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Chamouse Mountain
This is a very beautiful, uncrowded walk offering remarkable landscapes for most of the route.
From Izon-la-Bruisse to Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze via Perty and Arsuc
This is the third and final stage of a three-day tour of the Méouge and Ouvèze ridges. You first pass through the western face of the Montagne de Chamouse, with its magnificent beech forests, before reaching the remarkable Col de Perty. Then, you'll follow the ridge for several kilometres via the summit of Arsuc and Serre de Charbouisse, enjoying breathtaking views of the Alps and the Ouvèze valley. The last third of the day allows you to explore the hamlets of the valley, in a pretty rural setting.
The Crête de Chabre loop via Eygalayes and Ballons
This is the second stage of a three-day circuit on the crests of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers. Starting and ending in Izon-la-Bruisse, the route passes through the two pretty villages of Eygalayes and Ballons before reaching the Crête de Chabre for a splendid view of the Dévoluy, the Écrins and the Ventoux.
From Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze to Izon-la-Bruisse via the summit of Chamouse
This is the first stage of a three-day circuit on the ridges of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers. Between heaven and earth, this is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges. Throughout the day, there are fantastic views of the Ouvèze valley, the Provençal peaks such as Lure and Ventoux, and then the Southern Alps. This is a wild route, far from everything, ending in the equally wild micro-village of Izon-la-Bruisse.
On the crests of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers, in the Baronnies Provençales
This itinerary between the valleys of the Méouge and Ouvèze allows you to take the pulse of the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales. Little travelled and regularly on balconies and ridges, the route alternates between lavender fields and rocky slopes, Scots pine forests and sublime beech woods, pastoral paths and ridges with exceptional panoramic views. In addition to its particularly wild character, the few small villages it passes through are particularly picturesque, and the route allows you to explore the sublime Montagne de Chamouse from every angle.
The mountains of Bouvrège and Croc via the old Fort de Mévouillon
It is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges with magnificent views of Ventoux, Montagne de Lure, the Méouge and Ouvèze valleys, and the peaks of Baronnies: Buc, Bergiès, Chamouze, Vanige, Clavelière. The hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the region's historical heritage and passes by the site of the former Fort de Mévouillon. Considered a threat by the king, the fort was razed to the ground in 1684. Several buildings (houses, churches) were built using stones from the old fort. The route is fairly wild and little frequented.
The Raton mountain
A beautiful hike along the ridge between the Hautes-Alpes and the Drôme.
Le Suillet at the start of the village of Orpierre
This beautiful hike offers lovely views of the Céans and Blaisance valleys and the legendary cliffs of Orpierre, which make this village an exceptional climbing site.
Walk in the Baronnies
A beautiful walk through vineyards, lavender fields and olive groves, as well as forests. Glimpses of stone lacework and a pretty chapel. A Mediterranean landscape with hilltop villages stretching as far as the eye can see.
Chabre Mountain
This is a lovely walk to discover the Montagne de Chabre, which offers beautiful scenery, especially along the ridge. You can see many hang-gliders heading towards Les Espranons.
Tour of Rocher des Mieyes
Beautiful view of the Ennuye Valley.
Aiguilles de Rémuzat - Montagne des Gravières
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.
The Rock of Cairo
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.
The Rocher du Caire
The route along the ridge overlooking Rémuzat and the cliffs at the summit of Le Caire are home to majestic griffon vultures.
The Sarcéna ridges
This is a beautiful hike to discover the southernmost ridges of the Diois region, culminating in the highest point of this landscape, the summit of Duffre. The panorama offers superb views of the Southern Alps and Dévoluy.
Crête de la Montagne de l'Aup via La Sarcéna
Discover more than five kilometres of ridge offering breathtaking 360° views of the surrounding mountains. The route follows almost exclusively single-track trails winding through woods and meadows. From late May to late June, the trail is adorned with abundant, particularly pleasant and colourful flora.
Valdrôme resort: Montagne de l'Aup
From the resort, you will discover a vast 360° panorama of the Southern Alps and the whole of the Diois region, with a view of Mont Ventoux too.
Best done in June for the exceptional flora.
La Crête de la Bouisse via the Rocher de Jardanne
From the old Serres under the Rocher de la Pignolette, via the Crêtes de Fontarache, the Rocher de Jardane and the Crêtes de la Bouisse: a beautiful hike through sharp limestone pavement and boxwood.
Gorge de la Méouge - Crête Saint-Cyr
Tour des Gorges de la Méouge au départ de Saint-Pierre-Avez en traversant l'intégralité de la crête de la Montage de Saint-Cyr, afin de réaliser un itinéraire un peu plus sportif.
Tour of Buègue Mountain
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.
Le Léoux via the Saint-May Gorges and Bodon Abbey
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.
The Léoux stream from Saint-May
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.
Brantes - Savoillan
A hike between two magnificent villages at the foot of Mont Ventoux, between heathland and forests. As a bonus, there is a beautiful Roman bridge over the Toulourenc.
Mont Ventoux via the north face
Complete ascent of Mont Ventoux via the north face from the Chapelle Saint-Basile in the commune of Saint-Léger du Ventoux.
The coulets and combes of Aurel
From coulets to combes, carved out to varying degrees by torrential waters, discover the naturally shaped landscape around Aurel.
Balcony of the Sources of the Drôme
Starting from the hamlet of La Bâtie-des-Fonds and the sources of the Drôme via cross-country paths, you reach an enchanting ridge. The route winds between Drôme and Hautes-Alpes, offering a 360° panorama with views of Le Duffre, Le Dévoluy and, in the distance, Le Vercors, Les Écrins and the Lure mountain.
Pas de la Frache - Tête de la Grave via Chalet Reynard
From Chalet Reynard, climb up to Pas de la Frache and descend via a wild path on the north face to reach Tête de la Grave.
Mont Ventoux South and North
South and north of Mont Ventoux: different landscapes between the summit teeming with cyclists and motorcyclists, a desert of stone and undergrowth with an intoxicating calm.
Ventoux from the south: forests and rocks
This is an easy hike through beautiful forest landscapes and splendid trees. It is followed by a steep climb to join the GR® trail and go around the summit. The descent is pleasant, through scree slopes, with splendid views. Although difficult, this hike allows you to explore the "giant of Provence" with its varied landscapes depending on the season.
Mont Ventoux, north and south slopes
While the southern slope of Mont Ventoux and the ridge trail are well known, the northern slope is less frequented but just as beautiful, with its alternating forests, scree slopes and avalanche couloirs. With a bit of luck, you may even spot some chamois.
Mont Ventoux - le Rat
Discover the vegetation's biodiversity of the Mont Ventoux.
From Bedoin, take the road (by car) leading to the Mont Ventoux.
Cross the remarkable cedar's forest then the beech forest will appear.
Continue (approx. 10km) until you find a car park on the right-hand side. (Jas des Melettes)
Around the Combe Brune
A hike in the Ventoux area, on little-used trails and good tracks. The forest offers a wide variety of tree species.
Although this circuit is not physically demanding, it is suitable for experienced hikers as the trails are poorly marked or unmarked. Mont Ventoux is a mountain and caution is advised.