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Circular Chamaret to Grignan
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5.76 mi
+203 ft
-207 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
This easy route will allow you to discover two charming villages in Drôme Provençale with a rich architectural heritage. Pleasant in all seasons, it winds its way between vineyards and lavender fields, offering views of the Lance mountain and the nearby Baronnies from the plain.
On the trail of the drystone shelters of Chamaret
6.00 mi
+367 ft
-344 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
A circular loop, mostly shaded by undergrowth, where the trails are regularly used by the inhabitants of Chamaret and neighbouring villages. There are therefore many tracks, so you will need to remain vigilant if you want to find the well-hidden drystone shelters. In addition to the description, we recommend using the app's GPS.
Pays de Grignan - Rochecourbière
Local authority6.28 mi
+131 ft
-141 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
This very easy route will first take you through the village and past the Chamaret Tower, then on to the market-gardening plateaus of Les Paluds and Les Marsenches. At a fork in the path, you’ll spot the beautiful stone cross at Les Vicaires, before discovering the fabulous Rochecourbière Cave and Madame de Sévigné’s stone table. Lovely paths through truffle oaks and lavender will take you back to Chamaret, passing by the wonderful Saint-Barthélémy Chapel.
The Crossroads - Pays de Grignan
19.47 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,112 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
This challenging route takes you along the banks of the Lez, then across the plain and up to the heights of Montségur-sur-Lauzon. This village has preserved the remains of the medieval castle and its ramparts, known as Vieux Montségur. You’ll continue along beautiful paths to the village of Solérieux. You will then climb to higher ground and arrive at a spot offering a superb view of Clansayes and its perched statue of the Virgin Mary. Following magnificent single tracks, you will cross part of the Rouvergue woods to reach Chamaret.
From the old TGC line to the new Grignan Discovery Trail
6.38 mi
+180 ft
-203 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
A pleasant and informative family hike that connects two beautiful villages. Part of the route allows you to discover the history of the TGC (Taulignan-Grignan-Chamaret), a secondary railway line in the Drôme department that was abandoned in 1927. Another part follows the "De truffières en ramière" discovery trail through the countryside around Grignan, with information panels on the natural heritage and human activities in this corner of Provence.
From one bank of the Lez to the other
7.12 mi
+469 ft
-492 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chamaret (Drôme)
From Chamaret to Colonzelle, this hike can be enjoyed in all seasons, even in hot weather. This fairly shaded route runs from the left bank to the right bank of the Lez, offering several opportunities to cool off in the river. On the right bank, it takes you through the charming village of Chamaret, identifiable from afar by its tower (which can be visited), and past four well-preserved drystone shelters. On the left bank, the steeper terrain offers several viewpoints on a cliff-top path and runs alongside the old millstone quarries in the cliff.
The millstones at Colonzelle
4.21 mi
+272 ft
-299 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Colonzelle (Drôme)
Family walk along the Lez. Different crops, including lavender, oak trees and vineyards, contrast with the cliffs. Pass through the quarry carved into the sandstone where thousands of millstones were carved for the mills.
Pays de Grignan - From tower to cave
11.90 mi
+279 ft
-302 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Grignan (Drôme)
This easy route takes you on a tour of the south of Grignan, with its truffle oaks and lavender fields. You’ll pass by the Saint-Barthélémy Chapel and the village of Chamaret with its famous hilltop tower. You’ll follow a picturesque path along the River Lez. On the way back, you’ll pass the famous Rochecourbière Cave and catch a glimpse of Madame de Sévigné’s ‘period table’.
Pays de Grignan - Vineyards and cabins
5.56 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Grignan (Drôme)
This route departs from Grignan and takes you along small roads and picturesque paths to visit the hamlet of La Grande Tuilière and the renowned Domaine de Montine wine estate. You will then take a path through the vineyards, with the added bonus of a beautiful view of the equally famous Château de Grignan. From there, a fun trail will take you back towards the village, then you will take the grassy paths to reach the end of your mountain bike ride.
Around Grignan via Les Montines
4.59 mi
+279 ft
-276 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Grignan (Drôme)
A pleasant, easy hike. Very charming thanks to the magnificent view of Grignan Castle, residence of the Comtesse de Sévigné, among others. Passing by the summit of Les Montines and a "sea of hills".
Circular route on the Rouvergue plateau via the cliffs
6.94 mi
+509 ft
-495 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chantemerle-lès-Grignan (Drôme)
The first part of this route follows the edges of the Rouvergue plateau. From the top of the cliffs, it overlooks the Crevasses de Chantemerle, which appeared after a series of earthquakes that shook the region from June 1772 to December 1773. This promontory also offers superb panoramic views from west to east for 5 km. The second part of the route takes you on a pleasant walk across the plateau, from the undergrowth to cultivated land. In June, the lavender fields add extra charm to the Provençal farmhouses built on this land.
Chantemerle-lès-Grignan
7.40 mi
+538 ft
-518 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Chantemerle-lès-Grignan (Drôme)
Discover the top of Chantemerle, through part of the Bois du Rouvergue, and return via the top of the crevasses.
Bassin des Druides and castle in Montségur-sur-Lauzon
6.90 mi
+538 ft
-528 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montségur-sur-Lauzon (Drôme)
Discover the remains of local history: the 11th-century Barquets Chapel, the Martinet aqueduct bridge (1852), the Druids' Basin, 19th-century pumping stations, traces of an old quarry and troglodyte dwellings, St-Jean Chapel, and the ruins of the castle that was once the hideout of the Baron des Adrets.
Route discovery through Réauville, Aiguebelle and Montjoyer
9.25 mi
+912 ft
-899 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Réauville (Drôme)
A beautiful walk between the villages of Réauville and Montjoyer and the Abbey of Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle.
From Réauville to Aiguebelle Abbey
4.92 mi
+499 ft
-486 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Réauville (Drôme)
A pleasant hike that takes you from Réauville, a charming village in the Drôme Provençale, to the Abbey of Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle.
Around Réauville
3.85 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Réauville (Drôme)
Short, easy walk around the pretty village of Réauville.
The Abbey of Aiguebelle in Réauville
9.91 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,073 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Réauville (Drôme)
This is a pleasant family walk, the first part of which takes place in the forest and leads to the Monastery of Aiguebelle, located on the loop. The second part leads through heathland and lavender fields to a plateau where the view gradually opens up to Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail, La Lance, the Baronnies and, closer by, the Château de Grignan and the Donjon de Chamaret.
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