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The Pont d'Arc – loop in the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges

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The Pont d'Arc – loop in the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges

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The Pont d'Arc – loop in the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges

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6.07km

210m

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: July 24, 2024

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Parking

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1.09 km

Panoramic view of the cirque d'Estre

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An incredibly beautiful view towards pont D'arc. However, the vantage point is not for people who are afraid of heights.

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4.83 km

Pont d'Arc

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Icon of the Ardèche gorges, the bridge is a must. You can clearly see that the Ardèche River has gradually worn down the limestone rock and cut through it to …

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5.70 km

Cirque d'Estre Cliffs and Vineyards

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The Pont d'Arc is a natural stone bridge over the Ardèche River in the Ardèche department of southern France. It is 60 meters long, 54 meters high and is located about three kilometers from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in the direction of Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche.

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6.07 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.53 km

1.93 km

807 m

768 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

823 m

703 m

399 m

273 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 18 July

34°C

19°C

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

April 25, 2023,Ardèche - Le Pont d'Arc – boucle dans la Réserve Naturelle des Gorge de l'Ardèche

Due to the cold and rain, we decided to temporarily leave our base in Burgundy and look for a warmer region. This has become Vallon Pont d'Arc because it is between 23 and 26 degrees here. Getting used to summer. After this fun but sometimes challenging walk it was time for a terrace. Enjoyed a snack and a drink here.

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November 18, 2023,George de l'Ardeche / Pont d' Arc 🇨🇵🌤🙂🙃

Nice hike to Pont d'Arc and over the mountain over narrow paths, through forest with beautiful views up and down. The Pont d'Arc is the landmark of L'Ardeche and is worth seeing from every side.

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August 14, 2024,De Pont d'Arc - lus in het natuurreservaat van de Ardèche-kloof

Very nice and beautiful walk. With 3 teenagers easy to do. Wear good walking shoes. Lots of stones and steep up or down walks. You will be rewarded with beautiful panoramas 😃🏞

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September 6, 2025,Die Pont d'Arc - Schleife im Naturschutzgebiet der Ardèche-Schluchten

A beautiful, yet challenging hike from the Pont d'Arc up into the nature reserve and the "enchanted" forest. Hiking boots are essential, as is a certain level of fitness, as the very rocky and stony paths require surefootedness.
But the views and the trails are truly magnificent.
The Pont d'Arc is a natural formation created by the waters of the …

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May 26, 2025,🇫🇷 Die Pont d'Arc - Schleife im Naturschutzgebiet der Ardèche-Schlucht

After a beautiful drive from the Lozère department to Vallon Pont d'Arc and enjoying the view at a wonderful campsite, we set off on a final day's hike.
From the Belvedère parking lot, we first walked along the road to the viewpoint of the Pont d'Arc and then climbed up the rock faces that border the Cirque d'Estre.
The trail …

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October 2, 2024,🇫🇷F_Vallon-Pont-d'Arc Runde 02.10.2024

Today I decided to go for a walk around the Pont D'Arc.

I parked here in the free car park, by the way.

Whenever I'm in Provence, I have to go to the Pont D'Arc to see if everything is as usual. ☺️😉

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