Discover Medrose: Nature and Adventure in Ardèche

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.

[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.

The Via Rhôna is a Eurovéloroute that links Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean and crosses the Vaucluse over approximately 72 km, divided into 2 stages: stage 17: Lapalud - Caderousse/Orange stage 18: Caderousse - Avignon

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

This greenway is exclusively reserved for pedestrians, cyclists and rollerbladers.... Signposts are installed all along the walk. It crosses the town from east to west, from the rond-point de l'Europe to the Espace de loisirs Saint-Paul 2003, passing through the gardens and strong heritage features of our town: Jardin Saint-Vincent, Orchard des Enfants de Barbière, Jardins du Resseguin. For your safety and enjoyment, the promenade is lit at night.

This hike takes you on a journey through the history of the truffle and its exploitation, from the beginning of the 20th century. Route marked in yellow, duration 2h. You'll cross former truffle fields that have gone wild. The arrival on a limestone plateau offers an exceptional view of Saint-Paul, Saint- Restitut, Clansayes, Le Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail, and even more. Restitut, Clansayes, Le Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail, or even the Monts d'Ardèche... Along the way, you'll discover 4 information points on the cultivation of Truffles in holm oaks.

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

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.

Hike to the ancient Castelviel Oppidum, on the heights of Aiguèze

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.

MedRose Camping since 1967, bohemian chic campsite, retrocamping, family campsite by the glamping river. Plenty of shade, pools, pizzeria, entertainment, riverside, mobile home rentals, free kid's club, new heated bathroom facility, wifi. Traditional restaurant.

Passage parking 1 place. No parking possible on the service area, accessible for 1 motor home at a time. Difficult access and maneuvering for some motor homes. Fragile emptying hatch. Possible parking, 300 m in the village, after the service area, place des crottes.

In an old Ardèche farmhouse that has been completely renovated, it is by climbing a few stone steps that you reach the gîte La Ruche. Like a swarm perched in its tree, this lodging, by its high position confers a great intimacy and a beautiful sight. This room is located on the second floor of the east wing of the building. It consists of a terrace on the same level as the kitchen and the dining and living area. Two attic rooms and the bathroom on the first floor. The space is convivial and very sunny, its elevated position of one level gives it a great intimacy.

We are a 3-star family campsite in business for over 43 years, offering pitches/rentals, bar/restaurants and a large swimming pool. We stand for the 'traditional' values of camping, far removed from impersonal mega-structures. "The camping is a haven of peace where you can enjoy the company of friends and family. For fans of traditional camping Here no excessive luxury, but a beautiful spot in nature with nice pitches of about 100 m2, flat, shaded, grassed surface for tent, caravan or camper and with sites of 200 m2 for mobile home rentals. You'll find a warm reception and your children will love to play outside, run, swim, bike or go and see our llamas without the risk of getting lost! This camping of 80 pitches has nothing in common with enormous and anonymous structures where hunderds of people swarm like ants. Francine and Jean-Marie welcome you from the 1th of April until the 15th of October. "

Bed and breakfast established as a place of resourcing and well-being in a natural setting of 9ha, 15 minutes from Montélimar. Ideal for a real break. Opportunities for individual retreats and themed stays to relax and regain your energy.

In an old and beautiful stone farmhouse, three km from the village of Alba la Romaine, we offer three spacious and bright guest rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and hearty breakfasts. Access to the shared kitchen.

Renovated farmhouse from the 18th century, 3 rooms on the ground level. Panoramic view over the south of the Ardèche. In the area of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, la Grotte Chauvet 2, and medieval villages. A private pool, situated at a short distance from the house from where you will have a panoramic view over all the south of the Ardèche is at your disposal. Each room has an independent entry and private toilets. Host table 3 times a week.

Bar, restaurant, ice-cream maker with a shady patio, swimming pool and playground for children. Musical evening every thursday night. "Café théâtre" on tuesday in July and August.

Welcome to the peaceful and friendly Le Théâtre campsite in a medieval village. Daily entertainment, Thursday theme nights, Tuesday theatre nights. Bar, snacks, playground, tennis, pétanque, swimming pool.

Our guest house and wellness center invites you to relax, to take care of you. 4 rooms and a special area dedicated to wellness (massage room). Enjoy the jacuzzi, the swimming pool and the massage room (by appointment). Your well-being is our thing. For those who are fond of bicycle, the Via Rhona is near from our house.

