The Lac de Viam area covers 621 hectares and was designated as a listed site by ministerial decree on 11 July 1986. It includes Saint-Hilaire-les-Courbes and Viam and is characterised by wooded, gently rolling landscapes with low relief. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Hilaire-les-Courbes will plan their trip around this destination.
Nature
The Puy du Mas is located at an altitude of 727 metres and offers a 360-degree view of the Monédières Massif and the surrounding landscape.
The “Entre lac et étang” route runs along Lac des Barriousses and continues through beech forests with holly, coniferous forests and lush green meadows typical of the plateau.
Saint-Hilaire-les-Courbes has numerous hiking trails. The village has two ponds, which are highlighted in connection with numerous hiking trails.
Trails and Activities
The “Le Tour du Lac” route passes through Saint-Hilaire-les-Courbes. The Sentier d'interprétation des Merlettes is a very easy circular trail that takes 1 hour and is 1.5 kilometres long. It leads into the wetland via a purpose-built boardwalk. The address of this trail is Salle Polyvalente, 19170 Saint-Hilaire-les-Courbes.
The “Les Bariousses” mountain biking route passes through Saint-Hilaire-les-Courbes. Mountain biking route no. 10, “Le Puy de la Nouaille”, can be started in the village of La Nouaille in Saint-Hilaire-les-Courbes.
The Carpodrome de Saint-Hilaire-Les-Courbes covers 1.2 hectares and is located in a beech, oak and chestnut forest. It is a fishing lake and fishing venue.
Culture
The Église Saint-Hilaire was completely rebuilt at the end of the Middle Ages. It has three rib-vaulted bays, a flat-ended chancel and a western bell gable, characteristic of small rural mountain churches. The Église Saint-Hilaire is also designated as a listed historic monument.
