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The aim of this walk is to get closer to wildlife using the hides provided for walkers. Be sure to stay on the path, especially between 15 September and 15 October, or you may be fined if you do not follow the instructions posted along the path.

This walk will take you around the area of Saint-Mamans and Rochefort Samson, with lovely views of Mount Mussan. You’ll see plenty of farm animals: sheep, pigs, goats, cows and donkeys. Please note that part of the route is on small tarmac roads, though they are quiet.

The stronghold of the bishops of Valence, whose rights to this castle were confirmed in 1238 by the German emperors, Pellafol has always had the same lords as Barbières, although it had a different suzerain. This 8.5 km circuit takes you around the castle in Barbières, via the Col de la Sambie.

A beautiful hike where you can see an artistic curiosity, a viewpoint over the valley and finally the Frochet caves. There is a slight difference in altitude, with some sections climbing a little, but the return after the summit is very pleasant.

Mountain bike or hybrid bike ride between Bourg-lès-Valence and La Roche-de-Glun, via the Voie Verte and wide paths along the Rhône.

This is an easy hike that will allow you to discover the surrounding landscape between the two villages. At times, you will have a panoramic view of the plains and foothills of the Vercors. You will alternate between a few paved roads, fairly wide paths, narrow trails with passages through the undergrowth, meadows, and the Valence Saint-Didier golf course. You will pass through the village of Saint-Didier-de-Charpey and, at the end, you will have the option of climbing to the top of the village of Charpey. Finally, you will walk along part of the Poilus de 1914-1918 footpath between the communes of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie and Charpey.

An unusual hike starting from the village of Meymans, along the ridge at the start with a return via the Ravin des Combes.Important: the passage through the ravine is quite technical and unmarked. Follow the path that seems obvious on either side of the small stream, which can be a little difficult to cross after heavy rain.

This hike is a variation of Château Gaillard to Saint-Mamans. It is a little more challenging, a little longer and has fewer tarmac roads. But it still offers beautiful views of the Musans mountains and the Valence plain.

Here is a lovely, long cycle ride from Port de l’Épervière to Valence, taking you through Portes-Lès-Valence, Les Petits Robins and the confluence of the Drôme. Then, on the Ardèche side, La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Beauchastel, Charme-sur-Rhône, Soyons and back to the port via the Pont des Lônes.

A pleasant walk to explore Rochechinard Castle, with beautiful views of Musan Mountain on one side and the Drôme des Collines plain on the return journey to the Col des Marchands.

A lovely cycle ride along the new greenway linking Beaucaire to Uzès. You’ll pass through a magnificent cycle tunnel with light displays, then cross the Pont du Gard aqueduct twice. This route is considered the most scenic in the Gard. On arrival in Uzès, take an alternative route back to complete a half-circular route. This takes you through three lovely villages: Sagriès, Sanilhac and Collias.

This route will take you along the entire length of the Payre cycle path, which starts in Pouzin and ends in Privas, the gateway to the Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park. The route starts from the car park in the small village of Les Petits Robins, near the Rhône. You will cycle part of the way along the Via Rhôna to Le Pouzin, which you will cross, before rejoining the La Peyre cycle path on the outskirts of the village.

This beautiful route mostly follows small roads, starting from Saint-Vincent-La-Commanderie, and allows you, over a distance of 65 km, to discover several charming villages and spots in the Valence plain, with a constant view of the foothills of the Vercors on one side and the Monts d’Ardèche on the other.

This short family bike ride (all types of bikes) takes you on a complete tour of the municipality of Chatuzange-Le-Goubet, covering approximately 25 km. This route takes you along small municipal roads and will take you through the eight main roads that enter the villages indicated by the signs. There are no particular difficulties. It allows you to discover the countryside surrounding this municipality.

This is a lovely walk, with a route that differs from the other itineraries starting from Saillans. The path takes you over three passes. You start off on the Chemin de la Clairette, then head via the Col des Beaux. The ridge walk, after the Col de Pourcheton, offers views of the Diois and the Rhône Valley. At the Col de Sauzet, you descend towards Jomare to join a wide path that leads back to the village.

A long and beautiful cycle ride along the banks of the Isère on the Belle Via, on avery flat, well-shaded and car-free route. The route starts from the towpath, near the Saint-Gervais bridge, with the Vercors cliffs accompanying you all the way. The route follows the River Isère upstream to its confluence with the Drac, then crosses both rivers, with the Casque de Néron directly opposite and the snow-capped Pic de Belledonne to the right. The return journey follows the right bank of the Isère.