Loop between Châteaubourg and Signac

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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).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 406 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 403 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 510 m
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    Lowest point: 124 m
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Chateaubourg and the snow-covered Vercors
View of Châteaubourg, the vineyards and the Rhône

Description of the walk

(S/E) Start from the car park north of the village (on the left after the town sign) of Châteaubourg.

From the car park, head back towards the village, cross the bridge over the Durtail stream

(1) Immediately after, take the path on the right that climbs between the trees and follow the stream on its right bank.

(2) After about 250 metres, take a small bridge on the right that crosses the Durtail stream again. The track then climbs steeply between the vineyards. The climb is quite steep, so stay on the main path, do not cross the stream again, and take your time. There are two or three very interesting viewpoints on the way up, so take the time to enjoy them. At the top of the climb, go past a cypress hedge and you will come to a small tarmac road, which is the hamlet of Cholet.

(3) Take this road on your left and pass the hamlet of Gourgonie.

(4) After 100 metres, take the path on the left and pass under the hamlet of Les Rases. The path becomes a trail. Be careful to close the gates behind you, as there may be animals depending on the season. Cross the hamlet of Combaud and continue straight ahead until you reach the Durtail stream.

(5) Cross it. The trail climbs quickly to the hamlet of Signac. Follow the paved road to Severin.

(6) In Séverin, take the second road on the left, then a path that leads to the hamlet of Marsanne (white and yellow signposts). In the hamlet of Marsanne, take the track on the right for about 250 to 300 metres.

(7) Then turn onto the narrow path on your left until you reach the Rochette-Desagnes crossroads (altitude 409).

(8) Go down the road on the right and turn left at the first crossroads (altitude 381), then left again at the second crossroads (altitude 345). Pass under the Machons farm and continue along the road until you reach a hairpin bend on the right.

(9) 50m after this, take a narrow path on the left that descends into the vineyards, keeping to the left-hand paths, to reach the starting track.

Turn right towards the finish (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 124 m - Parking north of the village - Rhône (le)
  2. 1 : km 0.07 - alt. 125 m - on the right between the trees
  3. 2 : km 0.31 - alt. 132 m - Bridge over the stream
  4. 3 : km 1.78 - alt. 341 m - Turn left onto the road
  5. 4 : km 2.22 - alt. 374 m - Path on the left
  6. 5 : km 3.3 - alt. 378 m - Durtail stream
  7. 6 : km 4.83 - alt. 510 m - Second road on the left
  8. 7 : km 5.82 - alt. 432 m - Turn left onto the winding path
  9. 8 : km 7.07 - alt. 406 m - On the right on the road
  10. 9 : km 9.44 - alt. 208 m - left on a winding path
  11. S/E : km 10.14 - alt. 124 m

In the nearby area

Between points 3 and 4, about 100 metres after the hamlet of Cholet, you will see the ruins of Durtail Castle on your left.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 48 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
krisV
krisV

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Same comment as the previous person: no problem with the dog and a nice chat with its owner, the end of the route isn't difficult and the view of Châteaubourg is superb.
An easy and very pleasant walk

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nicolas26100
nicolas26100

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Great little hike with varied landscapes. Vineyards, woods, meadows. The road section at the end isn't really a problem for me, as the view is beautiful.
The barking dog is still there. He's scary but not vicious, in my opinion. The owner called him back and we chatted for a while. He's nice.

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caresse
caresse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

I have done this hike several times and always enjoyed it just as much.

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Vonvon
Vonvon

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Interesting hike with beautiful views, the only downside being too much road at the end of the route (1.5 km).

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ma.ge.26.38
ma.ge.26.38

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very beautiful hike with magnificent views. Easy, but the description is not very clear; easy to follow, however, on the map

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bgbc0
bgbc0

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

I confirm that there is a lot of tar at the end.

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Loloprost
Loloprost

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Varied landscapes over 10 km: vineyards, fields, woods, really nice... just a small section of road that wasn't great, which was a shame.

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fafarouge
fafarouge

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

One thing to note: we had a hard time finding the place, but the car park is on the left after the Chateaubourg exit, if you're coming from the south!

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chrystenmarie
chrystenmarie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant route, although the start of this hike is very steep.
Beautiful views.

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dougere
dougere

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Nice route. The return route is paved, but the view is beautiful and there is very little traffic.
Between 4 and 5, the path is overgrown with quite a few thorny plants.
Combaud's dog barks a lot, but the owner is friendly and we had a nice chat.

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Philou 26
Philou 26

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : May 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful hike, unfortunately marred by terrible weather. Drizzle, fog and a chilly wind. Watch out for the dog in the hamlet of Combaud! It's very aggressive, but luckily for me, the owner called it back. The hike ends on the road, which is the only downside in my opinion.

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Olivier2607
Olivier2607

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

I was pleasantly surprised by this tour. At this time of year, there are lots of flowers, including beautiful orchids. There are beautiful views of the terraced vineyards.

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maryse c
maryse c

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very beautiful views of the Vercors... varied trails in the first part.
The 2 km road is not very busy.

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pradon
pradon

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

beautiful route, a little steep at the start, but beautiful scenery. There is a small path for the return journey that we didn't find (indicated by residents of Signac). So there's a bit of road at the end.

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JB26
JB26

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful sunny day.
The first three quarters of the hike are varied and enjoyable.
As others have pointed out, part of the route is too long for the return journey.
It seems that there is no way to avoid the road on the way back.
Thank you

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