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2012
ST-BONNET-LE-FROID
03
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2012
RIOTORD
04
mars
2012
RIOTORD
04
mars
2012
SAINT-ROMAIN-LACHALM
05
mars
2012
RAUCOULES
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GREENWAYS “Tracolline Velay Forez”. Another way to discover nature and villages. It’s an easy tarmac path where you can Walk, bike, mountainbiking, go rollerblading, skiing, go snowshoeing. Users: Families, disabled people, athletes. This regained activity has made all users happy. In a mountainous scenetry this renewed railway section named la Tracolline Velay Forez offers various outdoor activities along 10 Kms path. Families, friends will enjoy discovering various sceneries and, places of outstanding beauty they will also be delighted to breathe pure air and exercice in a family atmosphere along Tracolline Velay Forez.
Open all the year. Long, free access
| Information: Tourist Board: 04.71.59.95.73 |
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Mountainbike and roller rentals
Mme Mounard 04.71.75.39.64
Mme Gouit 04.71.75.30.67 ou 06.88.86.35.19
Mme Pommier 06 22 46 15 87
With the narrow gauge tourist railway of” Voies Ferrées du Velay”, you can travel though meadows and forests. You will discover the large and wonderful spaces of the table-land “Vivarais -Lignon” with in the distance the “Forez Mounts”, the “Mézenc” and the “Gerbier de Jonc”. Travelling at the slow pace of old trains, you will feel “out of time” and enjoy a now rare and experience pleasure, the harmony between man and the landscape. information: Tourist Board: 04.71.59.95.73
The region has a lot of marked tracks ideal for rambling and for mountain biking. The tourist Board of “Haut Pays du Velay” has a short walks guide “le Haut Pays du Velay à pied”, with walks starting from each of the 8 communes.(ref: p436).There are also a lot of long distance walks, in particular the St Jacques de Compostelle (Genève - Le Puy en Velay) and St François Régis (Haute Loire / Ardèche) Some signposted paths for mountain bikes are also available from the Tourist Board. For more information Tourist Board: 04.71.59.95.73
There are 8 short distance walks in each village. All along these walks there are various explanations of history, legends, industry, heritage,..
Montfaucon FFCT : 04.71.59.97.10
Mountain bike : 04.71.59.98.40, start every Sunday morning from “the Post ofice square”
You can fish in Riotord, there is a pond for trout fishing, for more information: 04 71 61 91 52
There are also a lot of rivers in the area where you can fish, for example in the following rivers: la Dunière, Trifoulou, ..
ST-BONNET-LE-FROID Altitude minimum 1 150 m maximum 1 300 m.
For more information contact the tourist Board: 04 71 65 64 41
RIOTORD-LES-SETOUX Altitude minimum 1 150 m maximum 1 390 m. 25 km of signposted slopes
For more information and reservation: 04 71 75 38 49
Downhill skiing
DUNIÈRES : indoor swimming pool : 04 71 61 97 16
TENCE : outdoor swimming pool : 04 71 59 82 85
DAM OF LAVALETTE : This site offers sailing facilities with the French Sailing School, lessons as well as pedal boat, windsurfing… Children’s play area, picnic area, café, snack bar. For more information: phone 04 71 59 38 06
LAKE OF DEVESSET: This site is in the department of Ardèche, about 30 min from Montfaucon. There is a French Sailing School. You can also rent pedal boats, windsurf…swim etc. For more information: 04 75 30 00 37
RAUCOULES Discotheque- Dancing Les Cimes: 04 71 59 93 2’l
DUNIÈRES Cinema « Le Maubourg » : 04 71 66 86 24
MONTFAUCON : clog maker: 04 71 59 97 01 open all the year
MONTFAUCON: on wednesday morning
DUNIERES-RIOTORD : on Friday morning
ST ROAIN LACHALM : on Friday evening in july and august « producer market. »
This site is in the woods located in the village of l’Hermet (you have to take the direction of St Julien Molhesabate). You will discover a huge variety of trees and you can take picnic there if you wish.
