Beauvallon walks

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.

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.

A family walk that takes you along the peaceful but wild banks of the Rhône to the Malpas plateau overlooking the town of Soyons.

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.

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.

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

Discover the pretty village of Beauchastel and its surrounding hills, offering beautiful views of the Ardèche, the Vercors and the Rhône valley.

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.

Not for those allergic to tarmac! A pleasant and varied hike, some sections of which follow small tarmac roads, as is often the case in the Ardèche. The first part takes place in the forest, where only birdsong disturbs the peace and quiet of the area. The second part follows theGR®42andGR®42Btrails, offering beautiful views of the Ardèche mountains, the Vernoux valley and the Rhône valley. Pierregourde Castle is very close to this circuit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Walk in the hills above Saint-Peray, passing through the Cornas vineyards, the meadows of Saint-Romain and the woods of Saint-Péray.

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

A short, wild loop very close to Baume-Cornillane, which can be adapted for a short half-day outing.

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.

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 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.

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.

Hike leading to the ruined castle of Pierre Gourde, one of the highest points in the region, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

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.

Hike in the hills above Cornas, with typical Ardèche scenery. We pass from vineyards to ravines. Route change in November 2022.

This route offers many forest trails and some beautiful views of the Vercors and the Rhône Valley.

This hike from Combovin takes you around the Vallon de la Cursaye via balconies, ridges and viewpoints over the Vercors, the Rhône Valley and even the Mézenc on a clear day.

A lovely hike offering beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, the Alps and the Ardèche. A 15-minute drive from Valence, this hike leads you around the beautiful surroundings of this small village. Note that Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is one of the classic walks in the area, because there is a beautiful lookout point with a chapel, 2 orientation tables and a picnic area alongside.

This short circuit, near Alboussière, alternates between wooded passages, opening onto pretty panoramas, and typical hamlets: the countryside wins us over!

A pleasant walk in the Ardèche countryside, sometimes on small paved roads, but also on beautiful forest paths. In Champis - La Bâtie de Crussol, a short detour will take you to the Pierre Branlante (rocking stone), then on the way back, you will see some megaliths in the meadows.

Discover the ruins of the Couvent des Chèvres overlooking the Rhône valley and then the hamlet of Vieux Rompon. The return trail is a pleasant walk along the cliffs above the Ouvèze with magnificent views.

A beautiful hike in the hills above Châteaubourg, with stunning views of the Rhône Valley and the hillsides of Saint-Joseph. Unfortunately, the end of the hike is on tarmac (with very little traffic).

This is a very pleasant walk that quickly takes you to the Grads plateau, which overlooks Pouzin and the confluence of the Ouvèze and Rhône rivers. The path overlooking the Ouvèze valley is very pleasant but may be vertiginous for some. The ridges offer a beautiful panoramic view of the Baronnies and the Vercors. Never stray from the route, which is now very well marked.

This hike, which is not technically difficult, allows you to admire the Bassin des Musards Bird Sanctuary and the village of La Roche De Glun.

A pleasant walk in the hills above Crest offering beautiful views of the southern Vercors, the peaks of the Saoû Forest, the Ardèche mountains and the Drôme valley. As a bonus, you can explore Crest and its heritage at the start and end of the walk.

A lovely autumn hike offering numerous views of the Vercors, the peaks of the Saoû forest and the Baronnies. The route crosses rural farmland, where vineyards and fields give way to forest. There is a bit of road at the start.