Chatuzange-le-Goubet walks

This easy walk in the hills above Chatuzange offers beautiful views of the countryside and the foothills of the Vercors and surrounding villages. There are options to shorten the loop.

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.

A short, easy circuit with beautiful views of the foothills of the Vercors

This lovely, open-country walk offers panoramic views of the surrounding ridges of the Vercors plateau, the Valence plain, the Ardèche mountains, Romans and the Drôme, and the surrounding hills. Route updated on 1 March 2023.

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.

Easy walk to get to know the towns of Bourg-de-Péage and Romans-sur-Isère better by taking the green paths (Bois des Naix and banks of the Isère in Bourg-de-Péage and the Coulée Verte and Parc François Mitterrand in Romans-sur-Isère).

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.

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.

Between small country roads and forest paths, this short route allows you to discover the surroundings of Meymans.

In the town itself, discover the traditional crafts and skills of the historic centre: leatherworkers, shoemakers, fan-makers, bookbinders, luthier, jewellers, visual artists, potters, upholsterers… and a glimpse into the hat-making tradition. Out in the countryside, this walk will take you on a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Isère.

A short family walk to discover Romans-sur-Isère, a few more or less well-maintained Stations of the Cross, beautiful renovated buildings and the banks of the Isère.

A walk that allows you to discover the heritage of Romans, stroll along the Isère, and take little-known and unusual paths to cross the town with a minimum of tarmac, and optionally take the tour of the Bois des Naix in Bourg-de-Péage.

A beautiful route with a slight climb in the first section and a few sections where you’ll need to push your bike. Stunning views over the Rhône Valley. Passes through the Col de la Sambie and the villages of Barbières and Rochefort-Samson before returning at a leisurely pace to the Combe d’Oyans campsite. Option to extend the route with circular loops 15 and 16 (Red and Black) from Barbières.

A very pretty loop from the hamlet of Les Ducs, crossing the Pas de Bouvaret and then the Pas de la Pierre, offering superb views of the Rhône valley, the Vercors and the Ardèche.

A very pretty and long hike around the Combe d'Oyans with beautiful panoramic views of the cliffs of Musan, Pierre Chauve and L'Epenet. The ruins of Rochefort-Samson Castle offer a beautiful view of the valley. Information board at the summit.

A short walk around the Combe de Saint-Genis with the cliffs of Musan, Épenet and Pierre Chauve and the Romanaise plain in the background.

A short family walk on the hillsides of Baret.

A very beautiful family hike with stunning views of the Monts du Matin and Montagne Mussan.

A lovely, fairly challenging hike that allows you to explore the foothills of the Vercors and the Montagne de Morettet via a ‘less conventional’ route offering beautiful views, as it runs along the ridges.

Large circular route covering the main ridges delimiting the upper basin of the Portail de Beauregard: ascent via the wild Vachères (off-trail), passage through the Cols de Sonnaize, Pas du Loup and Tourniers, steep climb to Pas de la Pierre to cross the long and beautiful ridge of Montagne de Musan to Pas Pourceau, descent via the "Pré de Cinq-Sous", the Cols des Cordeliers and Marchands, finally the Ravin de Combins to the Passage du Tour and return to the village via the Portail.

A "wild" route at the start, two caves to visit and a magnificent panorama to admire from the Montagne de Mussan, covering a large part of the Vercors, make this hike well worth the effort.

A very pleasant short hike. Much of the hike is in the shade. The view of the Vercors is magnificent when you reach Pas du Loup.

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.

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.

While the Pas de Saint-Vincent and Pierre-Chauve are classics in the area, the route described here is less so... You'll need strong legs to climb the 300 m ascent below the Pas, save some energy to reach the summit of Pierre-Chauve, and a good sense of direction to reach Tourniol... but what a treat for the eyes!

A lovely walk around Mours-Saint-Eusèbe along small roads, paths and tracks, crossing the River Savasse, and discover the ponds reserved for fishing but which are also a lovely spot to sit and relax for a while.

