La Rochette, Volcanic mountain in Ardèche, France
Mount Mézenc reaches 1,753 meters in elevation with two distinct summits, forming part of the Massif Central mountain range in central France.
The volcanic formation of Mount Mézenc occurred approximately 7 million years ago, resulting in a phonolite dome that marks the border between ancient Gallo-Roman cities.
Local farmers maintain traditional livestock practices around Mount Mézenc, with approximately 400 farms focusing on beef cattle and sheep production in the region.
Multiple marked hiking trails lead to the summit, where temperatures range from 31.6°C in summer to -25.5°C in winter, requiring appropriate seasonal preparation.
The mountain serves as a launch point for paragliders and hang gliders, while its position creates specific weather patterns known as burle, producing local blizzards.
Location: canton of Saint-Martin-de-Valamas
Location: Ardèche
Location: arrondissement of Largentière
Elevation above the sea: 930 m
Reference: 0703704 - 1
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Borée, Chanéac, Saint-Clément, Chaudeyrolles, Les Estables
Address: 11 rue du Village, 07310 La Rochette 07310
Phone: +33475291558
Email: mairie.la.rochette@inforoutes-ardeche.fr
Website: http://la-rochette-ardeche.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.91104,4.19085
Latest update: November 3, 2025 11:45
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region contains natural paths, waterfalls and historical buildings. Here you will find medieval castles, volcanic peaks and caves. The region includes the Massif Central, alpine plateaus and gothic architecture.
Breathing in Ardèche means feeling the warm stone, the wind descending from the gorges, and the clear water stretching between the cliffs. Here, nature tells everything: caves hold traces of the earliest artists, villages nestle against the rocks, and bridges have connected the shores for centuries. Ardèche is not just a landscape; it’s an experience. We walk, climb, pedal, and marvel at the shapes water has carved into the stone. The Pont d’Arc, the Chauvet Cave, the deep gorges, the twisted woods of Païolive—all exude a raw, honest beauty. Between hikes, a hot chocolate in Tain, a castle visit, or a swim remind us that the real wealth here is the time we take.
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