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-MézencYssingeauxPic Du Lizieux©Pic Du Lizieux|©Office de tourisme du Haut-LignonThe Lizieux peak and its forestIn 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,...Read more
Pic Du Lizieux©Pic Du Lizieux|©Office de tourisme du Haut-LignonMemorial sitesThere 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 Lizieux ©Trail runner on the slopes of the Lizieux |NaturofilmOur Trail toursDiscover 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 garden©Botanical garden|©N.Epalle/Office de tourisme du Haut-LignonThe botanical gardenLocated 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...Pic Du Lizieux©Pic Du Lizieux|©Office de tourisme du Haut-LignonThe Lizieux peak and its forestIn 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,...Local flavors©Local flavors|©Jean-Marc VIDALLocal and farmhouse flavoursFlavors, 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...River le Lignon©River le Lignon|Luc OlivierLe Lignon, river and lakesCan 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...Entrainenfamille©EntrainenfamilleRide on the Velay ExpressVelay 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...Saint-Voy church from the air©Saint-Voy church from the air|NaturofilmSaint Voy ChurchBeautiful, 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...Lectures Sous Larbre©Lectures Sous LarbreReading under the treeEvery year in mid-August, a week of readings and meetings dedicated to contemporary poetry.Lake Devesset, drone view©Lake Devesset |NaturofilmLake DevessetLac 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...Mountain biking in Vivarais Lignon ©Mountain biking in Vivarais Lignon |Luc OlivierOur mountain bike routesOn 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...Lieudememoireenfants 1©Children's place of memory |©L.OLIVIER/Maison du tourisme Haute-LoireA place to rememberOpened 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,...
SpringSummerAutumnWinterPic Du Lizieux©Pic Du Lizieux|©Office de tourisme du Haut-LignonThe Lizieux peak and its forestIn 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,...From the Chambon golf course, the Mezenc massif ©From the Chambon golf course, the Mezenc massif |Chloé RuelMezenc MassifA 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...Cycle tourism on the Via Fluvia©Cycle tourism on the Via Fluvia|Un monde à Vélo The Via FluviaThe 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...Entrainenfamille©EntrainenfamilleRide on the Velay ExpressVelay 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...River le Lignon©River le Lignon|Luc OlivierLe Lignon, river and lakesCan 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...Saint-Voy church from the air©Saint-Voy church from the air|NaturofilmSaint Voy ChurchBeautiful, 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...Family ascent of the Pic du Lizieux©Family ascent of the Pic du Lizieux|Laurence BarruelWalks and hikesThere’s nothing like a hike to discover the Haut-Lignon region, its volcanic landscapes with magnificent panoramas, its rich and varied flora, its typical...Massif du Meygal©Massif du Meygal|Jérémie MazetForêt du Meygal and Testavoyre, blue lakeFrom 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 Lignon ©Mountain biking in Vivarais Lignon |Luc OlivierOur mountain bike routesOn 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...Lieudememoireenfants 1©Children's place of memory |©L.OLIVIER/Maison du tourisme Haute-LoireA place to rememberOpened 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 Via ©La Dolce Via |La Dolce Via La Dolce ViaWhat 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...Trail runner on the slopes of the Lizieux ©Trail runner on the slopes of the Lizieux |NaturofilmOur Trail toursDiscover 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...150 Years of Mas de Tence©150 Years of Mas de Tence|© Mairie du Mas de tenceAn exhibition at Mas de TenceWhat 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? Le Pic Du Lizieux P.b©Le Pic Du Lizieux P.b|©P.Bousseaud/Office de tourismeForestry work in the Lizieux forest📣 Attention – forestry work will be carried out from May 26, 2025 in the Lizieux forest. Place of Memory, the geography of the Plateau©Place of Memory, the geography of the PlateauFamily activities and visitsFun and discovery-filled vacations. The Haut-Lignon region offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including