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La Servelle from Brette
Visorando Member
10.98 mi
+3,009 ft
-2,979 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Brette (Drôme)
This is a long hike but without any technical difficulties apart from the relatively steep grassy slopes below the summit of La Servelle. Your efforts will be rewarded with a magnificent 360° view from Vercors to Ventoux and from Dévoluy to the Monts d'Ardèche! Return via a partial circular route passing through Champ Rabi.
La Brette and La Roanne with your feet in the water
8.53 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,375 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Pradelle (Drôme)
A demanding hike where you walk in water most of the time. The first 4 kilometres are on dry land and the rest in the beds of the Brette and Roanne rivers. A very beautiful route that allows you to discover the wild gorges of these two rivers.
Please note: the walking time is calculated for routes on dry land; walking in water is much more difficult, so you should allow around 1 to 1.5 km/h, or around 8 to 9 hours of walking for this route.
La Bergerie des Pradaux
6.95 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,978 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert (Drôme)
Beautiful hike on the slopes of Couspeau, above Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert. Unobstructed view of the Roanne basin, the Servelle, the Diois and Vercors mountains.
La Servelle via Volvent
10.34 mi
+2,582 ft
-2,566 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Volvent (Drôme)
A summit in southern Diois (1613m), isolated between the Aucelon and Couspeau mountains, offers beautiful 360° views. The starting point is in Volvent, a small village of thirty inhabitants at the end of the Roanne Valley.
Couspeau Mountain: Serre Delègue
10.39 mi
+3,018 ft
-3,018 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Rochefourchat (Drôme)
This route starts in Rochefourchat and allows you to explore the Montagne de Couspeau by following the ridge that rises from the south from Serre Délégué (1,482 m) to the north, at its northern end, at Grand Delmas (highest point at 1,544 m). This hike offers views of the surrounding mountains from Diois to Baronnies, including the Trois Becs.
Hiking is prohibited by the owner (private property) during the summer grazing period, from 20 May to 31 October.
The Crêtes d'Aucelon
10.34 mi
+2,808 ft
-2,792 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aucelon (Drôme)
After a long climb, a 360° view awaits you on the ridges.
The Crêtes du Col de Pennes
4.18 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,273 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Barnave (Drôme)
This route presents certain difficulties: walking through thickets, crossing small rocks or holes dug by erosion, and passing along the edge of steep cliffs.
Absolutely not recommended in hot weather due to its south-west exposure, it remains very pleasant from autumn to spring on a beautiful sunny day. Avoid if the trail is covered with snow covering crevasses and due to the risk of slipping.
Praloubeau ridges
8.11 mi
+2,293 ft
-2,293 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalancon (Drôme)
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, the ridges of the Montagne de Praloubeau overlook the village of Volvent and its valley with arid vegetation on the western side and, on the eastern side, Jonchères with a greener valley.Magnificent 360° panorama of the surrounding mountains, stretching as far as the Dévoluy massif to the north and Mont Ventoux to the south.
Les Sadous - Pays de Saillans
Local authority
6.22 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Chaudière (Drôme)
At the foot of the majestic Trois Becs massif and the Montagne de Couspeau, leave the charming village of La Chaudière for the Chapelle des Sadous, perched on a wooded spur.
La Chaudière - Col de la Baume
3.92 mi
+988 ft
-1,007 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Chaudière (Drôme)
Hike opposite the Trois Becs massif, which forms the eastern slope of the Saou forest and its Perched syncline. Beautiful views of this magnificent rocky ridge.
Chapelle des Sadous - Montagne de Faraud
7.30 mi
+2,208 ft
-2,208 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from La Chaudière (Drôme)
This is a wild hike to discover the little Chapelle des Sadous chapel through the ravines of the Vallon de la Coullance, followed by a crescendo climb to the summit of Montagne de Faraud.
From the top of this spur, you can enjoy views of the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau, the Diois, the Dévoluy, the Vercors and the Grand Veymont.
