The Loire has its cradle at the foot of this astonishing natural belvedere 1551 m high. The ascent will allow you, after 30 minutes of climbing, to admire a 360° panorama. On a clear day, you will be able to see the whiteness of Mont Blanc.
The Gorges are a natural wonder. At the foot of the Tower, come and dive into natural, wild and preserved pools. Breathtaking waterfalls and viewpoints. Paradise for fishermen, trout lovers. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Culminating at 1754 m, it straddles the municipalities of Borée and La Rochette. It is an immense natural barrier which determines the division of waters between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Located immediately in the background of Lac d'Issarles, they allow you to imagine what the topography was like when they were put in place 8.2 million years ago.
The Bauzon juice is a Strombolian cone culminating at 1471m. Its summit is shared between 4 municipalities: Le Roux, Montpezat, St Cirgues en Montagne, Usclades and Rieutord. Its flow, locally 30-40m thick, spilled out into the bed of the Loire over 8km.
Facing West-East in a triangle formed to the South by the Mont Gerbier de Jonc, to the North by the Suc de Sara and to the West the village and the lake of Saint Martial, the Pradal Valley is protected by its unique access.
Maar-type volcano, the artificial lake is partly nestled in a vast explosion crater whose edges you can guess. Access from the leisure centre. Hike to the suc de Lestrat (1 hour round trip, 1 km, 120 m drop, forest path).
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.
Discover one of the jewels of the Ardèche mountains: Lake Issarlès. The latter fills an old maar crater and stretches over 97 ha at an altitude of 1000 m with an exceptional depth of more than 108 meters.
This superb Strombolian volcano overlooks Lake Issarles. From its summit, we can have a wide view of our magnificent territory. A marked hike can lead you to its heights.
