Around Saint-Martin and the dolmen on the cliff
Sentier randonnée autour de Saint Martin d'Ardèche
Sentier randonnée autour de Saint Martin d'Ardèche - ludovic Fremondiere
SAINT-MARTIN-D'ARDECHE

Around Saint-Martin and the dolmen on the cliff

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Hike in the scrubland and along the Ardèche, starting from the charming village of Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche.
The hike offers both spectacular panoramas from the heights and relaxing moments by the water.

After a stroll through the narrow streets of the village of Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, this hike takes you through the scrubland to the Dolmen du Ranc des Banastres.
Enjoy the view of Aiguèze and the end of the Ardèche Gorges.

The trail then leads you to the river, where you can swim at Sauze beach. Follow the Ardèche River to return to Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche.

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  • FR - Rando n°10A - Portes des Gorges - SMA 2023

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Description

  1. From the hiking information sign, which is to the right of the tourist office (opposite the church), take the arched passageway; then turn left. Cross the small square diagonally and continue 25 meters along the narrow street. Then turn right (Chemin Neuf). After 160 meters, when you reach the "Le Village" campsite, turn right onto Rue du Nord. When you reach the La Mazade estate, turn left and follow the small road that climbs to the left. Go through the small tunnel under the departmental road and continue climbing to the left.
  2. When the road makes a right angle to the left and runs alongside a wood, take the path on the right. This curves to the left and opens onto a crow's foot.
  3. Take the very rocky path in the middle, which climbs steeply.
  4. When the path opens onto a paved road, turn right and right again immediately after. Continue climbing along the carriage road.
  5. Until it opens onto another wide track.
  6. Take it to the left until you reach the "Ranc des Banastres" signpost. To see the dolmen, follow the signs for "Dolmen du Ranc des Banastres." It's a round trip of about 1 km along a wooded path that also leads you to a beautiful viewpoint over Aiguèze and the end of the Ardèche Gorges.
  7. Back at the signpost, take the track back to the "Plaine du Feuillet" signpost, 0.3 km away. It's located at a crossroads of four paths. On the short version of the route, take the path that descends diagonally to the left (not towards the small building) to reach St-Martin via Sauze. Stay on the main path and follow the PR markings. 100 m after passing a large antenna on your left, continue descending to the left.
  8. Carefully cross the road and go down Chemin du Louby to the Sauze signpost just before the beach.
  9. Head towards St-Martin and take the path parallel to the river. Once you reach Grain de Sel Beach (a large rock under the cliff on the other bank), head back up the road to reach the village center and your parking lot.
  • Departure : Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche Tourist Office
  • Arrival : Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche Tourist Office
  • Towns crossed : SAINT-MARTIN-D'ARDECHE and SAINT-MARCEL-D'ARDECHE

Forecast

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Recommandations

To see: the viewpoint near the Dolmen du Ranc des Banastres.

Information desks

Place du Champ de Mars, 07700 Bourg-Saint-Andéol

https://www.gorges-ardeche-pontdarc.fr/info@gorges-ardeche-pontdarc.fr0475545420

1 Pl. de l'Église, 07700 Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche

https://www.gorges-ardeche-pontdarc.fr/info@gorges-ardeche-pontdarc.fr0475545420

Access and parking

From Aubenas, take the D579 towards the Ardèche Gorges to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.
Then either take the Ardèche Gorges scenic route or the D4 to Saint-Remèze, then the D201 to Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche.

From Pont-Saint-Esprit, take the D86 towards Bourg-Saint-Andéol, then the D290 towards Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche.

Parking :

Parking: Quai des Pescadous // parking accessible via Quai des Bateliers.

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