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Chalancon walks
Chalancon rock
Visorando Member
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.
La Montagne d'Oule
6.43 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,457 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Motte-Chalancon (Drôme)
Hike starting from La Motte-Chalancon, a pretty hilltop village in Drôme Provençale nestled around its church. The Montagne d’Oule takes its name from the river that flows around its northern and eastern flanks. Or perhaps it is the river that takes its name from the mountain... This easy walk through the woodland, suitable for all, will take you to the lake at Cornillon-sur-Oule.
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.
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.
Cornillon walk
2.56 mi
+709 ft
-712 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Cornillon-sur-l'Oule (Drôme)
A short, easy walk above the village with lovely views of the Oule Valley, the Aiguilles, Montagne du Raton and Rocher du Caire.
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.
The Tour du Coucou in Villeperdrix
5.84 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,604 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Villeperdrix (Drôme)
A fairly balanced walk with no tracks. Montagne d'Angèle, challenging Ventoux in the distance, will accompany you throughout the route.
The Saint-Laurent Plateau and the Rocher du Caire
7.97 mi
+2,011 ft
-1,998 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-May (Drôme)
A walk across the Saint-Laurent Plateau and its ridges to the Rocher du Caire, where you can enjoy a lovely view of the Oule, the Aiguilles de Rémuzat and even the snow-capped peaks of the Dévoluy. Visit to the cemetery overlooking the village of Saint-May, with a beautiful view of the Eygues, the gorges and the Léoux stream. Vultures are part of the spectacle, especially around the Rocher du Caire.
The Léoux stream from Saint-May
5.83 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,713 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-May (Drôme)
This hike follows the beautiful Léoux stream. Littered with natural pools, it offers beautiful places to cool off. The slopes quickly converge to form beautiful rocky gorges. You then leave the gorges on the western slope via a fairly steep stony path.
The return journey is along a track offering beautiful views of the gorges and surrounding mountains. Then a path and a section of road take you back to the beautiful village of Saint-May.
Le Léoux via the Saint-May Gorges and Bodon Abbey
7.51 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,703 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-May (Drôme)
A magnificent hike to enjoy in all seasons, accompanied by the sound of the Léoux waterfalls, the flight of vultures and impressive landscapes.
A pleasant climb on a stony path along the Léoux to reach the ridge, then a breathtaking panorama on the way back. Take your time, open your eyes, look for the vultures in flight and admire the landscape of these mountains sculpted by time.
Tour of Buègue Mountain
10.22 mi
+2,487 ft
-2,480 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-May (Drôme)
This hike allows you to visit a pretty village and the remains of one of the oldest abbeys in Gaul, as well as enjoy the landscapes of the Drôme.
With a bit of luck, the vultures of Rocher du Caire will accompany you along the way.
La Servelle from Brette
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.
The Rocher du Caire
7.27 mi
+1,926 ft
-1,923 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rémuzat (Drôme)
The route along the ridge overlooking Rémuzat and the cliffs at the summit of Le Caire are home to majestic griffon vultures.
The Rock of Cairo
6.40 mi
+2,119 ft
-2,126 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rémuzat (Drôme)
The great cliff of Rocher du Caire rises above Rémuzat. Look up and you'll see griffon vultures flying over the valley.
Please note that a hiker has informed us that a municipal by-law (posted at the top) prohibits hiking in the opposite direction.
Tête de Mouret - Pas de l'Eygues
7.24 mi
+2,871 ft
-2,861 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rémuzat (Drôme)
From the charming village of Rémuzat in Drôme Provençale, set off on a challenging route under the watchful gaze of vultures. The Tête du Mouret (1010m) is a beautiful viewpoint from which to observe them and enjoy the landscapes of the Eygues and Oule valleys.
Montagnes des Gravières and Montagne du Raton
15.45 mi
+5,056 ft
-5,046 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Rémuzat (Drôme)
A ridge hike between the Drôme and Hautes-Alpes, ascending Montagne des Gravières via the Aiguilles de Rémuzat, then crossing the entire length of Montagne du Raton to Col de Pommerol (or Col de la Fromagère).
360° panoramic views of the Rosanais region, from Mont Ventoux in the south to the Dévoluy and the Vercors in the north. Nearby, views of the Montagnes de la Lance and d’Angèle, the Montagne de l’Archier and the 3 Becs.
Aiguilles de Rémuzat - Montagne des Gravières
9.45 mi
+3,366 ft
-3,340 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Rémuzat (Drôme)
Both Mediterranean and Alpine, this contrasting hike reflects the diverse nature of the region. It includes some tricky sections, but the summit and ridges offer magnificent views. The feeling you get and the beauty of the landscapes are well worth the effort.
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.
Rocher du Bramard from Sahune
6.74 mi
+2,073 ft
-2,047 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Sahune (Drôme)
A very beautiful hike with breathtaking scenery that will make you forget the very tough climb.
The Gorges de l'Eygues via Sahune and Villeperdrix
8.08 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,205 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sahune (Drôme)
A very beautiful hike in the Gorges de l’Eygues, passing at the foot of the Bramard, returning via the pretty, traditional village of Villeperdrix. A walk that takes you through woodland at times and along sunny paths at others. A splendid view of the Gorges de l’Aygues, with numerous vultures soaring overhead.
Rocher des Fées circular walk from Sahune
5.68 mi
+1,161 ft
-1,168 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sahune (Drôme)
A pleasant, easy hike, the main purpose of which is to enjoy the superb view from the Rocher des Fées de Sahune.
Le Marcel and Le Devés departing from Sahune.
3.86 mi
+978 ft
-978 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sahune (Drôme)
Pleasant circular route through olive groves and then through a wood of holm oaks, offering a view of Montagne d'Angèle at the Bergerie crossroads.
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 Raton mountain
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.96 mi
+2,493 ft
-2,497 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rosans (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike along the ridge between the Hautes-Alpes and the Drôme.
Le Fourchat, summit of Montagne de l'Archier
3.21 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,588 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pommerol (Drôme)
This hike provides access to a beautiful panoramic ridge between Drôme and Hautes-Alpes. The fairly high altitude offers magnificent views and an exceptional 360° panorama of the Rosanais region, from Ventoux in the south to Dévoluy and Vercors in the north.
Clamontard Mountain from the Claps departure point
7.27 mi
+2,221 ft
-2,241 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Luc-en-Diois (Drôme)
Set off to conquer a 1,085-metre mountain on a steep path, under a peaceful forest of tall trees and interspersed with breathtaking views of the rocky chaos of the Claps.
At the summit, enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Diois valley and the first peaks of the Vercors.
Walk along the ridge to feast your eyes once more, this time in the direction of the Hautes-Alpes.
Finally, descend gently through a landscape typical of the South of France.