Icon of the Ardèche gorges, the bridge is a must. You can clearly see that the Ardèche River has gradually worn down the limestone rock and cut through it to …
Previously, a hiking trail went over the arch. After a few deadly crashes one has closed it. The access is hard to find. I used to be upstairs and it was too risky with my dog on a leash.
The track is only partially suitable for the road bike, before Ruoms, the gravel is then a bit too rough, with the touring bike or Cyclovcross but well feasible.
The cone mountain of Sampzon can be seen from afar. Above is a large transmission tower.
A little below is the small village of Sampzon, which can be reached via …