Issanlas is a rural, agricultural municipality in the mountainous landscape of the Ardèche, with wild nature and vast landscapes.
When planning a trip, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Issanlas.
Nature
The “Entre rivières et tourbières - Lanarce” hiking trail passes through Issanlas. Along the route are sensitive areas with special species or habitats, including the ENS “Tourbières et ruisseaux à loutres du plateau de Coucouron”.
Culture
The Eglise St Michel dates from the late 19th century.
Today’s Chapelle Saint-Clair stands on the site of a pagan sanctuary near Roman roads that run through Pradelles and Le Pal. It is the site of a pilgrimage on the fourth Sunday in June.
Access to the Chapelle Saint-Clair is free and possible upon request at the mairie. It is located in the forests of Issanlas and can be reached via a path through the forest.
Food and drink
Ferme Cab’riou sells farm products in the centre of Issanlas, including Picodons AOP and other goat cheeses at various stages of maturity.
It also offers stays during which visitors learn how cheese is made using a traditional method.
Activities
La Vallée d’Amarok offers Cani-Rando and Cani-Trottinette, allowing visitors to discover nature at their preferred pace or glide along the slopes of the Ardèche mountains.
The range of activities also includes professional guidance for canyoning and kayaking.
In the surrounding area of Issanlas, La Vallée d’Amarok offers climbing and via ferrata courses at a natural site overlooking Lac d’Issarlès.
More local pages: Valgorge, Satillieu, Saint-Maurice-d'Ibie, Eclassan, Lanarce, Villeneuve-De-Berg, Laurac-En-Vivarais, Désaignes
