Die walks

Hike in the Justin National Forest, in a typical Diois atmosphere, with narrow paths in little-used valleys, a mainly forest route with views of the southern Vercors mountains.

Circular on trails, paths and tracks, visiting some of the characteristic sites of the Justin mountain, Pas du Renard, forest lodge, Bât de l'Âne. Beautiful views of the peaks of the southern Vercors and more wooded areas.

This route allows you to climb to the summit of the Dôme or Pied Ferré, the highest point of the Glandasse mountain in the Vercors massif, starting from Valcroissant Abbey and returning via the same route. ⚠️ 21/04/2026: 2 km before the Abbey, the road is closed due to a rockslide; it is not currently possible to access the start of this hike.

Leave the Die road and, at the mouth of a narrow gorge, you’ll find yourself facing a welcoming valley that ends at the gigantic rocky outcrop of the Glandasse. Seclusion, abundant water, forests and farmland framed by limestone cliffs: you may well be in raptures... just like those Cistercian monks who settled in November 1188 at Vallis Crescens, the starting point of the hike. ⚠️ 21/04/2026: 2 km before the Abbey, the road is closed due to a rockslide; it is not currently possible to reach the start of this hike.

A few steep paths, a touch of orientation in the boxwoods and pines, a very short vertiginous ledge on the way back, a narrow passage between two cliffs, four small fords, an exceptional 360° view from the summit over the Vercors (as far as Veymont), the Devoluy, the southern peaks of the Drôme, Serre Chauvière, the Trois Becs, the Drôme Valley: this is the "Beaufayn" programme!

A challenging and demanding hike, with superb views of all the surrounding mountain ranges: Vercors, Dévoluy, Écrins, Mont Ventoux and the Trois Becs. Guaranteed wildlife sightings: marmots, ibex...A change of scenery and a sense of well-being... ⚠️ 21/04/2026: 2 km before the Abbey, the road is closed due to a landslide; it is currently not possible to access the start of this hike.

A pleasant walk, through woodland all the way, which will take you to the foot of the impressive Glandasse cliffs. Be quiet and keep your eyes peeled; it is not uncommon to spot ibex and chamois. This is a walking and hiking trail, marked in yellow and green, with a section of the GTV (GR®®95). ⚠️ 21/04/2026: 2 km before the Abbey, the road is closed due to a landslide; it is currently not possible to access the start of this walk.

Circular on the Montagne de Desse, between Marignac-en-Diois and Ponet-Saint-Auban. Long passage on the ridge, exposed. Beautiful views of the Drôme valley, near Die, and the foothills of the Vercors.

A beautiful walk starting from Marignac-en-Diois, which provides access to the Vercors balcony. Very beautiful view to the south. Numerous possible extensions on the Vercors plateau.

This circular hike via the Col de Vassieux, But Saint-Genix and the Pas des Boullanains offers magnificent panoramic views of the Vercors, the Diois and the foothills of the Baronnies and Ventoux.

The Crête de Ramiat is the flagship hike from Sainte-Croix, and rightly so! Admittedly, there is a bit of road at the start, but then there are wide paths or well-marked trails and, above all, splendid panoramic views of the Drôme Valley and the Vercors. The passage along the ridge can be tricky in short sections for those prone to vertigo and requires sure-footedness in places. However, it is possible to avoid this section without missing out on the beauty of the landscape.

Tour of the small villages and hamlet of the Quint valley.

A short, easy and wild circular route with beautiful views from the top of the cliffs.

This short family hike starts at the Col de Vassieux and takes you to the But de l'Aiglette via forest paths with a very moderate elevation gain. Enjoy the view of the Diois, the Route du Rousset, the Grand Veymont, and maybe even spot some vultures!

Easy hike from the pretty village of Pontaix. Ascent into the Grand Barry Forest. Descent into the Ravin des Lots. The ruins of the castle are worth visiting for the view over the Drôme, and from the village you can access the waterfalls and pools of the Ruisseau des Lots.

This is a very short route, the main purpose of which is to explore the waterfalls and their pools, just a stone's throw from Pontaix. A short detour to the heights will allow you to see the castle ruins and enjoy views of the Drôme valley.

Mainly on wide tracks, this hike—which is not difficult apart from its length—takes you up to the Taillefer, offering stunning views from the Vercors to the Trois-Becs Massif with beautiful vistas over the Drôme Valley.

A long hike across the high plateaus of the Vercors to its summit, the Grand Veymont.

A magnificent hike that takes us around the Dent de Die via the Col des Bachassons. Once at the top, the route leads through the wild landscapes of the Vercors high plateaus.

A walk through the forest overlooking Aurel with views of the village.

On a clear day, the Serre Chauvière plateau offers a magnificent 360° panorama of the peaks of the Devoluy, Vercors, Baronnies and Diois. The Balcon de la Colombe is a very pretty trail.

On a clear day, the Serre Chauvière plateau offers a magnificent 360° panorama of the peaks of Devoluy, Vercors, Baronnies and Diois. A major effort has been made to re-mark and clear the trails on this superb hike, which adds considerable value.

