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Le Haut-Lignon, a secret to share...
Le LignonChenereillesSaint-JeuresLe Mas-de-TenceLe Mazet-Saint-VoyChambon-sur-LignonTenceLe LignonVelay ExpressLac de DevessetLac de LavalettePic du LizieuxLieu de mémoireEglise Saint-VoyVia FluviaDolce ViaSaint-Bonnet -le-FroidLe Puy-en-VelayMont-MézencYssingeaux
Pic Du LizieuxPic Du Lizieux
©Pic Du Lizieux|©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon
The Lizieux peak and its forest
In the heart of the Haute-Loire, the Pic du Lizieux and its massif are a volcanic nugget offering an astonishing diversity of landscapes and activities. North of Mont Mézenc,...
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Lake DevessetLake Devesset, drone view
©Lake Devesset |Naturofilm
Lake Devesset
Lac de Devesset offers a wide range of activities in a verdant, rural setting: supervised and free swimming, hiking, water sports, fishing… and lots of great family fun...
Family ascent of the Pic du LizieuxFamily ascent of the Pic du Lizieux
©Family ascent of the Pic du Lizieux|Laurence Barruel
Walks and hikes
There’s nothing like a hike to discover the Haut-Lignon region, its volcanic landscapes with magnificent panoramas, its rich and varied flora, its typical...
Pic Du LizieuxPic Du Lizieux
©Pic Du Lizieux|©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon
The Lizieux peak and its forest
In the heart of the Haute-Loire, the Pic du Lizieux and its massif are a volcanic nugget offering an astonishing diversity of landscapes and activities. North of Mont Mézenc,...
River le LignonRiver le Lignon
©River le Lignon|Luc Olivier
Le Lignon, river and lakes
Can you hear the trickle of water? Then the Lignon is not far away. A nature destination, Haut-Lignon Lignon offers a multitude of secret, unspoilt spots.This river, emblematic...
Les-Lectures-sous-lArbre.jpgLectures Sous Larbre
©Lectures Sous Larbre
Reading under the tree
Every year in mid-August, a week of readings and meetings dedicated to contemporary poetry.
Tango PiazzollissimotsTango Piazzollissimots
©Tango Piazzollissimots
Musiques en Vivarais-Lignon
Every year, during the 2nd fortnight of August, Musiques en Vivarais-Lignon offers musical discoveries of all styles by exceptional artists.
EntrainenfamilleEntrainenfamille
©Entrainenfamille
Ride on the Velay Express
Velay Express, imminent departure of the train, watch out for the closing of the doors! Since 1902, the railway has been opening up the world to us!With its track culminating...
Mountain biking in Vivarais LignonMountain biking in Vivarais Lignon
©Mountain biking in Vivarais Lignon |Luc Olivier
Our mountain bike routes
On your mountain bike, the wide open spaces as far as the eye can see, the gorges of the Lignon, the great forests of beech and fir, the Pic du Lizieux and the surrounding...
Local flavorsLocal flavors
©Local flavors|©Jean-Marc VIDAL
Local and farmhouse flavours
Flavors, aromas and tantalizing taste buds are all part of the vacation experience! Le Haut-Lignon offers a wide range of flavors: red fruits from the Monts du Velay, mountain...
Pic Du LizieuxPic Du Lizieux
©Pic Du Lizieux|©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon
Memorial sites
There are no exceptional sites to visit in the Haut-Lignon, but the air and light here hint at an unusual history and state of mind.
Trail runner on the slopes of the LizieuxTrail runner on the slopes of the Lizieux
©Trail runner on the slopes of the Lizieux |Naturofilm
Our Trail tours
Discover the trail circuits of the Haute-Ardèche-Lignon-Mézenc trail station, a veritable playground for nature runners at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Put on your sneakers and...
Botanical gardenBotanical garden
©Botanical garden|©N.Epalle/Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon
The botanical garden
Located in the heart of the village of Mazet-Saint-Voy, right next to the farmers’ market, the Christian Grosclaude botanical garden is home to over 450 species of...