Alba is bursting with 2000 years of history…What makes Alba so unique? La Roche's hamlet built around a basalt peak and the village established around the castle, also built on a volcanic peak. Located on the edge of the massif of Coiron, surrounded by vineyard, Alba-la-Romaine is proud of its rich historical past. This 2000 years old city has an impressive feudal castle, built on a volcanic dike, fenced by many houses that make it “character village”. Alba, former capital of the Helviens, a Gallic tribe, was, at the beginning of the 1st century AD., an active Gallo-Roman city before becoming the first bishopric’s headquarters of the Vivarais at the end of the 4th century. Today, we can discover the medieval village, clustered inside its 15th century ramparts. The entire village is clad in white (limestone) and black (basalt).The facades are chequered because of the basalt and limestone, local materials used to build stunning houses, given to Alba its particular atmosphere. The castle: at an undetermined period, the Bishops of Viviers have built a square dungeon on a basaltic dike around which the population formed the first castrum (fortified city). From the middle Ages until 1904, Alba bore the name of Aps, the family name of the lordship. During the French Revolution, the castle was ransacked and sold in 1793 as a national property. In 1880, a native started the castle’s restoration. Starting from 1914, several owners succeeded one another until 1975. The restoration began with the help of the Historic Monuments administration. Listed in the supplemental inventory of the Historic Monuments, the current castle, laid out on the foundations of the medieval castles, still has its substructure.

Let you surprise by Viviers, ancient capital of the « Vivarais », bishop’s seat since the 5th century and "site patrimonial remarquable" in the Rhône-Alpes region. This medieval town with an exceptional heritage invites you to discover its 2000 years of history. Walking and mountain biking or strolling at the marina, there is something for everybody.

The mountain top of the Croix de Juliau offers a 360° panorama Are you dreaming of an adventure in the heart of nature, combining thrilling hiking and breathtaking views? Look no further than the summit of the Croix de Juliau, a unique experience in Ardèche! The climb to the Croix de Juliau is much more than a simple hike. The trail of the “Plein la vue” route (sheet 8 of our topoguide “Monts de Berg et Massif du Coiron”) immerses you in the preserved beauty of the Ardèche. Along the way, you will discover the local fauna and flora. Arriving at the top, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view that seems straight out of a dream. The Croix de Juliau no longer sits enthroned, but the 360° panorama will still be there: your gaze will go from Villeneuve de Berg to the Dent de Rez, passing through authentic villages like Mirabel, St Jean le Centenier, St Pons, Alba la Romaine, and Valvignères, but also by Mont Ventoux, Coiron and Vercors. Don't forget your camera to capture these wide open spaces! Some legends attribute the name of Mount Juliau to Julius Caesar (who passed through there), but other sources contradict this theory. However, the Roman presence has been attested since the discovery of a villa, and a temple dedicated to the soothsayer Julius Caesar and Augustus (or Diana depending on the sources).

On the southern slope of the plateau, locals benefit fully from the ideal situation of the village. The Romans knew it at the time and evidence of their presence here was found through excavations. Located along the river Rhone, the defile of Donzère separates the plain of Montélimar and the plain of Tricastin with majestic limestone cliffs blazing at sunset. No longer as powerful and wild as it was before the gigantic engineering work of men, the river has now settled. The village itself, former stronghold of the prince-bishops of Viviers, offers to adventurers who dare to leave the main road and the highway, a range of beautiful scenery along the village’s narrow streets and shaded squares. Stop off at the "Amis du Vieux Donzère" museum, housed in a remarkable house with a Renaissance facade, to admire collections recounting the town's history from its earliest days.

It was the one of the oldest and most important fiefdoms of the Barons of Aps. Located at the foot of the Coiron, the village was fortified by the 14th century. You can imagine the form of the village by tracing the remnants of the defensive wall. The narrow streets give to the village its character. Northwards you can observe different volcanic formations of the Coiron. Its narrow roads divide the houses and a number of them are typical, or traditional habitats. The hamlet of the Roche Cherie found at the foot of the neck one can find the remains of a castle tower. A chapel has been constructed at the 19th century with basalt rocks. The interior columns of the church are believed to be a part of an older building. This chapel was in ruins due to the passage f time but thanks to a big restoration work.

