Andance walks

Hike along the banks of the Rhône and on the heights overlooking the Rhône valley, around the village of Andance. This walk offers beautiful views overlooking the valley of this majestic river.

A short, easy walk overlooking Saint-Désirat and the Rhône valley, taking you to the statue of Notre-Dame du Châtelet and the truffle fields. From the paragliding launch site with its orientation table, there is a superb view of the Rhône. The descent is through vineyards and orchards.

Starting from Talencieux, the route passes by Lac de Vert, then the Midon tunnel and a short detour through the countryside before returning to the old railway line to cross the Thorrenc Viaduct, the Thorrenc Tunnel and the Thorrenson Viaduct. Don't forget a headlamp or other light for crossing the two tunnels.

Complete hike with cairns and stream crossing.

This hike will take you to the Cance Valley, where beautiful wild landscapes await you. You will need to descend into the Cance Valley, the Combes Druisseau de la Goueille, de la Manoha and the Pralong stream. And of course, you will need to climb back up, which makes this hike varied and challenging at the same time. You will learn a little history as you pass by the ruins of Oriol Castle. (Please read the practical information section for a warning about a landslide on this route.)

Charming village with a beautiful castle (private), a large viaduct from an old railway line that ran from Firminy to Saint-Rambert d'Albon.

Set off to explore Thorrenc, a tiny picturesque village with a medieval feel, as well as the tunnel of an old regional railway line and, finally, the beautiful Lac de Vert!

Hike in the Cance Valley. Crossing small bridges over the river, you will arrive at Roche Péréandre, which I am sure will amaze you if you have never seen it before. Your adventurous spirit will lead you through the old railway tunnel and over the Thorrenc viaduct without hesitation.

This hike will test your sense of direction, because nothing looks more like a dirt track than another dirt track. A varied route with beautiful views of the Ardèche and Loire (Loire 42) peaks from the Vernos plateau.

With beautiful views of the Rhône Valley and the plain to the north, this route follows part of the existing mountain bike trails. It has long been known to walkers, but it is different from the most popular route, particularly between (7) and (10).Suitable for all seasons.TO ALL HIKERS WHO FOLLOW MY HIKES, you can post photos indicating the location on the route.

A rural hike along small paths that run alongside streams on the right bank of the Cance valley to near Ardoix and back via the classic ridge route leading back to Sarras.

On the outskirts of Sarras, the Ay river winds its way through a gorge that can be seen from certain points along the route, offering beautiful views of a unique landscape of cliffs and rocks.

Circular through the Ay valley along the river, passing through the vineyards on the plateau and then descending through the undergrowth on the Rhône valley side via the Chemin des Roches. Varied landscapes, pretty views of different valleys and very little tarmac.

Hike between the Cance and Ay valleys with beautiful views.

Among the valleys of the Drôme, overlooking the Rhône plain.

Short hike starting from Sarras, mainly on paths and trails through the Saint-Joseph vineyards and woods. Unofficial route and therefore not marked, so bring your GPS or the Visorando app. Avoid during the grape harvest so as not to disturb the winegrowers.

Walk in the hills around Peyraud and Serrières. The climb up the Crémieux stream valley will take you to the small village of Bogy. The hike offers numerous viewpoints overlooking the Rhône valley and the Alps, visibility permitting.

From the banks of the Rhône, climb up to the Blacheronde plateau and follow a circular route via Combe de Laye and the village of Beausemblant. Beautiful views of the Pilat and Vercors mountains and the Rhône valley. You can take a final break in the park along the Galaure river.

This hike will take you on a journey through the Cance Valley. Along the way, you will discover the industrial past of this region, now surrounded by nature, including the old disused railway line, the Marc Seguin suspension bridge and the remains of the old spinning mills. You will pass by Roche Péréandre, which is an astonishing geological feature.

Set off to explore the famous Roche Péréandre rock and the nearby river called the Cance, as well as the Marc Seguin footbridge, named after the inventor of suspension bridges! Put on your trainers, it's time to set off on an adventure!

A very pleasant walk through the countryside and forest with panoramic views of the Rhône valley and the Alps. The route is on good paths with an easy climb. The route is fully marked in either red/yellow or white/yellow.

Walk in the Ardèche foothills with interesting heritage sites.

Take a short detour through the Cance Valley, Roche Péréandre and the legend of André, then cross the suspension bridge over the Cance.

This hike will take you to the heights overlooking the Rhône valley around the village of Serrières. Clear paths offering beautiful views of the Rhône valley and the Alps, and pleasant wooded paths will follow one another throughout the route. The start of the walk will take you through the old village of Serrières, which is well worth a detour.

Discovering the banks of the Rhône. The route passes along the left and right banks via the Peyraud SNCF bridge. It introduces us to the river's developments, its floods, and its flora and fauna. Graduated markers indicate the various flood levels along the way.

Walk in the Galaure valley between plains, hills, valleys and villages.

In a wood near Saint Barthélémy de Vals, these rocks form a group of 51 blocks arranged in three roughly concentric circles covering nearly 6 hectares, hence the name "Cromlech de la Roche qui danse" (Dancing Rock Cromlech). Legend has it that "at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, the rocks begin to dance". Please note: see the practical information section.

This hike will take you to the Col du Fayet via the paths, starting from the small village of Félines.

This is a short hike that complements the Ravin de Haut Gaillard hike, which starts from the same place. As with the previous hike, this route can be done in the middle of summer as it is entirely in the woods.TO ALL HIKERS (SES) WHO FOLLOW MY HIKES, you can post photos indicating the location on the route.

An easy walk with views of the Rhône valley and the Alps on a clear day.

An easy route around the village of Quintenas with beautiful views, well-maintained trails and heritage sites restored by volunteers from the local community.

Walk on the plateau between Quintenas and Ardoix with an exploration of the Goueille and Manoha streams. Moderator's note Difficulty between (3) and (4), see reviews.

A short family hike along pretty little paths and trails in Quintenas, including the "Pont des Amis" bridge.

A beautiful, easy hike on Île de la Platière that is a feast for the eyes. The inland area is a protected natural zone. Don't forget to read the signs in this area and their explanations. TO ALL HIKERS (SES) WHO TRAVEL MY HIKES, you can post photos indicating the location on the route.

On the Ardèche plateau, starting from the village of Saint-Jeure-d'Ay, along Lac des Meinettes and through the hills.

Hike in the northern Ardèche countryside with beautiful views and interesting heritage.