There's an experience for you... All year round

Pic Du LizieuxPic Du Lizieux
©Pic Du Lizieux|©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon
The Lizieux peak and its forest
In the heart of the Haute-Loire, the Pic du Lizieux and its massif are a volcanic nugget offering an astonishing diversity of landscapes and activities. North of Mont Mézenc,...
Saint-Voy church from the airSaint-Voy church from the air
©Saint-Voy church from the air|Naturofilm
Saint Voy Church
Beautiful, simple, surrounded by greenery and conducive to meditation, the church of Saint-Voy is our favorite. A living symbol of the Vivarais-Lignon Plateau, it is also a...
River le LignonRiver le Lignon
©River le Lignon|Luc Olivier
Le Lignon, river and lakes
Can you hear the trickle of water? Then the Lignon is not far away. A nature destination, Haut-Lignon Lignon offers a multitude of secret, unspoilt spots.This river, emblematic...
Cycle tourism on the Via FluviaCycle tourism on the Via Fluvia
©Cycle tourism on the Via Fluvia|Un monde à Vélo
The Via Fluvia
The vélo-route between the Loire and Rhône rivers, a 360° nature experience! A vélo-route is a cycling itinerary that uses all types of roads, including those shared with...
Trail runner on the slopes of the LizieuxTrail runner on the slopes of the Lizieux
©Trail runner on the slopes of the Lizieux |Naturofilm
Our Trail tours
Discover the trail circuits of the Haute-Ardèche-Lignon-Mézenc trail station, a veritable playground for nature runners at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Put on your sneakers and...
Family ascent of the Pic du LizieuxFamily ascent of the Pic du Lizieux
©Family ascent of the Pic du Lizieux|Laurence Barruel
Walks and hikes
There’s nothing like a hike to discover the Haut-Lignon region, its volcanic landscapes with magnificent panoramas, its rich and varied flora, its typical...
EntrainenfamilleEntrainenfamille
©Entrainenfamille
Ride on the Velay Express
Velay Express, imminent departure of the train, watch out for the closing of the doors! Since 1902, the railway has been opening up the world to us!With its track culminating...
Children's place of memoryLieudememoireenfants 1
©Children's place of memory |©L.OLIVIER/Maison du tourisme Haute-Loire
A place to remember
Opened in 2013, the Lieu de Mémoire at Le Chambon-sur-Lignon is a unique place dedicated to the history of the Righteous and the Resistance during the Second World War. Alone,...
La Dolce ViaLa Dolce Via
©La Dolce Via |La Dolce Via
La Dolce Via
What is the Dolce Via? 90 kms of safe, well-maintained footpath in the heart of the Ardèche’s unspoilt countryside and wide open spaces. Closest to home, you’ll...
Massif du MeygalMassif du Meygal
©Massif du Meygal|Jérémie Mazet
Forêt du Meygal and Testavoyre, blue lake
From the breathtaking turquoise waters of Lac Bleu to the 360° panorama from the summit of Testavoyre (pronounced “Testa-ouère!”), there’s no doubt...
Mountain biking in Vivarais LignonMountain biking in Vivarais Lignon
©Mountain biking in Vivarais Lignon |Luc Olivier
Our mountain bike routes
On your mountain bike, the wide open spaces as far as the eye can see, the gorges of the Lignon, the great forests of beech and fir, the Pic du Lizieux and the surrounding...
From the Chambon golf course, the Mezenc massifFrom the Chambon golf course, the Mezenc massif
©From the Chambon golf course, the Mezenc massif |Chloé Ruel
Mezenc Massif
A beautiful walk accessible to all, climbing the highest mountain in Haute-Loire and Ardèche: the Mézenc trail. A listed site in the heart of the Monts d’Ardèche Regional...
Résilience Festival - family eventsRésilience Festival - family events
©Résilience Festival - family events|Jean-Marc VIDAL
Family agenda
During your family stay in Haut-Lignon, enjoy shows, creative workshops, nature outings for children… Find the list of Famille Plus events in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon and Tence
Gite des motsGite des mots
©Gite des mots|©Jean-Michel CHAVANAT
Group accommodation
Le Haut-Lignon offers a wide range of quality accommodations that will give you a warm, personalized welcome. We offer large-capacity accommodation such as vacation centers and...
