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Beaumont-lès-Valence walks
On the banks of the Pétochin and Véore rivers from Montéléger
Visorando Member
4.79 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montéléger (Drôme)
Montéléger - Beauvallon. A peaceful riverside walk or cycle ride near Valence.
The discovery trail in Beaumont-lès-Valence
2.66 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Beaumont-lès-Valence (Drôme)
The Discovery Trail is a walking route that runs alongside the Écoutay River and introduces you to the solar system in miniature, thanks to themed information boards designed by the Beaumont astronomy club, Les Pléiades.
From Lorient Park in Montéléger to Lake Beauvallon
3.76 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Montéléger (Drôme)
An easy circular starting from Parc de Lorient in Montéléger, walking along the Véore to Beauvallon. Walk around Lac de Beauvallon and return along the Véore.
The Telegraph in Étoile-sur-Rhône
4.52 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Beauvallon (Drôme)
The route starts on the banks of the Véore, crosses the village of Étoile-sur-Rhône and then climbs to the heights to see the telegraph, the ancestor of our telecommunications.
Walk around Montvendre
1.42 mi
+246 ft
-243 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Montvendre (Drôme)
A short route perfect for a post-lunch stroll; discover Montvendre from two viewpoints, then the few remains of a feudal heritage.
The Sentier des Deux Renards in Chabeuil
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.15 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Chabeuil (Drôme)
This is an easy trail for families and accessible to young children, allowing them to discover the biodiversity of the Bachassier nature reserve via the Sentier des Deux Renards trail created by the LPO Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Drôme-Ardèche. The circular route starts at the underpass of the D538 road, located at the end of Rue des Campanules and near the water treatment plant. It follows the hiking trail established by the FFRandonnée de la Drôme and Valence Romans Agglo.
The banks of the Rhône and the Port de l’Épervière in Valence
3.76 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Valence (Drôme) (Drôme)
A family walk along the banks of the Rhône, which can be combined with a tour of Valence.
Guercy Greenhouse, Soyons Leaning Tower via Nero's Cave
1.17 mi
+528 ft
-502 ft
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Soyons (Ardèche)
This walk allows you to explore caves (admission fee), then enjoy a magnificent view from the Serre de Guercy and see a feudal ruin, the Tour Penchée, built on an ancient Gallic oppidum.
The heritage of Chabeuil
2.31 mi
+213 ft
-217 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Chabeuil (Drôme)
Discover Chabeuil, located on one of the roads connecting the Valence plain to the Vercors.
Nero's Cave in Soyons
4.27 mi
+722 ft
-715 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Soyons (Ardèche)
A family walk that takes you along the peaceful but wild banks of the Rhône to the Malpas plateau overlooking the town of Soyons.
The two banks of the Rhône between Drôme and Ardèche.
33.03 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Valence (Drôme) (Drôme)
Here is a lovely, long cycle ride from Port de l’Épervière to Valence, taking you through Portes-Lès-Valence, Les Petits Robins and the confluence of the Drôme. Then, on the Ardèche side, La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Beauchastel, Charme-sur-Rhône, Soyons and back to the port via the Pont des Lônes.
Around the Pas du Pont
3.67 mi
+984 ft
-978 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Baume-Cornillane (Drôme)
A short, wild loop very close to Baume-Cornillane, which can be adapted for a short half-day outing.
The Tower of Barcelonne and the Sainte-Marguerite Chapel
3.63 mi
+833 ft
-827 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Barcelonne (Drôme)
Walk in the hills above Barcelonne to enjoy views of the plain from the tower of the old feudal castle and discover the Sainte-Marguerite Chapel perched above Combovin.
The tour of the two bridges at Guilherand-Granges
4.76 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Guilherand-Granges (Ardèche)
A short, very easy walk along the banks of the Rhône, first on the Ardèche side and then on the Drôme side.
Baume-Cornillane loop, the keep, the Grotte de la Dame
2.43 mi
+502 ft
-492 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from La Baume-Cornillane (Drôme)
From the centre of the world (Pangaea) before continental drift, to the Middle Ages, via local legends about the cave that gave the village its name (Baume = cave in Provençal), this is a varied family walk starting from the charming village of La Baume-Cornillane: old stones, hidden paths, stunning landscapes, a stream and a petrifying waterfall (sometimes so petrified that it is dry!) and a remarkable cave.
