Discover St. Barthelemy Le Plain: Hiking, the Duzon and Saffron

Between hiking trails, the Duzon and regional discoveries

St. Barthelemy Le Plain is appealing if you would like to combine different interests during your holiday. Within the Saint-Barthélemy-le-Plain area, 17 kilometres of the Train de l’Ardèche railway line run. In addition, there is a marked hiking trail, special places along the Duzon, regional tastings and Romanesque architecture. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house in St. Barthelemy Le Plain, these themes can determine the rhythm you want for your stay.

Hiking with manageable stages

The marked Descente de Clauzel hiking trail around Saint-Barthélemy-le-Plain is approximately 2 kilometres long. Its approximate length helps you compare different route ideas and provides a clear framework for planning your day. In addition, the Fond Cheynet sundial is a landscaped resting place for walks and hikes. This means that, alongside the route itself, you will encounter a place expressly designed for this purpose and a stay outdoors shaped by the landscape.

Railway line and Pont du Duzon

In Saint-Barthélemy-le-Plain, the Train de l’Ardèche railway line runs picturesquely along the hillside. Of this line, 17 kilometres lie within the territory of Saint-Barthélemy-le-Plain. The Pont du Duzon connects the plateau with Tournon-sur-Rhône and is used by vehicles and pedestrians. Since its restoration in 2021, the Pont du Duzon has had footpaths. These two structures offer different points of reference for choosing your location: in one case, the line running along the hillside; in the other, a crossing over the Duzon.

Ruins and Romanesque architecture

The Mordane site is laid out around the ruins of Château de Mordane. The Saint-Barthélémy church provides another cultural highlight. It is Romanesque in style and has a massive square bell tower. If, when choosing a holiday apartment in St. Barthelemy Le Plain, you would like to consider not only walks but also historical forms and distinctive buildings during your holiday, you will find specific destinations here for planning your own discoveries.

Water landscapes and nature experiences along the Duzon

Fishing is well developed along the Duzon. At the Cuves du Duzon, watercourses have created hollows in the rock with diameters of up to 50 metres. The landscape therefore ranges from an activity by the water to unusual geological formations. For planning your trip, this creates a change between activity, observation and an interest in the forces of water.

Saffron and honey from the surrounding area

The saffron farm Saffron farm offers free group tastings. By prior arrangement, visits to the two saffron fields with tastings are possible there all year round. Honey tastings are also available at M. et Mme Vallon by prior arrangement. These culinary destinations complement the trails, buildings and water landscapes with regional flavour experiences. When choosing accommodation in St. Barthelemy Le Plain, you can therefore weigh up active, cultural, nature-related and culinary focuses.

More places for planning your trip

Other destinations that you can include in your choice of location are Saint-Jeure-d’Ay, Désaignes, Lavilledieu, Ribes, Grospierres, Vogüé, Bidon and Soyons.

For the overarching travel overview: Ardèche.