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Les Salelles

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ardèche

Les Salelles - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ardèche
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The commune of Salelles is located in Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, 30 km south-west of Aubenas.

The territory of the locality, with an area of ​​5.6 km² announces the foothills of the Cévennes, ranging from 152 to 543 m above sea level, enclosed in a loop of the course of Chassezac, which forms its "southern" limit.

Les Salelles are made up of several villages and hamlets on the hillsides overlooking the river. The municipality therefore has the singularity of not having a center.

Now populated by around 360 inhabitants, Les Salelles have always had an agricultural vocation. A time specializing in the culture of the silkworm, the locality now highlights its built heritage and its natural environment: "green" tourism (hiking, swimming) has therefore legitimately developed there.

A stopover or even a very pleasant vacation spot, close to other tourist sites of interest (the Cévennes, Les Vans, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and the Chauvet cave, etc.).

Geographical information

MunicipalityLes Salelles
Postcode07140
Latitude44.4188780 (N 44° 25’ 8”)
Longitude4.1039670 (E 4° 6’ 14”)
AltitudeFrom 152m to 543m
Surface area5.61 km²
Population396 inhabitants
Density70 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePrivas (68 km, 1:16)
Insee code07305
IntercommunalityCC Pays des Vans en Cévennes
DepartmentArdèche
TerritoryDrôme-Ardèche
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Gravières3.8 km (8 min)
Chambonas4.6 km (11 min)
Malarce-sur-la-Thines8.2 km (16 min)
Les Vans8.7 km (16 min)
Chassagnes9.2 km (18 min)
Les Assions11 km (21 min)
Payzac11.3 km (22 min)
Saint-Pierre-Saint-Jean12.6 km (24 min)
Saint-Genest-de-Beauzon13.4 km (23 min)
Casteljau14.5 km (24 min)
Faugères15.3 km (27 min)
Berrias-et-Casteljau16 km (26 min)
Lablachère16.4 km (25 min)
Banne16.6 km (27 min)

Things to see and do

The jewel of the town in terms of heritage is its Saint-Sauveur church, protected as historical monuments since 1907: it dates from the 15th century and it is one of the rare Gothic-style churches in the region, built on a promontory dominating the Chassezac.

We will then have pleasure in discovering the sometimes old dwellings built in sandstone and covered with Roman tiles, the alleys being marked out with picturesque elements (stairs, vaulted passages).

Then make way for the many "nature" leisure activities available in the town.

First of all, note the walking path dedicated to families, accessible to young children, strollers and people in wheelchairs, recently built near the town hall. It allows you to walk through a pine forest before accessing a real "balcony" offering a panoramic view of the locality and the south of the territory. A picnic area completes this arrangement.

For hiking enthusiasts, many circuits of varying length and difficulty have been traced in the locality and neighboring towns, taking hilly paths, crossing areas of orchards, passing over nicely crafted bridges... Maps and information on +33 4 75 37 24 48.

Some of the circuits are accessible to mountain bikers. But it is also possible to discover this environment and these mid-mountain landscapes during a horseback ride! Contact the Foussac equestrian farm on +33 4 75 94 91 77.

Finally, the Chassezac river, if it is capricious in winter, swollen by the heavy rains of the Cevennes episodes, is the rest of the year a magnificent exercise ground for fishermen. Find out about the sites and regulations on +33 4 75 36 63 15 or +33 6 83 31 09 44.

In summer, when the climate is almost Mediterranean, the river is suitable for swimming. For example, choose the Nassier site to cool off in complete safety.

Events and festivities

August 15: village festival or friendship festival.

Photos

Bridge over the Ibie
Bridge over the Ibie
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Saint-Sauveur church
Saint-Sauveur church
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The river nearby
The river nearby
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Bridge over the Ibie
Bridge over the Ibie
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The Ibie
The Ibie
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The Ibie
The Ibie
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The village
The village
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Saint-Sauveur church
Saint-Sauveur church
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Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 16°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 15°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

For hikers, many circuits and discoveries to do, also for mountain bikes.

Equestrian center for young and old.

River, fishing, canoeing, swimming...

Paragliding.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canoe kayak ride down the Chassezac
Sports sensations16 € Chassagnes (5.2 km)
Via Corda trail at the Jardin d'Endieu - Beginner level - Ardèche
Sports sensations49 € Berrias-et-Casteljau (8.5 km)
Canyoning in the Chassezac Gorges
Sports sensations35 € Casteljau (8.8 km)
Horse ride in Païolive wood
Sports sensations10 € to 42 € Berrias-et-Casteljau (9.6 km)
Thrilling Bas Chassezac canyoning circuit in Ardèche - Half day
Sports sensations55 € Pied-de-Borne (11.3 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Corniche Casteljau
HikeEasy1:30Casteljau (6.5 km)
The lost trails
HikeIntermediate5:00Bonnevaux (8.9 km)
Basilica of Our Lady (Notre-Dame) and megalithic bridge
Village visitEasy1:15Lablachère (10 km)
Winemaker's Trail
HikeEasy2:30Lablachère (10.2 km)
Tour of Villefort Lake
HikeEasy2:30Villefort (13.8 km)

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Hotels

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