Dolmens : the Bourbouillet belvédère

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With almost 900 monuments, the Ardèche is one of France’s richest areas in terms of dolmens. This route, accessible with sporty teenagers, will allow you to discover some of them.

The route starts with a downhill section. The next part is hillier and passes numerous dolmens. The Bourbouillet lookout or belvedere is an ideal observation point.

Description

P – Car park, Basilique de Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours. When you leave the car par, turn left on the D104 and take the false flat downhill.

Entering Chandolas. At the signpost as you enter the village, turn left. Follow the main road.
At the crossroads, turn left (hairpin bend).
Chandolas. Go down to the D208 then turn left.
D208/D246 crossroads. After the campsite, turn left on the D246 towards Lablachère. The lookout post or belvedere overlooking the Fontgraze stream offers a view of a rocky landscape where three dolmens have been built on the edge of the ravine.
D246/D104 crossroads. Turn left on the D104 and return to the car park

Departure : Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours church, Lablachère
Arrival : Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours church, Lablachère
Towns crossed : LABLACHÈRE, LES ASSIONS, CHANDOLAS, GROSPIERRES, and SAINT-ALBAN-AURIOLLES