Red Circuit N°5
Surrounded by the cevenols greenhouses, the village of Jaujac, labeled "village of character", is nestled between the youngest volcano of Ardèche and long flows basaltic classified by UNESCO World Geopark. It arouses curiosity by the presence of several castles and fortified houses as well as its beauty unique of its geosites.
From the Maison du Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche, venture on the lively flow to the discovery of the exceptional fauna and flora of the Ardèche heritage. Throughout your journey,
cobbled streets, paths, will embellish your ride
This 16 km route begins at the foot of the house of Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche. It use the trails around the furiginous spring water of peschier then crosses the commune of Fabras, located at 450 meters of altitude between the valley of the ardèche and the Lignon river small village with cevenol charm, rocked by the murmuring of the river, bordered by the flows Basaltic.
Part of the route goes up the river Lignon and crosses it by the Pont de L'Echelette.
2 points of interest
- Built heritage
Echelette bridge
This medieval bridge span the Lignon. Going down Tanargue mounts, the Lignon flows into the Ardèche a bit before Neyrac-les-Bains. But in the old days, it depthy notches a wonderful lava flow.
- Historical and religious heritage
Saint-Bonnet church
The actual Jaujac’s church has been built in 1848-1852. It presents vault in three-centered arch, paintings in the choir, three golden wood statues and a organ of 23 games installed in 1970 (concert).
Description
- Departure : Parking at the Maison du Parc Naturel Regional of the Monts d'Ardèche
- Arrival : Parking at the Maison du Parc Naturel Regional of the Monts d'Ardèche
- Towns crossed : JAUJAC, FABRAS, PONT-DE-LABEAUME, and MEYRAS
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Information desks
Tourism Office
2 place du Bosquet, Neyrac les Bains, 07380 Meyras
Access and parking
Aubenas, take the N102 to Lalevade d’ Ardèche then on the left the D19 direction
Jaujac. From the east or north, take the D5 after Neyrac-les-Bains from the N102
Parking :
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