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Étoile-sur-Rhône walks
The heritage of Étoile-sur-Rhône
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1.28 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Étoile-sur-Rhône (Drôme)
A family-friendly walk to discover the heritage of this village on the outskirts of Valence.
The Telegraph in Étoile-sur-Rhône
4.52 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Beauvallon (Drôme)
The route starts on the banks of the Véore, crosses the village of Étoile-sur-Rhône and then climbs to the heights to see the telegraph, the ancestor of our telecommunications.
On the banks of the Pétochin and Véore rivers from Montéléger
4.79 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montéléger (Drôme)
Montéléger - Beauvallon. A peaceful riverside walk or cycle ride near Valence.
From Lorient Park in Montéléger to Lake Beauvallon
3.76 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Montéléger (Drôme)
An easy circular starting from Parc de Lorient in Montéléger, walking along the Véore to Beauvallon. Walk around Lac de Beauvallon and return along the Véore.
Walk through the heart of the Piquet vineyards
1.48 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
A stroll through the heart of a wine estate, in peace and quiet. Walk through orchards alternating with vineyards. A relaxing walk that changes colour and character with each season.
The discovery trail in Beaumont-lès-Valence
2.66 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Beaumont-lès-Valence (Drôme)
The Discovery Trail is a walking route that runs alongside the Écoutay River and introduces you to the solar system in miniature, thanks to themed information boards designed by the Beaumont astronomy club, Les Pléiades.
Le Turzon and the ruins of Saint-Marcel de Crussol
5.78 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,198 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-les-Bains (Ardèche)
A lovely walk, peaceful at the start but more strenuous on the climb up to the ruins. It’s quite a workout on the uphill section. A magnificent walk, very typical of the Ardèche, with water, pebbles and a narrow path that’s sometimes barely visible.
Guercy Greenhouse, Soyons Leaning Tower via Nero's Cave
1.17 mi
+528 ft
-502 ft
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Soyons (Ardèche)
This walk allows you to explore caves (admission fee), then enjoy a magnificent view from the Serre de Guercy and see a feudal ruin, the Tour Penchée, built on an ancient Gallic oppidum.
Nero's Cave in Soyons
4.27 mi
+722 ft
-715 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Soyons (Ardèche)
A family walk that takes you along the peaceful but wild banks of the Rhône to the Malpas plateau overlooking the town of Soyons.
From the Via Rhôna to the gates of the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park.
40.46 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,325 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
This route will take you along the entire length of the Payre cycle path, which starts in Pouzin and ends in Privas, the gateway to the Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park. The route starts from the car park in the small village of Les Petits Robins, near the Rhône. You will cycle part of the way along the Via Rhôna to Le Pouzin, which you will cross, before rejoining the La Peyre cycle path on the outskirts of the village.
A walk through the hills above Beauchastel
2.47 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Beauchastel (Ardèche)
This walk will give you a taste of what Beauchastel is all about, as you climb to the heights of this village classified as having ‘character’, then return via its old village.
The wind turbines of Saint-Georges-les-Bains via the Hameau des Entreilles
6.52 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-les-Bains (Ardèche)
This route offers beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, the Vercors, the Glandasse and the Grand Veymont, then leads to the foot of the Planèze wind turbines and ends with the discovery of a charming collection of animals carved into the rocks.
The banks of the Rhône and Drôme rivers
9.51 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
Route on the Rhône dykes to the confluence with the Drôme. The return inland is a little wilder and less paved.
Les Merles in Beauchastel
6.22 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,237 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Beauchastel (Ardèche)
Discover the pretty village of Beauchastel and its surrounding hills, offering beautiful views of the Ardèche, the Vercors and the Rhône valley.
The banks of the Rhône and the Port de l’Épervière in Valence
3.76 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Valence (Drôme) (Drôme)
A family walk along the banks of the Rhône, which can be combined with a tour of Valence.
Crête du Brézème - From the confluence to Les Ramières
Local authority
6.36 mi
+469 ft
-456 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
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.
The Vizier's Hill and the banks of the Drôme
5.16 mi
+479 ft
-472 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
A pleasant trail on the heights of the old village of Livron allows you to discover a small chapel hidden in the woods, the Tour du Diable watching over the Drôme and beautiful panoramic views of the southern Vercors. The return trip is peaceful along the banks of the Drôme.
