This beautiful walk, shaded by chestnut groves, leads to the Vierge du Ranc Courbier and its magnificent panoramic view.
Departure from the village square:
Follow the road on the left that runs alongside the Cèdres Hospital. After the church, head towards [Champ Blanc 1.3 km]. Take the paved path climbing to your right. After about 300 m, you will see an aqueduct on your left. Before the last house, turn left and follow the trail, passing through the hamlet of Saint-Joffrès. Continue on the road to your left until you reach Perbost. Cross the hamlet.
Champ Blanc: [Le Vaure 0.6 km, Chazeaux 5.7 km]
Continue along the paved road, then take the stone path climbing to the right.
Le Vaure: [ND de Bonne Rencontre via the Virgin 1.9 km, Chazeaux 5.9 km]
At the crossroads, turn right. This path goes through old chestnut groves and leads to the Virgin of Ranc Courbier. From there, enjoy a stunning view of the Ligne valley, Southern Ardèche, and Mont Ventoux. Descend towards Joux through a beautiful chestnut grove.
Cross the hamlet by following the paved road, then continue straight ahead towards [Chazeaux 6.2 km]. After 100 m, take the track (draille) on your left and continue on the DFCI track.
Ranc Courbier: [Le Vaure 0.6 km, Rocher 2.2 km]
At the junction, turn left and go back down the same path to Champ Blanc.
Champ Blanc: [Rocher 1 km]
Take the path descending on the right. At the road, turn left until the junction.
Le Pontet: [Rocher 0.5 km]
Continue then turn left. Cross the bridge and take the small lane on the left going back up into the village. Turn right to return to the parking area.
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