On the road to Vallon Pont d'Arc, the valley of Ibie runs for 30 km. It is born at the foot of the Coiron and ends at the entrance of the Ardeche River. The river is usually dry most of the year but well known such as the " Hole of the Moon" (the dam of the old mill of "Noé"). The Ibie valley is full of lush vineyards and rows of lavender, it is the land of limestone as well. Its homes have "couradous" which are well-ventilated terraces, that are a testament to the Golden Age of Silk and its sericulture and thread making artistry. The village is made up of charming stone homes and cobblestone pathways which are perfect for a stroll. The hamlet of Salèlles is a part of St. Maurice d'Ibie. Regardless of the destruction of many of its arched passageways along the road leading to Vallon Pont d'Arc, there remain beautiful homes with beautiful archways with stairs at its exterior and two bread ovens, one belonging to the town and the other to a private owner. The high cypres trees not far from the hamlet, mark a number of cemetaries belonging to Protestant families.

House is located in the narrow street of the village. The particularity of these houses is their terraces are covered with arcades, which testify to the sericulture and craft spinning history.

Remarkable natural site. The Ibie Valley is a sensitive and remarkable natural space. Its turquoise waters on its limestone bed offer a striking landscape. The Ibie has its source at the foot of Coiron, in Villeneuve de Berg on the edge of St Jean le Centenier, then crosses St Maurice d'Ibie to flow into the Ardèche near Vallon Pont d'Arc. Along the Béalières, old mills, waterfalls and white pebble beaches, discover this superb but fragile valley. It is not uncommon to see it dry in summer, but infiltrated in its limestone bed, it continues to flow underground, only to resurface a few hundred meters further, to hide again a little lower. To discover this superb valley, it is recommended to visit it in autumn or spring, when the greenery of the vegetation competes in beauty with the turquoise waters. Picnic areas are easily accessible for families in the village of St Maurice d'Ibie and in the hamlet of Sallèles. If you discover fossils in the riverbed, take a photo of a souvenir and put it back down: subsequent visitors will thank you and the relief will be preserved. To educate your children about the importance of water, a “Water is Life” game trail is available. For smartphone enthusiasts, the fun and connected route of Les Sallèles is what you need. Randoland trails will help you discover Villeneuve de Berg and St Maurice d'Ibie in a fun way with children aged 4 to 12. Many hikes cross this magnificent river, as well as mountain bike trails and horse riding trails. A leaflet “Welcome to the Ibie Valley” by the “Syndicat de Gestion des Gorges de l’Ardèche” is available in your Tourist Office: I live in a living and sensitive environment, I preserve it: I stay on the marked paths I don't light a fire I keep my dog on a leash I don't do wild bivouac I bring back my trash I am as discreet as possible

Discover the remains of the Bastide Royale, in the heart of Villeneuve de Berg The Bastide Royale was created in 1284 by a deed of betrothal between Philippe III le Hardi, King of France, and the Abbot of Mazan. This established royal justice over the whole of the Bas Vivarais and built a new town with its ramparts, its corner towers, its war gate or gate of honour adorned with the coat of arms of the town, its royal house, now the town hall (under the courtroom you can visit the prisons). Ancient sundials can be seen in the streets of the village. The Bastide Royal was created in 1284 by an act of feudal association between King Philippe III le Hardi and the Abby of Mazon. This act installed the king's jurisdiction over all of Bas Vivarais or present southern Ardèche, and created a new city with its ramparts, angled towers, and fortified gates ready for war and adorned with the emblem or blazon of the city. The former house of the king is where the Mayor's offices are located today (below the Hall of Justice you can visit the former prisons).

Perched high above the Rhône valley on its volcanic neck, Rochemaure castle has still not yielded all its secrets. It was probably built by the Adhémar family from Montélimar between the 11th and 12th centuries. The old village is well worth a visit and offers marvellous views over the river. Overlooking the Rhône valley from its impressive dungeon, Rochemaure castle is still as fascinating today as ever for everyone. This castle was built by the Adhémar family from Monteil between the 11th and the 12th century. Its remains have still not given up all its mysteries. The fortified castrum from the 12th century, including ramparts and flanking towers that we can still see and the old village are medieval. We can see chequered black basalt and white limestone’s stones, which are found in lots of villages in our territory. Geologically, Rochemaure castle was built in a strategic location. Coiron plateau’s basalt and Cruas limestone quarry were used to supply the construction of the castle and the lovely old village. We can admire spectacular views of the Rhône and volcanic landscapes.

