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Pays de Grignan – Truffle fields and vineyards
Local authority
13.84 mi
+669 ft
-673 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Taulignan (Drôme)
This route allows you to explore the medieval town via the Porte Anguille, flanked by two towers. It then takes you to the foothills of Taulignan to discover an ancient Roman road. Further on, the Domaine Bramarel lies at the heart of France’s main truffle-producing region. You’ll reach the Silk Road as you pass the burnt-out factory, a former blacksmith’s workshop. The route ends on the Blaches plateau and its famous Côtes du Rhône AOC vineyards
Charroux fountain at the start of La Chèvre in Taulignan
Visorando Member
6.52 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Taulignan (Drôme)
This route is mostly shaded, in the Bois de Taulignan and along the Berre, avoiding tracks and favouring footpaths. Recommended in hot weather and especially when the lavender is in bloom, as the plateau is covered with it. Some of the route is marked with old yellow signs (PR®): plastic stapled to tree trunks or yellow paint. However, a GPS is strongly recommended to follow the route, especially between points (4) and (7) as there are many paths in the undergrowth and not all of them are marked on the IGN map. It may be preferable to follow the guidance on the OSM map for this section.
Aleyrac Abbey
5.20 mi
+663 ft
-669 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Taulignan (Drôme)
This loop leads to the moving ruins of the former Aleyrac Abbey. Along the way, you will enjoy views of the Grignan plain and 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Around Le Pègue
5.24 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Pègue (Drôme)
A pleasant walk through the typical landscapes of the southern Drôme (holm oaks, pines, vineyards, ruins).
Priory and ochre
4.31 mi
+869 ft
-876 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Pègue (Drôme)
This walk takes you to the Saint-Blaise priory and the ruins of La Viale, as well as through ravines carved out of ochre veins.
Around Grignan via Les Montines
4.59 mi
+279 ft
-276 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Grignan (Drôme)
A pleasant, easy hike. Very charming thanks to the magnificent view of Grignan Castle, residence of the Comtesse de Sévigné, among others. Passing by the summit of Les Montines and a "sea of hills".
Aleyrac - Citelles
6.17 mi
+568 ft
-587 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Aleyrac (Drôme)
A peaceful hike along wide hillside paths, close to the picturesque, tiny, hidden village of Citelles.
Pays de Grignan - Vineyards and cabins
5.56 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Grignan (Drôme)
This route departs from Grignan and takes you along small roads and picturesque paths to visit the hamlet of La Grande Tuilière and the renowned Domaine de Montine wine estate. You will then take a path through the vineyards, with the added bonus of a beautiful view of the equally famous Château de Grignan. From there, a fun trail will take you back towards the village, then you will take the grassy paths to reach the end of your mountain bike ride.
Pays de Grignan - From tower to cave
11.90 mi
+279 ft
-302 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Grignan (Drôme)
This easy route takes you on a tour of the south of Grignan, with its truffle oaks and lavender fields. You’ll pass by the Saint-Barthélémy Chapel and the village of Chamaret with its famous hilltop tower. You’ll follow a picturesque path along the River Lez. On the way back, you’ll pass the famous Rochecourbière Cave and catch a glimpse of Madame de Sévigné’s ‘period table’.
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.
Montagne de la Lance loop trail from the Fontlargias lodge
7.67 mi
+2,520 ft
-2,520 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
A classic peak in the Drôme Provençale offering a magnificent 360-degree panorama stretching from the Rhône Valley to the Hautes-Alpes, Ventoux and Diois...Starting from the Fontlargias lodge, this is a circular route that is shorter than other options, following good paths and presenting no technical difficulties.
From Aleyrac to Serre de Forillon
4.99 mi
+561 ft
-551 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Aleyrac (Drôme)
This walk follows wide forest tracks, leading to a viewpoint offering a 180° panorama of the Valdaine plain below, which is partly agricultural and partly wooded. A short circular route adds variety to the round trip.
