Following in the footsteps of St- François Régis, discover beautiful territories: you’ll be amazed!
Shout “Régis” in the streets of villages or hamlets on the plateau of Ardèche, half the men will turn around! Saint-Régis, walker of God, his name became a first name: Jean-François Régis, saint patron saint of lace-makers, was the very popular Apostle of Velay and Vivarais.
Taking the path of Saint-Régis is taking the path of discovery, of oneself, of a resourceful nature and of a unique heritage. Starting on this path means crossing territories as varied as soothing. It is a return to the essential in the heart of beautiful landscapes in a setting of mountains, plateaus, springs and volcanoes.
The GR 430 is a 200 km loop from Le Puy-en-Velay or Lalouvesc, through the Ardèche Hautes Vallées: Mars, Saint-Agrève, Devesset and Rocheupaule in the footsteps of Saint-Jean-François Régis. So prepare your backpacks for a 9-day itinerary.
To start, you can venture out on the 20 km of the GR crossing the Haute Ardèche. Mount Chiniac, located at the edge of the plateau and valleys offers an exceptional panorama of the Ardèche Mountains and the Alps on a clear day. At the Lake of Devesset you will enjoy a remarkable fauna and flora.
- Les Vastres to Saint-Agrève : 14 km – 3h30
- Saint-Agrève to la Chaumette : 6 km – 1h30
- La Chaumette to Rochepaule : 10 km – 2h30
6 good reasons to go on the Saint-Régis Trail
- Get back to the essential
- Test your physical abilities
- Be amazed with the landscapes
- Following in the footsteps of Saint-François Régis
- Treat your taste buds to good local products
- Enrich oneself with human encounters
Along the way, figurines with the effigy of Saint-Régis will guide your steps! A new edition of the guidebook is on sale at the Office de Tourisme Ardèche Hautes Vallées and will be a valuable help to organize your stay. You will find the history of Jean-François Régis, the must-sees of the itinerary, the favourites and the good addresses to enhance your hike with cultural discoveries, gourmet pleasures and human encounters.