In the foreground, a Saint Jacques pilgrim looks out over the old village of Tence with its bridge and the Lignon river.Haute Loire Randonnee Sur Le Chemin De Compostelle De Geneve Au Puy En Velay Au Bord Du Lignon A Tence 18 Luc Olivier
©Haute Loire Randonnée Sur Le Chemin De Saint-Jacques de Compostelle De Geneve Au Puy En Velay Au Bord Du Lignon A Tence |Luc Olivier
Pilgrim routes
These days, everything goes fast, too fast! So to slow down the pace and discover the Haut-Lignon to the full, you need to do it “on foot”. Set off for 1 hour, 1...
Buttercup meadowButtercup meadow along the Lignon river
©Buttercup meadow |Copyright Nancy Epalle
Live
Here you’ll find practical information about Le Haut-Lignon: download our tourism brochures, the weather forecast to help you plan or enjoy your stay with us, webcams to...
Adobestock Family RestaurantAdobestock Family Restaurant
©Adobestock Family Restaurant|©Adobestock
Family Plus restaurants
At one of our Family Plus restaurants, find a table for a delicious family meal. We’ll give you special attention: coloring pages for the kids, a changing table for...
Tence/Vue Chapelle des PénitentsTence/Vue Chapelle des Pénitents
©Tence/Vue Chapelle des Pénitents|Jean-Marc VIDAL
Musée-chapelle des Pénitents
Marie invites you to follow her on a tour of this museum of religious art. You’ll plunge into the life of a brotherhood, past and present, and into the religious history...
View of Les SucsVuedessucscreditlucaspaulin
©View of Les Sucs|Lucas Paulin
All the world’s volcanoes
15 million years ago, a whole country was shaped by volcanoes. Join Frédéric André on a tour organized by the Tourist Office. Fred is an amateur geologist and associate...
Family ascent of the Pic du LizieuxFamily ascent of the Pic du Lizieux
©Family ascent of the Pic du Lizieux|Laurence Barruel
Walks and hikes
There’s nothing like a hike to discover the Haut-Lignon region, its volcanic landscapes with magnificent panoramas, its rich and varied flora, its typical...
Ici & Là-bas restaurant in Le Chambon-sur-LignonDscf7104
©Ici & Là-bas restaurant in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon|jean marc vidal
The restaurants
Semi-gastronomic, traditional, “on the go”, new or local cuisine – these are the ingredients of Le Haut-Lignon‘s restaurants. We offer around thirty...
Terms of use
Photographic tour of the Mazet-Saint-Voy botanical gardenPhotographic tour of the Mazet-Saint-Voy botanical garden
©Photographic tour of the Mazet-Saint-Voy botanical garden|Jean-Marc Vidal
Photographic tour
The 6x6 photography festival, created in 2021, takes place every summer in the six communes of Haut-Lignon.
Music concertMusic concert
©Music concert|FreePik
What’s on this week
The Roche aux Fées kotaThe Roche aux Fées kota
©The Roche aux Fées kota|Cathy Masset
Unusual accommodations
Whether you’re looking for an unusual gift or an original trip, come and enjoy an atypical experience in the Haut-Lignon region.Stay in a fully-equipped gypsy caravan in...
Saint-Voy church from the airSaint-Voy church from the air
©Saint-Voy church from the air|Naturofilm
A land of memory and heritage
To the east of the Haute-Loire and north-west of the Ardèche, the Pays du Haut-Lignon is a unique territory. An eccentric geography, a passionate religious history, a land of...
Gîte les Fanges in Le Chambon-sur-LignonGîte les Fanges in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
©Gîte les Fanges in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon|Falconnet
Where to sleep?
For your vacations in Haute-Loire, you’ll find a wide range of accommodation in the Haut-Lignon region. For a short or longer stay. For two, a family or a group. In the...