La Montagne de Conjau via the chapels
5.07 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,677 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rousset-les-Vignes (Drôme)
Circular route starting from Rousset-les-Vignes via Le Petit and Le Grand Conjau. This route offers beautiful panoramic views and passes by two old chapels, crosses an Iron Age oppidum and winds through the villages of Le Pègue and Rousset-les-Vignes.
Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir in Rousset-les-Vignes
2.50 mi
+873 ft
-873 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Rousset-les-Vignes (Drôme)
A pleasant hike to the chapel perched above Rousset-les-Vignes, which is visible from far away.
Serre de Mirabel from Citelles
6.56 mi
+837 ft
-840 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montjoyer (Drôme)
A lovely walk starting from the hamlet of Citelles, where the waterfall flows, and ending at the Serre de Mirabel. There are several viewpoints overlooking the Jabron valley as far as the foothills of the Vercors and the Mont Ventoux. The route is very varied, taking you through woodland, along tracks and paths, amidst forests of beech, oak and pine trees, and through fields of lavender.
Circular via Notre-Dame de Santé and the Château d'Urdy
6.05 mi
+489 ft
-502 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes (Drôme)
An easy circular starting from Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, surrounded by cherry and apricot trees, vineyards and lavender fields, offering beautiful views of the Valréas plain, La Lance and the western Baronnies Provençales.The first part is on small, quiet tarmac roads in the sun, but most of the route is in the shade of the woods on wide paths and a few trails.
Wine Growers' Trail through the safres of Rousset-les-Vignes
5.03 mi
+574 ft
-574 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes (Drôme)
A beautiful, sunny circular loop, relatively sheltered from the Mistral wind, which allows you to visit two charming villages in the Drôme Provençale. The route winds its way through vineyards and olive groves, offering beautiful views of the Valréas plain, the south-west of the Baronnies and as far as Mont Ventoux, with an original passage through the safres hills.Due to the presence of numerous trails that are not all listed on the IGN map, we recommend using the app's GPS on this route.
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.
The millstones at Colonzelle
4.21 mi
+272 ft
-299 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Colonzelle (Drôme)
Family walk along the Lez. Different crops, including lavender, oak trees and vineyards, contrast with the cliffs. Pass through the quarry carved into the sandstone where thousands of millstones were carved for the mills.
La Lance via Les Guilles
8.85 mi
+2,749 ft
-2,720 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rousset-les-Vignes (Drôme)
There is a climb of nearly 900 metres to reach the summit of La Lance. This hike can sometimes be quite strenuous.
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.
The Tour de l'Oulle with return via the Combe de Sauve
5.56 mi
+1,004 ft
-991 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Venterol (Drôme) (Drôme)
From the hamlet of Novézan in the commune of Venterol, a circular at the western end of the Baronnies Provençales Regional Park. Nestled between the mountains, almost entirely sheltered from the Mistral wind, this route offers a beautiful hike with varied landscapes: vineyards, pine and oak woods, mountains and rocky faults, lavender and olive groves, not to mention La Sauve and its water holes where you can cool off.
The use of the app's GPS is recommended on this route.
From one bank of the Lez to the other
7.12 mi
+469 ft
-492 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
From Chamaret to Colonzelle, this hike can be enjoyed in all seasons, even in hot weather. This fairly shaded route runs from the left bank to the right bank of the Lez, offering several opportunities to cool off in the river. On the right bank, it takes you through the charming village of Chamaret, identifiable from afar by its tower (which can be visited), and past four well-preserved drystone shelters. On the left bank, the steeper terrain offers several viewpoints on a cliff-top path and runs alongside the old millstone quarries in the cliff.
From the old TGC line to the new Grignan Discovery Trail
6.38 mi
+180 ft
-203 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
A pleasant and informative family hike that connects two beautiful villages. Part of the route allows you to discover the history of the TGC (Taulignan-Grignan-Chamaret), a secondary railway line in the Drôme department that was abandoned in 1927. Another part follows the "De truffières en ramière" discovery trail through the countryside around Grignan, with information panels on the natural heritage and human activities in this corner of Provence.
