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Route 3: Saint-Roman chapel

Route 3: Saint-Roman chapel

Mas de la Fontenette Mas de la Fontenette 11/01/2025 Activities and leisure from the Mas de la Fontenette, Activities in the Ardèche, Hiking in the Ardèche, Landscapes of the Ardèche, MOUNTAIN BIKE, Sports activities in the Ardèche

The hill of Saint Roman

The Saint Roman hill in Labastide de Virac offers magnificent panoramic views. Signposted footpaths allow hikers to discover the wild beauty of the region. Between guarrigues, holm oaks and impressive rock formations.

The chapel of Saint Roman

Climbing up the hill, visitors can explore the ruins of the ancient hermitage of Saint Roman. On the west side, the hill is an excellent vantage point for admiring the sunset. On the northern horizon is Mont Gerbier de Jonc (source of the Loire). A little further west, the Mezenc with its 2 peaks rises to around 1750 metres.

A superb place for cross-country skiing in winter. On the east side, there’s a magnificent, almost aerial view of the old village of Labastide de Virac. Through the trees, you can see the Mas de la Fontenette drowned in the surrounding forest.

What remains of the chapel can be reached either by hiking (a short hour’s walk) or by mountain bike.

The medieval village of Labastide de Virac

Labastide de Virac, with its charming cobbled streets and medieval castle, is the perfect complement to this nature break. Plan a visit to the hill of Saint Roman for a rewarding day’s hiking and spectacular views over the Ardèche.

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The chapel of Saint Roman, Labastide de Virac

The chapel of Saint Roman, Labastide de Virac

Itinerary Mas de la Fontenette – Chapelle Saint Roman

From Mas de la Fontenette, it takes just half an hour to walk up to the chapel of Saint Roman. Our 4-star gite has a heated swimming pool, a wellness area, 2.5 hectares of grounds and a fantastic view of the Cévennes. Fibre-optic internet access. Ideal for teleworking.

Click on the image below for the Itinéraire de la colline de Saint-Roman:

Route to Saint Roman hill and chapel, Labastide de Virac

You can also download the GPX track of the Saint Roman chapel hike.

Let Wikiloc be your guide

We strongly recommend that you download the Wikiloc application (€11 for 1 year) onto your mobile phone. It gives you access to thousands of walks all over France, with the major advantage of being able to follow all the “GPX tracks” in real time, so you never get lost. You know where you are in relation to the route at all times. It will also suggest many other walking routes, wherever you are.

All our walks and mountain bike routes can be downloaded from this application.