Traditional cuisine prepared by our chef and his team in our kitchens. We use local and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Truffle-based menu in season. The restaurant menu changes every season. We have the "home-made" label.

Fanny and Reynald Breton invite you to enjoy the cuisine of Brasserie Glacier La Marmite, open from April 1st to All Saints' Day. Located in the heart of the village, on the castle square, enjoy the terrace in season.

"La Romaine" Pizzeria in Alba-la-Romaine.

Snack, bar, speed restaurant, eat-in or take away. Glacier. Caterer.

Bar, restaurant, ice-cream maker with a shady patio, swimming pool and playground for children. Musical evening every thursday night. "Café théâtre" on tuesday in July and August.

pizzeria

Ideally located in the Rhône Valley, not far from several wellknown tourist attractions. The newly-renovated Diocesan Centre can organize meetings and congresses. Self- or waiter-service.

Grill, kebab, steak, chips ...

Traditional restaurant, the dishes are cooked with fresh and seasonal products preferably bought on the market

MedRose Camping since 1967, bohemian chic campsite, retrocamping, family campsite by the glamping river. Plenty of shade, pools, pizzeria, entertainment, riverside, mobile home rentals, free kid's club, new heated bathroom facility, wifi. Traditional restaurant.

Passage parking 1 place. No parking possible on the service area, accessible for 1 motor home at a time. Difficult access and maneuvering for some motor homes. Fragile emptying hatch. Possible parking, 300 m in the village, after the service area, place des crottes.

In an old Ardèche farmhouse that has been completely renovated, it is by climbing a few stone steps that you reach the gîte La Ruche. Like a swarm perched in its tree, this lodging, by its high position confers a great intimacy and a beautiful sight. This room is located on the second floor of the east wing of the building. It consists of a terrace on the same level as the kitchen and the dining and living area. Two attic rooms and the bathroom on the first floor. The space is convivial and very sunny, its elevated position of one level gives it a great intimacy.

Spacious room for 2 people in southern Ardèche on the banks of the Escoutay. Room with independent access and private terrace, large through room with sleeping area, sofa, mini-refrigerator, shower room with wc. WiFi connection

A modern and welcoming hotel in a building with personality. 6 air-conditioned and soundproof rooms including 2 on the ground floor near the pool. "Flat screen TV in every room and free wifi for the hotel. High quality bedclothes, bed 140 to 160 cm, easily accommodates 1 or 2 people. Chill out, parking is easy, secure and enclosed, when choosing option enclosed garage. 7 km from the interchange Montélimar sur or when on RN86, road from Paris to Nîmes, your holiday start here. A big terrace, shade thanks to big trees, allows you to enyou your meals outside. Our traditional breakfast, brioches by the chef and home made marmalade will seduce you."

We are a 3-star family campsite in business for over 43 years, offering pitches/rentals, bar/restaurants and a large swimming pool. We stand for the 'traditional' values of camping, far removed from impersonal mega-structures. "The camping is a haven of peace where you can enjoy the company of friends and family. For fans of traditional camping Here no excessive luxury, but a beautiful spot in nature with nice pitches of about 100 m2, flat, shaded, grassed surface for tent, caravan or camper and with sites of 200 m2 for mobile home rentals. You'll find a warm reception and your children will love to play outside, run, swim, bike or go and see our llamas without the risk of getting lost! This camping of 80 pitches has nothing in common with enormous and anonymous structures where hunderds of people swarm like ants. Francine and Jean-Marie welcome you from the 1th of April until the 15th of October. "

Bed and breakfast established as a place of resourcing and well-being in a natural setting of 9ha, 15 minutes from Montélimar. Ideal for a real break. Opportunities for individual retreats and themed stays to relax and regain your energy.

In an old and beautiful stone farmhouse, three km from the village of Alba la Romaine, we offer three spacious and bright guest rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and hearty breakfasts. Access to the shared kitchen.

Renovated farmhouse from the 18th century, 3 rooms on the ground level. Panoramic view over the south of the Ardèche. In the area of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, la Grotte Chauvet 2, and medieval villages. A private pool, situated at a short distance from the house from where you will have a panoramic view over all the south of the Ardèche is at your disposal. Each room has an independent entry and private toilets. Host table 3 times a week.