From Lanas to Balazuc

From the hiking information sign, take the small road below the bridge over the Ardèche.
At the hiking signpost (1), turn right onto "rue des Chèvres". Stay on this road, turning left at each junction and taking the path that climbs to the right between the last 2 houses on the outskirts of the village. After a steep, rocky climb, the path levels out.
At the signpost for "Le Clauzel" (2), follow the signs for "Balazuc", taking the path to the left. 100 m beyond the signpost, do not take the path to the left. Always follow the white and yellow markings and stay on this stony path, often in undergrowth. After descending, you will come to a road. Turn right.
At the signpost for "Les Chabasses" (3), continue along the road until you reach the heart of the hamlet of Servières at 170m. (4) At the 2 hiking signs on a large stone on the left, go down to the right to Balazuc. Then take the road to the right as far as the bridge (1.2 km). Cross the bridge, climb a little and then take the path on the left. Arrive at the village. Turn right and then take the 2nd lane on the left. The pretty village lanes begin. When you come to a slightly wider street, turn right and then left. Take the 2nd alley on the right and then go down to the left until you reach the main street. Go up it a little (to the left) and take the 1st alley which goes down to the right. At the end of this alley turn right. At the next junction, go up a little to the right to return to the bridge road (to go to the beach, go down to the left). Cross the bridge again.

From here, you can make a round trip to the hamlet of Viel Audon, 1.5 km away, following the path along the right bank of the River Ardèche.

Follow the narrow road in the opposite direction back to the hamlet of Servières, go up the small street and then turn right, signposted "Lanas 2.8 km par la rivière".
After passing through an archway, you come out onto the balcony path between the cliff and the river. 900m further on, don't miss the Estinettes spring. This is where a natural staircase of high steps leads down to the water. Continue along the path that runs alongside the Ardèche and then climbs back up for around 400m. When you reach another path, go down to the right. When you come to a track with a carriageway, take it to the left as far as Lanas.