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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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From one ridge to the other
28 km

From one ridge to the other

A lovely, long hike along the ridges round the Ormèze Valley Reach the centre of the village by the main road Cross the square and head opposite onto rue du Trappou leading to the church. 1 - Colombier le Jeune - 510 m Follow Le Serre 3.1 km Gilhoc sur Ormèze 4.5 km Go past the front of the church and down the street la calade to the fountain square. Go onto the path opposite between two walls, called pont des amoureux then down to the river where you cross the lovely little bridge.2 - Pont de Duron - 485 m Follow Le Serre 2.9 km Gilhoc sur Ormèze 6 km Keep on the small road through meadow and cultures going down to Ormèze. After crossing the lovely bridge over the river, the road goes up towards the hamlet of Bosc. Turn right onto a path going through the hamlet then go up through a wood of chestnut and pine trees. 3 - Le Serre - 550 m Follow Saint Sylvestre 5 km The path overlooks the glen of the stream Peyremaule then emerges into a grove of chestnut trees coming out at la Chapelle. Take the track going down facing the glen through orchards then woodland. When you get to the place called Bogiraud turn right immediately and follow the path along the hillside. 4 - Les Terres - 479 m Follow Turlet 2.3 km Colombier le Jeune 3.9 km When you come to the small road go uphill then leaving it behind you when you reach a path going straight ahead. 5 - Issartier - 430 m Follow Turlet 1.1 km St Barthélémy le Plain 7.7 km 6 - Blenon - 428 m Follow Turlet 700 m St Barthélémy le Plain 7.3 km Take the path emerging onto a small road. Turn left then immediately right onto the path going down into the woods and taking you to the river Ormèze. Careful when crossing the footbridge. 7 - Turlet - 380 m Follow Orion 3.2 km Boucieu le Roi 7.4 km The small road follows the river Ormèze. At the crossroads turn right onto the steep incline. The path becomes narrower and takes you into an oak tree grove then crosses a stream before going up through pine and chestnut trees. Come out of the wood and follow the path until you get to

6 h
15 km
Easy
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The châteaux route
30 km

The châteaux route

From the château of Arlebosc to the château of Bozas you can see a variety of different settings such as the refreshing banks of the river Doux or the numerous fruit farms and finally the woodland of Bois Madame gives you that lovely close-to-nature feeling. The walk starts at the « Info rando » information board. Cross the square and go down the steps to the main street. 1 - Arlebosc - 423 m Follow La Passerelle 2 km Boucieu le Roi 5 km Go down the little street then, at the cross, onto a path facing you, leading to the Château de Chazotte. After about 200m leave the main path behind you and turn right down into the woods, on a narrow, walled, rough track which leads to another small lane. Once on the lane, take the first path on the left taking you down to the river Doux. 2 - La Passerelle - 280 m Follow Boucieu le Roi 3 km The path goes alongside the river then turns off towards the road. Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn left uphill. When you reach the farm turn left onto the path running alongside the farm buildings then orchards. 3 - Grand Petit - 320m Follow Bozas 3.2 km Go up into the orchard. Once on the road turn right then first right onto a track taking you to Sapet.4 - Sapet - 470 m - Follow Bozas 1.3 km Carefully cross the main road and go up the track facing you.5 - La Garenne - 538 m - Follow Bozas 300 m Go through the hamlet la Garenne to the small road taking you to the village of Bozas.6- Bozas - 530 m - Follow Malaurier 2 km Saint Félicien 6,3 km Go down the small lane 7 - Bozas - 541 m - Follow La Combe 800 m Arlebosc 5.3 km Cross the stream. 8 - Ruisseau de Choisine - 530 m - Follow Malaurier 1.5 km Saint Félicien 5.8 km Go up a pleasant track taking you to a small road at La Combe. 9 - La Combe - 590 m - Follow Malgaray 3.7 km Arlebosc 4.5 km Follow the small road to the left then turn right when you get to the hamlet Gardon onto a low-walled track. Go through another hamlet then follow the small uphill lane. 10 - Saccary - 630 m - Follow Malgaray 2.1 km Arlebosc 2.9 km Go uphill a little then turn sharp right and go down to Les Morfins. Turn left just before the hamlet taking you over to the other side of the dale. When you come to an orchard go down the side then turn left to cross through it. Go below the house Jean Gros and follow the road. After the hamlet, at the crossroads, take the track facing you. 11- Malgaray - 473 m - Follow Arlebosc 800m Continue ahead downhill through orchards taking you back to the main square in Arlebosc.

5 h
12 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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Domaine le Pommier Ciela Village
23 km

Domaine le Pommier Ciela Village

Our luxury 5* campsite brings you a variety of facilities. A water park with 13 slides, 3 pools (including 2 heated) and a pirate boat, entertainment, restaurants, snack, bar...ANWB approved and Clé Verte Label. In the heart of the Southern Ardèche, the 5-star Domaine Le Pommier is perfectly located for enjoying a wide range of family activities and leisure pursuits. Within the campsite, our 1.2-hectare water park boasts 13 water slides, 3 swimming pools (2 of which are heated), a life-size pirate ship, and numerous water features for splashing fun! At Le Pommier, entertainment is at the heart of your days and evenings. We offer a diverse and varied program suitable for all ages (kids' clubs, shows, games, foam parties, karaoke, and more). For sports enthusiasts, we offer: 2 multi-sports courts, 6 zip lines, nature trails, a net swing, a gel ball, laser tag, mini-golf, ping-pong tables, and pétanque courts, not to mention adventure activities like canoeing down the Ardèche River, canyoning, and via ferrata… In the Ardèche, food is delicious, and the culinary culture is rich and varied! We offer a diverse range of dining options to satisfy every palate! You can discover dishes prepared with passion in our restaurant, try our pizzas and burgers, or buy our local products at the Pommier mini-market. Our team is here to listen to you and help you create even more dreams, happiness, and surprises! Domaine le Pommier Ciela Village is THE perfect family getaway!

75 rue des Pommiers 07170 Villeneuve-de-Berg
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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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