The Chemin des Canaux and old Valence
4.62 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Valence (Drôme) (Drôme)
This route allows you to discover Valencia and its few, often overlooked canals. It offers an alternation of urban and bucolic atmospheres that is accessible to all.
The centre of Pangaea
7.71 mi
+2,343 ft
-2,329 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Baume-Cornillane (Drôme)
How about taking a trip back a few million years to find yourself at the centre of the original world (Pangaea)? La Baume-Cornillane claims this location and there are a few information panels at the top of the village explaining it in more detail. The rest of the route will take you up to the heights of Pas de la Croix, then back through the forest to the car park and back to the 21st century.
La Raye
9.60 mi
+2,638 ft
-2,641 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Baume-Cornillane (Drôme)
La Baume Cornillane is an exceptional site due to its geography and history. La Raye is a superb viewpoint: Baronnies, Vercors, Roc de Toulaud, Tête de la Dame and Plateau d'Ambel. The ridges are superb.
Circular route along the banks of the Rhône and the Soyons ridges
8.40 mi
+886 ft
-873 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Soyons (Ardèche)
A varied route offering beautiful views of the Rhône valley, the Vercors massif and Toulaud.
The Voie Bleue towards Châteaubourg
10.52 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Guilherand-Granges (Ardèche)
A path along the Rhône to be explored on foot or by bicycle, discovering the heritage and natural environments.
Walk through the heart of the Piquet vineyards
1.48 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
A stroll through the heart of a wine estate, in peace and quiet. Walk through orchards alternating with vineyards. A relaxing walk that changes colour and character with each season.
In the Massif de Crussol
4.33 mi
+827 ft
-853 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.
Along the Rhône between Bourg-lès-Valence and La Roche-de-Glun
14.92 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bourg-lès-Valence (Drôme)
Mountain bike or hybrid bike ride between Bourg-lès-Valence and La Roche-de-Glun, via the Voie Verte and wide paths along the Rhône.
Chalamet Tower
6.79 mi
+1,975 ft
-1,962 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ourches (Drôme)
On this well-shaded hike, in addition to the various views of the Rhône valley, the Ardèche, the southern Vercors, the Trois Becs and the Saoû forest, we also encountered a young deer enjoying some foliage and a squirrel frightened by our presence. Unfortunately, we also saw the damage caused by the box tree moth.
Ruined castle and the ridges of Montagne de Crussol
3.63 mi
+692 ft
-696 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A walk that allows you to explore the historic site of Crussol Castle before continuing along the ridge through scenery alternating between holm oak woodland and views of the Rhône Valley, Crussol Mountain and the foothills of the Vercors and Ardèche.
Forest, ridges and castle on the Montagne de Crussol
3.70 mi
+728 ft
-709 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
This accessible circular route promises a total immersion in a unique environment as you explore the Montagne de Crussol, passing through the forest, the ridges and the ruined castle. It offers breathtaking views of the Rhône Valley, the Vercors and much more.
Le vallon du Jergne
10.65 mi
+2,028 ft
-2,011 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
Randonnée des faubourgs de Saint-Péray au vallon du Jergne et retour par le Serre de Blacher avec vue par temps clair sur la chaîne alpine (le Mont Blanc), le Vercors, le Diois et les montagnes du Sud drômois.
The three castles of Saint-Péray
2.49 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A circular loop around the Crussol massif, passing by the three castles in the commune of Saint-Péray. Its main attraction is the quick ascent to the Crussol ridge, offering views of the Rhône valley and Crussol Castle from above on the south side. The route takes an hour to walk, but feel free to allow twice that time to enjoy the sites you pass through at your leisure.
From the banks of the Mialan to the balconies of Crussol
5.40 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,125 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A very pleasant short walk starting from the station, which first takes us to the centre of Saint-Péray, then to the left bank of the Mialan, then along country lanes and finally along the balcony path beneath the Crussol ridges.
