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Vtt En Vivarais Lignon

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A mountain of activities

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Top 10 outdoor sports activities

At an altitude of 1000 m, Haut-Lignon lends itself perfectly to outdoor sports.
Hiking, mountain biking, thrills, horse riding, water sports, a stage in the Ardéchoise, choose Haut-Lignon for an active vacation.

We’ve put together our top 10 nature activities.

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A play area for 1. The trail

Run on the trails of the Trail On Piste Ardèche Mézenc Lignon resort with several entry points: a start in each of the 4 territories and the possibility of reaching each village.

With 3 trails starting from Tence, you can climb to the top of the Lizieux and enjoy the scenery while you train.

Labelled Station Trail On Piste, from Tence you can join the trails of the Mézenc, Saint Bonnet Le Froid or Ardèche Hautes Vallées trail stations,

  • Trail 3 days

Trail runner on the slopes of the Lizieux

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Trail runner on the slopes of the Lizieux

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Running on the slopes of Pic du Lizieux

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Running on the slopes of Pic du Lizieux

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Download the On Piste app and move to the right spots!

Access marked itineraries, let us guide you along the routes, record your performances and share your experience!
Download detailed route descriptions and GPX tracks for free.
Available on App Store, Google play.

2. A mountain bike area FFC-certified

Vtt En Vivarais Lignon

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Vtt En Vivarais Lignon

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©Luc Olivier

Mountain biking in the forest

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Mountain biking in the forest

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Luc Olivier

The great outdoors is yours!
14 mountain bike trails through forests, plateaux, the Gorges du Lignon or Pic du Lizieux, and small villages with lauze roofs!
Another way to discover our region. In the mid-range mountains, our itineraries are easier to access.

There’s a mountain bike circuit to suit every level of rider (from green to black). Distances range from 6 to 40 kilometers.

  • 1 family circuit in the Lizieux massif, starting from La Bataille.
  • 5 AE mountain bike circuits departing from Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, Le Mazet-Saint-Voy and Tence.
  • Mountain bikers, various races are organized between August and October every year!
  • 3 days mountain biking

Choose your route 

14 - Vers le Mas-de-Tence
9 - En famille au Lizieux
8 - Le Plateau
7 - Vers le Pic du Lizieux
3 - Du Chambon au golf
Tour de Pays VTT Ardèche Hautes Vallées (étape 3) : de Devesset à Saint-Agrève
4 - La Petite Suchère
13 - Du Lignon à Pouzols
Tour de Pays VTT Ardèche Hautes Vallées (étape 3) : de Devesset à Saint-Agrève
Le Trifoulou
2 - Le Bois de Peybrousson
Les Trois Ponts
1 - La Bruyère
6 - Vers le Pont de Mars
10 - Vers le Suc du Mounier
Tour de Pays VTT Ardèche Hautes Vallées (étape 3) : de Devesset à Saint-Agrève
12 - La Roche Druidique de Crouzilhac
5 - Du Lignon au Lac de Devesset
11 - Vers Lavalette

3. Cycling tour

On a bicycle, I go with the wind, I don’t think anymore, and nothing is as delicious a rest. Emile Zola

For cyclists and cyclotourists, the small roads of the Haut-Lignon offer family outings or for those who want to discover the countryside, with routes for all levels.

5 circuits from Tence, 2 from Le Chambon-sur-Lignon and a circuit around the Pic du Lizieux will enable you to combine leisure, relaxation and discovery of the countryside.

Les Cyclistes De L'Ardéchoise at Mas de Tence

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Les Cyclistes De L'Ardéchoise at Mas de Tence

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Les Cyclistes De L'Ardéchoise at Chambon-sur-Lignon

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Les Cyclistes De L'Ardéchoise at Chambon-sur-Lignon

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©Luc Olivier

Download the app Rando(s) en Haute-Loire

Access to 9 marked and FFC-guaranteed trails. Download free detailed descriptions and GPX tracks for all circuits.

Available on Google Play andApp Store

Choose your route 

29 - Tour du Pic du Lizieux
30 - Le Grand Tour des Sucs
32 - Le domaine de Joux
33 - La montagne protestante

4. Looking for a thrill?

Hot-air ballooning in the Haut-Lignon with Espace Nature Evasion

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Hot-air ballooning in the Haut-Lignon with Espace Nature Evasion

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©Espace nature évasion

Squirrel adventure trail

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Squirrel adventure trail

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Tyrolean traverse at the Parcours aventure de l'écureuil

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Tyrolean traverse at the Parcours aventure de l'écureuil

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Fill up on sensations and enjoy the Haut-Lignon region for a magical interlude aboard a hot-air balloon or on a crazy zip-line descent through the trees.
Take to the skies with Espace Nature Evasion for a flight over Lac de Lavalette and the Pays des Sucs. A unique aerial adventure!

