DEPARTURE ST ALBAN AURIOLLES - ARRIVAL SAMPZON
DISTANCE 13 KM

Morning:
Visit the "Mas de la Vignasse" in St Alban Auriolles. In his mother's house, follow the footsteps of Alphonse Daudet, and discover silk in the fomer Ardeche. This is a real trip back in time to research traditions and know-how that have punctuated the life of former Ardèche (education of silkworms, bakery, forge, olives mill ... )You will also discover the treasures concealed in the house on the writer of the Lettres de mon moulin (portraits, manuscripts, personal items ...)

Then join the center of the village of St Alban Auriolles for a stroll on foot until dolmen of Calvary. A marked trail will allow you to reach this beautiful dolmen in excellent conversation and historical monument.

Afternoon:
Cross the bridge over the river Chassezac to reach Grospierres. Go until the City Hall, and from it, follow the signs to "Chastelas". Leave your car and walk the trail that climbs toward the hamlet of Chastelas. This village in ruins, built on a promontory, offers a magnificent view over the valley Chassezac. Then, by a steep path downhill to Fontvive resurgence . This source is named after the famous Fontaine de Vaucluse. Its clear waters, deep 9 to 10 m are a surrounding green oasis in the middle of scrub, making it a magical place ...

Take your car and go to the village of Sampzon. You can finish the day with the sunset from the top of the Rock Sampzon You will appreciate the 360 degree panorama of the valley of the Ardèche mountains surrounding our department, the highlights: Dent de Rez, Tour de Brison, Tanargue, Serre de Barre, Col de la Cize ...