The Crussol ledges at Saint-Péray
5.33 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,024 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A pleasant little walk around the Crussol site. First, a balcony path on the Guilherand-Granges side with views of the Rhône Valley, the Vercors, the Diois and beyond, then on the return journey a balcony path on the Ruisseau du Miallan side with views of the Ardèche, Saint-Péray and its vineyards.
A word of advice: download the GPX track – there are a multitude of paths branching off on both sides along the route.
The Crussol ridges return through the undergrowth from Saint-Peray
6.54 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,302 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A very beautiful route, almost entirely on trails with varied scenery between ridges and undergrowth, on a route that takes few roads and forest paths.
Tour du Mialan in Saint-Peray
2.74 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A short, leisurely stroll along the Mialan, to enjoy the views of Crussol Mountain, its castle, the vineyards, and above all the stream, which flows in autumn and winter but is dry at other times.
This is a classic Sunday afternoon walk for all residents of Saint-Perolles.
Along the water, between Montélier and Fauconnières
3.72 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Montélier (Drôme)
If you take this easy walk in spring, you will be charmed by the songs and gurgling of the water in the canals, streams and rivers that you will follow along the way. You will also be able to appreciate the great diversity of species in the vegetation, which is in full bloom at this time of year. An option (an extra half hour round trip) allows you to continue on to the village of Fauconnières.
In the vineyards of Saint-Péray
6.53 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
This walk will take you past the vineyards that produce the famous Saint-Péray wine. You’ll be right up close to the Marsanne and Roussane vines, trained on stakes. This route also offers beautiful views of the town of Saint-Péray, Crussol Hill and its castle, as well as the Vercors in the distance.
The Château de Crussol and its ridges
6.12 mi
+892 ft
-879 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
Explore the ruins of La Villette and Crussol Castle, followed by a long walk along the ridges offering views of the Rhône valley and the Vercors.
On the heights of Saint-Peray
8.20 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,719 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
Walk in the hills above Saint-Peray, passing through the Cornas vineyards, the meadows of Saint-Romain and the woods of Saint-Péray.
La Légre via Les Blaches from Saint-Péray
5.17 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,020 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A short walk in the Bois des Blaches along the Ruisseau du Saveyre, then up to the heights in the middle of the vineyards, first in Saint-Péray, then in Cornas. Return via the track linking Cornas to Saint-Péray. Please note that due to roadworks on the St Péray bypass, the return journey between points 10 and 11 is temporarily impossible. Continue along the D 86 on the footpath and cycle path to reach point 11 directly.
Circular between Saint-Péray and Cornas
5.51 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
An easy hike between the plains of Saint-Péray and Cornas. We quickly move from the town to the countryside.
The path along the railway line between St-Péray and Cornas is no longer accessible due to work on the St-Péray bypass.At (2), follow the D86 towards Cornas, then take the first street on your right after the Cornas petrol station to reach the level crossing (between 3 and 4).
La Roche Percée in Cornas from Saint-Péray
7.21 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,375 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
Starting from Saint-Péray, another way to explore the Roche Percée des Arlettes in Cornas. A walk offering numerous panoramic views of Crussol Castle, the Rhône Valley, the Vercors, the Trois Becs and as far as the Diois, plus the magnificent vineyards of Saint-Péray and Cornas.
Crête du Brézème - From the confluence to Les Ramières
Local authority
6.36 mi
+469 ft
-456 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
From the ramparts to the Drôme, this hike will allow you to discover the hilltop village of Old Livron, the panorama of Mont Rôti and, at the water's edge, the Ramières Nature Reserve.
The Vizier's Hill and the banks of the Drôme
5.16 mi
+479 ft
-472 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
A pleasant trail on the heights of the old village of Livron allows you to discover a small chapel hidden in the woods, the Tour du Diable watching over the Drôme and beautiful panoramic views of the southern Vercors. The return trip is peaceful along the banks of the Drôme.
Cul de Drôme
8.88 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
A flat hike along the Drôme to its mouth at the Rhône. Discover unspoilt nature with its fields, hedges and pretty paths along the dykes. You will see the fish pass, the Viarhona cycle route, swans, great cormorants and more.
Avoid in winter when there are strong north winds.