Vers Le Mas De Tence Oct 5, 2023Vers Le Mas De Tence Oct 5, 2023
©Vers Le Mas De Tence Oct 5, 2023|©Christian DONIN
Occitan
You think Occitanie is in the South… it’s HERE too! Witness the Tence coat of arms, and the language spoken: Occitan! Occitan or patois: it’s a language, a...
Golfer - panoramic view of Mont MézencGolfer - panorama of Mont Mézenc, view from signature hole 13, Chambon-sur-Lignon golf course
©Golfer - panorama of Mont Mézenc, view from signature hole 13|NaturoFILM
Swinging at 1,000 metres
Jonquilles Au Bord Du Lignon PR 38Jonquilles Au Bord Du Lignon Pr Pelerins Rotated
©Jonquilles Au Bord Du Lignon PR 38 |Nancy Epalle
Our commitments
At the Vach'Mont bio farmAt the Vach'Mont bio farm
©At the Vach'Mont bio farm|©Jean-Marc VIDAL
Farm visits
See the cows, stroke the little calves, accompany the goats to the sheepfold, taste the farm’s yoghurts, stroke the donkeys, and discover the beautiful job of a...
Saint Jean Francois Regis, La Chapelle des PénitentsSaint Jean Francois Regis
©Saint Jean Francois Regis, La Chapelle des Pénitents|Jean-Marc VIDAL
The history of Saint-Jean-François-Régis
Jean-François Régis, “God’s walker”, was a tireless walker, traveling the Velay and Vivarais regions to meet peasants and evangelize isolated farms and villages.
Panelier fortified house seen from the side with its slate roof and tower
©Panelier fortified house seen from the side with its slate roof and tower|jean marc vidal
Thinkers and writers of the Plateau
Le Haut-Lignon, the inspired Plateau! The wealth of writers and thinkers who have visited our region surprises many a visitor. Let’s walk in the footsteps of Camus,...
Electric vehicle charging stationCos Charging Station
©Electric vehicle charging station|Pixabay
Getting around
In the church of Tence, Piano concert with pianist Sergey BELYAVSKYSergey BELYAVSKY at the piano for the Jubilons festival
©Sergey BELYAVSKY at the piano for the Jubilons festival|jean marc vidal
Let’s celebrate
From March to December, the Jubilons cultural season welcomes artists of national and international renown from the Haute-Loire and Ardèche regions.
Cycle tourism on the Via FluviaCycle tourism on the Via Fluvia
©Cycle tourism on the Via Fluvia|Un monde à Vélo
The Via Fluvia
The vélo-route between the Loire and Rhône rivers, a 360° nature experience! A vélo-route is a cycling itinerary that uses all types of roads, including those shared with...
Marie Laure Demutrécy the potter Atelier VivaterreMarie Laure Demutrécy the potter Atelier Vivaterre
©Le Haut-Lignon is an incredible reservoir of talent, artists, craftspeople and enthusiasts... |jean marc vidal
Marie-Laure DEMUTRECY, the potter
Marie-Laure will introduce you to a poetic world combined with the gentleness of the earth element, in her studio in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon.
Snow-covered Mezenc from the golf course at Chambon-sur-LignonSnow-covered Mezenc from the golf course at Chambon-sur-Lignon
©Snow-covered Mezenc from the golf course at Chambon-sur-Lignon |Chloé Ruel
Snow fun
Discover the pleasures of snow on the Haut-Lignon, a veritable winter paradise situated at an altitude of 1000 meters in the Haute-Loire. Panoramic views of Mont Mézenc and its...
Outside Saint-Voy churchOutside Saint-Voy church
©Outside Saint-Voy church |juan83
Land of heritage
The villages of Le Haut-Lignon have a rich architectural heritage. Whether in the heart of a village, at the edge of a forest, out of sight or in a hamlet, you’ll...
Ascent of snow-covered Mont MézencAscent of snow-covered Mont Mézenc
©Ascent of snow-covered Mont Mézenc |Chloé Ruel
Take a breath of fresh air for the winter vacations!
There’s plenty to look forward to, and plenty of fresh air for the whole family!
