Bourg-de-Péage walks

A short family walk to discover Romans-sur-Isère, a few more or less well-maintained Stations of the Cross, beautiful renovated buildings and the banks of the Isère.

Easy walk to get to know the towns of Bourg-de-Péage and Romans-sur-Isère better by taking the green paths (Bois des Naix and banks of the Isère in Bourg-de-Péage and the Coulée Verte and Parc François Mitterrand in Romans-sur-Isère).

A walk that allows you to discover the heritage of Romans, stroll along the Isère, and take little-known and unusual paths to cross the town with a minimum of tarmac, and optionally take the tour of the Bois des Naix in Bourg-de-Péage.

A lovely walk around Mours-Saint-Eusèbe along small roads, paths and tracks, crossing the River Savasse, and discover the ponds reserved for fishing but which are also a lovely spot to sit and relax for a while.

This easy walk in the hills above Chatuzange offers beautiful views of the countryside and the foothills of the Vercors and surrounding villages. There are options to shorten the loop.

A short, easy circuit with beautiful views of the foothills of the Vercors

This short family bike ride (all types of bikes) takes you on a complete tour of the municipality of Chatuzange-Le-Goubet, covering approximately 25 km. This route takes you along small municipal roads and will take you through the eight main roads that enter the villages indicated by the signs. There are no particular difficulties. It allows you to discover the countryside surrounding this municipality.

This hike starting from Peyrins takes you up the first (gentle) slopes of the Drôme des Collines, through varied countryside. Given the terrain, walkers can enjoy beautiful views of the west and then the east of the region.

Short walk in the Bois de Mours forest.

A beautiful hike in the Romanais region with magnificent views of the Isère valley and the Vercors to the east and the Vivarais mountains and the Mézenc massif to the west.

This is a short hike with the option of picnicking at the foot of the Chapelle Saint-Ange chapel, which offers superb views.

This walk will take you around the area of Saint-Mamans and Rochefort Samson, with lovely views of Mount Mussan. You’ll see plenty of farm animals: sheep, pigs, goats, cows and donkeys. Please note that part of the route is on small tarmac roads, though they are quiet.

A peaceful stroll through the Bois des Ussiaux along pleasant paths. There are a few information boards about the environment here and there. In season, you can try your hand at tree-top adventure to get a bit of a bird’s-eye view.

Between the Benedictine Abbey of Triors and the Chapel of Gillons, you may encounter monks who also enjoy the tranquillity of these paths, which pass by beautiful walnut groves and close to the foothills of the Drôme hills.

An unusual hike starting from the village of Meymans, along the ridge at the start with a return via the Ravin des Combes.Important: the passage through the ravine is quite technical and unmarked. Follow the path that seems obvious on either side of the small stream, which can be a little difficult to cross after heavy rain.

Between small country roads and forest paths, this short route allows you to discover the surroundings of Meymans.

This hike is a variation of Château Gaillard to Saint-Mamans. It is a little more challenging, a little longer and has fewer tarmac roads. But it still offers beautiful views of the Musans mountains and the Valence plain.

The Tour de Montmiral walk.

A short walk to discover the surroundings of Chateauneuf-sur-Isère. Part of the route is on small, quiet tarmac roads, but it is nonetheless pleasant.

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.

Discover the beautiful landscapes of the plateau, from the plain of Châteauneuf-sur-Isère to the cliffs of Vercors, as well as the TGV station seen from above.

This route runs alongside the Herbasse for much of the way, passing through gardens, fields and woods, and reaches Lac de Champos, its campsite and leisure centre, avoiding tarmac as much as possible. It ends at the charming little Parc Georges Bert.

A balanced hike combining dirt tracks and small roads, taking you from the town hall of Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence to the plateau, surrounded by fields and fruit trees around the INRA estate in Gotheron. Beautiful views of the Ardèche and Vercors.

A short route offering a taste of the main types of trails found in the Drôme des Collines: sand, gravel, woodland, valleys... The two main climbs are relatively steep and lead to some lovely views.

