The GR 430 passes through Saint-Pierre-Sur-Doux. Le Rouvey starts in the village and runs through pleasant forests and over scenic ridges; the Promenade de Chaudeval goes around the village. The Chemin de Saint RĂ©gis (GR 430) is a 206-kilometre loop that can be completed in nine days. Le Rouvey is a 22.5-kilometre mountain-biking route with 885 metres of elevation gain and a duration of seven hours. The Promenade de Chaudeval offers views of the surrounding wild valleys and is rated very easy.
Heritage by the Doux
A wayside cross on the left bank of the Doux in Saint-Pierre-Sur-Doux dates from the 16th century. It is near the path to the Notre-Dame chapel and was locally known as the “croix de la ronfle.”
The GR 430 as a long loop
The Chemin de Saint RĂ©gis (GR 430) passes through Saint-Pierre-Sur-Doux. The 206-kilometre loop can be completed in nine days. White-and-red GR markings indicate the route; it can also be ridden by mountain bike. The nine days apply to the entire loop, not just the section of the GR 430 through Saint-Pierre-Sur-Doux. If you are planning a stage, check the current route conditions, as they may change.
Le Rouvey has a different time frame: the mountain-biking route is listed as taking seven hours, not several days. The entire GR 430 loop can be completed in nine days; the individual Le Rouvey mountain-biking route is listed as taking seven hours.
Le Rouvey: distance, elevation gain and time
The Le Rouvey mountain-biking route starts in Saint-Pierre-Sur-Doux and runs through pleasant forests and over scenic ridges. It is 22.5 kilometres long, has 885 metres of elevation gain and is listed as taking seven hours. At seven hours, Le Rouvey takes up much of the day; plan this mountain-biking route as the main activity of your outing and keep the rest of your schedule flexible. There is a picnic area and public toilets along the route. As facilities and route conditions can change, check the latest situation and availability before setting out.
Forest and views on the Promenade de Chaudeval
The Promenade de Chaudeval goes around Saint-Pierre-Sur-Doux and offers beautiful views of the surrounding wild valleys. It is rated very easy and passes through varied forests of beech, fir, Scots pine, hazel and sycamore maple.
Local produce and an accessible farm
The Ferme aux Champignons in Saint-Pierre-Sur-Doux grows oyster mushrooms and shiitake for restaurants, grocery shops and private individuals. The fully renovated Ferme du Perrier is within walking distance.
Discover more destinations: Le Lac D'issarlès, Valgorge, Lentillères, Rompon, Saint-Didier-Sous-Aubenas, Saint-Sauveur-De-Montagut, Arras-sur-Rhône, Lemps
For the broader travel overview: Ardèche.
