In the Massif de Crussol

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A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 252 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 260 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 396 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 217 m
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Crussol Village (in ruins)
The ramparts and ridges of Crussol
The ramparts of Crussol
Rhône Valley

Description of the walk

Park in the small car park near the hamlet of Meyret.

(S) Take the path that goes along the vineyards in the Massif de Crussol. Come to the GR42B that will lead you to the ridge (1). Follow the GR to the Château de Crussol ignoring other paths leading off to the side.

(2) Pass by the climbing site and continue.

(3) Back down to the car park of the castle by heading north-west. Turn left before reaching the car park and continue due south (4). Pass by the trail on the left that leads to the climbing site and then a second path, still on the left that goes back to the ridge.

(5) After joining the local road, turn left and continue due south towards Meyret. Pass two roads on the right and at the crossroads turn left and go to the car park.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 284 m - Meyret car park
  2. 1 : km 0.59 - alt. 371 m - The ridges
  3. 2 : km 2.24 - alt. 373 m - Top crossroads of the Top Secret climbing site
  4. 3 : km 2.81 - alt. 333 m - Chateau de Crussol
  5. 4 : km 3.66 - alt. 220 m - Bottom crossroads of the Top Secret climbing site
  6. 5 : km 4.97 - alt. 290 m - High point
  7. 6 : km 5.54 - alt. 250 m - Local road
  8. S/E : km 6.98 - alt. 282 m - Meyret car park

In the nearby area

Visit Château de Crussol while it is still there.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 35 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
landozarzi
landozarzi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very nice walk with beautiful views, but it's a shame the weather wasn't on our side.

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Patdel26
Patdel26
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A route that is true to its description, with beautiful views of both the Rhône valley and the Ardèche.
Well worth discovering and/or rediscovering.

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Christian ROUQUET
Christian ROUQUET
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Superb hike for the whole family, a little uphill at the start but after that it's carefree. Beautiful views and magnificent cliffs. The ruins of the castle and the theatre below are a must-see.
There's plenty of shade on the way back if the sun's a bit harsh.
We met quite a few people for the time of year, but nothing too disturbing.

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Chantal Dor
Chantal Dor

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A beautiful day
Beautiful scenery
Don't get too close to the edge of the ridges at the start, which is a nice uphill slope, but an easy hike.

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Jack42160
Jack42160

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Good walk without difficulty
Be careful if very hot

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Danah
Danah

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely shady walk - Beautiful castle ruins - Beautiful views.

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Henri-Jean
Henri-Jean

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

The weather was cool at 8am and then sunny, so it was a very pleasant walk with a lovely view of the castle, which we don't usually see from this angle. No real difficulties and our dogs really enjoyed it.

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DidierRando26
DidierRando26

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Hello,

I did this walk on Sunday 01 October 2023 in splendid weather. The route between the car park and the château is very beautiful, with lovely views of the Rhône, the valley and the Vercors. The path isn't very practical, so I recommend poles for the less confident and those prone to vertigo. After a short break at the Théâtre de Verdure, the return journey is less interesting and the trail is much better.
Please note: the route is actually 9.5 kilometres long and, at best and with caution, takes 3.5 hours. Without a walk through the castle ...

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PoireChoco
PoireChoco

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk past the Château de Crussol. On a weekday, so not many people.

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Philou 26
Philou 26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A very nice walk with a compulsory stop at the Château de Crussol, but this walk should be avoided on a Sunday or public holiday as it is too crowded.

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tourel.joel@wanadoo.fr
tourel.joel@wanadoo.fr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very nice walk, especially the first half of the route, which is on a ridge overlooking the Rhône valley. Magnificent views over the entire plain and the Vercors peaks. Most of the route is in oak woods, so there's plenty of shade to keep out the heat in summer. The passage through the Château de Crussol is also very interesting for those who have never visited it. This walk is very accessible and I would recommend it to anyone who can walk for 2 hours.

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Marie0726
Marie0726

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk. Varied paths. On the way back, leave the many paths on your left. I had a few hesitations.

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r1col
r1col

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Nice walk for a Sunday and not too far from Valence.
Lots of people, though.
The reliability of the route is very limited. I relied more on the map.

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Toon26
Toon26

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Superb views over Valence. The time indicated seems to me to have been underestimated, as the path is steep and so we lost a bit of time, so to avoid arriving after the curfew we had to shorten the walk. Three paths allow us to catch up with the way back before the Château de Crussol. It's a walk we'll be doing again, but with more time.

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marcheurs07
marcheurs07

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Nice walk for an afternoon. beautiful view of the rhone valley and the vercors.

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