This hike takes you around the Montagne de Nève from the Col du Rousset via the Col de Saint-Alexis, the climb to the But de Nève and the Col de Chironne. The forest section allows you to enjoy the beautiful autumn colours, while the But de Nève offers stunning panoramic views of Font d'Urle, the But Saint-Genix, the But de l'Aiglette, the Veymont mountain range and the Montagne de Glandasse.

The start is at the Col du Rousset, on the Chamaloc side. If you want to see the Col de Rousset from a different angle, take this hike, which follows a magnificent path carved into the mountainside, with a via ferrata above if you feel so inclined. This path was used by mule drivers to reach Vassieux via the Col de Chironne. You will also admire the magnificent Chironne rocks overlooking the Chamaloc valley.

A family hike that will allow you to discover both sides of the Diois and the Vassieux plateau. No major difficulties in finding your way, just follow theGR®93.

From the Col de Rousset, a panoramic view of the vultures. From the But de l'Aiglette, close-up view of these beautiful creatures.

Loop starting from the Col du Rousset, setting off along the superb old mule track carved into the hillside, then skirting the plain of the Bergerie de Chironne to reach the Col de Vassieux refuge in the forest. Return via the path overlooking the Diois valley, via the But de l'Aiglette and the Rochers de Chironne. A hike offering a variety of landscapes, overlooking the Diois valley, without being vertiginous. Some hikers have even spotted vultures here.

A superb hike offering breathtaking views of the Vercors plateau accompanied by the flight of vultures! Best done in good weather for unobstructed views.

This is a long hike across the Vercors Highlands, which cover all the environments of the largest nature reserve in mainland France: large pine forests, vast plateaus and the steep cliffs of the eastern barrier of the Vercors. In addition to the magnificent landscapes, the flora and fauna of the Highlands will delight you even more.

This hike takes you across the Gauras meadows to admire the entire range of the Vercors high plateaus and its highest peak, the Grand-Veymont. To enjoy these panoramic views, you’ll need to climb the beautiful Gauras track and cross a magnificent beech forest dotted with silver firs. The descent is equally magical. Starting in the forest, the landscape then becomes spectacular as you approach the Col Naturel.

Hike across the Vercors plateau to discover the famous Roman quarries and the remains of their ruins.

A day's walk to discover the diversity of the landscapes of the Vercors Regional Nature Park's high plateaus and their exceptional flora and fauna.

A very beautiful circuit, mostly in the forest and therefore quite shaded, with a magnificent view once you reach the ruins of Barry Castle.

Starting from Vercheny-le-Temple (or Vercheny le Haut), this is a very pretty hike on easy trails and paths, providing access to one of the ridges of the Grand Barry-Gaudichart, as well as the ruined castle of Barry. Exceptional panoramic views of the Vercors, the Baronnies and the Diois. The return journey is partly via the western slope, offering another panorama of the Saoû ridges, and partly via the eastern slope, via the Pas de la Bernarde, which has been cleared between the rocks (no equipment required).

Starting from Col du Rousset, head towards the Queyrie valley, where you will find the ancient Roman quarries, the famous carved tree, and a breathtaking view of the Grand Veymont. This is a fairly long hike, but the landscapes are magnificent, and you may even see marmots and their young, as well as griffon vultures soaring in the sky.

Hike on the Beurre plateau to discover Veymont, Tête du Faisan, the landscapes of Diois and maybe even spot some marmots! From May to September only.

This circular hike takes you up the south-eastern slope of Bec Pointu from the Quint Valley. Although the ascent and descent are challenging, your efforts will be rewarded by the incomparable 360° view from the summit, taking in the Vercors, Glandasse, the Massif des Trois-Becs, Omblèze and, of course, the Tête de la Dame.

I suggest taking a short walk to the heights of the village of Châtillon-en-Diois to reach the Cascade de l'Adoux waterfall. The route is mainly through the woods, punctuated by some pretty views. Please note: some sections require careful footing.

At the foot of Montagne du Glandasse, I recommend a lovely walk in the hills above Châtillon-en-Diois.

The aim of the route is to reach the summit of Glandasse mountain (known as the Dôme or Pié Ferré - 2,041 metres above sea level) via an alternative routeto the GR®91: Pié de Boeuf, near the Col de Caux (overlooking the Baïn valley), Fontaine des Tuiles (dominated by the Roc d'Ambane). The return journey is via theGR®91.

The aim of this hike is to follow a good circular route from Châtillon-en-Diois to the hamlets of Ravel-et-Ferrier, then return via Serre Chanuit (1,430m), crossing six passes in the process, including the Col du Pinet.

A beautiful hike that takes you to the southern tip of the Vercors plateau and its vast mountain pastures. The end of the route offers superb panoramic views of the Diois and the Cirque d'Archiane.

Discover the Combe de Baïn below the cliffs of Glandasse.

The fifth and final stage of this journey through the Vercors. We set off to tackle the Glandasse, with superb views of the high plateaus, the Veymont, Mont Aiguille and the Drôme Provençale.

From Saint-Benoît, a hilltop village and strategic point, climb up the paths once used by farmers through the sunny south-facing slopes. They offer breathtaking views of the Roanne Gorges.

A beautiful circular leading to a summit offering stunning views of the Vercors, Diois and Trois Becs.