Some trails are short, shaded and perfect for an hour outdoors. D’autres montent vers les crêtes et s’ouvrent sur de larges panoramas.
You choose the duration, distance and effort according to the day's rhythm.
Ardèche Hermitage
From shaded walks to panoramic ridges. Trails for all levels, minutes from the house.
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.
Some trails are short, shaded and perfect for an hour outdoors. D’autres montent vers les crêtes et s’ouvrent sur de larges panoramas.
You choose the duration, distance and effort according to the day's rhythm.
🚶 From the House
These trails start at the doorstep or a few minutes by car.
Reach the gorges on foot from La Grange, or 10 min by car. Picnic, river and suspension bridge.
2–2h30 · Families · Direct start ou 10 min
Loop from La Grange: Clauzel dam, Romanesque chapel of Saint-Sorny, Protected Natural Area. Short option: 4km to Saint-Sorny only.
4h · 11 km · Direct start
Climb to a ridge with beautiful views of valleys and plateaus. Best in clear weather.
3h · 8 km · ~10 min
🍷 Wine & panorama · 30 min
6km loop through some of the world's most prestigious vineyards. The trail climbs to the Saint-Christophe Chapel, then the Pierre Aiguille Belvedere for a 360° view. Descent to the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona.
2h · 6km · 30 min from La Grange · Wine + chocolate at the finish
🏰 Spectaculaire · 45 min
6km loop on the ridges of a limestone massif overlooking the Rhône valley. Majestic 12th century ruinse vertiginous white cliffs. 360° panorama: the Alps and Mont Blanc to the east, the Ardéchoise mountains to the west.
2h30 · 6 km · 45–50 min · Site Natura 2000
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Shoes
Rocky trails, good soles essential
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Water
Few water points along the way, plan ahead
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Waymarking
Marked trails, GPS recommended on ridges
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Families
Daronne and Hermitage accessible to all
Fresh greenery, ideal temperatures.
Morning walks or trails along the water.
Soft light and quiet paths.
Short, sunny walks.
Continuer l’exploration
Hiking is just one way to enjoy the region. Here are the others.
Your Basecamp
All trails are less than half an hour away. Come back, settle in, enjoy the group — the house is made for it.
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Office de tourisme
The Ardèche Hermitage Tourist Office is a goldmine for discovering markets, events and outing ideas.