Circular Baïn in Châtillon-en-Diois

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Discover the Combe de Baïn below the cliffs of Glandasse.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 05 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 618 m
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    Descent: - 615 m
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    Highest point: 1,148 m
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    Lowest point: 568 m
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View from the climb
The Bez Valley
Reliefs of the Diois
Glandasse cliffs

Description of the walk

Departure from the Tourist Office, located on the D539.

(S/E) Cross this road, follow it on the left for a few metres and turn right onto Rue Neuve. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead along Montée du Tricot, then follow Chemin de Baïn. Walk alongside the cemetery and follow theGR®95trail which climbs up to Col des Caux.

(1) At the Suel crossroads, continue straight ahead on theGR®95towards Col des Caux (signposted) until you reach the next crossroads.

(2) Cross a ford and follow theGR®95on the left, heading north-west towards Col des Caux. Ignore the various small paths that cross theGR®95.

(3) At the crossroads, leave the track leading to the Baïn farm on your right and follow the path on your left
GR®95, towards Col des Caux. This restored path climbs northwards through the forest.

(4) Reach the junction ofthe GR®95and theGR®95GTV (Grande Traversée du Vercors) variant. Turn right to reach Col des Caux

(5). Return to the previous fork.

(4): Continue opposite theGR®95GTV variant, which stays on the hillside until Pié de Boeuf, passing Col de Mireille (6) on your right.

(7) Reach Pié de Boeuf: the trail continues westwards and winds down through a pretty pine forest.

(8) At the next crossroads, it joins the Balcon du Glandasse trail, which you follow opposite, heading east. Further down, this trail is rutted and sometimes a little tricky. Join theGR®95at the fork in the road on the way there.

(1) Turn right and retrace your steps back to the Châtillon Tourist Office.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 568 m - Tourist Office on the D539
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 643 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.2 - alt. 655 m - Cross the ford, then head north-west
  4. 3 : km 3.2 - alt. 855 m - Turn left heading south at the start, then north
  5. 4 : km 5.04 - alt. 1,121 m - On the right, heading north towards Col des Caux
  6. 5 : km 5.2 - alt. 1,132 m - Col des Caux
  7. 6 : km 5.66 - alt. 1,131 m - Col de Mireille
  8. 7 : km 7.29 - alt. 1,137 m - Pié de Boeuf, heading west
  9. 8 : km 9.21 - alt. 871 m - Junction B from Glandasse heading east
  10. S/E : km 11.61 - alt. 569 m - Tourist Office on the D539

Notes

Standard hiking equipment.

Worth a visit

- Beautiful cliffs of Glandasse.
- Magnificent view of the Bez valley and vineyards from Pié de Boeuf.
- Col de Mireille (follow the small path for a few metres, then between the trees).
- Option to reach the summit of Montagne de Label: the trail starts on the right, a few metres before you reach Pié de Boeuf.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Daniel Maciocia
Daniel Maciocia

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, I didn't meet anyone.

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Mounier Michel
Mounier Michel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Although the elevation gain is 620 m, it is a very pleasant two-hour hike, preferably done in the opposite direction to the signposts, which allows you to enjoy views of the Glandasse mountain throughout the hike, which seems to accompany you in your efforts!
In terms of visitor numbers, we came across two groups.

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User 7904770

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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SiobanS
SiobanS
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Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

My rating is subjective and reflects my appetite for views. As mentioned in previous comments, this hike should be done in the opposite direction to enjoy some views on the way down. Despite this, it remains very wooded. The Mireille Pass is the only slightly open area where you can eat with views of the mountains.

Also, I usually like walking in the morning, but I would say that this walk is better in the middle or late afternoon, when the light hits the rock faces (especially at the Mireille Pass).

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VCANET
VCANET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The Col de Mireille, with its small open meadow, is a more interesting picnic spot (thanks to the view) than the Col des Caux, which is surrounded by trees.
As other hikers have pointed out, turning in the other direction would make it easier to admire the surrounding ridges. However, the route overlooking the valley along the D 239 road would take longer, as it is uphill. This route is also noisy due to the constant traffic (in the afternoon).

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simba26
simba26

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with no particular difficulties.
The route is fairly shaded, which is pleasant in hot weather.
The elevation gain is steady throughout the climb.
Once you've finished the hike, take the time to visit the beautiful village of Chatillon en Diois and quench your thirst on the terrace of a bar/restaurant.
Thanks to the author of this lovely hike.

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bruno92160
bruno92160

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, well sheltered from the sun, so it can be done all year round. However, this means that the passes are somewhat lost in the woods, without many views.

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degavroche
degavroche

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I would recommend doing the circular in a clockwise direction to better enjoy the view of Glandasse between points #8 and #7, i.e. the upper part of the route.

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berbard k
berbard k
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in beautiful weather. Nothing to complain about, the route is magnificent and the scenery is stunning. Peaceful at this time of year. Pure bliss!

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Algerard1
Algerard1

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At the Suel crossroads, if you go straight ahead, the GR trail is blocked by a red and yellow X. This threw us off a bit, so we followed the GR route crossing the stream on the left. We quickly realised that we were doing the route backwards, but why not? In the end, my old knees didn't complain. This circuit is magnificent and really worth it
whichever direction you take. We had beautiful weather the whole way and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We did the hike on 13/10/2021. I think it must be very hot in July/August!
Thanks to the poster.

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skidefond
skidefond

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk to do in a morning, going in the opposite direction to the suggested route. Few views in the second part of the route (combine with a visit to Chatillon en Diois)

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jema67
jema67

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hiking in the opposite direction, I think it's a little easier on the knees and allows you to enjoy the scenery in front of you on the way down. Otherwise, I was a little disappointed by the lack of perspective from Pié de Boeuf to Col de Cau, but it wasn't a deal breaker. A good half-day hike, which was our goal.

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annie avit
annie avit

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful afternoon in Châtillon en Diois.

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dieulefit26mt
dieulefit26mt

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with stunning views along much of the route.
The Mireille Pass is an ideal spot for a snack with a view of the Glandasse.
Very beautiful view at Pié de Boeuf.

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luludu07
luludu07

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Beautiful hike with varied scenery.
No particular difficulty. Hike completed in 4½ hours with breaks
The trail is well marked.

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