Charols walks

Starting from Manas, this short but intense hike takes you to the charming village of Pont-de-Barret before climbing to the summit of Sainte-Euphémie mountain. A 380° panorama is guaranteed from the summit and throughout the descent.

This short route is easily accessible in the hills above Puy-Saint-Martin. It offers new views of the old village and the Valdaine plain.

In addition to panoramic views of the Valdaine plain, Couspeau mountain and Saoû forest, this route will allow you to discover the natural and cultural heritage of Puy-Saint-Martin.

Alternating between small roads, narrow lanes and paths through the woods, this route offers beautiful views of the Marsanne plain, the foothills of the Vercors and the village of Puy-Saint-Martin.

Before exploring the narrow streets of the fortified village of Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion, discover the rich Valdaine plain. You will cross the Ramières du Roubion, a preserved, shaded natural area where biodiversity reigns supreme.

The first part of the route is wild and offers beautiful views of the village of Pont-de-Barret and the meanders of the Roubion, as well as the Montagne de Sainte-Euphémie and the Marsanne plain. On the western side of the plateau, there is access to a viewpoint over Roche Colombe, the Trois Becs and the Montagne de Couspeau, then on the southern side, Saint-Maurice and the Eysahut rocks as you descend the track. Finish with a wild trail in a small valley.

This wild route offers beautiful views of the village of Pont-de-Barret, the meanders of the Roubion, the Montagne de Sainte-Euphémie, the Marsanne plain, Miélandre, Saint-Maurice and the Eysahut rocks.

A short hike in a magnificent setting. The undergrowth alternates with open views of the landscape and beautiful panoramas. Taking the loop in an anti-clockwise direction allows for a more gradual climb and a descent with a beautiful view overlooking Pont-de-Barret in front of you.

Pleasant circular path, mostly shaded. The ascent and descent are steady and present no technical difficulty. After rain, the path is easier to walk in the opposite direction.

A short hike along a path that once led to the Grotte de l’Ermite and a castle destroyed during the Wars of Religion. Perched on a narrow ridge, this viewpoint offers a lovely 360° view of the village of Eyzahut and the cliffs, with the forest of Saoû, the Trois Becs to Roche Colombe, the Grand Delmas and the Couspeau mountain as a backdrop.

Between the undergrowth and agricultural land, a short, easy hike allows you to enjoy the landscapes at the edge of the Valdaine plain.

This route takes you through the woods and hills that begin to the east of La Bégude. It also leads you to the hilltop medieval village of Châteauneuf-de-Mazenc, where the breathtaking views will allow you to discover the fields and buildings of the Valdaine plain.

A circular route offering a chance to discover the varied landscapes around La Bégude-de-Mazenc as well as the old village of Châteauneuf-de-Mazenc. With a route mainly through woodland, this long but technically easy hike will be very pleasant on hot summer days.

Discover the panoramic view from the east of Roynac: the Chevrière area is home to a remarkable natural site and offers a magnificent view of the Ardèche!

This very shady forest walk offers a new perspective on the Valdaine plain with a few glimpses of the Saoû massif, not to mention the discovery of the old ruined village of Roynac and its belvedere.

For experienced hikers, this is a beautiful hike, partly through the woods on unmarked trails. After a very beautiful passage along the ridge, they lead to cliffs followed by a dizzying descent into a rocky ridge to the Grotte de l'Ermite, a natural excavation in the rocks. Above, stand the summit of Châtelard and the ruins of an ancient watchtower dating from the Middle Ages, destroyed during the Wars of Religion. The panoramic view over the valley is superb.

On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, this route takes you to the cliffs of Eyzahut with the large arch carved into the cliff, the famous "Trou du Furet". Caution: tricky sections. Route reserved for experienced hikers.

A family walk, starting from the Roubion valley, to discover the old village of Soyans, dominated by the Romanesque church of Saint-Marcel and the castle ruins. Perched on the edge of the cliff, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Roubion Valley, the Saoû Forest to the north and the Couspeau Mountain to the east.