Accrobranche on the highestsquirrel adventure course in Haute-Loire, and archery tag between archery and paintball.
Two activities on offer at Le Chambon-sur-Lignon from April to November.
Take on the obstacles like an adventurer, braving Tarzan jumps, monkey bridges, suspended cages and ziplines.
A special feature: the play area: 50 hectares, that’s huge!

  • Climbing trees
  • Hot-air balloon flight

 5. Water sports

With two mid-mountain lakes, the Haut-Lignon is an ideal destination for all water sports activities.
An ideal setting for windsurfing lessons ,dinghy and catamaran sailing, paddle boarding and kayaking.

The Devesset leisure center, 8 km from Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, has been awarded the FFV French Sailing School label, offering introductory, advanced and discovery courses.
Discover this mountain lake fed by the Eyrieux and enjoy the many water sports on offer: pedalos, catamarans, dinghies, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and rowing.
At an altitude of 1100 m, this lake offers frequent, moderate north-north-westerly winds.
Free practice with equipment hire.

10 km from Tence, the Lavalette site marks the northern boundary of the Haut-Lignon towards the Pays des Sucs.
In addition to swimming, Lavalette offers a full range of water sports: catamarans, dinghies, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and rowing.
You can rent equipment or take courses at Lavalette’s sailing school.

  • Lake Lavalette
  • Lake Devesset

Young couple canoeing at Lac de Lavalette

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Young couple canoeing at Lac de Lavalette

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Lavalette

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Lavalette

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Lake Devesset, drone view

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Lake Devesset

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Choose your nautical activity 

Piscine École
La Plage, Plan d'Eau Naturel au Chambon-sur-Lignon
Sailing at the Lake of Devesset
Piscine du Fraisse au Chambon-sur-Lignon
Baignade surveillée au Lac de Lavalette
Sports Nature Devesset : animations au lac de Devesset
Lac de Devesset : Base de loisirs
Piscine Municipale de Tence
Paddle, Pedal'eau, Kayak at the Lake of Devesset
Swimming at Devesset Lake

6. Equestrian activities

Pray Daunay2

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Pray Daunay2

Pray Daunay3

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Pray Daunay3

Horseback riding

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Horseback riding

Jumping Jump

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Jumping Jump

Take a deep breath of fresh air at 1000 m altitude, saddle up for a great adventure.

Pony trekking,horseback riding for all levels, gallop courses, baby pony lessons, group lessons, internships, birthday celebrations: here’s the range of equestrian activities offered by our riding schools.

  • Every school holiday, horse-lovers can enjoy themed outings, treasure hunts and holidays.
    Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, you can progress at your own pace. Our equestrian centers are FFE-certified, and our BPJEPS-certified instructors will help you build your confidence and improve your skills, all while having fun!

The Pray d’Aunay equestrian center in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon has the Famille plus label.

  • Pray d'Aunay Equestrian Center
  • Vovady Farm

Choose your equestrian activity 

Activités ludiques autour du cheval

Unusual 7. Canine activities

Combine nature discovery and complicity with sled dogs, and hike connected to the dog by a tether.
An experience for families, friends and sports enthusiasts alike.

Cani-rando can be enjoyed from the age of 6. Younger children can enjoy this activity in a green pulka: snugly seated in this little cart, children have the joy of being taken for a ride by a sled dog, of course under the guidance of an adult.

Enguerran LEFEBVRE, a passionate musher, will be your guide for a unique experience. From the cani-rando to the nordic scooter, from the green pulka to the sled dogs, emotions and speed are guaranteed in all seasons.

  • Marzoe Nature

Cani-rando Mezenc.report

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Cani-rando Mezenc.report

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©Luc Olivier

Cani-rando et cani-trottinette en Haute-Loire
Cani-rando et cani-trottinette en Haute-Loire

Experiment 8. Fishing on the Haut-Lignon

River fishing, lake fishing, pond fishing, all good reasons to try your hand at fishing in the Haut-Lignon.

Fly fishing on the Lignon at Tence

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Fly fishing on the Lignon at Tence

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  • Fishing

9. Motor sports

Quad biking or motocross, our professionals will accompany you safely and responsibly.

Quad3d

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Quad3d

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©Hervé Dolmazon

Altesensationsmoto

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Alte'sensations moto

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©Alt'E Sensations

Choose your quad or motorcycle ride 

Rando en quad
Initiation moto sur le Haut-Lignon
Randonnées Quad 3D

10. Tennis

In Chambon-sur-Lignon, France’s future tennis greats come and go! Before Roland Garros!
We see players from all over the world at the international cadet tournament held every February.
The Tennis Club du Chambon-sur-Lignon is a dream facility, where you can play in the best conditions and take advantage of the instructor’s lessons, 1000 m away, in the heart of the village, right next to the swimming pool.

