The Ray Pic waterfall, invigorating and volcanic
Deep in the heart of the Monts d’Ardeche Regional Nature Park, the Ray Pic waterfall is a cool, refreshing spot from every angle. Look down on it first from the viewpoint beside the road, then leave your vehicle in the car park a little further on and follow the footpath to the cascade. Information panels along the way explain the origins of this spectacular geosite. But even though the pure water can look inviting, especially in high summer, bathing is strictly forbidden for safety reasons.
A cascade to enjoy from every angle
A volcanic site
The falls were classified as a natural volcanic site in 1931. Water from the river Bourges drops over basalt columns 60m high.
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Did you know?
The Ray Pic volcano was originally one of the longest lava flows in France stretching for 20km.
Discovering Ray Pic
Thanks to a number of belvederes, you can enjoy various views over Ray Pic. Although the official footpath is accessible to most visitors, you do need appropriate footwear to walk through the undergrowth and should also be able to negotiate stairs.
A stunning spectacle
You will need around half an hour to walk down to the last viewpoint and see the water tumbling over the basalt ‘organ pipes’.
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A waterfall in the Regional Nature Park of the Monts d’Ardeche
The Park was created in 2001 with the aim of promoting local heritage and resources, and improving both local attractions and the quality of life for residents, whilst all the time respecting the natural environment.
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Activities around the Ray Pic
Sporting activities
Hiking trail guide : Ardèche Randonnées
Bookable online
- Vals-les-Bains
Sporting activities
Canyoning Half-D Discovery Aero Besorgues with GEO
Bookable online
- Labastide sur Besorgues
Sporting activities
Via Ferrata Half-Day Discovery Pont du Diable with GEO
Bookable online
- Aubenas
Sporting activities
Via Corda du jardin d’Endieu avec Kayacorde
Bookable online
- Aubenas
Sporting activities
Via Ferrata du Pont du Diable avec Kayacorde
Bookable online
- Aubenas
Sporting activities
Canyon Famille dès 5 ans avec Kayacorde
Bookable online
- Aubenas
Sporting activities
Canyon Sensation – ½ journée avec Kayacorde
Bookable online
- Aubenas
Sporting activities
Canyoning Demi-J Découverte Haute Besorgues avec GEO
Bookable online
- Labastide sur Besorgues
Sporting activities
Spéléologie Demi-J Famille Grotte Jeunes avec GEO
Bookable online
- Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon
Sporting activities
Canyoning Demi-J Famille Basse Besorgues avec GEO
Bookable online
- Labastide sur Besorgues
Sporting activities
Canyoning Demi-J Gourgas avec GEO
Bookable online
- Aubenas
Sporting activities
Escalade Famille dès 5 ans avec Kayacorde
Bookable online
- Aubenas
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Accommodation around the Ray Pic
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Sweet chestnut
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- Pont-de-Labeaume
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Bacconnier Alice
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- Vals-les-Bains
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Aubemure
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- Vals-les-Bains
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Mme DUBOIS Claudine
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- Saint-Étienne-de-Boulogne
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Côté Vallée
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- Pont-de-Labeaume
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Côté Jardin
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- Pont-de-Labeaume
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Studio Louise
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- Vals-les-Bains
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Appartement Saint-James
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- Vals-les-Bains
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
L’ Aligier
Bookable online
- Vals-les-Bains
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Gîte of Mr. and Mrs. PONTON Denise and J.Claude
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- Saint-Martial
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Domaine de Cortenzo La Filature
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- Pont-de-Labeaume
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Domaine de Cortenzo La Casita
Bookable online
- Pont-de-Labeaume
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Restaurants around the Ray Pic
Restaurant
Le Salon d’Ann. Sophie “si la gourmandise m’était contée …”
- Aubenas
Restaurant
Les Coloquintes
- Aubenas
Restaurant
Le Spritz
- Saint-Didier-sous-Aubenas
Hotel-Restaurant
Les Bains Restaurant
Bookable online
- Vals-les-Bains
Restaurant
L’Adresse
Closed. Open tomorrow
- Vals-les-Bains
Restaurant
Les Touristes Restaurant
- Vals-les-Bains
Restaurant
Mc Donald’s
Open. Farm in 23h00
- Aubenas
Restaurant
Chez Mireille
- Vals-les-Bains
Restaurant
Le Bistrot de Manon
- Aubenas
Restaurant
Restaurant du Gerbier de Jonc
- Sainte-Eulalie
Restaurant
Pizzéria du Dôme
Close
- Aubenas
Restaurant
Le Duguesclin
- Aubenas
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What’s on ?
Must see, must do
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Puissance et gloire… Visite guidée d’Aubenas
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- Cultural
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Balade contée entre Volane et Sandron – Cie du théâtre des chemins
Bookable online
- Entertainment/recreation
- Saint-Andéol-de-Vals
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Balade volcanique : Les dessous volcaniques d’Antraigues sur Volane
Bookable online
- Cultural
- Vallées d’Antraigues – Asperjoc
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Balade nature sous la pleine lune : Aizac
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- Nature and relaxation
- Aizac
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Une matinée à la ferme: Prendre soin des brebis et des cochons
Bookable online
- Nature and relaxation
- Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs
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Atelier Découverte des secrets du lin et des plantes textiles. Confection cordes en lin du jardin
Bookable online
- Entertainment/recreation
- Saint-Andéol-de-Vals
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Baptême d’apiculture, une visite au cœur du rucher
Bookable online
- Nature and relaxation
- Vals-les-Bains
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Balade volcanique – Le volcan d’Aizac : l’Etna miniature des Jeunes volcans d’Ardèche
Bookable online
- Cultural
- Aizac
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Concert place du château d’Aubenas
Free
- Cultural
- Aubenas
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Tasty visits in Jaujac
Free
- Cultural
- Jaujac
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Projection du film “Mémoires de la montagne en petite cévenne ardéchoise” de Muriel Biton et de Tony Koole
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- Traditions and folklore
- Labastide sur Besorgues
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Are you allowed to bathe in the Ray Pic waterfall?
Bathing is strictly forbidden at the Ray Pic cascade for safety reasons.
Is there a car park close to the falls?
There are car parks for both cars and coaches at the head of the footpath to the waterfall.
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