Cascade du Ray-Pic, Natural volcanic waterfall in Péreyres, France.
The Cascade du Ray-Pic features two distinct falls, measuring 60 meters and 35 meters, flowing over black basalt columns in the Monts d'Ardeche Regional Nature Park.
The waterfall formed millions of years ago when volcanic activity created lava flows extending over 20 kilometers, shaping the current geological formations.
Since its classification as a natural site in 1931, the Ray-Pic waterfall represents a significant element of Ardèche's geological heritage.
Two observation platforms provide different views of the falls, accessible through a 15-minute walk from the designated parking area that accommodates 50 vehicles.
The waters of River Bourges cascade over distinctive hexagonal basalt columns, creating geological formations rarely seen in French waterfalls.
Location: Péreyres
Elevation above the sea: 1,000 m
Height: 35 m
Part of: Bourges
Address: Cascade du Ray-Pic, 07450 Péreyres, France 07450 Péreyres
GPS coordinates: 44.79213,4.26822
Latest update: June 27, 2025 13:13
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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