Circular route between forests and vineyards starting from Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde.

Pleasant 11 km circular route through the forest and vineyards, offering exceptional panoramic views and the pretty village of Cairanne.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.69 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 262 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 255 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 351 m
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    Lowest point: 155 m

Description of the walk

Park at Col de Viarès, in the car park on the left of the road coming from Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde.

(S/E) Cross the road and follow the track that runs alongside the botanical trail to the right of the vineyards, winding its way through the vineyards before reaching the forest. Continue to a crossroads.

(1) Follow the botanical trail that branches off to the left, ignoring all the other trails to the right or left, until you reach the crossroads at the Montagne signpost.

(2) Take theGR®4opposite and walk alongside a vineyard on your left. Continue on theGR® to reach the Amassat signpost.

(3) Turn right towards Les Combes Basses. Stay on the red and white markedGR® trail. Walk through the Ravin de la Combe d'Henry. At the exit, cross the vineyards, turn left onto the D51 and keep right at the next crossroads to reach the Cairanne pumping station.

(4) Turn right onto theGR®4variant and cross the vineyards again. Reach the Ventabre marker at the Col du Débat.

(5) Turn right, still on theGR®, to find the Montagne Ouest marker further on.

(6) Turn left onto theGR® and leave it 100 m further on to follow the path to the right towards Travers des Vergers, which runs parallel to the GR®. Then rejoin theGR® just before the Serre la Garde crossroads.

(7) Turn left to reach the summit of Serre de la Garde.

(8) Enjoy the view before returning to the previous crossroads.

(7) Continue opposite, taking theGR® towards Le Ligneul. At the intersection, just before the 353 mark, turn right onto the path through the vineyards to return to the right via the botanical trail to the Col de Viarès car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 337 m - Col de Viarès car park
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 336 m - Botanical trail crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.71 - alt. 325 m - Balise la Montagne
  4. 3 : km 2.99 - alt. 235 m - Balise l'Amassat
  5. 4 : km 5.14 - alt. 158 m - Cairanne
  6. 5 : km 6.59 - alt. 260 m - Ventabren marker
  7. 6 : km 7.57 - alt. 326 m - Balise la Montagne Ouest
  8. 7 : km 9.45 - alt. 293 m - Serre de la Garde crossroads
  9. 8 : km 9.91 - alt. 308 m - Serre de la Garde
  10. S/E : km 11.68 - alt. 337 m - Col de Viarès car park

Notes

Moderately difficult hike, with some steep climbs. Bring water.
Some paths are unpaved, so wear appropriate footwear in case of bad weather.

Worth a visit

Visit Cairanne, panoramic view of the Dentelles, panoramic view of Serre de la Garde.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
PAQUITO 85
PAQUITO 85

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike begins in the forest, so in the shade. As you approach the village of Cairanne, there are several kilometres of tarmac.
Very pretty views over the vineyards.
No particular difficulties on this route.
Don't miss the viewpoint over the Rhône valley at the end of the route, before crossing the road

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lolorandos
lolorandos

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, with lots of colourful vineyards in October. The village of Cairanne is beautiful. Perhaps a bit too much tarmac, but it's still small roads.

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BG30
BG30

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

There are a few uncertainties along the route, but these can be overcome with the help of GPS tracking. Some areas are shaded, so it is best to do this hike a little earlier in the spring or later in the autumn. The route is interesting and offers beautiful panoramic views of the Drôme mountains, Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail.

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Francine84
Francine84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike starting from Cairanne with a visit to the beautifully restored old village. A varied route with magnificent panoramic views.
There was a small problem between points (1) and (2) where the trail did not match the description and sent us up and down through the woods on an old, barely visible trail.
If starting from Cairanne, I would recommend taking the route in the opposite direction so as not to end up on tarmac.
Thank you for sharing.

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FéeViviane
FéeViviane

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb, varied and enjoyable hike. On the day of our hike, we encountered many other walkers.
We set off from the Col de Viarès and had a picnic in Cairanne, where we visited this pretty village.

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HUPAT
HUPAT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this route starting from Cairanne and, as "deprinse" said, the descent back to Cairanne is very pleasant. And the picnic at the magnificent orientation table.
It really is a beautiful hike, pure joy.

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deprinse
deprinse
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Taken three days after the walk in Rasteau, on the same hill.
Starting from Cairanne rather than the Col de Viares car park, this makes for a very pleasant downhill return journey with magnificent views.

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