Waterfall in Ardèche

The waterfalls of the Ray Pic are a natural volcanic site classified since 1931, where the water of the river Bourges gushes in the middle of the basaltic flows on the town of Péreyres.Bathing prohibited.

Two springs burst from either side of the sculpture of Mithra (Roman god of Indo-Persian origin) in Vallon de Tourne. They are called Goul de La Tannerie (little Goul) and Goul du Pont (big Goul).

The waterfall of the "Gueule de l'enfer" = Hell's mouth is fed by the brook Merdaric from the village of caracter of Thueyts. If you're lucky, you will only be able to see it after heavy rains. You can observe it along the hiking trail that leads to Devil's Bridge.

The Rocher du fromage (the Cheese Rock) is a strange geological formation of volcanic origin at the entry of the village of Antraigues-sur-Volane, on the RD 578. This 12-metre high basaltic peak is a final witness to the height reached by lava when it flowed into the Volane valley. Water is ever present at Antraïgues, and the Espissard waterfall is just down from the Rocher du Fromage. This waterfall has carved out its bed from basalt from the Coupe d’Aizac volcano. Althoughithe cascade may not always flow generously this remains a wonderful site to admire its magnificent basalt columns

The Pourcheyrolles roadside viewpoint, located before the entrance to the village on the RD 536, offers an easy view of the former site of the castle and the Pourcheyrolles waterfall. Access to the waterfall has been prohibited by municipal decree since June 2024.

The Via Ferrata - Fargebelle viewpoint is only accessible via the footpath to Fargebelle/Échelle de la Reine from the Pont du Diable. It offers a unique view of the natural site and the basalt flow of the Chaussée des Géants.

The Ray Pic waterfall roadside viewpoint offers a clear view of this famous UNESCO-listed geosite directly from a viewing platform built above the main waterfall and the secondary waterfall. Accessible to people with reduced mobility.