The Passerelle de l'Ardennes improves safety for hikers; when it rained, the path was often impassable and dangerous.
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Nature
Sécheras is located in the Natura 2000 site “Affluents rive droite du Rhône” (FR 820-1663).
Outdoor activities
For e-bikes, there is the route “Circuit VAE: L'église de Vion”. It is 23 km long, has 430 m of elevation gain, takes 1 hour 30 minutes, and starts at Place du cimetière in Sécheras.
The “Le Château d'Iserand” hike is an easy 6.9 km circular route with 225 m of positive elevation gain and a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. It is signposted with yellow-and-white markings, follows these trail markers, and is designated as an easy route that is also accessible to mountain bikes.
The “Le Château d'Iserand” hike starts and ends at Place du cimetière in Sécheras.
The “Rives de l'Ozon” hiking route uses the Passerelle de l'Ardennes. The bridge is located on the Ozon River at a point where the municipalities of Sécheras, Éclassan, Arras-sur-Rhône and Ozon meet.
Culture
The Château d'Iserand was a feudal castle. On three sides, it was protected by ravines that served as moats; drawbridges and towers stood on the entrance side.
In 1685, the Château d'Iserand was looted and burned down. Its inhabitants were massacred, and the ruins were not rebuilt.
The “Le Château d'Iserand” hike reaches the ruins of the Château d'Iserand; one waypoint is at an elevation of 320 m. From a viewpoint along the hike, you can see Montbard Hill and the Monts du Pilat.
Regional produce
The Ferme EARL Les Limes offers groups and school classes guided visits with tastings by reservation.
The Ferme EARL Les Limes represents traditional products from northern Ardèche, including wine, fruit and goat cheese, and bears the Saint-Joseph AOC designation.