river and forest walks, cultural and leisure activities, and...Field of wheat and blueberries ©Field of wheat and blueberries |Nancy EpalleNewsletterGet the latest news from Haut-Lignon by subscribing to our newsletter! Les Cyclistes De L'Ardéchoise at Chambon-sur-Lignon©Les Cyclistes De L'Ardéchoise at Chambon-sur-Lignon|©Luc OlivierCycling routesThe Haut-Lignon offers cycling routes to suit all abilities. From the 16km circuit for families, to the more than 100km sporting route, choose your itinerary! Don’t...Concert Ours Maçon©Concert Ours Maçon|©Ours MaçonWhere to go out?If you want to go out in the Haut-Lignon region, there are two theaters with annual programs: Le Calibert and L’Ours Maçon. Many festivals are also organized, so...Photographic tour of the Mazet-Saint-Voy botanical garden©Photographic tour of the Mazet-Saint-Voy botanical garden|Jean-Marc VidalFamily experiences Skate Parc Chambon-sur-Lignon© Skate Parc Chambon-sur-Lignon|©F.Broussard/Office de tourisme du Haut-LignonPlaygroundsTennis, pétanque, boulodromes, orienteering courses on the Haut-Lignon. Gîte la fermette in Tence©Gîte la fermette in TenceGites and vacation rentalsHouses, farms, gîtes, apartments, chalets… In the country, in the countryside or in villages.For a week or a weekend. For a natural and authentic vacation in the heart of...Camping Les murmures du Lignon in Tence©Camping Les murmures du Lignon in Tence|Les murmures du LignonCampsites and RV parksWhether you’re looking for a vacation in a tent, a caravan or a bungalow, there’s sure to be a campsite to suit your needs. Situated on the banks of the Lignon or...Maeva Abrial, artisan shoemaker, creates her brand ABRIAL CHAUSSURES©Maeva Abrial, artisan shoemaker|Maeva AbrialMaeva ABRIAL, the shoemakerMaeva was born in Tence, left to explore other horizons and returned to her native village to set up her boutique shoemaking workshop and create her own brand: ABRIAL –...Mountain biking on the Haut-Lignon, a family destination plus©Mountain biking on the Haut-Lignon, a family destination plus|Luc Olivier/ Maison du tourisme de la Haute-LoireLe Chambon-sur-Lignon family destinationLe Chambon-sur-Lignon is one of two communes in the Haut-Lignon region to have been awarded the Famille Plus label. This label guarantees a warm welcome for parents and their...Porcini mushroom soup ©Porcini mushroom soup |AdobeStockVelouté de Cèpes Haut-Lignon style 6 pers. 20 mn preparation 30 mn cooking Recipe for velouté de cèpes, an undergrowth delight Sunset at Pic du Lizieux©Sunset at Pic du Lizieux|NaturofilmTop places to watch the sunsetA sunset in the Haut-Lignon is not just a sight for sore eyes; it’s also an invitation to contemplation and connection with nature. Whether alone or in a group, every...Market in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon©Market in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon|NaturoFILMThe marketsTemple of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon©Temple of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon|Luc OlivierLand of historyOn the borders of the Velay and Vivarais regions, Haut-Lignon, a land of contrasts, is a fine example of unity. Born of a tumultuous history between religious wars and a land...Le Pic Du Lizieux P.b©Le Pic Du Lizieux P.b|©P.Bousseaud/Office de tourismeForestry work in the Lizieux forest📣 Attention – forestry work will be carried out from May 26, 2025 in the Lizieux forest. Tence/Vue Chapelle des Pénitents©Tence/Vue Chapelle des Pénitents|Jean-Marc VIDALMusée-chapelle des PénitentsMarie 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...Roadtrips on the Haut-Lignon©Roadtrips on the Haut-Lignon|Freepik RoadtripsSet off on a nostalgic adventure through the Haut-Lignon region, in your classic car or converted van. Your road-trip will take you through an area rich in cultural and natural...Tango Piazzollissimots©Tango PiazzollissimotsMusiques en Vivarais-LignonEvery year, during the 2nd fortnight of August, Musiques en Vivarais-Lignon offers musical discoveries of all styles by exceptional artists.store©store|©Jean-Marc VIDALStores and boutiquesWhether you’re looking for a pair of sports shoes or a jacket for your hikes, or a store for a small souvenir gift… find what you’re looking for in this...Burger tasting - GAEC Salers et Bol d'Air©Burger tasting - GAEC Salers et Bol d'Air|Laurence BarruelTastingsRésilience Festival - family events©Résilience