Hiking
Circuit No. 3 follows old paths connecting Chazeaux and Lentillères. The circular route is 8.8 km long and has 318 m of elevation gain. It passes through typical hamlets of the Ardèche, is shaded, and runs mostly through the forest around Chazeaux. It also offers views of the Lande Valley.
Circuit No. 4 starts and ends at the Place de l'église in Chazeaux and is a circular route between Chazeaux and Rocher. It passes through natural landscapes with chestnut trees and pine trees, as well as along old paths lined with cultivation terraces typical of the Ardèche, known as faïsses. Circuit No. 4 leads to the Vierge du Ranc Courbier statue. From the Vierge du Ranc Courbier, Circuit No. 4 offers a panorama of the Ligne Valley, the southern Ardèche, and Mont Ventoux.
When planning a stay in Chazeaux, a holiday apartment may be on your personal list of rental options.
Nature
Chazeaux is surrounded by orchards and chestnut trees. On the slopes of Chazeaux, the historic cultivation terraces included vegetable gardens irrigated by enclosed springs.
Culture and History
The ruins of the Château des Seigneurs de Fages are located on the hill above the village of Chazeaux. The castle was built in the 18th century and destroyed after a fire in 1825.
The Church of Saint-André is a Romanesque church with an apse characteristic of Romanesque architecture. It was restored in 1976 and 1995. The Vierge du Ranc Courbier statue was solemnly blessed on 13 December 1863.
Local Area
The Miellerie du Monteil offers individual guided tours on request. By appointment, it sells honey on site.
Other destinations in this selection: Malbosc, Saint-Étienne-de-Serre, Saint-André-En-Vivarais, Désaignes, Valgorge, Empurany, Saint-Mélany, Sablieres.
