In the heart of the Cévennes d'Ardèche, the Beaume valley unfolds its sculpted relief between deep gorges, dense forests and picturesque villages. Here, nature has kept its rights, offering privileged spaces to hikers in search of authenticity and escape.
Land of hiking and living heritage
The Beaume Valley, a true haven of serenity, reveals a breathtaking landscape where unspoiled nature creates an ideal setting for escape and contemplation.
A paradise for hikers
The valley is revealed along winding paths, running alongside the crystal clear waters of the Beaume or climbing the schist ridges to offer views panoramas spectacular. Among the must-see routes, the GR de Pays the Tour of Tanargue from Largentière. A technical trail but offering very pretty viewpoints. You can also take the road that runs along the river from Joyeuse. A winding road that takes you to Valgorge, a mid-mountain village at the foot of the Tanargue massif.
“A journey through time on the Tour du Tanargue”
Three days of walking, breathtaking views, unspoiled nature... The Tour du Tanargue was a real break from time. The climb to the summit left its mark on us, as did the warm welcome in the lodges and the local flavors.
An authentic adventure, between freedom and disconnection. We will come back, that's for sure!
A heritage shaped by men
The stone hamlets, nestled on the terraced slopes, bear witness to an ancestral way of life where man knew how to adapt to the harshness of the terrain. In the past cultivated in vines and chestnut groves, these lands tell a peasant story that is still very much alive. Strolling through the villages, you will discover slate roofs, bread ovens and narrow streets full of memories.
An exceptional biodiversity
In this preserved valley, the fauna and Flora Cévennes flourish freely. The undergrowth shelters eagle ferns, holm oaks and century-old chestnut trees, while the ridges give way to the moors scented with broom and heather. On the fauna side, it is not uncommon to come across a dipper , to observe the majestic flight of a griffon vulture.
The Secret Beaume
From Loubaresse, the Beaume makes its way through the hard granites of the Tanargue before carving gorges in the soft limestone of the Gras plateau and flowing into the Ardèche. Behind a very mineral appearance, the Beaume shelters jewels of nature. The otter and beaver have found refuge in these pure waters.
