The oldest mountain beech in France in all its splendour, more than 400 years old...
These are typical examples of viscous lava needles that have moved into place almost in a solid state. Here no craters but massive shapes in the landscape. Interpretation table between the two rocks.
This source corresponds to the official source indicated on the cadastral plan n° 87. It flows in a natural environment, it comes out of the ground in a meadow, under a stone which bears the inscription “here begins my road to the ocean”.
This superb Strombolian volcano overlooks Lake Issarlès. From its summit, you can see a 380° view of the Ardèche Mountains. A marked hike can take you to its heights.
The Roches de Borée are like a set of phonolitic domes exposed by erosion. Similar to the surrounding peaks (the Pialoux rock, the Gouleïou, the Touron peak), they bear witness to volcanism where the craters remain invisible.
In the heart of the Ardèche plateau, at an altitude of 1200 metres, the Tuilière peat bog extends into a basin on wooded slopes. For safety reasons, do not get too close.
The Gorges are a natural wonder. At the foot of the Tour de Borne, come and dive into natural, wild and preserved pools, waterfalls and breathtaking viewpoints. A paradise for fishermen and trout lovers. Unsupervised swimming.
The Suc de Montat is located on the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. In order to make the latter visible, sights have been installed by the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Natural Park, playing on perception and optics.
The La Rochette peat bogs are located in the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Natural Park. They are open to the public and are sure to captivate with their wild and private side. A 5 km loop trail.
A maar-type volcano, the artificial lake is partly nestled in a vast explosion crater, the edges of which can be guessed. The sap of Lestrat dominates the lake, a remnant of an old lava needle partly destroyed by the setting up of the crater.
According to legend, after winning a battle against the English in 1387, the 3 lords of the Polignac region, Bourbal de Choisinet and d'Agrain, engraved their weapons on granite stones at the top of 3 rocks. Remarkable viewpoint
Discover the Laoune volcano which overlooks the village of Coucouron and from which you will have a breathtaking view. It is a Strombolian volcano which at the end of the day is reflected in the blue waters of the lake.
This ancient volcano, 1413 meters high, overlooks the village of Plagnal. You will enjoy a superb view of the Ardèche Mountains, the Margeride and the Cévennes. Accessible by car on a passable road.
Mont Mézenc and Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc make up the massif between Haute-Loire and Ardèche, offering breathtaking views. A unique region where the Loire River begins, marmots live, and where the phonolite tells the story of this unspoiled nature.
Discover the 3 main sources of the Loire: the authentic, the geographical and the true, which will give birth to the longest river in France (1 km), via the 012km Loire sources trail.
The Ardèche has its source at an altitude of 1 m near the Col de la Chavade, in the forest of Mazan in the commune of Astet.
Come and discover the beautiful chestnut groves of Ardèche with Pourettes, Négrettes, Rastes, Bastardes, Embournière… so many things to know and savor around chestnuts. Guided tours of castaneicultures.
The junction of the sources of the Loire, at the mill of Ligeret, is the place of all the postcards.
The five peaks are dome-shaped Pelean volcanoes from the same family as the famous Mont Gerbier de Jonc. Their names are: Montfol, Sépoux, Séponet, Taupernas and Lauzière.
Discover the flora and fauna of the peat bog at the lectern. Montagu's harrier nests near the furniture from March to August. Do not disturb, do not shout, and do not picnic; simply walk discreetly back and forth.
The Suc de Montivernoux offers a panoramic view of the Alps and Mont Ventoux, in the heart of the splendours and curiosities of the Ardéchoise Mountain.
The "authentic source" symbolizes, by the monument erected in 1938 by the Touring Club of France, the source of the Loire. Nearby, a triptych of information on the Gerbier-de-Jonc platform and the Maison de site.
Lake Issarlès is one of the jewels of the Ardèche Mountains. It fills an old maar crater and stretches over 97 ha at an altitude of 1000 m with an exceptional depth of 108 metres. Fishing lake. Water sports centre and supervised swimming in summer
The lake is located below the village in a preserved setting. Fishing lake. Water sports center and supervised swimming in July-August. Snack bar and refreshment bar on site in summer. Possibility to walk around it (1,6 km).
The Suc de Sara is located at the eastern limit of the Mézenc massif. The slopes are steep, the altitude varying from 1100m. to 1521m. Unlike the vast open expanses of the west of the massif, the natural environments here are composed of forests and scree.
A Pelean volcano is of the extrusive type, that is to say that it involves a viscous magma, not very rich in gas, building domes. Depending on the viscosity of the lava, the domes can be built according to several shapes.
The temperature of the spring is 53° and it is located in the center of the village. The origin is not volcanic. It is surface water that has infiltrated along large faults. In depth, it has warmed up and become loaded with minerals.
It flows in a stone trough inside an old renovated farmhouse with a Lauze roof. It is possible to drink water directly from the source.