all season.

Welcome to the sunny Southern Ardèche. Rev'Ô Thijol Vacances would love you to experience their "3 key" approved chalets and quality services in a stunning natural setting all year round, 2 disabled-friendly chalets.

Chalet village in a natural setting with unobstructed views of the Ardèche garrigue. Playground, pools, bar, restaurant serving homemade dishes.

Come and enjoy traditional, refined cuisine with the scent of Provence. Our menu changes with the seasons, giving you a choice of meat and fish dishes. We can also cater for groups and special events,

A fine terroir cuisine with specialities like all-you-can-eat roast pig on a spit. Large terrace and inflatable games for kids. From May to September, pizzas baked in a wood oven, to eat in or take-away.

The leisure centre lies in a 4ha protected and listed nature site. It's the perfect place to spend a day with family and friends, celebrate a birthday, have a party or just chill out. The best natural beach in the Ardèche. Isla Cool Douce is located to the Ardeche river in the middle of a classified natural resort, in front of the famous climbing wall "Cirque de Gens". Its natural beach invites everyone for a relaxed day with plenty of extra activities like canoeing, waterbiking, beach volley, ping pong, or just a swim in the pools. There is a nice snack bar with a breathtaking view on the river and the rock divers.

The Cirque de Gens is natural wonder in the Ardèche. It's a great place to walk, swim and one of the biggest climbing sites in the Ardèche (320 routes).

Saint Pierre, XIIIth century. The section inside the Remparts is classified French Historical Monuments

Botanical park, conservatory orchard and collection of 7 to 800 varieties of old roses grown organically with the AB label. Nurseries: sale of hundreds of old varieties of potted roses ready for planting, Eléonore Cruse collection

An atypical hamlet on the banks of the Ardèche, accessible only on foot - a challenge launched fifty years ago by more than 15,000 young volunteers who have come to restore the ruins and breathe new life into an area that has been abandoned for a century. An educational farm where you can refresh and have a snack with products elaborated on the site: goat cheese, ice cream, aromatic syrup…

Embark on an unusual 500-million-year journey, where over 600 original fossils tell the story of the rocks and landscapes of the Ardèche. An adventure for the very young, with extractions and a dinosaur gallery! Within a bright and modern setting, more than 600 original fossils tell the story of the landscapes and history of the wonderful Ardèche region. The fossil collection displayed at the Museum is among the best-preserved in the world. Did you know that one of the 20 most exceptional fossil sites is located in Ardèche? Join our guides for a journey through time illuminated by the insights of natural sciences! 500 million years of history are revealed through fossils that are unique in the world for their rarity and their “beauty.” Come with your children and grandchildren! Reconstruction images and a presentation adapted to younger visitors allow you to explore the site as a family. The dinosaur gallery will delight anyone eager to touch and handle real dinosaur fossils! The geological origins of Ardèche’s terroir are presented through a dedicated visitor guide, “Les étapes savoureuses®.” The oldest Ardèche chestnut and the first grapevines await you to share all their secrets. Tastings of local products are available in our new 100% Ardèche snack bar and in our Goûtez l’Ardèche® shop.

The old village of Balazuc's blue stones grip the heady cliff face overlooking the river. What makes the village magical are its cobbles, steep lanes and squares surrounded by fig trees. This "village of character", also one of the "most beautiful villages of France" is discovered on foot through its maze of shaded narrow streets. To preserve the heart of the village, parking is available on either side of the town. A maze of streets : The charm of the village lies partially in its narrow steep stone-paved streets discovered through the meanderings of the pedestrian. A glance upwards reveals the beautiful remains of its past history: chutes, trefoil windows, rainspouts, pointed arch doors and vaulted passageways. - From the rue de la Tour carrée to la Calade. - From la Calade to the Trouée de la Fachinière. Quartier du Pont : Also called the mercadio quarter or egg market, in reference to the market held since the Middle Ages outside the village walls, the bridge district features a few facades from the 15th century. Before the construction of the bridge, a ferry was used to cross the river. On the right bank we can see the remains of the landing stage.

Roman church listed as a Monument Historique and renovated in 2007. It stands in the oldest part of the village overlooking the Ardèche.

- Step into the wonderful world of Ardeche wine - Take part in a fun and interactive tour from vine to glass - Indulge in a tasting, learn about oenology and food and wine pairings This is a unique experience to share with your family or friends ! In Néovinum, the Vignerons Ardéchois offeryou for spaces dedicated to vines, wine and tasting.

