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Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Ardèche 02📷 John Samuel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mont Gerbier de Jonc

Saint-Martial, France

Nature

A 1,551 m cone of volcanic rock where the Loire rises in a farm trough. The steep climb to the top takes about 30 minutes from the car park on the D378.

Nearest town
Saint-Martial, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.8440, 4.2190
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire de camping-car du lac de la PalisseMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Mont Gerbier de Jonc · 6 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal Rieu SépouxCampsite
    12 km from Mont Gerbier de Jonc
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal le CheylardCampsite
    18 km from Mont Gerbier de Jonc · 61 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les Berges de l'EyrieuxMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Mont Gerbier de Jonc · 73 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping le VentadourCampsite
    20 km from Mont Gerbier de Jonc
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Rural Le FolastèreCampsite
    22 km from Mont Gerbier de Jonc
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mont Gerbier de Jonc?

Mont Gerbier de Jonc is in Saint-Martial, France, at GPS 44.8440, 4.2190. It is about 28 km from Aubenas.

Can you camp near Mont Gerbier de Jonc?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping municipal Saint-Martial, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 79 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mont Gerbier de Jonc?

Mont Gerbier de Jonc is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Le Puy-en-Velay and the source of the Loire.

What is there to see near Mont Gerbier de Jonc?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lac d’Issarlès (13 km), Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe (35 km), Polignac fortress (38 km) and Chauvet 2 cave replica (53 km).

When is the best time to visit Mont Gerbier de Jonc?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)