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Diois walks
Les Trois Becs
Visorando Member
5.88 mi
+3,701 ft
-3,707 ft
5h 55
Very difficult
Departure from La Chaudière (Drôme)
Visit the Trois Becs, the highest points in the Saou Forest.
⚠️ The route passes through a quiet zone for wildlife. Certain passages are closed between 15 May and 15 July.Specific signage and a diversion from the GR®9 have been put in place to guide users, see here.
The cliffs of Roche Colombe
5.82 mi
+1,988 ft
-1,969 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.
Les Pomerolle
7.50 mi
+2,244 ft
-2,238 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
Discover the south-western ridge of the famous Saou Forest.
Tour de Pégarnier
4.76 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,270 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Espenel (Drôme)
A lovely little hike to the summit of Pégarnier, which offers magnificent views of the villages of Espenel, Vercheny and Aurel en Diois.
Ridges of Grand Barry-Gaudichart from Vercheny-le-Temple
10.30 mi
+2,585 ft
-2,589 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vercheny (Drôme)
Starting from Vercheny-le-Temple (or Vercheny le Haut), a very pleasant hike along easy paths and trails, providing access to one of the ridges of the Grand Barry-Gaudichart, as well as the ruined Château du Barry. Exceptional views over the Vercors, the Baronnies and the Diois.The return route follows partly along the western slope, offering another view of the Saoû ridges, and finishes on the eastern slope via the Pas de la Bernarde, a path carved out between the rocks (no equipment required).
Les Rochers de Chironne / Col de Rousset
8.01 mi
+1,919 ft
-1,909 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
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.
Les Carnets d'Archiane
3.73 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,266 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Treschenu-Creyers (Drôme)
A lovely little hike that allows you to easily explore the Cirque d'Archiane. Discovering this place is magical as it is surrounded by magnificent cliffs. You are bound to come across a couple of griffon vultures nesting in the crevices of the rock and gliding over the cliffs.
The Saint-Médard Chapel
3.08 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,407 ft
2h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
In the heart of the Diois region, the Saou Forest is home to some beautiful treasures.
The Saint-Médard Chapel is one of them: a viewpoint offering a unique view of the Trois Becs. Although the access is a little steep, it makes for a lovely family hike.
From the Col de Rousset to the But de l'Aiglette
6.14 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,293 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
From the Col de Rousset, a panoramic view of the vultures.
From the But de l'Aiglette, close-up view of these beautiful creatures.
Saint-Médard Chapel
9.04 mi
+2,503 ft
-2,474 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Piégros-la-Clastre (Drôme)
This chapel is on the ridge of the Forest of Saoû, above the ruins of an old priory. At the top of the climb from La Clastre, hikers have breathtaking views of the hanging valley of Saoû.
Couspeau mountain: the Grand Delmas
7.31 mi
+2,405 ft
-2,402 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Bézaudun-sur-Bîne (Drôme)
A circular walk on Couspeau mountain, with the summit of the Grand Delmas offering views over the surrounding mountains, particularly the 3 Becs.
Between Roc and Estang - Saoû Forest
Local authority
3.32 mi
+469 ft
-456 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
At the foot of the Aiguilles, you will pass through a wide variety of environments. Wetlands and arid areas alternate between the Vèbre and the Mediterranean slopes of the Pas de l'Estang and the Palloir.
The Chabrier mountain
6.08 mi
+1,742 ft
-1,726 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saillans (Drôme)
Tour of the Montagne de Chabrier starting from Saillans.
Perched village of Mirabel
5.50 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,070 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Mirabel-et-Blacons (Drôme)
Explore the hilltop village of Mirabel, with views of Charsac Hill and the Col de l'Armurier.
The Trois Becs via the Grande Combe
13.30 mi
+4,911 ft
-4,898 ft
10h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
From the Auberge des Dauphins, there is a magnificent climb up the Grande Combe to reach the Rocher de la Laveuse and the Trois Becs, a legendary hike in the Saou Forest.
Please note that the route passes through a quiet area for wild animals. Certain sections are closed between 15 May and 15 July. Specific signage and a diversion from the GR®9 trail have been put in place to assist users. See here for more information.
La Bergerie des Pradaux
6.95 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,978 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert (Drôme)
Beautiful hike on the slopes of Couspeau, above Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert. Unobstructed view of the Roanne basin, the Servelle, the Diois and Vercors mountains.
Menglon - La Grésière
7.23 mi
+2,785 ft
-2,782 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Menglon (Drôme)
This hike in the Glandasse massif takes you up to almost 1,500 metres with unobstructed views and a 360° panorama.
