Saint-Désirat is a region situated in the Northern Ardèche, positioned between the Rhône Valley and the initial foothills of the Massif Central. This area features a landscape composed of terraced vineyards, orchards, and woods, offering varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. From elevated points, panoramic views of the Rhône Valley and the Ardèche hills are available. The region provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Saint-Désirat offers more than 20 routes across several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more. More than 17,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars. Hiking in Saint-Désirat explores varied terrain, from fertile plains to vineyard ascents, with trails like the Rochevine loop providing scenic vineyard vistas. For cyclists, the small roads and paths winding through vineyards and orchards are suitable for touring and road cycling, while the varied terrain also supports mountain biking. Explore the diverse outdoor activities available in Saint-Désirat by consulting guides such as Hiking around Saint-Désirat, Cycling around Saint-Désirat, and MTB Trails around Saint-Désirat.
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4.5
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Average rating
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People visited

4.8
(110)
535
riders
65.0km
03:44
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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902
riders
179km
10:17
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
105km
06:01
230m
230m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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399
riders
82.6km
04:58
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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305
riders
105km
04:20
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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40.5km
02:04
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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43.3km
02:11
570m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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69.8km
03:26
960m
950m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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28
hikers
6.03km
01:53
220m
220m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.46km
01:24
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
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9.38km
02:37
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
8.04km
02:18
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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39
riders
111km
06:36
290m
290m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
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65.9km
04:07
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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32.9km
03:11
760m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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12
riders
46.6km
04:22
1,040m
1,040m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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10
runners
8.63km
00:57
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.7km
01:32
300m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.37km
00:52
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
17.2km
01:55
70m
80m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.3km
01:05
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
38.2km
02:35
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

2
riders
40.4km
02:45
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Désirat offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 23 routes with an average rating of 4.44 stars from more than 17,000 visitors.
Popular hiking trails include the Rochevine loop, known for its vineyard vistas, and the Châtelet Hill loop, offering panoramic views. The Madone de St Désirat loop provides an easier option. More details are available in the Hiking around Saint-Désirat guide.
Yes, the Madone de St Désirat loop is an easier 2.8-mile [4.5 km] trail suitable for a relaxed walk. The "Grand tour du village" is another option at 1.9 miles [3 km]. These routes explore the village and surrounding agricultural areas.
Saint-Désirat is suitable for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. Small roads and paths wind through vineyards and orchards, offering open views of the Ardèche hills. The region's varied terrain supports different cycling disciplines.
Road cycling routes utilize the small roads around the village, passing through vineyards and orchards. The Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Désirat guide provides specific routes. The nearby Gorges de la Cance also offer a scenic, almost car-free road for cyclists.
The varied terrain of Saint-Désirat, including hills and woods, offers potential for mountain biking. The broader Ardèche region provides accessible mountain biking circuits. Consult the MTB Trails around Saint-Désirat guide for specific options.
Châtelet Hill offers panoramic views of Saint-Désirat, its orchards, vineyards, the Rhône gorge, and the Andance suspended bridge. On clear days, Mont Blanc can be visible. The Rochevine vineyard also provides beautiful vineyard vistas.
Saint-Désirat has historical significance, particularly Châtelet Hill, which was once home to a vast Gallo-Roman temple dedicated to Apollo Augustus. The commune has marked paths to explore the village's rich heritage.
Saint-Désirat is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 17,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's 23 routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Saint-Désirat, including Hiking around Saint-Désirat, Cycling around Saint-Désirat, Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Désirat, and MTB Trails around Saint-Désirat.
The official website for Saint-Désirat is saint-desirat.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie de Saint-Désirat can be reached at +33475342320.

