Want to explore more of the mountains in Auvergne Rhône Alpes? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Ardèche to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Ardèche.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Le Pont d'Arc – Grotte Chauvet loop from Quartier Vachiere

7.44km

02:30

230m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Cirque de Gens loop from Ruoms

5.61km

01:44

110m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Lavender Field With Farmhouse – Narrow Rocky Mountain Path loop from Sampzon

8.96km

02:52

300m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Grotte de la Chaire loop from La Combe

5.41km

01:47

130m

120m

Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Le Pont d'Arc – Grotte des Châtaigniers loop from La Combe

13.5km

04:24

380m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6. Grotte du Renard loop from Berrias

10.1km

03:11

270m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Aven loop from Berrias

4.39km

01:16

50m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Grotte Chauvet – Aven de la Plaine des Gras loop from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

14.4km

04:29

430m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Ermitage de Sainte-Beaume loop from Saint-Montan

6.15km

02:00

270m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Château de la Garde-Guérin loop from La Garde-Guérin

9.66km

03:21

500m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best mountain hikes in Ardèche

1. Le Pont d'Arc – Grotte Chauvet loop from Quartier Vachiere

2. Cirque de Gens loop from Ruoms

3. Lavender Field With Farmhouse – Narrow Rocky Mountain Path loop from Sampzon

4. Grotte de la Chaire loop from La Combe

5. Le Pont d'Arc – Grotte des Châtaigniers loop from La Combe

6. Grotte du Renard loop from Berrias

7. Aven loop from Berrias

8. Grotte Chauvet – Aven de la Plaine des Gras loop from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

9. Ermitage de Sainte-Beaume loop from Saint-Montan

10. Château de la Garde-Guérin loop from La Garde-Guérin

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