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Amidst lavender and chestnut trees – The Dieulefit-Bourdeaux region
Local authority
6.39 mi
+702 ft
-702 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Lavender fields, pine forests, chestnut trees, a stone hamlet and breathtaking views of La Lance mountain… You can enjoy all these landscapes and panoramic views to the full on this easy ride.
Comps Church and Col de la Pousterle
Visorando Member
6.91 mi
+2,205 ft
-2,201 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
A lovely walk along the hills of the Dieulefit region.
Saint-Maurice via the ridges
7.23 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,699 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
The Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route offers beautiful views of the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau to the north, and the Montagne de la Lance to the south. On clear days, you can even see Mont Ventoux.
Montagne de Saint-Maurice via the track and the valley
9.64 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,755 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route takes you there via a track suitable for vehicles and offers a lovely view with a magnificent 360° panorama, with the Trois Becs, Grand Delmas and Montagne de Couspeau to the north, Montagne de la Lance to the south and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux. The return journey follows a path through a beech forest, at the bottom of a wild valley.
Montagne de Saint-Maurice via the track
11.80 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,759 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route takes you there via a track suitable for vehicles, allowing you to enjoy a lovely viewpoint with a magnificent 360° panorama: to the north, the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and Montagne de Couspeau; to the south, Montagne de la Lance; and on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.
Saint-Maurice via the Combe
8.33 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,791 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. There is a beautiful view to the north with the forest of Saoû, the Trois Becs at Roche Colombe, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau in the background, and to the south, the Montagne de la Lance and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
4.31 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,302 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
The Saracen Caves at the ruins of the old village of Béconne provide a short walk through the woods and fields of lavender and lead you on an enjoyable route among the vestiges of the past and let you indulge your imagination.
Mont Rachas
7.62 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,175 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
Located between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas offers superb 360° views thanks to its central location.
Trails and small paths, alternating between climbs and flat sections, make for a relatively easy ascent. The return journey is enhanced by a short detour to the Tour d'Alençon, a 12th-century ruin.
Comps, tour of the Jabron Valley
11.03 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,486 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Comps (Drôme)
A route taking in small roads and paths that allow you to discover the varied landscapes surrounding the village of Comps and the upper reaches of the Jabron Valley, from the Col de Ventebrun to the church at Comps via the Col de Boutière and the Col de Vesc.
Comps, around the Montagne des Ventes
13.71 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,886 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Comps (Drôme)
A walk along small roads, tracks and paths, offering a chance to explore the varied landscapes surrounding the village of Comps, at the head of the Jabron valley, via its church and a circuit around the Montagne des Ventes.
From Poët-Laval to Les Vitrouillères in the Pays de Dieulefit
6.14 mi
+745 ft
-755 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
A very pleasant, varied loop with no particular difficulties. From woodland to meadows, it will take you to the remarkable site of Les Vitrouillères, where the potters of Dieulefit extracted clay until 1964. At the end of the route, the old village of Le Poët-Laval, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, is of course a must-see.
Above Le Poët-Laval
4.96 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,667 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
Hike starting from Poët-Laval, offering sweeping views of the Vercors, the Rhône Valley and northern Vaucluse.
Montagne des Ventes
3.36 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,250 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Comps (Drôme)
This is a short hike, mostly through wooded areas with regular openings offering beautiful views of the Dieulefit and Bourdeaux countryside. In particular, you can see the Romanesque church and the 12th-century (private) castle of Comps, the entire Saoû Forest, from Roche Colombe to Trois Becs and the Couspeau Mountain.
Around Paulhiet
5.47 mi
+669 ft
-663 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Montjoux (Drôme)
This easy little loop allows you to discover the charming hamlet of Paulhiet. The route, with gentle slopes (both uphill and downhill), mainly follows wide paths and a few small, quiet roads. The route is mostly shaded, winding its way through woodland and hills. It is best to do this walk when the lavender is in bloom, as there are many lavender fields around Paulhiet.