Starting from Rochebaudin, this hike crosses Les Blanchons to reach the foot of Rocher de la Tournelle. It then follows the Bisquerle trail, passes Pied Berthon (possible route to Eyzahut), and joins the DieulefitGRP® (long-distance footpath), allowing you to return to the village via a forest path along the Viarrand ravine.

This route takes you along small roads, forest tracks and footpaths, allowing you to discover different landscapes and villages. Starting from Rochebaudin, the route passes through the Col du Perthuis, the Col de Ventebrun, Dieulefit, Poët-Laval, the Grand Pas quarry and Eyzahut.

Following paths and small tracks, mostly through woodland, this walk offers some beautiful views and the remains of an ancient hilltop fortified village. The top of the village, where three crosses stand, offers a magnificent viewpoint with an orientation table. There is a 270° panorama of the foothills of the Vercors and Diois, Roche Colombe, the Trois Becs, the Montagne de Couspeau, the northern Rhône valley and the Ardèche mountains.

This route, with very little elevation gain, winds along the narrow roads of Portes-en-Valdaine, offering a 360° panoramic view of the village: its characteristic bell tower, its old village centre and the Serre de Mirabel in the background.

Through wooded and agricultural areas in the Drôme Provençale between Montélimar and Dieulefit.

Hike starting from Poët-Laval, offering sweeping views of the Vercors, the Rhône Valley and northern Vaucluse.

This walk allows you to discover the remains of an ancient fortified village on a hilltop, at the top of which are three crosses and a magnificent viewpoint with an orientation table. 270° panorama of the foothills of the Vercors and Diois, Roche Colombe, the Trois Becs, the Montagne de Couspeau, the northern Rhône valley and the Ardèche mountains.

Climb up to the heights of Marsanne via the Chapelle Saint-Félix for a panoramic view over the whole plain. This route quickly gains altitude as it climbs to the heights of Marsanne, near the ruins of the Saint-Félix Chapel. It continues along a forest track running alongside the mountain. The return journey across the plain is gentler and flatter.

Short walk to discover the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Fresneau and the old village of Marsanne.

False duplicate. A hike to discover the heritage of Marsanne, passing through the southern part of the forest. Discover the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Fresneau and the old village. Enjoy panoramic views of the Valdaine plain, the Rhône valley and the surrounding mountains.

A walk to discover Marsanne’s heritage. The old village, the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Fresneau, and panoramic views over the Valdaine plain and the surrounding mountains.

A very pleasant, varied loop with no particular difficulties. From woodland to meadows, it will take you to the remarkable site of Les Vitrouillères, where the potters of Dieulefit extracted clay until 1964. At the end of the route, the old village of Le Poët-Laval, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, is of course a must-see.

From the beautiful village of Marsanne, take a walk along wide paths in the forest of the same name.

A short walk through the Marsanne Forest, taking in Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours and the famous miraculous fountain of Fresneau.

This long hike high up in the heart of the Marsanne forest follows the paths that young silk spinners took to work in the 19th century. At that time, there were many spinning mills in the surrounding area, located along the rivers needed for the activity, particularly near Mirmande.

Along the river, along a wide track, through the pinewoods and up a steep incline: these are just some of the variations that will give you your first taste of mountain biking in an always pleasant setting. Ideal for beginners and families!

An easy family walk in the vast Marsanne Forest. Beautiful views of the Vercors.

A short route offering magnificent panoramic views over the Valdaine plain and its hilltop villages.Starting from Marsanne, this circular route offers sweeping views across the Valdaine plain and its many hilltop villages, which you’ll pass through as you go: Roynac, Manas, Saint-Gervais and Bonlieu-sur-Roubion, followed by La Laupie.

Situated between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas, thanks to its central location, offers a superb 360° view, from the Trois Becs to Mont Ventoux in the east and over the Tricastin, the Rhône Valley and the foothills of the Ardèche in the west. This route follows a small road, a tarmac track (in poor condition) and finally a narrow path.

Situated between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas, thanks to its central location, offers a superb 360° view, from the Trois Becs to Mont Ventoux in the east and over the Tricastin, the Rhône Valley and the foothills of the Ardèche in the west. This route follows a small road, a tarmac track (in poor condition) and forest paths.

