For millions of years, the Ardèche has made its way through the limestone plateaus to form the so-called cirques. The Cirque de Gens is one of the most spectacular! This walk will take you to the heart of this beautiful natural site!
Cirque de Gens
Distance: 8 km
Duration: 3h00
Grade: Moderate
Gps track: Yes
Route description: Yes
Type: Circular
Height gain: 169 meter
Way mark: White-Yellow
Wheelchair: Not suitable
Dog: Allowed on a leach
A nice view on the famous Cirque de Gens.
This beautiful walk starts in the village of Ruoms and leads you through an old railway bed to an abandoned quarry. Then you go through an oak forest to the hidden cave 'Baume Grenas' to end up on the bank of the Ardèche. You follow the banks of the river to the first meander of the famous Cirque de Gens. Here you climb again to enjoy a breathtaking view on the Cirque de Gens. Then you can cool off on one of the beaches on the river.
Sturdy walking shoes recommended.
Check the water levels because a part of the route goes along the banks of the Ardèche river.
Route not recommended for people with vertigo!
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