Festival - family events|Jean-Marc VIDALFamily agendaDuring 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 Chaumargeais Ecole Des Prophetes Autumn 2024 Copyright Nancy Epalle 3©Chaumargeais school of the prophetsPortraits of resistance fighters/refugeesWe’ve got to save the children! Here, it would seem that compassion has inspired people’s consciences, and with no pretence of heroic action, we welcome them...Kizou Dumas©Kizou Dumas|©kizou DumasKizou DUMAS, the artist-fishermanIt’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...Flowers, Elisabeth Cuffel©Flowers, Elisabeth CuffelElisabeth CUFFEL, the stained glass artistElisabeth 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...Wellness©WellnessFarniente at 1000 metresEven 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...Produits Du Terroir Haut Lignon©Produits Du Terroir Haut Lignon|Luc Olivier/MDT Haute-LoireGourmet experiencesFeast and savour the flavours of the Haut-Lignon! Our producers and breeders take you on a purely local culinary journey. Experience them on the farm, where you’ll meet...From the Chambon golf course, the Mezenc massif ©From the Chambon golf course, the Mezenc massif |Chloé RuelMezenc MassifA 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...Marie Laure Demutrécy the potter Atelier Vivaterre©Le Haut-Lignon is an incredible reservoir of talent, artists, craftspeople and enthusiasts... |jean marc vidalMarie-Laure DEMUTRECY, the potterMarie-Laure will introduce you to a poetic world combined with the gentleness of the earth element, in her studio in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. Outside Saint-Voy church ©Outside Saint-Voy church |juan83Land of heritageThe 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...Tence ©Tence |© Luc OlivierOur villagesLe 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...Souzani, the store©Souzani, the storeSOUZANI, the talent scoutSadaf came from Iran at the age of 13 to study at the Cévennes College, bringing with her a little of the Orient. Seen from the summit of Pic du Lizieux (1388m altitude)Haute-Loire - le Mazet-saint-Voy©Seen from the summit of Pic du Lizieux (1388m altitude)|©L.BarruelAltitude 1,000 metres for the whole familyBook your family holiday at 1000 m altitude in one of the 6 villages of the Haut-Lignon. The Haut-Lignon is an ideal playground for lovers of wide open spaces. In the...Place of Memory, the geography of the Plateau©Place of Memory, the geography of the PlateauFamily activities and visitsFun and discovery-filled vacations. The Haut-Lignon region offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including river and forest walks, cultural and leisure activities, and...Massif du Meygal©Massif du Meygal|Jérémie MazetForêt du Meygal and Testavoyre, blue lakeFrom the breathtaking turquoise waters of Lac Bleu to the 360° panorama from the summit of Testavoyre (pronounced “Testa-ouère!”), there’s no doubt...
Creaticri theatre©Creaticri theatre|Christine LopezCultural and creative family activitiesExpert hands: handicraft workshops for you! Here you’ll find all the children’s workshops, supervised by professionals, to help you get the most out of your...
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Saint-Voy church from the air©Saint-Voy church from the air|NaturofilmA land of memory and heritageTo 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...Caroline Sageman pianist©Caroline Sageman pianist festival Musiques en Vivarais Lignon|jean marc vidalTop festivalsThe Plateau du Haut-Lignon is a breeding ground for festivals and cultural life in all its forms: classical and other music, literature, poetry, cinema and cinema for young...Fitting rings - Romy Deygas©Fitting rings - Romy Deygas|Romy DEYGASRomy DEYGAS, the jewellerIn the tradition of French jewelry-making, Romy designs and creates dream jewelry by hand. An artisan d’art, she offers custom creations, repairs and transformations...
#hautlignonBasket of porcini mushrooms©Basket of porcini mushrooms|Marie RoyetPhoto Adeline Guerriat©Photo Adeline GuerriatCows in the pasture GAEC des Beaudor©Cows in the pasture GAEC des BeaudorSaint Voy Church©Saint Voy Church|Stephv38 Tourist Train Between Raucoules And Saint Agreve© Tourist Train Between Raucoules And Saint Agreve |©Luc OlivierFille Dans Un Champs De Jonquilles Tence Chloe Ruel©Fille Dans Un Champs De Jonquilles Tence Chloe RuelLizieux summit ©Lizieux summit |Blandinette 42