Eyrieux (river)

Weir in the upper reaches

The Eyrieux is a river in France, which runs in the Rhône-Alpes region in the department of Ardèche. It rises in the northern foothills of the Cevennes, in the municipality of Devesset, drained generally in a southeasterly direction through the Regional Natural Park of Monts d' Ardèche and ends after 83 kilometers at La Voulte -sur- Rhône as a right tributary of the Rhône. The river is repeatedly dammed for energy.

Places on the river

  • Saint- Agrève
  • Saint -Martin -de- Valamas
  • Le Cheylard
  • Saint- Sauveur -de- Montagut
  • Dunière -sur- Eyrieux
  • Ollières -sur- Eyrieux
  • Saint- Fortunat -sur- Eyrieux
  • Saint -Laurent -du -Pape
  • Beauchastel
  • La Voulte -sur -Rhône

Attractions

In the upper course, there are the scenic canyons of the Gorges de l' Eyrieux.

Tourism

The Eyrieux is similar to the south -lying river Ardèche, an attractive area for kayaking and canoeing, with the navigation of the upper section of the river is recommended for experienced paddlers.

Town Cévennes Saint-Martin-de-Valamas Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut
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