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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

To enjoy Le Lignon 

Top 10 spots

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Take the time to lose yourself in the heart of the gorges du Lignon or on its heights.

Don’t expect to find vertiginous cliffs here. On the contrary, the gorges du Lignon offer a multitude of secret, unspoilt spots, hidden from view.

We reveal the top 10 places to enjoy Le Lignon!

Françoise Published on 21 September 2024
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1. Le Lignon sauvage at Moulin de Boyer

On the bridge of the Boyer mill, in the commune of Mazet-St-Voy, admire a wild Lignon near its source.

But beware, a stele reminds us that the Lignon can be furious here too…

  • You can get there by car via the D15, in the direction of Aulagnier Grand.
  • For hikers, simply follow the PR 31 La Chau de Laroue.

Le Mazet-Saint-Voy

  • La Chau de Laroue

Lignon at Boyer mill

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Lignon at Moulin de Boyer

    2. The green Lignon at Sauron

    Le Lignon at Sauron

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    Le Lignon at Sauron

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    F.Broussard

      Less than 4 km from the village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, discover the Lignon amidst lush greenery.

      This peaceful spot is enchanting, and the Lignon sings its murmurs to us all.

      Hikers, take the Pont de Mars trail.

      Le Chambon-sur-Lignon

      • the Pont de Mars

      3. Le Lignon with the family at La Plage

      You guessed it, it’s at La Plage in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon.

      With easy access just outside the village, it’s the ideal place for family bathing and relaxation. The large family tables in the shade of the pine trees are just waiting for you.

      Le Chambon-sur-Lignon

      • Swimming

      La Plage Chambon Sur Lignon

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      La Plage Chambon Sur Lignon

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      Jean Mmarc Vidal

        4. Le Lignon sportif at the Lavalette board

        River le Lignon

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        River le Lignon

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        Luc Olivier

          The Lignon rushes down the gorge to pass under the wooden footbridge at Lavalette.

          • From Tence, a two-hour loop on foot.
          • You’ll reach it on foot via the path below the Château du Besset in Tence.
          • After crossing Le Lignon, you can follow the path up to the D63, which takes you back to Tence.

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          • From Château du Besset to Le Lignon648KB

          5. View of the Lignon gorges at Beaujeu

          On the picturesque route between Tence and Le Chambon-sur-Lignon on the D103, towards La Collinette, under the railroad line, you’ll want to stop for a view of the Lignon gorges.

          Le Chambon-sur-Lignon

          Autumn view of the Lignon gorges from the D103 road between Chambon-sur-Lignon and Tence

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          Autumn view of the Lignon gorges from the D103 road between Chambon-sur-Lignon and Tence

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          Luc Olivier

            6. Le Lignon des pêcheurs au Bateau

            Lake Lavalette

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            Lake Lavalette

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            Luc Olivier

              Numerous tributaries have joined the Lignon from the slopes of the Mézenc.
              The river’s imposing bed and meandering course to the Lavalette dam, through its Natura 200 wetlands, bear witness to this.

              • The site is popular with anglers.
              • Access by car via the Betz.

              Chenereilles

              • Discover fishing on the Haut-lignon

              7. Majestic, the Lignon at Pont de Salettes

              This corner of paradise in the hamlet of Salette is well worth a visit!
              The Lignon flows majestically. Its twists and turns are breathtaking.

              A plaque near the Pont de Salettes indicates the heights reached during certain floods.

              Le Chambon-sur-Lignon

              Salettes

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              Lignon to Salettes

              Lignon to Salettes

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              Lignon to Salettes

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              ©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon

              Salettes

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              Lignon to Salettes

              Lignon to Salettes

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              Lignon to Salettes

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              ©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon

                8. Le Lignon at Stade du Pont

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                Randonnée sur le chemin De Compostelle De Genève au Puy En Velay.On the banks of the Lignon at Tence.

