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Natural sites in Ardèche
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes,France
We offer you here an overview of the main natural sites in Ardèche to see. Sucs, waterfalls, canyons, viewpoints... They will delight tourists and other contemplatives.
Rich in many natural wonders, Ardèche is now developing greener and more responsible tourism. Please therefore respect nature during your outings!
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The 10 most beautiful natural monuments in Ardèche
Natural Monument
· Ardèche
Le mont Chiniac
Le Chiniac dominates the city of St-Agrève. Walk through its alleys and discover at the top a circular viewpoint on the plateau, valleys, mountains of Velay, Vivarais and the Alps in clear weather.Panorama must from the orientation table.
Natural Monument
· Rhône-Alpes
Vallon de Tourne
A picturesque listed site with two "gouls" (Vauclusian resurgences) and a world famous caving site. Here you'll find a 19th century washhouse and one of very few bas-relief sculptures devoted to the god Mithra.
Natural Monument
· Rhône-Alpes
Chirouzes volcano
An ancient volcano that most likely experienced a phreatomagmatic eruption phase followed by a milder strombolian eruption period. Today the site has evolved into an inverted relief rock formation with a large scree of basaltic rocks caused by erosion.
Natural Monument
· Rhône-Alpes
Réserve naturelle des Gorges de l'Ardèche
Safeguarding incredible natural and cultural heritage…The Ardèche Gorges and Pont d’Arc are some of the most amazing natural sites in Europe.
Natural Monument
· Rhône-Alpes
Souilhol volcano
The volcano of Souilhol and its two flows and the maar Doris, are linked to the last eruptive episode that affected the Bas Vivarais in the town of Meyras and its Young Volcanoes of Ardèche.
Natural Monument
· Rhône-Alpes
La source intermittente
Vals les Bains park is a highlight of the town and spa area. Its elegant and refined style epitomises the care that's been taken over it over the years and still today with its amazing Intermittent Spring.
Natural Monument
· Ardèche
mount Gerbier-de-Jonc
Mount Gerbier-de-Jonc, a former volcano with a sugarloaf-shaped summit, is famous as the source of the Loire River. This unique natural site offers breathtaking panoramic views in the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark.
Natural Monument
· Ardèche
The Peschier water spring
At the bottom of Jaujac's volcano, the Peschier mineral spring was formerly very popular. You can still enjoy its clear, semi-sparkling, ferruginous water on the spot.
Natural Monument
· Ardèche
Le Rocher de Soutron
Le Rocher de Soutron treats visitors to amazing views after a 15 minute hike uphill. A pilgrimage is held every year in early August. At the top: the 17th century Saint Julien de Soutron Chapel.
Natural Monument
· Rhône-Alpes
Audio viewing point at the Ardèche chestnut conservation orchard
This lookout point offers a view of an experimental orchard featuring all 65 varieties of the Ardèche Chestnut PDO. It’s a great place to stop and learn about the history of chestnuts in the Ardèche and the challenges of preserving them in the face of climate change.
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