Mont Rachas via the track
11.22 mi
+1,975 ft
-1,978 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
Situated between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas, thanks to its central location, offers a superb 360° view, from the Trois Becs to Mont Ventoux in the east and over the Tricastin, the Rhône Valley and the foothills of the Ardèche in the west. This route follows a small road, a tarmac track (in poor condition) and finally a narrow path.
Mont Rachas via Les Plaines
11.24 mi
+2,005 ft
-2,014 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
Situated between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas, thanks to its central location, offers a superb 360° view, from the Trois Becs to Mont Ventoux in the east and over the Tricastin, the Rhône Valley and the foothills of the Ardèche in the west. This route follows a small road, a tarmac track (in poor condition) and forest paths.
Undergrowth - Dieulefit-Bourdeaux area
5.94 mi
+240 ft
-266 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
Along the river, along a wide track, through the pinewoods and up a steep incline: these are just some of the variations that will give you your first taste of mountain biking in an always pleasant setting. Ideal for beginners and families!
Montagne de Saint-Maurice
3.35 mi
+1,335 ft
-1,319 ft
2h 40
Difficult
Departure from Comps (Drôme)
On the border between Baronnies and Diois, Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. There is a beautiful view to the north with the forest of Saoû, the Trois Becs at Roche Colombe, the Grand Delmas and the Couspeau mountain in the background, and the Lance mountain to the south.
La Lance via the Rocher des Aures
9.92 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,969 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
Montagne de la Lance holds a special place in Drôme Provençale. Easily recognisable with its long curved shape, it dominates the plain at 1,300 metres and is therefore visible from quite a distance.A vast panorama opens up as you reach the summit following the ridge.
Due to the presence of herd protection dogs (patous), hiking is prohibited during the summer grazing period, from 20 May to 31 October.
Trou du Furet
2.41 mi
+892 ft
-892 ft
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from Eyzahut (Drôme)
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, this route takes you to the cliffs of Eyzahut with the large arch carved into the cliff, the famous "Trou du Furet".
Caution: tricky sections. Route reserved for experienced hikers.
Tours and detours of the Lez
5.57 mi
+715 ft
-722 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
A beautiful and enjoyable walk that allows you to discover the agricultural riches and built heritage of La Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne.
In the Lance scrubland
6.23 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
The buildings (or ruins) along the walk tell the story of another era dating back to the 12th century: chapels, castles, destroyed villages, a fortified farm and a water-powered factory.
The vegetation varies from holm oak forest and lavender fields to apricot orchards and vineyards.
Superb views of the Lance mountain and, from the Col de la Roche and the ridge above Béconne, views of the valley.
Circular around Château de la Roche via the ruins of Béconne
5.39 mi
+820 ft
-837 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
From the small village of Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne, surrounded by beautiful hills, there is a pleasant, easy route dominated by La Lance, Le Rocher des Aures, Mont Rachas and La Crête de Rozier. You walk among vineyards, lavender and broom, climbing through oak and pine trees to enjoy the magnificent landscapes that the Drôme Provençale has to offer. And each season adorns this place with new colours.
La Roche-Saint-Secret via the Alençon Tower and the Ruins of Béconne
7.18 mi
+873 ft
-866 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
A pleasant walk that will take you to the ruins of the Alençon Tower and the old village of Béconne. You’ll follow the course of the Lez before heading into the woodland along small paths that are pleasant in all seasons.
La Roche-Saint-Secret via the Combe du Four and the Col de la Ruche
10.00 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,864 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
A walk that alternates between forest trails and historic sites. The panoramic views from the ridge line offer glimpses of Dieulefit and the Montagne des 3 Becs to the north. To the south, you’ll find the peaks of La Lance and the ruins of the old village of Béconne. In autumn, you can even pick delicious milk caps and other wild mushrooms, and in spring, you’ll walk alongside magnificent fields of lavender.
Please note: there is a very steep slope on this route.