Crête du Brézème - From the confluence to Les Ramières

From the ramparts to the Drôme, this hike will allow you to discover the hilltop village of Old Livron, the panorama of Mont Rôti and, at the water's edge, the Ramières Nature Reserve.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.23 km
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    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 143 m
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    Descent: - 139 m

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    Highest point: 228 m
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    Lowest point: 109 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park behind the Livron-sur-Drôme media library.

(S/E) From the car park, take the path that runs alongside the small square, then Place Jean-Pierre-Vignot (stele). Cross Avenue des Cévennes and take the passageway that leads to the town hall car park. Enter André-Granjon Park and take the path on the left that leads up to the town hall entrance.

(1) Cross Avenue Joseph Combier, follow the street opposite for 75 metres, then turn left into Montée du Vieux-Marché. Views of Livron and the right bank of the Rhône.

(2) At the end, turn right onto Rue François-Pie and continue along the path that runs alongside the esplanade.

(3) At the end of the esplanade, the path becomes a ridge trail. Walk along the cemetery, pass at the foot of the Tour du Diable, the Mont Rôti post and then the ruins of the Pavillon, before descending along the vineyards.

(4) Before La Francette, take the small road on the right towards Champy and then follow the D93a on the left.

(5) After the bridge, at Chante, take the track on the right. Cross the metal footbridge over the railway line and continue along the path on the left. It enters the woods on the right.

(6) At the Les Freydières signpost, take the path on the right towards Livron along the banks of the Drôme. It stays south of the railway line and winds for 4 km between it and the Drôme river. At the end, you will come to the Pont du Commando Henri-Faure bridge (error on the IGN map).

(7) Take the street on the right and return to the crossroads you passed on the way there.

(1) Turn left into the town hall park. Follow the same route as on the way out to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 112 m - Car park behind the media library
  2. 1 : km 0.68 - alt. 115 m - Crossing Avenue Joseph Combier
  3. 2 : km 1.09 - alt. 157 m - Junction at Rue François-Pie
  4. 3 : km 1.37 - alt. 164 m - Esplanade
  5. 4 : km 4.51 - alt. 141 m - Junction before La Francette
  6. 5 : km 4.79 - alt. 132 m - Chante
  7. 6 : km 5.34 - alt. 128 m - Les Freydières signpost
  8. 7 : km 9.38 - alt. 120 m - Commando Henri Faure Bridge
  9. S/E : km 10.23 - alt. 112 m - Car park behind the media library

Notes

Please note: the circuit is impassable when the Drôme river is in flood.

We strongly recommend that you take IGN map no. 3037SB with you. Bring plenty of water and food, and wear suitable clothing for walking. Hikers must be self-sufficient, but professional guides are available if needed. Emergency number: 18 or 112

Information from the Val de Drôme Tourist Office: 04 75 63 10 88 / valleedeladrome.com

Worth a visit

GASTRONOMY - "Coteaux de Brézème", a wine to savour.
Livron produces a rare wine, due to its limited area and production within the commune. The vines are grown on terraces on the Brézème hill overlooking the Drôme valley. Extending from the old hilltop village, this vineyard was already known in the Middle Ages. Inthe 15th century, the wine was used to pay taxes in kind to the bishops, lords of Livron. It is the southernmost appellation of the AOC Côtes du Rhône du Nord, meaning that it mainly uses Syrah grape varieties. This production yields a wine with a bright purple colour and aromas of red berries (wild strawberries, raspberries). It is mainly sold by owner-growers in private cellars, a guarantee of its quality.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 19 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 14762073

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A pleasant little route, with a very easy return route close to the Drôme river.

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pierreantoine
pierreantoine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a lovely walk, especially the first part along the ridge

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nicoprad
nicoprad

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Trails are fine. Beautiful scenery. No difficulties.

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cak2511
cak2511

Hike not yet completed but kept in mind

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Nad07
Nad07

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with no particular difficulties.
Beautiful views and interesting to walk along the Drôme...
Worth doing at this time of year.

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Suki
Suki

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, we parked in the old village car park to avoid walking on tarmac and finish with a short climb rather than starting with it. It's best to do this hike in the morning to avoid the heat, as the first part along the ridge is quite exposed to the sun.

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GRAND AIR
GRAND AIR

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant hike, with a slight incline at the start offering beautiful views of Les 3 Becs and the Drôme river, ending on a wooded path along the banks of the Drôme (with a short picnic by the water halfway through)
Thank you

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ericcameleon26500
ericcameleon26500

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice hike, but unfortunately there was a lot of toilet paper on the ground

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gilles2468
gilles2468

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, combining hills (only the first 3 kilometres!) and a very easy path through the forest on the way back. We didn't find this route to be moderately difficult, but rather relatively easy. Superb views of the Drôme valley and the Vercors (enhanced by the magnificent weather on 14 October).

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marcheurs07
marcheurs07

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The GPX track is incorrect from the start at the Town Hall. Otherwise, everything is fine. A pleasant, well-marked hike

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mymitch
mymitch

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with the old village of Livron to see, the vineyard hillsides, beautiful views of the ridge and return along the Drôme to the Livron bridge and its history. Highly recommended.

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Francine84
Francine84

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with lovely views of the Drôme from the ridge.

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MumRose
MumRose

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

The outward and return journeys are very different... we enjoyed both "worlds".
Be sure to use mosquito repellent, as they are lurking in Les Ramières.
A beautiful hike with the Drôme river never far away.

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marmott83
marmott83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this route yesterday on a hot June day, fortunately with a bit of a breeze.
A very pleasant walk, along a balcony path in the morning (bring a hat as this section is not entirely wooded) with views of the Drôme and Vercors, and through the undergrowth in the afternoon with the opportunity to swim in the river at certain points.
We recommend it.

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georgespo
georgespo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The car park in old Livron is a better place to park. (Take Rue de la Chapelle after Citroen and follow the signs). Old Livron is very beautiful, with Renaissance houses

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