WellnessWellness
©Wellness
Farniente at 1000 metres
Even if you’re not by the sea or in a spa, you’ll find plenty of ideas for relaxation and well-being: fitness and relaxation areas, beauty salons, massages and...
Cycle tourism on the Via FluviaCycle tourism on the Via Fluvia
©Cycle tourism on the Via Fluvia|Un monde à Vélo
The Via Fluvia
The vélo-route between the Loire and Rhône rivers, a 360° nature experience! A vélo-route is a cycling itinerary that uses all types of roads, including those shared with...
La Dolce ViaLa Dolce Via
©La Dolce Via |La Dolce Via
La Dolce Via
What is the Dolce Via? 90 kms of safe, well-maintained footpath in the heart of the Ardèche’s unspoilt countryside and wide open spaces. Closest to home, you’ll...
TenceTence
©Tence |© Luc Olivier
Our villages
Le Haut-Lignon and its 6 villages reveal their treasures. Discover our 6 communes, from the smallest to the largest, all offering you the warmest welcome and nuggets for...
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon International Cadet Tennis TournamentLe Chambon-sur-Lignon International Cadet Tennis Tournament
©Le Chambon-sur-Lignon International Cadet Tennis Tournament|Le Chambon tennis
Cadet International Tennis Tournament
Every February, at an altitude of 1,000 meters in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, the international elite of young tennis-women and tennis-men come together. These 15 and 16 year-old...
Flowers, Elisabeth CuffelFlowers, Elisabeth Cuffel
©Flowers, Elisabeth Cuffel
Elisabeth CUFFEL, the stained glass artist
Elisabeth is anatypical craftswoman, as we are fortunate to have in Le Haut-Lignon. She works as a stained glass artist, an intriguing craft that makes you want to take a...
Kizou DumasKizou Dumas
©Kizou Dumas|©kizou Dumas
Kizou DUMAS, the artist-fisherman
It’s hard to find 3 words to describe Kizou’s paintings and his character… Kizou’s canvases are atypical and for 50 years, his work has been...
Souzani, the storeSouzani, the store
©Souzani, the store
SOUZANI, the talent scout
Sadaf came from Iran at the age of 13 to study at the Cévennes College, bringing with her a little of the Orient.

Agenda

Unusual or mythical? Prepare your stay

Mountain biking on the Haut-LignonMountain biking on the Haut-Lignon
©Mountain biking on the Haut-Lignon|Luc Olivier
In the family
With 2 Family Plus resorts, Haut-Lignon pays particular attention to welcoming children and families. It’s off to a fun-filled vacation full of discoveries for children,...
150 Years of Mas de Tence150 Years of Mas de Tence
©150 Years of Mas de Tence|© Mairie du Mas de tence
An exhibition at Mas de Tence
What to visit at Mas de Tence Our favorite place in Le Haut-Lignon! Why not discover the history of Le Haut-Lignon in a different way?
Sunset at Pic du LizieuxSunset at Pic du Lizieux
©Sunset at Pic du Lizieux|Naturofilm
The inspired mountain
Here, the spirit of the mountains blows… At an altitude of 1000 meters, the Haut-Lignon is a plateau that has inspired many thinkers and writers. This land of culture,...
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Basket of porcini mushroomsBasket of porcini mushrooms
©Basket of porcini mushrooms|Marie Royet
Photo Adeline GuerriatPhoto Adeline Guerriat
©Photo Adeline Guerriat
Cows in the pasture GAEC des BeaudorCows in the pasture GAEC des Beaudor
©Cows in the pasture GAEC des Beaudor
Saint Voy ChurchSaint Voy Church
©Saint Voy Church|Stephv38
Tourist Train Between Raucoules And Saint Agreve Tourist Train Between Raucoules And Saint Agreve
© Tourist Train Between Raucoules And Saint Agreve |©Luc Olivier
Fille Dans Un Champs De Jonquilles Tence Chloe RuelFille Dans Un Champs De Jonquilles Tence Chloe Ruel
©Fille Dans Un Champs De Jonquilles Tence Chloe Ruel
Lizieux summitLizieux summit
©Lizieux summit |Blandinette 42