The young volcanoes of the Ardèche and the Ardèche Nature Park provide the perfect natural setting in which to relax.
You’ll love the judicious combination of pleasant walks and fitness care in a spa whose existence goes back to the Roman era.
Hydrotherapy was highly developed in the Ardèche in the XIX and XX centuries, owing its existence, then as now, to the erstwhile volcanic activity in the region. This same activity also gave rise to the grandiose sculptural scenery so typical of the area.
Note: This tour requires to have a car to join the various hikes.
9.3 km with total uphill 442m (level 2/5, duration about 3hrs)
A remarkable walk wherein you see the power of nature and the hand of man come together.
Enjoy fine views from the volcano (inactive!) of Souilhol, as well as the Ardèche and Lignon rivers.
As time passes you'll walk along the typical Cevenol tracks cut into the mountain by our ancestors or built thanks to impressive feats of engineering.
Access to swimming pool, spa and hammam
Dinner at the fine restaurant and night at the 3 star residence.
D2
From Neyrac- Meyras by the Via Domitius
5.6 km with total uphill 200 m (level 1/5, around 2hrs)
Easy walk along ancient Cevenol paths which have linked Meyras and Neyrac since the Roman era. The stone sets of these paths still impress the visitor. Meyras is a village dating from mediaeval times and listed as a "village de caractère". The castle of Hautségur.
Access to pool, spa and hammam
"Aquavolupté" jet shower, foaming bath with essential oils, body modelage, fine clay body wrap
Dinner at the fine restaurant and night at the 3 star residence.
D3
Starting from Thueyts - from the Devil's Bridge to the Giants' Causeway!
5 km, total uphill 270 m (level 1/5, about 2hrs)
Variant : 2 km with total uphill 100 m (level 1/5, 1h)
This walk features typical Cevenol landscapes with bridges at impressive heights! You go over the Pont du Diable famous for its legend, then on to the local Giants' Causeway, This soaring cliff bears witness to the geological wealth of the region with its vertiginous outcrop of basalt on which Thueyts village was established.
Access to swimming pool, spa and hammam
Dinner at the fine restaurant and night at the 3 star residence.
D4
Starting from Pont de Labeaume - Around Niègles, the eagles' nest
8 km with total uphill 230 m (level 2/5, time around 3h).
Mountains above and refreshing rivers below, chestnut stands, earth terraces...the route proposed here offers magnificent views over a varied landscape bathed in that special Provençal sunshine. Historic remains everywhere. You go along paths following ancient paved ways, to come to the villages of Niègles (notable church) and Leyronnac.
Access to pool, spa and hammam
"Aquavolupté" jet shower, foaming bath with essential oils, body modelage, fine clay body wrap
Dinner at the fine restaurant and night at the 3 star residence.
D5
Starting from Jaujac - the volcano of Jaujac
4.6 km with total uphill 150m (level2/5, duration about 1hr 40)
On this walk, you'll get a better understanding of the volcanic nature of the Cevennes region. You go round the ridges of the volcano then enjoy the paths through the undergrowth which make this stroll very pleasant when the weather is hot.
Access to swimming pool, spa and hammam
Dinner at the fine restaurant and night at the 3 star residence.
D6
Jaujac - the basaltic flow
8 km with total uphill 370 m (level 2/5, around 3hrs)
This walk takes us back several centuries as it leads us along the paved paths so typical of the Cevennes whose steep slopes held no fear for the villagers climbing back up to their hamlets "lost" in the mountains.
Ideal walk to explore the basaltic flows of Jaujac where the river Lignon has carved out its bed.
Access to pool, spa and hammam
"Aquavolupté" jet shower, foaming bath with essential oils, body modelage, fine clay body wrap
Dinner at the fine restaurant and night at the 3 star residence.
D7
Starting from Fabras - farms and castles of the Cévennes
7.3 km with total uphill 240 m (level 2/5, time about 3h)
Easy walk accross farmland. The farms are often no longer worked, but they preserve clear signs of their former activity. Broad open countryside around the castle.
Access to swimming pool, spa and hammam
Dinner at the fine restaurant and night at the 3 star residence.
D8
Starting from Chirols - the Mont Sainte Marguerite
12 km with total uphill 720 m (level 4/5, time around 4hrs 50 mins)
Wonderful walk with exceptional views. St Marguerite's Mount is one of the highest summits in this region of young volcanoes, a veritable watch tower over this part of the Cevennes. You won't fail to notice the typical vegetation at these altitudes, with chestnut trees, pine and broom.
From July to August, departure everyday except on Sundays
Appartment for 2 persons
Adult : 1090 €
In a single room
1370 €
Solo traveller
1370 €
Tariffs low season
From April to June and from september to october, departure everyday except on Sundays
Appartment for 2 persons
Adult : 1090 €
In a single room
1370 €
Solo traveller
1370 €
What's included?
Nights in 3 star residence (apartment studio)
Dinners in a fine restaurant
Detailed roadbook and maps
Update GPS tracks
Logistical and technical support
Unlimited acces to Spa with pool and jacuzzi and hammam (except Sunday)
Body care according to length of stay (program)
What's not included?
Beverage and extra
Return transfer from Home to the first accomodation
Facultative cancellation and rapatriation insurance
Characteristics of circuits
Health-oriented holiday including stay in spa and full- or half-day walks.
Round-trip walks from 5 - 13 kilometres, about 2 to 5 hours walking.
Total daily uphill: between 200 and 650 metres
Altitudes: 300 - 1000 metres
Choice between 2 round trips starting from the hotel itself and 6 a little further off which you need to drive to in your own vehicle.
Organisation
These outings are much more about relaxed exploration than athletic performance. Your roadbook will guide you from beginning to end. We provide the logistical and technical support necessary.
Some of the outings start from Neyrac. Others require a short drive to start points in a 10 km radius from Neyrac.
This stay is in half board accommodation. Picnics are extra. You may like to order these at reservation.
3 sessions of 3 care treatments are included in your programme
Access
This tour requires to have a car to join the various hikes.
By car
Highway A7 exit 16 Loriol - 60 km
By air
Marseille-Provence airport or Lyon St-Exupéry airport
By train
Montelimar or Pierrelatte railway station
By bus
By bus from Pierrelate railway station to Neyrac-les-Bains
+ Car rental for the stay
Comments
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Beau séjour à Thueyts, belles randonnées avec paysage magnifique et varié. Nous nous sommes régalés dans les différents restaurants.
Très beau séjour à Neyrac. Accueil aux thermes très agréable et des randonnées fantastiques et accessibles.
Welcome to Montbrun les Bains and its lovely surroundings. This is one of the prettiest villages in France, with open gates and an open heart. Montbrun is also a thriving spa resort that has expanded to offer new services and care treatments.
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The young volcanoes of the Ardèche and the Ardèche Nature Park provide the perfect natural setting in which to relax.
You’ll love the judicious combination of pleasant walks and fitness care in a spa whose existence goes back to…
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