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                GR65Auvergne Rhone Alpes - Haute-Loire © L.Olivier

                Haute Loire Randonnee Sur Le Chemin De Compostelle De Geneve Au Puy En Velay Au Bord Du Lignon A Tence 18 Luc Olivier

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                Haute Loire Randonnée Sur Le Chemin De Saint-Jacques de Compostelle De Geneve Au Puy En Velay Au Bord Du Lignon A Tence

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                Luc Olivier

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                Randonnée sur le chemin De Compostelle De Genève au Puy En Velay.On the banks of the Lignon at Tence.

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                GR65Auvergne Rhone Alpes - Haute-Loire © L.Olivier

                Haute Loire Randonnee Sur Le Chemin De Compostelle De Geneve Au Puy En Velay Au Bord Du Lignon A Tence 18 Luc Olivier

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                Haute Loire Randonnée Sur Le Chemin De Saint-Jacques de Compostelle De Geneve Au Puy En Velay Au Bord Du Lignon A Tence

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                Luc Olivier

                  Le Lignon at the entrance to the village of Tence.

                  Activities for all the family, picnic tables to dream about facing the Lignon.

                  And don’t forget the GR 430, Saint Jean-François-Régis and GR 65, Saint Jacques de Compostelle.

                  Tence

                  9. Peaceful Lignon at La Papeterie

                  Walk along the Lignon from the Papeterie parking lot in Tence, where the fishermen’s paths guide you to the ideal spot for crayfish fishing!

                  Tence

                  • La Papeterie

                  Haute Loire Randonnee Sur Le Chemin De Compostelle De Geneve Au Puy En Velay Au Bord Du Lignon Au Lieu Dit La Papeterie A Tence 34 Luc Olivier

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                  Haute Loire Randonnee Sur Le Chemin De Compostelle De Geneve Au Puy En Velay Au Bord Du Lignon Au Lieu Dit La Papeterie A Tence 34 Luc Olivier

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                  Luc Olivier

                    10. Le Lignon at Chambon-sur-Lignon

                    Lignon at the exit of Le Chambon-sur- Lignon towards Le Mazet-Saint-Voy

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                    Lignon at the exit of Le Chambon-sur- Lignon towards Le Mazet-Saint-Voy

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                    Chloé Ruel

                      As you leave the village in the direction of Mazet-Saint-Voy, watch the sun set over the Lignon from the bridge .

                      Enjoy lunch on the terrace of the Ici et Là-bas restaurant.

                      Le Chambon-sur-Lignon

                      • Ici & Là-Bas (Le Chambon-sur-Lignon)

                      Hike along the water's edge To (Re)discover Le Lignon

                      To enjoy Le Lignon, take a hike!
                      If you’d like to discover this corner of paradise, our hiking trails will take you right to it.

                      On hot summer days, you’ll enjoy the coolness of Le Lignon! Beautiful panoramas await the most daring.

                      Our walks along the river…

                      • Pélerins circuit
                      • The Plateau circuit
                      • Pont de Mars circuit
                      • The Beaujeu circuit
                      • The Papeterie circuit
                      • The Joux circuit
                      PR204 Le Pont de MarsLe Chambon-sur-Lignon
                      PR039 Le circuit du PlateauLe Chambon-sur-Lignon
                      PR131 La SérigouleTence
                      PR042 Le domaine de JouxTence
                      PR069 La PapeterieTence
                      PR034 Les roches de BeaujeuLe Chambon-sur-Lignon
                      PR038 Le circuit des PèlerinsLe Chambon-sur-Lignon
                      • Top waterside walks

                      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.

                      Picnic on the Beach

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                      Picnic on the Beach

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                      ©Jean-Marc VIDAL

                      Nice spots for a picnic in Haut-Lignon

                      Home Xv France Rugby Chambon

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                      Home Xv France Rugby Chambon

                      Our top-level teams love Haut-Lignon (Top 5)

                      Putting golf de Tence

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                      Putting golf de Tence

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                      ©Luc Olivier

                      5 good reasons to oxygenate

                      Caroline Sageman pianist

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                      Caroline Sageman pianist festival Musiques en Vivarais Lignon

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                      jean marc vidal

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