Saint-Vincent had a commandery inthe 13th century. "In the footsteps of the Knights Templar" is an easy walk at the foot of the Rochers de Treillaras cliffs, often on the edge of the woods, over gently rolling terrain with beautiful views of the plain.

This route, in tribute to the Poilus of the commune who died in combat in 1914-1918, was created to mark the centenary of the armistice. It will allow you to explore various neighbourhoods of the commune of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie where these Poilus lived and to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes at the foot of the Monts du Matin.

The route starts at the foot of the Vercors foothills and follows a section shared with Circular Loop 17 (Massegrés) as far as Le Soufflot (alt. 804m). Once you’ve passed through the village, you’ll climb a steep track before eventually joining another track that’s much easier to ride on. You’ll enjoy the beautiful views over the Valence plain and the Ardèche. Take care on some of the descents! The route can quickly become slippery, muddy or sticky in wet weather.

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.

Hike to climb to the Cross of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie. Circular starting at the Auberge des Templiers (opposite the village church). Half road / half trails.

If you take this easy walk in spring, you will be charmed by the songs and gurgling of the water in the canals, streams and rivers that you will follow along the way. You will also be able to appreciate the great diversity of species in the vegetation, which is in full bloom at this time of year. An option (an extra half hour round trip) allows you to continue on to the village of Fauconnières.

This alternative route to the Pré de Cinq Sous has the advantage of avoiding the classic, long path through the Ravin de Combins and bypasses the Col des Marchands. Via a steep path that’s tough on the calves, the route heads to Pierre Rousse, then Saragaillard and the famous meadow. After a round trip to the highest point of the Montagne de Musan, the descent is via Véreires (or Vairaires) and Champ Riant.

A variation on the classic hike via the Col des Marchand (which it avoids), less demanding in terms of difficulty and duration than the usual routes, this loop takes you along good paths and trails to the Pré de Cinq Sous, returning via the Ravin des Goulets and the luminous Ravin de Tête d'Homme.

A lovely hike via the Pas de Cinq Sous, the ridges of the Montagne de Musan and back via the Ravin de l'Écalon. A peaceful route, mostly in the shade.

This is a short walk in the Vercors to a little-known waterfall, which unfortunately dries up in summer and autumn. To get there, you will follow wide paths through a rugged or open landscape, surrounded by small mountains, green meadows and fragrant undergrowth. This is not a circular walk, but a round trip. The outward journey is a constant and sometimes steep climb. Logically, the return journey is much easier.

Almost entirely through undergrowth and forest, this pretty, fairly challenging hike offers beautiful views of the Vercors and the Romans valley on a clear day. The ridge route, passing by the Rocher de Chantemerle where the Beauregard TV transmitter is located, is a succession of ascents and descents, sometimes close to or far from the cliffs, sometimes over rocks or sharp limestone pavement.

An easy walk to explore the countryside and heritage around Hostun. Beautiful views over the Roman and Isère plains, with Mont Gerbier des Jonc, Mézenc and others in the background.

An easy walk to discover the heritage and countryside around these two villages. You will walk along the edge of the Royans hills with beautiful views of the plain to the east. At the beginning and end, this walk partly overlaps with the marked hike: "L'Hostunoise".

Short walk in the Bois de Mours forest.

This hike starting from Peyrins takes you up the first (gentle) slopes of the Drôme des Collines, through varied countryside. Given the terrain, walkers can enjoy beautiful views of the west and then the east of the region.

A very beautiful hike in the Monts du Matin. No particular difficulty except for the steep climb in the first part of the circuit. Dogs are strictly prohibited in this area.

Between the Benedictine Abbey of Triors and the Chapel of Gillons, you may encounter monks who also enjoy the tranquillity of these paths, which pass by beautiful walnut groves and close to the foothills of the Drôme hills.

From Peyrus, a varied circuit passing through the Pas de Saint-Vincent and the Pas du Touet. On the upper part of the route, hikers will enjoy views of the Rhône valley, the Ardèche and the Vercors.

A beautiful hike in the Romanais region with magnificent views of the Isère valley and the Vercors to the east and the Vivarais mountains and the Mézenc massif to the west.