The originality of this hike lies in the fact that the trail takes you through a pedestrian tunnel carved into the mountainside, which is a little vertiginous.
Around Valcroissant Abbey
6.72 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,073 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Die (Drôme)
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.
Grand and Petit Pomerolle
7.12 mi
+2,454 ft
-2,467 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
Climb up to the Grand and Petit Pomerolle from the Pas de Lestang, offering beautiful views of Saoû, its forest and its legendary three peaks.
Tour of the Val de Charsac
11.34 mi
+1,814 ft
-1,821 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Mirabel-et-Blacons (Drôme)
A long walk with beautiful views, with no difficulty other than the length, on trails and paths through fairly sparse pine forests.
Le Taillefer from L'Escoulin
4.98 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,437 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Eygluy-Escoulin (Drôme)
A circular walk starting from the village of L'Escoulin in the wild Sépie valley, with the highest point being the Taillefer (932 m). The route, which follows little-used paths and trails, is often through forest with beautiful views of the Drôme mountains (Bec Pointu, Tête de la Dame and the southern edge of the Vercors, Glandasse, Trois Becs).
Saint-Maurice via the Combe
8.33 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,791 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. There is a beautiful view to the north with the forest of Saoû, the Trois Becs at Roche Colombe, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau in the background, and to the south, the Montagne de la Lance and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.
Valdrôme resort: Montagne de l'Aup
8.28 mi
+2,408 ft
-2,408 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Valdrôme (Drôme)
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.
Chapelle des Sadous - Montagne de Faraud
7.30 mi
+2,208 ft
-2,208 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from La Chaudière (Drôme)
This is a wild hike to discover the little Chapelle des Sadous chapel through the ravines of the Vallon de la Coullance, followed by a crescendo climb to the summit of Montagne de Faraud.
From the top of this spur, you can enjoy views of the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau, the Diois, the Dévoluy, the Vercors and the Grand Veymont.
Bois Sec and banks of the Roubion in Francillon
3.07 mi
+384 ft
-400 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Francillon-sur-Roubion (Drôme)
This is an easy walk to stretch your legs while enjoying a beautiful variety of landscapes: panoramic views of the majestic syncline of the Saou Forest, dry pine forests, the cool banks of the Roubion inviting you to take a dip, and even lavender fields to finish off before crossing the pretty village of Francillon.
Roche Colombe
6.10 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,332 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
From the top of this cliff, you have a beautiful view of the Vercors, the foothills of the Ardèche, the Rhône valley and the entire Saoû forest with the Trois Becs at the other end.
The ridges of Font d'Urle
6.01 mi
+791 ft
-787 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
A relatively easy short hike on the Font d'Urle plateau. Magnificent scenery on the Ambel plateau, the Quint valley, the Trois Becs, the Glandasse, the Vercors mountain range and the whole of southern Drôme.
Barry Castle from Vercheny
7.97 mi
+1,942 ft
-1,942 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vercheny (Drôme)
A very beautiful circuit, mostly in the forest and therefore quite shaded, with a magnificent view once you reach the ruins of Barry Castle.
Saint-Maurice via the ridges
7.23 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,699 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
The Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route offers beautiful views of the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau to the north, and the Montagne de la Lance to the south. On clear days, you can even see Mont Ventoux.
In the footsteps of mule drivers and old farms in the Forest of Saoû
6.34 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,115 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
A 10 km circular route, the first part of which offers a pleasant walk in the shade through the beautiful Saoû Forest, whilst the second, sunnier part offers splendid views of the perched syncline.
Bec Pointu - Courcousson - Pré des Chaux
6.36 mi
+2,448 ft
-2,451 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
A wild hike, allowing you to reach the summit of Bec Pointu and then return via Courcousson and the Pré des Chaux meadow.
The circuit follows several panoramic ridges, offering 360° views of the Gorges d'Omblèze, the Roc de Toulau, the Tête de la Dame, the Vercors ridges, the Glandasse, and the Quint and Gervanne valleys.
But de Nève and But de l'Aiglette
6.82 mi
+2,083 ft
-2,077 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
A superb hike offering breathtaking views of the Vercors plateau accompanied by the flight of vultures!
Best done in good weather for unobstructed views.
Les Balcons de La Roanne - Vallée de la Roanne
7.16 mi
+2,405 ft
-2,418 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Benoit-en-Diois (Drôme)
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.
In the footsteps of the mule drivers - Saoû Forest
4.66 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
This walk takes you along various historic routes through the Saoû Forest.You can start this circular walk from the Écogardes office, heading towards Le Chemin de la Grande Combe, then follow the directions in the text.Dogs must be kept on a lead.