Beach accessible all year round. Supervised swimming in July and August from 12.30pm to 6.30pm, 7 days a week on the upstream beach. Swimming area supervised by qualified staff. First-aid post and toilets during supervision.

Indoor and outdoor catering with local, mostly organic, homemade products

Open all year round 7/7. Pizzas, pastas with homemade fresh tomato sauce. Original and varied pizzas.

We serve various traditional dishes and typical Ardèche food. You will enjoy your meals in a nice setting on a roofed terrace.

the chef invites you on a gourmet voyage, each dish showcasing the flavours of the region through a seasonal menu. In the dining room or on the panoramic terrace, enjoy your meal with a view of the Bois d'Ajude and the Dent de Rez, the famous Ardèche peak.

All our dishes are homemade and use fresh and local products. Enjoy your meals in our former silkworm farm, under mulberry trees. Playground for kids. In the evening: pizzas cooked in the wood-fired oven. On a beautiful hill with a panoramic view of the South Ardeche, our restaurant is located in the courtyard of the former silkworm farm. Enjoy the typical Ardèche architecture, in the shade of the mulberry trees. Our chef, Sébastien, makes creative quality cuisine with local products. There is a playground for children, a petanque field, a games room with a table football, a pool, a ping pong table. Two large car parks are at your disposal. Organization of private receptions, birthdays, sports club gatherings ... Meals and accommodation for groups of up to 100 people. Aperitif and birthday cake on request. Home of business retreats. Work rooms, entertainment, catering.

5 minutes from Vallon Pont d'Arc, La Table de Seibel offers fresh, local, home-cooked cuisine, in collaboration with local producers. Shaded terrace, pool view, afternoon snack, playground and group facilities all season.

Come and enjoy traditional, refined cuisine with the scent of Provence. Our menu changes with the seasons, giving you a choice of meat and fish dishes. We can also cater for groups and special events,

A fine terroir cuisine with specialities like all-you-can-eat roast pig on a spit. Large terrace and inflatable games for kids. From May to September, pizzas baked in a wood oven, to eat in or take-away.

Fresh, seasonal home cooking, combining authenticity and modernity. A young, dynamic team welcomes you all year round in a warm atmosphere. A friendly place where you can share simple, tasty dishes made with heart and soul.

L'Ombrage is a 3* campsite in the southern Ardèche Méridionale near Ruoms and Pont d'Arc Valley. The family-friendly little site has large pitches on a 7ha hill covered in oaks and junipers. Ruoms (with supermarket, shops, animation,...) at 2 km. Vallon Pont d'Arc at 8 km. The Ardèche river à 1 km.

Soak up Mother Nature at this 5* holiday village near Pont d'Arc and 2km from Ruoms. Domaine de Chaussy is heaven for nature lovers on a lovely relaxing site in the middle of an oak forest.

Hotel with bath, internet, balcony, safe, hairdryer and fridge near Pont d'Arc and 1.5km from Ruoms in the heart of a holiday village with heated pools. A lovely relaxing setting and heaven for nature lovers. Organised excursions. Gym, health and relaxation facilities.

Chadeyron campsite is a haven of peace basking in the sun between Vallon Pont d'Arc and Vogüé on 43ha of perfectly preserved countryside. Soak up the R&R and activities. Mobile home rentals available for the weekend or week. Canoe hire, trips down the Ardèche Gorges.

Sophie and Edouard welcome you to an ancient 16th/17th-century mansion that has been recently renovated. The Chadenède is in a quiet location in a small hamlet of the municipality of Lagorce, a strategic place for visiting many sites.

Family campsite shaded by oaks trees with a swimming pool, space and tranquillity.

A peaceful setting 5 km from Vallon Pont d'Arc. Water, electricity, drainage point and Wifi hot spot at your disposal. Tennis court and waste collection point nearby.

Near the village, Three guest rooms with comfort: playground: basketball, volleyball, badminton, dart, pool table, crazy golf, motorbike garage, indoor swimming pool, heated spa, animals non accepted.

Welcome to the sunny Southern Ardèche. Rev'Ô Thijol Vacances would love you to experience their "3 key" approved chalets and quality services in a stunning natural setting all year round, 2 disabled-friendly chalets.