La combe Oternaud et le Bois de Sizay
Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse

La combe Oternaud et le Bois de Sizay

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The trail is mostly in woodland. After a first uphill climb you then head down into a dale where you will certainly enjoy yourself on some very impressive, technical sections. Then you will discover the Bois de Sizay, as you go up its narrow paths and wide tracks. The descent towards Saint Donat is on a wide, however, rough track . Be careful not to lose control here.

1 point of interest

  • Flora

    Sizay woodland

    The communal hardwood forest of Saint Donat covers 120 hectares. Several walking trails, a car park with information boards at its southern entrance along with it being only 10km from the nearest town, all make it a popular place for a day out.

Description

1 - Pont de Chabran - 220 m
The trail starts on the gravel path leaving the car park.

2 - Les Bâties - 226 m
Continue ahead uphill then turn right. When you reach the road carry on to Balayer.

3 - Balayer - 330 m
Turn left onto the road becoming a track further on.

4 - Combe du Frêne - 300 m
Turn left onto an impressive downhill slope.

5 - Combe du Loup - 260 m
Continue ahead towards la Combe Oternaud.

6 - Combe Oternaud - 255 m
Turn right and head towards the Bois de Sizay.

7 - Bois de Sizay - 270 m
Cross the road : Careful traffic ! Go onto the small track leading uphill.

8 - Combe de Sizay - 325 m
Go right up the slope.

9 - Le Nordmann - 340 m
Continue as far as la Fontaine du Loup.

10 - Fontaine du Loup - 355 m
Turn left downhill to get back onto the main track.

11 - La Limite - 330 m
Turn left onto the track.

12 - Gros Chêne - 345 m
Carry on along the track

13 - Les Fauries - 320 m
Turn right until you reach the road a little further on. Go down towards the hamlet. Go through then take the path on the left. Continue through woodland then between fields. When you reach the road turn right : Careful traffic ! Turn first left. Turn right and go through the housing estate. When you get to the end turn left. At the top turn left and follow the fencing down. Continue through woodland until you reach the road. Turn left onto the road : Careful traffic ! Head back to the starting point at the car park.
  • Departure : Saint Donat sur l'Herbasse - Pont de Chabran (2km away on the D67)
  • Arrival : Saint Donat sur l'Herbasse - Pont de Chabran (2km away on the D67)
  • Towns crossed : Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse, Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, and Ratières

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Information desks

6, place du 8 mai 1945 - BP 70019, 26601 Tain l'Hermitage

http://www.ardeche-hermitage.cominfo@ah-tourisme.com04 75 06 06 12

Transport

Bus route N° 8 Valence - Saint Donat sur l'Herbasse

Access and parking

Follow the D532 from Tain l'Hermitage towards Romans sur Isère then the D67 to Saint Donat sur l'Herbasse

Parking :

Pont de Chabran (2km from Saint Donat on the D67)

Accessibility

Emergency number :114

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