Des Volcans du Mezenc Aux Gorges de la Loire Sauvage
Program
5 days of guided hikes and 1 free day with full board.
Day 1: Welcome
Welcome on the first day at the hotel La Découverte in Estables from 16 p.m. After a day on the road or train, relax in our indoor swimming pool.
Dinner after the information meeting scheduled for 18:30 p.m.
Day 2: Hiking the Roches de Borée
Passing through the Echamps plateau, a sort of suspended world, and the Sucs des Boutières, we will accompany you to the Soutron chapel, perched at the top of an ancient volcano, a magnificent belvedere over the Boutières. For this first hike, you carry your picnic in your backpack.
After the hike, try our sauna and Norwegian shower* (bucket of cold water), before sitting down to eat.
*with supplement.
Day 3: Hike Mont Mézenc and Cirque des Boutières
It is the ascent to the summit of Ardèche and Haute-Loire, nicknamed the Giant of the Cévennes, witness to once intense volcanic activity. With a little luck, the entire Alps chain will be available to you! not to mention the peaks of the Massif Central… The picnic will be brought to you in the minibus.
Arriving in Les Estables, swim in our swimming pool or stroll around the village. It's up to you ! Then dine at the communal table in our restaurant. Before you go to bed, we will offer you a “homemade” slideshow on the Mézenc massif.
Day 4: Hike on the giant steps of Saint-Clément
We will go to Saint-Clément, a village perched on twelve ancient stacked lava flows. Once again, a superb panorama awaits you! The picnic is brought by the minibus.
Back at the hotel, why don't you enjoy a bath in the jacuzzi*, before dining at the restaurant?
*with supplement.
Day 5: Free day
In the middle of the week, this free day will allow you to rest, discover the surroundings or the city of Puy en Velay.
Your hosts can help you prepare your program, for example:
a hiking circuit from the hotel to be done on your own (without a guide),
a cycle circuit to be done with electrically assisted bicycles (VAE), for hire at the Estables tourist office,
ideas for visits in the surrounding area (Brothers Perrel eco-museum farm, museum of popular beliefs, Lauzière du Lac Bleu park, Polignac fortress, etc.),
a discovery of the historic town of Puy en Velay with our guidebook (cathedral, starting point for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela, Romanesque chapel of Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe built at the top of an old volcanic chimney, etc.).
An individual picnic will be provided.
To end the day, you can arrange a massage at the hotel, thanks to the expert hands of Virginie (additional charge).
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 6: Hike in the Loire Gorges
We will follow the Loire in its wildest part. You can taste the water from the Ferruginous Source of Bonnefond. The picnic, carried in the backpack, will allow you to stop at the water's edge.
Back at the hotel, you can benefit from a collective relaxation session (at an additional cost).
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 7: Hike to the Moulins du Chapteuil
During this “heritage” hike, we will see all along the path water mills, bread ovens, houses of the bliss and ruins of the Château de Chapteuil perched on volcanic organs. For this last day, we will bring you the picnic with the minibus to the foot of Suc de Chapteuil. If you are tired, you can return to the hotel in the minibus after the picnic.
Returning a little earlier to Les Estables will give you time to do some shopping in the village or spend more time in the warm water of the swimming pool!
Last dinner at the hotel with your hiking companions. To extend the evening together, wouldn't you like to play a game of pétanque on our bowling alley?
To close the week spent in your company and to thank you, the evening before the meal, we will offer you a farewell drink.
Day 8: Dispersion
Dispersion on the last day after breakfast.
If you are in no hurry to return home, we can recommend one last activity or visit to extend your stay.
Welcome on the first day at the hotel La Découverte in Estables from 16 p.m. After a day on the road or train, relax in our indoor swimming pool.
Dinner after the information meeting scheduled for 18:30 p.m.
Day 2: Hiking the Roches de Borée
Passing through the Echamps plateau, a sort of suspended world, and the Sucs des Boutières, we will accompany you to the Soutron chapel, perched at the top of an ancient volcano, a magnificent belvedere over the Boutières. For this first hike, you carry your picnic in your backpack.
After the hike, try our sauna and Norwegian shower* (bucket of cold water), before sitting down to eat.
*with supplement.
Day 3: Hike Mont Mézenc and Cirque des Boutières
It is the ascent to the summit of Ardèche and Haute-Loire, nicknamed the Giant of the Cévennes, witness to once intense volcanic activity. With a little luck, the entire Alps chain will be available to you! not to mention the peaks of the Massif Central… The picnic will be brought to you in the minibus.
Arriving in Les Estables, swim in our swimming pool or stroll around the village. It's up to you ! Then dine at the communal table in our restaurant. Before you go to bed, we will offer you a “homemade” slideshow on the Mézenc massif.
Day 4: Hike on the giant steps of Saint-Clément
We will go to Saint-Clément, a village perched on twelve ancient stacked lava flows. Once again, a superb panorama awaits you! The picnic is brought by the minibus.
Back at the hotel, why don't you enjoy a bath in the jacuzzi*, before dining at the restaurant?
*with supplement.
Day 5: Free day
In the middle of the week, this free day will allow you to rest, discover the surroundings or the city of Puy en Velay.
Your hosts can help you prepare your program, for example:
a hiking circuit from the hotel to be done on your own (without a guide),
a cycle circuit to be done with electrically assisted bicycles (VAE), for hire at the Estables tourist office,
ideas for visits in the surrounding area (Brothers Perrel eco-museum farm, museum of popular beliefs, Lauzière du Lac Bleu park, Polignac fortress, etc.),
a discovery of the historic town of Puy en Velay with our guidebook (cathedral, starting point for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela, Romanesque chapel of Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe built at the top of an old volcanic chimney, etc.).
An individual picnic will be provided.
To end the day, you can arrange a massage at the hotel, thanks to the expert hands of Virginie (additional charge).
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 6: Hike in the Loire Gorges
We will follow the Loire in its wildest part. You can taste the water from the Ferruginous Source of Bonnefond. The picnic, carried in the backpack, will allow you to stop at the water's edge.
Back at the hotel, you can benefit from a collective relaxation session (at an additional cost).
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 7: Hike to the Moulins du Chapteuil
During this “heritage” hike, we will see all along the path water mills, bread ovens, houses of the bliss and ruins of the Château de Chapteuil perched on volcanic organs. For this last day, we will bring you the picnic with the minibus to the foot of Suc de Chapteuil. If you are tired, you can return to the hotel in the minibus after the picnic.
Returning a little earlier to Les Estables will give you time to do some shopping in the village or spend more time in the warm water of the swimming pool!
Last dinner at the hotel with your hiking companions. To extend the evening together, wouldn't you like to play a game of pétanque on our bowling alley?
To close the week spent in your company and to thank you, the evening before the meal, we will offer you a farewell drink.
Day 8: Dispersion
Dispersion on the last day after breakfast.
If you are in no hurry to return home, we can recommend one last activity or visit to extend your stay.
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