A beautiful route in the Herbasse area offering a dramatic change of scenery: sandy terrain and more Mediterranean vegetation.

A loop alternating between hills, fruit tree plantations, the beautiful forests of Garde and Bard, and numerous sandy paths (almost Saharan!) Beautiful views of the hills and the Vercors and Pilat massifs.

This easy walk will take you from the village of Parnans to the Route des Crêtes, where you will have beautiful views of the Royans, the Vercors and its chain of peaks as far as Veymont, the Isère valley, as well as a view to the west towards the Rhône valley and the Ardèche.

A beautiful route with a slight climb in the first section and a few sections where you’ll need to push your bike. Stunning views over the Rhône Valley. Passes through the Col de la Sambie and the villages of Barbières and Rochefort-Samson before returning at a leisurely pace to the Combe d’Oyans campsite. Option to extend the route with circular loops 15 and 16 (Red and Black) from Barbières.

This is an easy hike that will allow you to discover the surrounding landscape between the two villages. At times, you will have a panoramic view of the plains and foothills of the Vercors. You will alternate between a few paved roads, fairly wide paths, narrow trails with passages through the undergrowth, meadows, and the Valence Saint-Didier golf course. You will pass through the village of Saint-Didier-de-Charpey and, at the end, you will have the option of climbing to the top of the village of Charpey. Finally, you will walk along part of the Poilus de 1914-1918 footpath between the communes of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie and Charpey.

This hike on the borders of the Drôme offers a magnificent viewpoint at its highest point with a panoramic view of the Vercors mountain range, the Roman plain and the Ardèche mountains.

A very pretty loop from the hamlet of Les Ducs, crossing the Pas de Bouvaret and then the Pas de la Pierre, offering superb views of the Rhône valley, the Vercors and the Ardèche.

A very pretty and long hike around the Combe d'Oyans with beautiful panoramic views of the cliffs of Musan, Pierre Chauve and L'Epenet. The ruins of Rochefort-Samson Castle offer a beautiful view of the valley. Information board at the summit.

A short walk around the Combe de Saint-Genis with the cliffs of Musan, Épenet and Pierre Chauve and the Romanaise plain in the background.

A lovely, fairly challenging hike that allows you to explore the foothills of the Vercors and the Montagne de Morettet via a ‘less conventional’ route offering beautiful views, as it runs along the ridges.

Saint-Vincent had a commandery inthe 13th century. "In the footsteps of the Knights Templar" is an easy walk at the foot of the Rochers de Treillaras cliffs, often on the edge of the woods, over gently rolling terrain with beautiful views of the plain.

The stronghold of the bishops of Valence, whose rights to this castle were confirmed in 1238 by the German emperors, Pellafol has always had the same lords as Barbières, although it had a different suzerain. This 8.5 km circuit takes you around the castle in Barbières, via the Col de la Sambie.

This route, in tribute to the Poilus of the commune who died in combat in 1914-1918, was created to mark the centenary of the armistice. It will allow you to explore various neighbourhoods of the commune of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie where these Poilus lived and to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes at the foot of the Monts du Matin.

This beautiful route mostly follows small roads, starting from Saint-Vincent-La-Commanderie, and allows you, over a distance of 65 km, to discover several charming villages and spots in the Valence plain, with a constant view of the foothills of the Vercors on one side and the Monts d’Ardèche on the other.

While the Pas de Saint-Vincent and Pierre-Chauve are classics in the area, the route described here is less so... You'll need strong legs to climb the 300 m ascent below the Pas, save some energy to reach the summit of Pierre-Chauve, and a good sense of direction to reach Tourniol... but what a treat for the eyes!

Hike to climb to the Cross of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie. Circular starting at the Auberge des Templiers (opposite the village church). Half road / half trails.

A circular route through the countryside and woods starting from Marsaz, heading north to Bren and back.

A marked circular in the Drome des Collines, with beautiful views of the Vercors and Mont Saint-Gerbier-de-Jonc, passing through the undergrowth. Discover the Blue Cross and Red Cross. Partially shaded route.