About
This chestnut tree has won two gold medals in the “Remarkable Trees of Ardèche” category: the largest and the oldest tree!
It is said to have witnessed the end of the first millennium, lived through the entire second, and still be ready to step into the third…
Spoken languages
- French
Opening date
All year round daily.
Rates
Free access.
Services
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Tour free of charge
Situation
Alert
🚲 Dolce Via – Roadworks in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas
From 19 to 30 October 2026, the RD120 road will be closed during the day (7:30 am–6:00 pm) at the bridge over the Saliouse.
⚠️ The local diversion will use part of the Dolce Via. Cyclists, please take extra care and follow the signs near the roadworks and while travelling along the diversion route.
The road will reopen every evening from 6:00 pm and at weekends.
🚲 Ardèche Marathon
⚠️ Exceptional closure of the Dolce Via
Between Le Cheylard and La Voulte-sur-Rhône
Sunday 25 October, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians due to the Ardèche Marathon.
