Fields and Orchards of Saint-Just-d'Ardèche

From the pretty fountain near the church in Saint-Just-d’Ardèche, walk down Rue des Lavoirs and, at the end of it, turn left. Go through the tunnel; at the first junction, carry on straight ahead. The rest of the route will mainly take you through farmland.

1. At the next junction, head up Chemin du Crouzat on the left. To shorten the route by 3 km, continue down slightly to the left; go under the railway line and follow it for a short while until you reach the cycle route markings at point 5. 
2. At the crossroads between the low walls, turn right. When you reach a fork in the road, head up to the left; the street then turns right between the houses. At the T-junction, turn right.
3. Just after crossing the railway line, head down to the right. The road continues to the left. Pass between some old farmhouses and carry on along the small road that descends to the right. Follow it for 2.5 km. It winds its way through fields and orchards.
4. When you reach the foot of the railway line, turn left and follow it for a short while.
5. At the first junction, turn left between the fields to reach a shaded stretch under the trees. The path winds its way not far from the tranquil Ardèche before joining the Rhône.
6. When you reach a cross, turn left onto the ‘Chemin des 2 Chênes’ for approximately 1.5 km.
7. At the first crossroads, turn left to reach the Lône de Malatras: a branch of the Rhône. Enjoy the view. You might be lucky enough to spot a pair of black kites. After climbing the only slightly steep hill on the route, and once you’ve passed a few houses, carry on straight ahead at the fork.
8. At the next crossroad (next to an orchard), turn right.
9. At a T-junction, turn left, cross a pretty stone bridge, and continue to the left. Always follow this road to return to St-Just.
10. Cross the main road carefully and continue for 50m to reach the starting point.