From Moras-en-Valloire to the Mantaille Forest

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A very pleasant route, with woods offering a variety of flora and scents that change with the seasons. The different slopes offer beautiful views.
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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.28 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 225 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 223 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 419 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 265 m
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Description of the walk

Start at the Y-junction between the D1 and D121 towards Hauterives; park just to the left 10 m away or 70 m further on at the end of a small private car park (for one or two cars).

(S/E) Continue along the Route d'Hauterives for 250 metres and take the Chemin de la Massonne, which descends to the left in the bend.

(1) At the crossroads, ignore the path that branches off to the left next to the house and take the path that branches off slightly to the right, ignoring the path and trail further to the right. Continue straight ahead and cross the Torrent de Combet several times.

(2) Leave it by taking the path that climbs to the right. Be careful not to take the first one, as it is a stream bed. Leave the first path on the left. After about 250 m, turn left at the first crossroads. Continue climbing to the plateau. Continue to the T-junction.

(3) Turn right, leaving the path that continues straight ahead. Continue straight ahead, ignoring the paths branching off to the right or left, until you reach the D 121 again. Turn left.

(4) After about 250 m, turn right onto a path and continue straight ahead for about 1 km.

(5) At the crossroads, almost in the bed of the Ruisseau de Riançon stream, turn left and go up to the next crossroads. Turn left and continue straight ahead.

(6) Follow thefirst path on the right. Continue on the main path which descends towards the La Fabry neighbourhood.

(7) At the junction with the road, turn right, go downhill and cross the Ruisseau de la Vauverière stream. At the next junction (La Fabry neighbourhood), turn left and continue until you reach the hamlet of Siberton.

(8) At the crossroads, turn left and immediately, after 20 metres, turn right. Continue and pass in front of the buildings. The climb is quite steep.

(9) Further up, leave the path that continues straight ahead and take thefirst path on the right. Continue straight ahead.

(10) Leave the path that climbs to the left, unless you want to see the Madonna (Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption). Continue straight ahead.

(11) Turn right and continue down the road until you reach the crossroads (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 280 m - Edge of the D121
  2. 1 : km 1.07 - alt. 312 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.83 - alt. 321 m - Path climbing to about 40 m on the right
  4. 3 : km 3.16 - alt. 418 m - Fork in the road
  5. 4 : km 4.26 - alt. 415 m - Path
  6. 5 : km 5.32 - alt. 392 m - Riançon stream
  7. 6 : km 6.26 - alt. 403 m - Fork in the road
  8. 7 : km 7.43 - alt. 328 m - Road junction
  9. 8 : km 8.36 - alt. 284 m - Siberton hamlet
  10. 9 : km 9.01 - alt. 293 m - Fork in the road
  11. 10 : km 9.48 - alt. 347 m - Intersection - Access to La Madone
  12. 11 : km 9.94 - alt. 342 m - Intersection
  13. S/E : km 10.28 - alt. 280 m - Edge of the D121

Notes

Please note: avoid this hike after rainfall as it crosses a stream bed for approximately 100 metres.
The climbs are quite steep.
No special equipment required, but waterproof walking shoes are recommended.

Worth a visit

At point 10, turn left and climb towards the Madonna (Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption). From the orientation table, there is a magnificent view of the Rhône Valley, the hills of the Drôme and the plain from the Rhône Valley to Beaurepaire.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 24349220

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy walk that allows you to discover the countryside around Lens Lestang

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Evasun
Evasun

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Mainly in the forest, quite muddy in places but in December, I expected that. Nothing to say, everything was great!

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Trudy
Trudy

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A beautiful and pleasant walk, mostly through forest and along paths. The final climb up to the Madonna is quite steep, but as you're nearly at the end, your legs will already be warmed up!

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pierre38270
pierre38270

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a lovely route... It's signposted at the start, but you need GPS to avoid taking the wrong path towards the end... beautiful scenery!

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seigland
seigland

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

With Visorando, there's no problem going on hikes.

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Klaudius33
Klaudius33

Thank you, compliments are always appreciated.

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liliane.magniat
liliane.magniat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk with views over the plain, all the way to the Rhone Valley. The lily of the valley was in bloom. We easily shortened the walk by not going to Moras, which was important for our group of elderly people.

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Klaudius33
Klaudius33

Hello,
I just printed the map without any problems and someone else has already done the hike.
Please try again.
Kind regards

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MAXOUNET
MAXOUNET

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk

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patrick.de.souza
patrick.de.souza

Hello
Unable to print the card

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