Walk in the Baronnies

de fr

A beautiful walk through vineyards, lavender fields and olive groves, as well as forests. Glimpses of stone lacework and a pretty chapel. A Mediterranean landscape with hilltop villages stretching as far as the eye can see.

Details

n°21280
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.39 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 416 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 420 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 903 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 509 m
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Photos

Lake before arriving in Vercoiran
La Chapelle
Opening
In the forest

Description of the walk

Parking is available along the D548 road on the banks of the Ouvèze river, shortly after the Moulin de Vercoiran mill.

(S/E) Take the track (north) that runs along the Sainte-Catherine valley and climbs towards the Plan Lozan farm. You can avoid the farm by cutting through the pine trees to climb up to the large open plateau overlooking the valley, which offers a beautiful view of Mont Ventoux.

(1) Take the wide track that branches off to the left and climbs towards the Mas de Justillanne.

(2) When this track descends towards the D64, turn left and follow the small path that leads to the Col de Peyruergue (marked for horse riding). Walk a few dozen metres on the D64 to the pass.

(3) The wide track that climbs towards the Col d'Anjuan starts on the left (marked). Climb through the trees and meadows to the Col d'Anjuan.

(4) Turn around. The landscape is now very open.

(5) A little further on, a track on the left leads down to Vercoiran.

(6) After reaching the orchards, turn left towards the Notre-Dame des Champs Chapel and its cypress trees.

(7) After the chapel, the track heads towards the hamlet of Les Vistes.

(8) Pass it and continue straight ahead.

(9) Just before reaching the village of Vercoiran, take the path that descends along the stream and joins the Moulin de Vercoiran on the D548.

(10) Turn left and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 524 m - Parking along the D548
  2. 1 : km 1.17 - alt. 647 m - Track towards the Mas de Justillanne.
  3. 2 : km 3.05 - alt. 762 m - Path to the Col de Peyruergue
  4. 3 : km 3.83 - alt. 791 m - Trail to the Col d'Anjuan - Col de Peyruergue (797m)
  5. 4 : km 4.77 - alt. 901 m - Col d'Anjuan (901m)
  6. 5 : km 5.99 - alt. 782 m - Trail towards Vercoiran
  7. 6 : km 7.16 - alt. 661 m - Towards the chapel
  8. 7 : km 7.34 - alt. 641 m - Chapelle Notre-Dame des Champs
  9. 8 : km 7.66 - alt. 632 m - Les Vistes hamlet
  10. 9 : km 8.11 - alt. 607 m - Path to the Moulin de Vercoiran
  11. 10 : km 8.79 - alt. 510 m - Junction D548 - Ouvèze (rivière)
  12. S/E : km 9.39 - alt. 523 m - Parking along the D548

Notes

Bring water with you as the trails are sunny and there are no places to buy refreshments.

Worth a visit

Nyons, Buis-les-Baronnies, the Ubrieux Gorges, the Ouvèze, the Col d'Ey and Saint-Jalle... and of course Mont Ventoux.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 26 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
herveg07
herveg07

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route on wide tracks
We shortened the route by setting off from Notre-Dame-des-Champs and heading eastwards (yellow markings) to the Plan de Lozan farm. This saved a little time and elevation gain, as we avoided the lower part of the circular route, which isn’t the most interesting.
The start of the descent from the Col d’Anjouan has been destroyed by machinery (forestry vehicles?), with 80 cm ruts in the marl... luckily the weather was dry!
The short detour to the Col de Bodon offers a lovely view of the Ste Jalle valley.

Machine-translated

dauphinois
dauphinois

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk mainly along wide forest paths (except for the very last part). Two impressive Patou dogs after the chapel, but they stayed safely in their enclosure.

Machine-translated

regis.rollin
regis.rollin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, mostly on paths. Beautiful views of the Ouvèze valley.

Machine-translated

Massart JYves
Massart JYves

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, with mountains, vineyards, magnificent views of the beautiful valley, the old village of Vercoiran and, in addition, a pleasant tavern at the old Moulin de Vercoiran.

Machine-translated

Florence 35
Florence 35

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike takes place on wide trails, but they offer beautiful views.
We did not encounter anyone else.

Machine-translated

mayamie
mayamie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It took us 3 hours, not 3 hours 55 minutes as stated
The description is missing a piece of information: at the start, if you decide to cross the farm, you have to take the path on the right just after the farm to reach stage 1
we couldn't find the horse riding signs, but we found the path anyway
Thank you for your information

Machine-translated

michelbi38
michelbi38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, ideal for a family outing

Machine-translated

Le Charmant Som
Le Charmant Som

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

No horse riding trail markers. Go to the old village of Vercoiran.

Machine-translated

flyingmg
flyingmg

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route that I did with my wife last week.
We set off relatively early in the morning (7.30am), which meant we could walk most of the route in the cool of the day. The .gpx track I downloaded onto my GPS was spot on. No complaints there. The route took us about 3½ hours.
A walk that's accessible to everyone!

Machine-translated

noelnoeloel
noelnoeloel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good, but there is a mistake at the beginning
you have to take the track that goes to the RIGHT and not to the left as indicated towards Mas St Justilanne

Machine-translated

Ouh là là
Ouh là là

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We were unable to complete the entire walk due to miscalculating the time before curfew. The climb up to Mas de la Justillane is continuous and somewhat steep, especially on the trail section.
When we reached the junction leading to the Col de Peyruergue via the bridle path (now also marked in yellow), we turned left, just below the Grange de Druen.
We then followed the route marked in blue dots on the map and reached the Plan Lozan farm, passing just above Sainte Euphémie.
One point in the description surprised us. Despite our good knowledge of the area, a very clear sky and the ease with which we could distinguish the snow-covered Ventoux from the other mountains in the area, we couldn't find it. Is it really visible from this open plateau or is it further away, towards the Col d'Anjuan?