Parcours sportif par les crêtes avec de très belles vues à l'Est (Grand Veymont, Saoû) à l'aller puis sur le Rhône et l'Ardèche au retour. Quelques passages assez pentus.

A short walk offering the chance to discover a magnificent, restored site with its narrow streets and paved slanting streets on its promontory. Further on, the small, secluded Chapel of Saint-Jacques is also full of charm.

Set between La Laupie, Condillac and Marsanne, this forest walk promises splendid panoramic views over the Valdaine plain and its hilltop villages.

Reaching the "Pierre Sanglante" (a curious rock associated with a legend) from the heights of Marsanne is an easy walk with beautiful views. A return route through the forest is available via the higher ground.

A route mainly following idyllic forest tracks and paths that offer lovely views over the Andrans plain. Starting from Marsanne, the route follows the Sentier des Fileuses to the Col de la Grande Limite, then heads towards the wind farm and passes by the Pierre Sanglante. It continues along the ridge to the Col du Devès and a magnificent viewpoint located at the paragliding launch site. A short loop around this plateau through wild woodland, then back to Marsanne via a balcony trail.

This walk goes around Coste Chaude, the dominant peak of Puygiron, before skirting the lavender fields and the Saint-Bonnet Chapel.

A short country walk surrounded by beautiful scenery near Montélimar.

This lovely loop along the ridges of L'Izard and Mont Laroche offers magnificent views of the Roubion valley as far as the foothills of the Vercors and the 3 Becs. Starting from the pretty village of La Touche, the route passes the castles of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, then the truffle fields of Janeston. The hike also crosses the pretty little hamlet of Moulin de Bay on the riverbank, via a succession of varied paths and trails, which are sometimes steep but only for short distances.

With its mix of small country lanes, paths lined with fields and forest trails, this peaceful route offers a lovely escape into the countryside with views of the surrounding hills.

Let yourself be carried away by the diversity of the landscapes along this hike! The route takes you along the Ruisseau de Citelles stream and follows in the footsteps of its past, with old hamlets and mills, before climbing up to the plateau covered with lavender fields.

This walk follows wide forest tracks, leading to a viewpoint offering a 180° panorama of the Valdaine plain below, which is partly agricultural and partly wooded. A short circular route adds variety to the round trip.

On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. There is a beautiful view to the north with the forest of Saoû, the Trois Becs at Roche Colombe, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau in the background, and to the south, the Montagne de la Lance and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.

The Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route offers beautiful views of the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau to the north, and the Montagne de la Lance to the south. On clear days, you can even see Mont Ventoux.

Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route takes you there via a track suitable for vehicles and offers a lovely view with a magnificent 360° panorama, with the Trois Becs, Grand Delmas and Montagne de Couspeau to the north, Montagne de la Lance to the south and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux. The return journey follows a path through a beech forest, at the bottom of a wild valley.

Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route takes you there via a track suitable for vehicles, allowing you to enjoy a lovely viewpoint with a magnificent 360° panorama: to the north, the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and Montagne de Couspeau; to the south, Montagne de la Lance; and on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.

Route in the Marsanne forest with beautiful views of the valleys, along wide paths with gentle slopes.

The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.

Roche Colombe is the stern of the great ship formed by the Saoû Forest, offering a remarkable view of the Vercors, the Drôme and the interior of the forest. ⚠️ Between 1 July and 15 September, Prefectural Order DDT-SEF-2026-0176 of 4 June 2026 concerning temporary restrictions on access to the Saoû Forest and the Ambel plateau in the event of a fire risk , assessed on a daily basis. A map is published every evening (around 5.30 pm) for the following day.

In Valdaine, amongst the wooded hills, there are plenty of paths. Armed with a good IGN map and a GPS, walkers can, so to speak, take their pick from all these possible routes. This short walk is a good example, taking in varied landscapes and attractive woodland.

At the foot of the Aiguilles, you will pass through a wide variety of environments. Wetlands and arid areas alternate between the Vèbre and the Mediterranean slopes of the Pas de l'Estang and the Palloir.

A route in the Saou forest, where you’ll follow the tourist trail before heading down the Sentier Muletier. Please note that this descent is technical; some stony sections require caution!