Pays de Grignan - Rochecourbière
6.28 mi
+131 ft
-141 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
This very easy route will first take you through the village and past the Chamaret Tower, then on to the market-gardening plateaus of Les Paluds and Les Marsenches. At a fork in the path, you’ll spot the beautiful stone cross at Les Vicaires, before discovering the fabulous Rochecourbière Cave and Madame de Sévigné’s stone table. Lovely paths through truffle oaks and lavender will take you back to Chamaret, passing by the wonderful Saint-Barthélémy Chapel.
The Crossroads - Pays de Grignan
19.47 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,112 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
This challenging route takes you along the banks of the Lez, then across the plain and up to the heights of Montségur-sur-Lauzon. This village has preserved the remains of the medieval castle and its ramparts, known as Vieux Montségur. You’ll continue along beautiful paths to the village of Solérieux. You will then climb to higher ground and arrive at a spot offering a superb view of Clansayes and its perched statue of the Virgin Mary. Following magnificent single tracks, you will cross part of the Rouvergue woods to reach Chamaret.
Circular Chamaret to Grignan
5.76 mi
+203 ft
-207 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
This easy route will allow you to discover two charming villages in Drôme Provençale with a rich architectural heritage. Pleasant in all seasons, it winds its way between vineyards and lavender fields, offering views of the Lance mountain and the nearby Baronnies from the plain.
On the trail of the drystone shelters of Chamaret
6.00 mi
+367 ft
-344 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
A circular loop, mostly shaded by undergrowth, where the trails are regularly used by the inhabitants of Chamaret and neighbouring villages. There are therefore many tracks, so you will need to remain vigilant if you want to find the well-hidden drystone shelters. In addition to the description, we recommend using the app's GPS.
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!
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.
The Cîtelles Stream
5.92 mi
+682 ft
-686 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Touche (Drôme)
This is an easy hike that alternates between cool woodland and wide open trails on the plateau. You will pass through the hamlet of CÎtelles with its small chapel and waterfall, which is only accessible from above. The return journey follows the stream, where you can take a dip in places.
The route crosses the river four times via small bridges or large stones.
This is a very pleasant walk in summer, and the breaks by the water are very welcome.
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.
The ridges of Rochefort-en-Valdaine
6.96 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,004 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Touche (Drôme)
This lovely loop along the ridges of L'Izard and Mont Laroche offers magnificent views of the Roubion valley as far as the foothills of the Vercors and the 3 Becs.
Starting from the pretty village of La Touche, the route passes the castles of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, then the truffle fields of Janeston.
The hike also crosses the pretty little hamlet of Moulin de Bay on the riverbank, via a succession of varied paths and trails, which are sometimes steep but only for short distances.
The Citelle and Serre Pointu streams
7.27 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Touche (Drôme)
Let yourself be carried away by the diversity of the landscapes along this hike! The route takes you along the Ruisseau de Citelles stream and follows in the footsteps of its past, with old hamlets and mills, before climbing up to the plateau covered with lavender fields.
Around Mastaize
5.27 mi
+407 ft
-436 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from La Touche (Drôme)
With its mix of small country lanes, paths lined with fields and forest trails, this peaceful route offers a lovely escape into the countryside with views of the surrounding hills.
The Portoise plain
4.44 mi
+197 ft
-171 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Portes-en-Valdaine (Drôme)
This route, with very little elevation gain, winds along the narrow roads of Portes-en-Valdaine, offering a 360° panoramic view of the village: its characteristic bell tower, its old village centre and the Serre de Mirabel in the background.
Around Souspierre
9.80 mi
+2,638 ft
-2,638 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Souspierre (Drôme)
For experienced hikers, this is a beautiful hike, partly through the woods on unmarked trails. After a very beautiful passage along the ridge, they lead to cliffs followed by a dizzying descent into a rocky ridge to the Grotte de l'Ermite, a natural excavation in the rocks. Above, stand the summit of Châtelard and the ruins of an ancient watchtower dating from the Middle Ages, destroyed during the Wars of Religion. The panoramic view over the valley is superb.
Amidst lavender and chestnut trees – The Dieulefit-Bourdeaux region
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
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.