Thanks to its various tennis clubs and tournaments throughout the year, Haut-Lignon is a great place to play tennis.

  • International Cadet Tournament

Tence Tennis Court

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Tence Tennis Court

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Durango Jean Michel Winner at International Cadet Tournament

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Durango Jean Michel Winner at International Cadet Tournament

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©tennis club Chambon

 Beautiful structures on the Haut-Lignon
In Le Chambon-sur-Lignon

Domaine du Fraisse, near the swimming pool.
4 covered green set courts. 5 outdoor courts. Clubhouse.
Leisure activities, training courses, private and group lessons are available.
Accommodation close to the courts for groups, vacation centers, etc.

In Tence

Stade du Pont, in an idyllic setting.
3 outdoor courts available for hire from “Mag Presse” in Rue d’Annonay (€7/hour).
A club house. Tennis school from September to June (06 82 06 96 62).

Temporarily closed

In Saint-Jeures

2 outdoor courts near the Bru hall
Boucherie du Lizieux next to the tennis courts, €6/hour.

In Mazet-Saint-Voy

2 outdoor courts near La Surnette campsite
Hire from campsite 04 71 65 05 69.

All activities full nature

10 good reasons to get active and enjoy the 1,000 m altitude, during your stay in Haut-Lignon, outdoor sports will no longer hold any secrets for you.

Enfiler ses bottes pour la pêche aux écrevisses
Les Moulins du Bouchat
Piscine École
Stade municipal
Pêche en rivière
Orientation trail at Lac de Devesset
Gymnase La Lionchère
Remise en forme
Construction d'igloo
Centre équestre Equitapassion
Pêche loisirs en étang
Parcours ludo-sportif
Parcours d'orientation technique du bois de Peybrousson
Découverte de la pêche avec Albert Vallet, moniteur
Rando en quad
Escalade
Vélorail du Velay
Plan d'Eau de Bathelane
Randonner avec les Anes des Monts d'Ardèche
Sailing at the Lake of Devesset

No eels under rock When you come to us

When you come to Haut-Lignon, there’s nothing to hide. Here’s a list of all the good reasons to come. There’s only one thing left to do: set sail.

Caroline Sageman pianist

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Caroline Sageman pianist festival Musiques en Vivarais Lignon

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jean marc vidal

Top festivals

Family hikes in the Lizieux massif near Pierre Levée

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Family hike past the Pierre Levée near the Lizieux massif

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Laurence Barruel

Top 3 volcano hikes

Sunset at Pic du Lizieux

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Sunset at Pic du Lizieux

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Naturofilm

Top places to watch the sunset

Pic du Lizieux

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Pic du Lizieux

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L.Olivier/maison du tourisme de la Haute-Loire

Top panoramas

Gorges du Lignon seen from the D103 road between Chambon-sur-Lignon and Tence

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Gorges du Lignon seen from the D103 road between Chambon-sur-Lignon and Tence

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Luc Olivier

Top panoramas on the Lignon
  • All our tops

In Haut-Lignon Breathe in, breathe out!

Gorges du Lignon seen from the D103 road between Chambon-sur-Lignon and Tence

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Gorges du Lignon seen from the D103 road between Chambon-sur-Lignon and Tence

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Luc Olivier

Top panoramas on the Lignon
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Naturofilm

Tence

Menhir near the Chièze parking lot at the foot of the Lizieux massif

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Menhir near the Chièze parking lot at the foot of the Lizieux massif

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Luc Olivier

Passion volcans

Lake Devesset, drone view

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Lake Devesset

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Naturofilm

Lake Devesset

River le Lignon

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River le Lignon

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Luc Olivier

Le Lignon, river and lakes

Riviere

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Riviere

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EPAGE Loire Lignon

Along the rivers

Massif du Meygal

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Massif du Meygal

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Jérémie Mazet

Forêt du Meygal and Testavoyre, blue lake

Mountain biking on the Haut-Lignon, a family destination plus

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Mountain biking on the Haut-Lignon, a family destination plus

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Luc Olivier/ Maison du tourisme de la Haute-Loire

Le Chambon-sur-Lignon family destination

Lake Lavalette

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Lake Lavalette

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Luc Olivier

Lake Lavalette

Cycle tourism on the Via Fluvia

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Cycle tourism on the Via Fluvia

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Un monde à Vélo

The Via Fluvia

Village of Mas-de-Tence, drone view at sunset

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village of Mas-de-Tence

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Naturofilm

Le Mas de Tence

Concordia Trail

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Concordia Trail

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©N.Epalle/Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon

The concordia trail
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