A beautiful route that will take you through the Saou Forest, then to the foot of Rochecolombe Mountain. The route follows fun and varied paths through the woods. ⚠️ Between 1 July and 15 September, Prefectural Order DDT-SEF-2026-0176 of 4 June 2026 concerning temporary restrictions on access to the Saou Forest and the Ambel Plateau in the event of a fire risk, assessed on a daily basis. A map is published every evening (around 5.30 pm) for the following day.

A challenging route, with a short section where you’ll need to carry your bike on the climb up to the Pas de l’Échelette. Enjoy the panoramic views of Crest, the Drôme valley and the Trois Becs! ⚠️ Between 1 July and 15 September, Prefectural Order DDT-SEF-2026-0176 of 4 June 2026 concerning temporary restrictions on access to the Saoû Forest and the Ambel Plateau in the event of a fire risk, assessed on a daily basis. A map is published every evening (around 5.30 pm) for the following day.

A discovery trail in the heart of the Saou Forest, along easy paths and tracks suitable for the whole family. In the heart of the forest, don’t miss the Auberge des Dauphins and its remarkable architecture.The Saou Forest, acquired as part of the Sensitive Natural Areas policy, is the Department’s largest property (2,500 ha). Listed as a protected site since 1942, it is now managed in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, in consultation with local stakeholders. ⚠️ Between 1 July and 15 September, Prefectural Order DDT-SEF-2026-0176 of 4 June 2026 concerning the temporary restriction of access to the Saou Forest and the Ambel Plateau in the event of a fire risk, assessed on a daily basis. A map is published every evening (around 5.30 pm) for the following day.

Head east to explore the tourist trail created by Maurice Burrus in 1930. The route passes at the foot of the Trois-Becs. To round off this walk, a descent along forest paths and tracks will make you forget the long climb. The Saou Forest, acquired as part of the Sensitive Natural Areas policy, is the Department’s largest property. Listed as a protected site since 1942, it is managed in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, in consultation with local stakeholders. ⚠️ Between 1 July and 15 September, Prefectural Order DDT-SEF-2026-0176 of 4 June 2026 concerning the temporary restriction of access to the Saou Forest and the Ambel Plateau in the event of a fire risk, assessed on a daily basis. A map is published every evening (around 5.30 pm) for the following day.

A peaceful hike along wide hillside paths, close to the picturesque, tiny, hidden village of Citelles.

This is an easy hike that alternates between cool woodland and wide open trails on the plateau. You will pass through the hamlet of CÎtelles with its small chapel and waterfall, which is only accessible from above. The return journey follows the stream, where you can take a dip in places. The route crosses the river four times via small bridges or large stones. This is a very pleasant walk in summer, and the breaks by the water are very welcome.

A lovely walk along the hills of the Dieulefit region.

Lavender fields, pine forests, chestnut trees, a stone hamlet and breathtaking views of La Lance mountain… You can enjoy all these landscapes and panoramic views to the full on this easy ride.

Route mainly following tracks and forest paths offering beautiful 360° views, from the Rhône Valley to Mont Ventoux. Circular route that circles the catchment area of the Citelles stream, from the Château de Rochefort-en-Valdaine to the ruins of Notre-Dame la Brune, passing through the wind farm and its numerous wind turbines.

From the medieval site of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, discover the slopes of the Citelles valley and climb up to the Janeston plateau. The prefix "jan" (broom wood, juniper heath) is characteristic of Mediterranean vegetation.

A route mainly following tracks and forest paths offering lovely 360° views, passing through the wind farm and its numerous wind turbines, from the Rhône Valley to Mont Ventoux, as well as a chance to discover the pretty little hamlet of Cîtelles and its valley.

Located between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas offers superb 360° views thanks to its central location. Trails and small paths, alternating between climbs and flat sections, make for a relatively easy ascent. The return journey is enhanced by a short detour to the Tour d'Alençon, a 12th-century ruin.

The Saracen Caves at the ruins of the old village of Béconne provide a short walk through the woods and fields of lavender and lead you on an enjoyable route among the vestiges of the past and let you indulge your imagination.