The Ardèche you don't know yet.
Greener, quieter — and ideal for group stays.
This guide helps you explore the beautiful Ardèche Hermitage. Distances from La Grange de la Chouette, our renovated farmhouse near Saint-Félicien, designed for groups.
The Region
The Ardèche Hermitage covers the northern part of the department, between the Rhône Valley and the first Ardèche foothills.
Here, vineyards face the river, the Doux gorges carve through granite, and villages thrive year-round. This is a greener, gentler, less touristy Ardèche — but just as spectacular.
Open and varied landscapes, from river to plateaus. Simple, accessible activities without long drives. A real local life, made of markets, terraces and spontaneous encounters.
In the Ardèche Hermitage, everyone can follow their own tempo — and easily meet up again.
For Everyone
Accessible green lanes, e-bikes, or hillier roads.
Walking
From short walks to more challenging trails.
Grand Crus
Rhône vineyards, cellars and tastings.
Have Fun
Mastrou Train, rail-bikes, chocolate, safari.
Patrimoine
Markets, terraces and local life.
Cool Off
The Doux, the Ay, the Rhône.
Four ways to experience the region, in detail — from the Rhône to the hills, from trails to vineyards.
The Ardèche Hermitage is naturally suited to cycling. The Rhône offers flat, accessible routes, ideal for families or e-bikes.
The hills open up hillier routes, perfect for gravel or road enthusiasts. Little traffic, beautiful scenery — and always a terrace at the finish.
Cycling
No need to be a big hiker. Here, trails are varied and often close to the house.
Forest walks, viewpoints, gorges, perched villages — everyone can find a hike to suit them.
Hiking
We're in the heart of the great appellations of the northern Rhône Valley. Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph: world-renowned wines, but often family estates.
Tastings are generally free (purchases appreciated, never obligatory).
Wine
Wild swimming and picnic spots along the Doux and the Ay. Flat rocks, natural pools, shade and freshness in the heart of summer.
When the heat sets in, water becomes the best way to cool off.
Swimming
From perched villages to the banks of the Rhône, each place has its character — and good reasons to linger.
Our village. Bakery, terraces, market on Saturday. Everything on foot.
Medieval village in the Doux gorges. Mastrou stop and rail-bike departure.
Grand marché, restaurants, terminus du train à vapeur.
Castle, Rhône quays, terraces and gateway to Hermitage.
Outings that mark a stay — accessible, original, and often unexpected.
Steam train through the Doux gorges.
Fun activity on the rails, accessible to all.
Des pauses gourmandes, souvent inattendues.
Tastings in Rhône estates, often free.
Ideal with children, less than an hour away.
Fortress overlooking the Rhône, museum and panorama.
A weekend or a week, two rhythms to enjoy the region your way.
Lush nature, full waterfalls, mild temperatures.
Hot and sunny. Rivers essential. Long evenings.
Beautiful light, grape harvest, absolute calm.
Quieter, but authentic. Ideal for gathering by the fire.
Your Basecamp
The starting point of each day and where you meet up in the evening. Sleeps 26, pool, panoramic terrace — the house is designed for groups.
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Ardèche Hermitage in one article — vineyards, cycling, steam train, wild swimming.
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