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.
The Ardèche combines natural formations with centuries of human settlement. This southeastern French département stretches from the volcanic heights of the Cévennes to deeply carved limestone gorges along the river of the same name. The Pont d'Arc, a 197-foot (60-meter) natural stone arch, marks the entrance to the Gorges de l'Ardèche, while the Grotte Chauvet preserves cave paintings created 36,000 years ago. The landscape alternates between forested plateaus like the Bois de Païolive, where weathered limestone takes unusual shapes, and river valleys that have supported communities for centuries. Several villages including Balazuc, Vogüé, and Labeaume cling to cliffsides above the water, their narrow lanes leading past castle ruins and Romanesque churches. The Cascade du Ray-Pic drops 197 feet (60 meters) over a basalt wall, while Mont Gerbier de Jonc holds the source of the Loire River. Beneath the surface, extensive cave systems include the Grotte de la Madeleine and the Aven d'Orgnac with its underground chambers. The Château de Crussol stands on a rocky outcrop above the Rhône valley, while the Château d'Aubenas dominates the town below. Between these natural and historical sites, the Train du Vivarais and the Vélorail des Gorges du Doux connect visitors to the region in practical ways.
Mont Gerbier de Jonc
7.8 km
Mont d'Alambre
3 km
Chartreuse de Bonnefoy
4.7 km
Suc de Sara
4.9 km
Lugik Parc
2.8 km
Suc de Montfol
7.7 km
Dolmen des Baumes
6.6 km
Suc de la Lauzière
6.4 km
Église Saint-Front de Saint-Front
8.3 km
Oppidum de la Fare
11.8 km
Dolmen des Pennes
13.6 km
Croix de Saint-Front
8.3 km
Mont Mézenc
361 m
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-Valamas
14.4 km
Église de Chanéac
10.4 km
Le ventographe
2.2 km
Église Saint-Clément de Saint-Clément
7.4 km
Église Saint-Philibert des Estables
3 km
Église Saint-Julien de Saint-Julien-Boutières
14.6 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Pont-de-Fromentières
14.1 km
Église Sainte-Anne des Vastres
10.4 km
Église Saint-Apollinaire de Lachapelle-sous-Chanéac
11.8 km
Église Saint-Michel d'Arcens
11 km
Église Saint-Martial de Saint-Martial
8.3 km
Ferme Perrel
8.6 km
Église Notre-Dame du Chambon
12.2 km
Église Saint-Andéol de Saint-Andéol-de-Fourchades
11 km
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