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Gué de Guitard rapids – La Châtaigneraie loop from Grotte du Colombier

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Gué de Guitard rapids – La Châtaigneraie loop from Grotte du Colombier

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Gué de Guitard rapids – La Châtaigneraie loop from Grotte du Colombier

03:43

11.2km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve naturelle des gorges de l'Ardèche

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.26 km

Romantic Path

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Romantic Path down to the Ardeche

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4.03 km

Here near Rapide du Gué de Guitard you can cross the river as shown on the map. So slightly diagonally across the river bed.
It's not easy, so aqua shoes are very helpful because the stones are slippery.

The rapids as such are worth seeing and a challenge for water sports enthusiasts.

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4.45 km

Middle Ardèche valley

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Ingenious, in winter but sometimes challenging hike. Pay attention to the water level! If it rains, it may be dangerous due to slippery surfaces or flooding.

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7.36 km

Figueras rapids

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The Figueras is one of the many rapids that punctuate the course of the Ardèche. This one is special, as it marks the exit of the spectacular Cirque de Gaud. It is one of the most grandiose sites in the Ardèche gorges. You will never get tired of watching the kayakers go swimming in spite of themselves. And besides, do not hesitate to find them in the water to refresh yourself.

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7.43 km

La Châtaigneraie

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La Châtaigneraie is a beach nestled in the heart of the Ardèche gorges, along the river. The setting is wild and peaceful. Surrounded by imposing cliffs and dense vegetation, this pebble beach is ideal for a relaxing break after a hike or a canoe trip. The clear, calm waters invite you to swim!

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8.30 km

Viewpoint over the Cirque de Gaud

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The belvedere on the Gaud cirque, in the Ardèche gorges, offers a spectacular panorama of this impressive natural site. From this point of view, the steep cliffs and the meanders of the Ardèche river are revealed in all their splendor. The limestone rock, sculpted by millennia of erosion, forms a natural amphitheater of striking beauty.

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8.32 km

Old material cableway

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

2.66 km

2.39 km

889 m

373 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

2.71 km

1.00 km

999 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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23°C

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Gué de Guitard rapids – La Châtaigneraie loop from Grotte du Colombier

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