Machine-translated

Cart elec
Cart elec

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike in the snow and bright sunshine. Magnificent views. EASY LEVEL

Machine-translated

A FERRIER
A FERRIER

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Beware of dogs...

Machine-translated

viricel jacques
viricel jacques

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Thank you for this hike, magnificent landscapes in the Baronnies, great silence.

Machine-translated

Théobold-G
Théobold-G
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Thanks for this guide!
The route is marked as a short hike (yellow), so it's not too difficult to follow. Note that the track leading up to the Plan Lozan farm is actually a tarmac road, but that's not a problem!
Overall, the route follows fairly wide tracks, but they offer beautiful views. The last section to Moulin de Vercoiran and the D548 is an old mule track, which is more "typical".
At point 2, we couldn't find the path marked "balisage rando équestre" (horse riding trail), but by following the yellow markings, we reached the Col de Peyruergue via a trail.
Good to know: if you plan to finish with a meal at the Moulin de Vercoiran inn (it looks welcoming!), avoid Tuesdays, as it is closed! We couldn't test it out, and for good reason...

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

Walking Tour of Rocher des Mieyes

Visorando member
Tour du Rocher des Mieyes
↔11.60 km ↗+491 m ↘-493 m ◔4h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bésignan (Drôme)
Beautiful view of the Ennuye Valley.

Walking Circular starting from Besignan via the Col d'Autanne and Col d'Anjuan passes.

Visorando member
Boucle au départ de Besignan par le Col d'Autanne et le Col d'Anjuan
↔14.05 km ↗+585 m ↘-592 m ◔5h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bésignan (Drôme)
A hike where you can enjoy permanent views of the surrounding mountains, from La Vanige to Montagne de Raton and the summit of Linceuil. You will be in the centre of a magnificent mountain cirque. Sometimes on forest paths, sometimes on trails, this walk offers you magnificent landscapes. You will cross no less than four passes and impressive reliefs. This hike is not suitable for dogs! See practical information.

Walking From Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze to Izon-la-Bruisse via the summit of Chamouse

Visorando member
De Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze à Izon-la-Bruisse par le sommet de Chamouse
↔21.41 km ↗+1,182 m ↘-756 m ◔9h 30 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
This is the first stage of a three-day circuit on the ridges of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers. Between heaven and earth, this is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges. Throughout the day, there are fantastic views of the Ouvèze valley, the Provençal peaks such as Lure and Ventoux, and then the Southern Alps. This is a wild route, far from everything, ending in the equally wild micro-village of Izon-la-Bruisse.

Walking On the crests of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers, in the Baronnies Provençales

Visorando member
Sur les crêtes de la Méouge et de l'Ouvèze, dans les Baronnies Provençales
↔64.66 km ↗+2,541 m ↘-2,528 m ◔3 days ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
This itinerary between the valleys of the Méouge and Ouvèze allows you to take the pulse of the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales. Little travelled and regularly on balconies and ridges, the route alternates between lavender fields and rocky slopes, Scots pine forests and sublime beech woods, pastoral paths and ridges with exceptional panoramic views. In addition to its particularly wild character, the few small villages it passes through are particularly picturesque, and the route allows you to explore the sublime Montagne de Chamouse from every angle.

Walking Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze - Izon

Visorando member
Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze - Izon
↔22.21 km ↗+1,223 m ↘-808 m ◔9h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
Perhaps the most beautiful stage of the Tour des Baronnies. Between heaven and earth, it is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges. Throughout the day, there are fantastic views over the Ouvèze valley, the Provençal peaks such as Lure and Ventoux, and then the Southern Alps. The route is particularly wild, far from everything, ending in the equally wild micro-village of Izon-la-Bruisse.

Walking The Mountain of Banne

Visorando member
La Montagne de Banne
↔11.40 km ↗+624 m ↘-617 m ◔5h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Le Poët-en-Percip (Drôme)
A hike for lovers of unmarked trails, a partial circular on an isolated, uncrowded and wild mountain. Magnificent lavender fields at the foot of the mountain, a beautiful view of Le Poët-en-Percip and its Tunes and Loube mountains during the steady climb through broom on easy rocks. The superb circular panorama at the summit over Ventoux, the Geine mountain, the Chamouse mountain, the Écrins, the Dévoluy, the Angèle, Miélandre, the Lance...

Walking Le Linceuil from the Col d’Ey via La Fournache

Visorando member
Le Linceuil depuis le Col d’Ey via la Fournache
↔9.13 km ↗+510 m ↘-507 m ◔4h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Sainte-Jalle (Drôme)
A lovely hike, partly in the shade and partly in the sun, with breathtaking 360° views of both Mont Ventoux and the Baronnies region from La Vanige to Chamousse. A steady climb through the woodland before emerging into the Provençal sunshine to the summit of Linceuil: do not confuse this with Linceul, as they are not the same place. A gentle descent will then take you back to the Col d'Ey.

Walking Flank of Montlaud from the Col d'Ey

Visorando member
Flanc de Montlaud à partir du Col d'Ey
↔11.23 km ↗+370 m ↘-370 m ◔4h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Sainte-Jalle (Drôme)
From the Col d'Ey, hike through the Ennuye valley, which offers beautiful views of the village of Sainte-Jalle, and return via the Montlaud hillside.

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.