The Crête de Ramiat
7.51 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,949 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Croix (Drôme) (Drôme)
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.
The Archiane vulture trail - Châtillon-en-Diois
3.16 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,204 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Treschenu-Creyers (Drôme)
Set off to explore the majestic Archiane cirque, which has become a favourite nesting place for vultures. Discover the four species present in the Vercors through explanatory panels and observation points. As you walk along the trail, you may also spot some ibex.
The Crêtes de Tarsimoure
8.03 mi
+2,648 ft
-2,635 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Charens (Drôme)
If you enjoy a good climb with cables to help you and then discovering an exceptional 360° panorama over the whole of southern Diois, then you will love this hike.
Best done in June for the flowers; by mid-July, it's already too late.
Les Trois Becs and the Saou Forest
11.61 mi
+5,443 ft
-5,420 ft
10h 05
Difficult
Departure from Chastel-Arnaud (Drôme)
Like a ship, the massif stands at the foot of the Vercors and offers a panoramic view of the Drôme and Rhône valleys. In good weather, you can see the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and, on the opposite side, the Cévennes. Several contemplative breaks are necessary to discover these landscapes.
Please note that the route passes through a quiet zone for wildlife. Certain sections are closed to the public between 15 May and 15 July. Special signage and a diversion from the GR®9 have been put in place to guide users, see here.
Les 3 Becs from Les Auberts via Col de la Motte
10.05 mi
+5,528 ft
-5,531 ft
9h 25
Difficult
Departure from Chastel-Arnaud (Drôme)
Another, quieter and wilder route across the ridges of Les 3 Becs.It is possible to do this without returning (shorter) by descending to the Col de la Chaudière, in which case two cars are recommended (or hitchhiking).
Please note that the route passes through a wildlife sanctuary. Certain sections are closed between 15 May and 15 July. Special signage and a diversion from the GR®9 have been put in place to guide users, see here.
Circular Baïn in Châtillon-en-Diois
7.21 mi
+2,028 ft
-2,018 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Châtillon-en-Diois (Drôme)
Discover the Combe de Baïn below the cliffs of Glandasse.
Loop from Col de Rousset to Refuge du Col de Vassieux
8.02 mi
+1,877 ft
-1,903 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
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.
Saint-Sauveur-en-Diois
2.96 mi
+400 ft
-430 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Diois (Drôme)
Walk through the Clairette de Die vineyards.
Views of the Trois Becs, the Glandasse, and the Drôme valley.
Praloubeau ridges
8.11 mi
+2,293 ft
-2,293 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalancon (Drôme)
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, the ridges of the Montagne de Praloubeau overlook the village of Volvent and its valley with arid vegetation on the western side and, on the eastern side, Jonchères with a greener valley.Magnificent 360° panorama of the surrounding mountains, stretching as far as the Dévoluy massif to the north and Mont Ventoux to the south.
The Chestnut Tree of Bellieux
8.67 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saillans (Drôme)
During this hike, the land of Clairette wine offers us a surprising encounter with a centuries-old chestnut tree. Standing alone at the foot of the Trois Becs and the Rocher de la Laveuse, a sign indicates its age and characteristics. One cannot help but admire this witness to history, which was most certainly a contemporary of Joan of Arc!
La Servelle via Volvent
10.34 mi
+2,582 ft
-2,566 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Volvent (Drôme)
A summit in southern Diois (1613m), isolated between the Aucelon and Couspeau mountains, offers beautiful 360° views. The starting point is in Volvent, a small village of thirty inhabitants at the end of the Roanne Valley.
Tour du Taillefer from L'Escoulin
10.76 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,648 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Eygluy-Escoulin (Drôme)
This lovely hike goes all the way around Taillefer, passing through Saint-Andéol-en-Quint, Vachères-en-Quint and the two Col de Vachères (north and south). Beautiful views of Vercors, Bec Pointu, Tête de la Dame, Montagne de Glandasse and Les 3 Becs.
Good news at the end of the route: you no longer have to wade through the Sépie river, but can cross via a very pretty footbridge!
Serre Antoine - Saoû Forest
7.33 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,421 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mornans (Drôme)
Sheltered by the imposing wall of the Saoû syncline, you will pass by the ruins of Pradas and enjoy unobstructed views of the Roubion valley.
The Sarcéna ridges
5.00 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,391 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Valdrôme (Drôme)
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.
The Serre Chauvière Plateau via La Colombe, Fontcouverte and Col de Royet
10.77 mi
+2,697 ft
-2,697 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Aurel (Drôme)
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.