Les Balcons de La Roanne - Vallée de la Roanne
7.16 mi
+2,405 ft
-2,418 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Benoit-en-Diois (Drôme)
From Saint-Benoît, a hilltop village and strategic point, climb up the paths once used by farmers through the sunny south-facing slopes. They offer breathtaking views of the Roanne Gorges.
Montagne de Faraud from Saint-Benoît-en-Diois
10.94 mi
+3,205 ft
-3,199 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Benoit-en-Diois (Drôme)
A beautiful circular leading to a summit offering stunning views of the Vercors, Diois and Trois Becs.
Chalancon rock
2.55 mi
+925 ft
-945 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chalancon (Drôme)
A short circular loop along a wild path, starting from the village of Chalancon, takes you to an old watchtower (or what remains of it) perched on a rock. A short round trip along the ridge to Pas de la Lune offers exceptional panoramic views. Then return via the old mule track of Pas de l'Échaillon to complete this hike.
Pas de la Pousterle and its panoramic views
6.18 mi
+2,467 ft
-2,461 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Recoubeau-Jansac (Drôme)
A superb circular walk starting from the charming hamlet of Jansac in the Diois region, leading to a pass (pousterle) between the Drôme and Roanne valleys.
The route is mostly shaded and presents no particular difficulties, apart from a 600-metre elevation gain. It is signposted with blue circles and yellow lines.
Les Trois Becs
5.88 mi
+3,701 ft
-3,707 ft
5h 55
Very difficult
Departure from La Chaudière (Drôme)
Visit the Trois Becs, the highest points in the Saou Forest.
⚠️ The route passes through a quiet zone for wildlife. Certain passages are closed between 15 May and 15 July.Specific signage and a diversion from the GR®9 have been put in place to guide users, see here.
Rochecourbe and Rocher de la Laveuse via Pas de Picourère
5.94 mi
+3,097 ft
-3,064 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Chaudière (Drôme)
A beautiful hike to the summit of Rochecourbe (one of the 3 Becs) via one of the prettiest passes (Pas de Picourère) and back via the magnificent Rocher de la Laveuse and Pas de Siarra.Be careful, as the paths are steep and slippery, unmarked and close to cliffs. This route is therefore best suited to hikers who are used to this type of terrain.
Please note that the route passes through a wildlife sanctuary. Certain sections are closed between 15 May and 15 July. Special signage and a diversion from the GR®9 have been put in place to guide users, seehere.
Faraud Mountain and Sadous Chapel from Chastel-Arnaud
9.81 mi
+2,877 ft
-2,867 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Chastel-Arnaud (Drôme)
Montagne de Faraud offers magnificent views of the Trois Becs and all the surrounding mountains. This hike offers an alternative to the classic hike, starting from the hamlet of Saint-Moirans (Chastel-Arnaud) rather than La Chaudière. At the start, you will have the opportunity to visit the 12th-century Church of Saint-Moirans and, during the hike, the charming Chapelle des Sadous chapel. The hike follows good paths or tracks, with a few slightly steep sections.
The Pas des Baux circular route starting from Montmaur-en-Diois
4.91 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,234 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montmaur-en-Diois (Drôme)
The Pas des Baux from Pont de Quart is a lovely little walk. The circular route from Montmaur, which is much longer, allows you to enjoy both sides of the valley and visit the old village and its Chemin du Facteur.
The promontories and summit of Cresta
4.24 mi
+2,602 ft
-2,598 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Espenel (Drôme)
A beautiful hike above the village of Espenel, providing access to the three peaks on the Cresta ridges.
Tour de Pégarnier
4.76 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,270 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Espenel (Drôme)
A lovely little hike to the summit of Pégarnier, which offers magnificent views of the villages of Espenel, Vercheny and Aurel en Diois.
Miélandre du Col d'Espréaux
4.28 mi
+2,185 ft
-2,185 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Vesc (Drôme)
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, in the Drôme Provençale, the Miélandre mountain, with its grassy slopes on either side of the ridge, is covered with pastures. From the summit, which offers a 360° view, you can admire the Alpages d'Angèle, the Montagne de La Croix, the Lance mountains, the Trois Becs and Mont Ventoux.