This is an easy hike. It will take you between the Isère and the Bourne Canal, passing by the Sainte-Béatrix Chapel and its promontory overlooking the Isère with a remarkable view of the Vercors.

This is a short hike with the option of picnicking at the foot of the Chapelle Saint-Ange chapel, which offers superb views.

This short hike takes you through beautiful landscapes and lovely trails in the foothills of the Monts du Matin and the pretty village of Peyrus, nestled in the Lierne valley. It is not particularly difficult and is accessible to any walker with good footwear.

A good half-day walk among the pines, boxwoods (what remains of them), beech trees and lawns.

A walk to enjoy with a group or family around the village of Peyrus.

The Rancs du Touet cliffs overlook Peyrus and Châteaudouble; this hike takes you around them, climbing the famous Chemin des Moines and Pas du Touet and descending via the Route des Limouches. Beautiful views and varied paths guaranteed! Moderator's note added on 13/09/2021: please note that there are some difficulties in finding the paths on this route: see the comments at the bottom of this page.

Walk in the Cirque de Peyrus along theGR®93trail. Very pretty view of the edge of the Vercors massif (Col des Limouches).

You will start at the lowest point in Saint-Lattier and climb to the highest point, where you will enjoy a 360° view of the Vercors, Drôme and Ardèche mountains. The cobbled climb, an ancient medieval road, leads to Bel Aire. Along the way, you can admire the paving, the structures from the period and the ruts carved out by the carts and wagons that used to travel to the castle mound known as "Le Pain Sucre", which dominates the Saint-Lattier valley.

A peaceful stroll through the Bois des Ussiaux along pleasant paths. There are a few information boards about the environment here and there. In season, you can try your hand at tree-top adventure to get a bit of a bird’s-eye view.

A short, very well-signposted and fairly easy walk, but with a section featuring a narrow, steep slope with a significant elevation gain or loss, depending on the direction chosen. This requires a good level of fitness and suitable footwear. Stunning views over Léoncel.

Second stage of the Omblèze circular route in the Southern Vercors. This mountainous stage begins with a long climb to the Pas du Grand Échaillon, which continues up the Ravin de Pissenible to reach the Col de la Bataille and its viewpoint. The path, which is almost level on the flank of the Roc de Toulau, then climbs to the panoramic viewpoint at the Croix d'Ambel, before descending after the Pas de Garde to the viewpoint at Pierre Plate and crossing through Omblèze. It climbs to the Col des Ayes and then continues to the Col d'Anse, from where it descends to the hamlet of Ansage before reaching the car park

An easy circular walk from Léoncel to La Vacherie. No particular difficulties. The outward leg to La Vacherie, which follows the GR®9, is very pleasant, starting through the woodland. The return leg to Léoncel includes a few sections on the road where you need to be careful.

A short, easy walk offering various views of Léoncel. Generally very easy, except for the final stretch with the descent from Franchelongue, which may be tricky for children or those with mobility issues.

From Léoncel via the Pas du Grand Échaillon to the Col de la Bataille, then Gampaloux and the Grand Échaillon, a walk through the forest in the footsteps of the Cistercian monks of Léoncel Abbey.

This is a relatively easy hike in the Léoncel National Forest, mostly on cross-country ski or snowshoe trails. It is a very pleasant walk in warm weather, as almost the entire route is in the shade.

After passing through the Col de la Bataille, take an aerial walk along the ridges of the Sausse rocks to the pass of the same name at an altitude of 1,440 metres, with beautiful views. After the Pas de Chovet, discover a double stone arch in the Bois de Ruclas, an extraordinary place with a promontory and a magnificent view of the Léoncel valley. Return to the Auberge du Grand Échaillon, which is also a cross-country skiing centre in winter, with the Col de la Bataille road, which is closed at this time of year, serving as a ski trail.

Le Grand Échaillon under the snow is truly magical! Snowshoeing is the best way to discover landscapes like those along this route and appreciate the beauty of nature in winter. Between open spaces with sweeping panoramas and the intimacy of the undergrowth, this route will leave you longing for more snowy adventures.