MONTREGARD: St Régis calvary and view point: you will discover marvellous views along the « sucs of Yssingeaux» and the « Mount Mezenc ».
ST-BONNET-LE-FROID: Panoramic view on the Ardèche Valley (Vocance and Doux Valleys) and the Velay plateau
ST.JULIEN-MOLHESABATE: At the top of the Mount Felletin, you will have the opportunity to see a marvellous sunrise, particulary at the summer and winter solstice. Panoramic view of the Rhône Valley and the Alpes.
RIOTORD Museum « des Boutières » : for more information 04 71 75 38 85
ST-JULIEN-MOLHESABATE religious arts and traditions museum, by appointment only, for more information : 04 71 66 83 31
ARTS AND HERITAGE= |
MONTREGARD : Marcoux Castle ( XVI° century), this castle is the old residence of Louise de Romezin, a Protestant who was converted to Catholicism by St Jean François Régis. This castle has been entirely restored and is open in July and August. Should you require further details : 04 77 33 85 65 You can also rent rooms in the castle for private functions.
DUNIERES : This Romanesque church has been classified and listed by French Historical Monuments. This Church is unique in the Velay with 3 naves of equal height. Guided tours by appointement only for more information: 04 71 59 95 73 MONTFAUCON : Notre Dame’ Chapel was built in the neogotic style and restored in 1999. RIOTORD : Nave dates back to the 11th century. This church is famous for its Bible scenes which have been listed by Historical Monuments. CLAVAS: Cistercian Abbey, The site is famous for its pilgrimages at Whitsuntide Pentecost and on Saint Austrogésile’s day. This abbey is famous for its baroque altar of the 18th century which has been listed by Historical Monuments. Guided tours week ends in July and August, and by appointment all year round. For more information: 04.71.75.36.31
The paintings were listed by the Historical Monuments on the 30th of October 1914. They are painted on wooden panels and they deal with two themes: a religious theme and a profane one. They were painted by Abel Grimmer on 1592.Open all year round, possibility of free or guided tours. Should you require further details call the Tourist Board: 04.71.59.95.73.
DUNIÈRES Blanchard, Mr. Mounier and Pucéat. « Blanchardons »’s farm : You can visit the farm and also buy various cheeses, which have been produced on the farm. For more information: 04 71 66 85 34.
MONTREGARD Les Paziers, Mr and Mrs Vérot. This farm grows its own strawberries, raspberries, etc…. You can also buy some fruit syrup, jam…for more information: 04 71 65 62 27.
MONTREGARD Fours, Mr. Tavoillot, Mrs Girodet : bee-keeping. You can visit and also discover how honey is produced. For more information. 04 71 59 91 43.
RAUCOULES Salettes, Mr and Mrs Souvignet. “GAEC du Petit Nice » : you can visit the farm and also order beet. For more information:.04 71 65 69 12.
SAINT-ROMAIN-LACHALM La Rivalière, Mr Peyrard Michel and Mr Nicolas. Strawberry/raspberry fruit farm You can also buy jam and fruit…For more information: 04 71 61 00 19.
SAINT-ROMAIN-LACHALM Fuvelle, Mr. Chausse. Strawberry/raspberry fruit farm You can also buy jam and fruit…For more information: 04 71 61 15 96.
Tourist Board : Rue Centrale, 43290 MONTFAUCON EN VELAY,
phone : 04.71.59.95.73, Fax : 04.71.59.97.20,
Email : otmontfaucon@wanadoo.fr www.otmontfaucon.fr
Tourist Board : Le bourg, 43290 ST BONNET LE FROID, phone/fax : 04.71.65.64.41
High-season _ Monday-Saturday: 9.00 am – 12.00 am and 2 pm – 6pm Sunday: 9am – 12am
Off-season _ Monday-Friday 9.00am – 12.00 am and 1.30 pm – 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00 am – 12.00
Lundi au Samedi :
9h00 à 12h00 - 13h30 à 17h30
