To see and do
Spend the time near the Paradoxe Perdu…
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Issarlès lake
Volcanic lake known to be 138m deep and 5 km circumference.
Bathing from June to September. Pedalos and fishing boats for hire in Summer. Circular footpath round the lake.
Mont Gerbier de Jonc
1551 m of volcanic origin marking the separation of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Source of the River Loire.
Mont Mézenc
1753 m of volcanic origin, towering over volcanic hills of the Ardèche and Haute-Loire.
Winter and Summer activities. https://www.mezencloiresauvage.com
Both founded in the 12th century are Mazan l’abbaye, a Cistercian abbey, and the Chartreuse de Bonnefoy, created by Guillaume Jourdain, Lord of Mézenc
Organized tours of the ruins (information at the tourist office).
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Magnificent rambles directly from the house on foot, mountain bike (route signposted) or horseback.
Fishing and fly fishing circuits : www.peche-ardeche.com/
Mushroom picking in autumn
Impressive mountain passes for cyclists or motorcyclists
The biggest cyclist gathering in France and Europe, the Ardéchoise, passes this way every year.
Horse trekking with two riding centres : www.cheval-ardeche.fr/accueil_eperon.php and www.lerevenomade.wix.com/equitation-ardeche
Donkey trekking at Rousset du Lac : www.roussetdulac.com
Wall climbing : www.yadugaz07.com/cros-de-georand.php
Activities with sledge dogs summer as well as winter, and rafting : www.vallee-amarok.com/activites
Forest adventure trail (from 3 years old) : www.parcours-aventure-tarzan.com
Wind school at Saint Clément : www.ecole-du-vent.com
Village de Borée with the Tchier (prehistoric standing stones) : https://ardeche.one/ere-tchier-de-boree-mezenc/