Cul de Drôme
8.88 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
A flat hike along the Drôme to its mouth at the Rhône. Discover unspoilt nature with its fields, hedges and pretty paths along the dykes. You will see the fish pass, the Viarhona cycle route, swans, great cormorants and more.
Avoid in winter when there are strong north winds.
R.S - Le Serre de Chalamant to Toulaud
5.16 mi
+860 ft
-837 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Toulaud (Ardèche)
A pleasant little hike for a leisurely outing. Beautiful view of the Toulaud plain, the Ardèche foothills and the Crussol massif.
The two banks of the Rhône between Drôme and Ardèche.
33.03 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Valence (Drôme) (Drôme)
Here is a lovely, long cycle ride from Port de l’Épervière to Valence, taking you through Portes-Lès-Valence, Les Petits Robins and the confluence of the Drôme. Then, on the Ardèche side, La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Beauchastel, Charme-sur-Rhône, Soyons and back to the port via the Pont des Lônes.
Circular route along the banks of the Rhône and the Soyons ridges
8.40 mi
+886 ft
-873 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Soyons (Ardèche)
A varied route offering beautiful views of the Rhône valley, the Vercors massif and Toulaud.
Circular loop in the Val d’Enfers
4.49 mi
+965 ft
-958 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Soyons (Ardèche)
A challenging walk offering beautiful views of the Rhône and the Valence conurbation.
La Seauve
7.45 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,293 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Toulaud (Ardèche)
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Ardèche with magnificent views of the Rhône valley and the Vercors.
Around La Voulte-sur-Rhône
5.30 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,040 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Voulte-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
La Voulte-sur-Rhône, a town of around 5,000 inhabitants located in Ardèche on the banks of the Rhône, gateway to the Eyrieux valley, has listed historical remains, including the castle, the Chapelle des Princes, the Fontaine Giroud, and the foundry site with four blast furnaces.Architectural assets include the first prestressed concrete railway viaduct built in France. The suspension bridge spanning the Rhône connects to Livron.Here you are at the crossroads of two greenways, the Via Rhôna and the Dolce Via.
The tour of the two bridges at Guilherand-Granges
4.76 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Guilherand-Granges (Ardèche)
A short, very easy walk along the banks of the Rhône, first on the Ardèche side and then on the Drôme side.
In the Massif de Crussol
4.33 mi
+827 ft
-853 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.
On the hillsides of La Voulte-sur-Rhône and the Col des Viaux
7.11 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,112 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from La Voulte-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
This hike will take you to the heights of La Voulte-sur-Rhône, an Ardèche village located at the intersection of three valleys: Rhône, Eyrieux and Ouvèze, with its hilltop church and castle. This route is not difficult, with an uphill section at the beginning and a downhill section at the end of the walk. The ridges offer beautiful views, particularly of the Trois Becs, the Vercors and the Rhône.The return journey is mainly on small, quiet tarmac roads, which makes the descent easy but may discourage some hikers.
Confluence of the Drôme and the Rhône
6.27 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Livron-sur-Drôme (Drôme)
A very easy short walk in the Livron plain, exploring the confluence of the Drôme and the Rhône, with no difficulty whatsoever, starting from the Les Buis neighbourhood in Livron-sur-Drôme. Half the route is on a small tarmac road, with no elevation gain, so no walking poles are needed.
The Ramières du Val de Drôme Nature Reserve
6.31 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Allex (Drôme)
Discover the Ramières du Val de Drôme Nature Reserve on a flat route. The first few kilometres of the walk are accompanied by information boards about the environment.
The Chemin des Canaux and old Valence
4.62 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Valence (Drôme) (Drôme)
This route allows you to discover Valencia and its few, often overlooked canals. It offers an alternation of urban and bucolic atmospheres that is accessible to all.
Gilhac-et-Bruzac: for lovers of wild mountain landscapes
10.08 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,558 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gilhac-et-Bruzac (Ardèche)
Not for those allergic to tarmac!
A pleasant and varied hike, some sections of which follow small tarmac roads, as is often the case in the Ardèche. The first part takes place in the forest, where only birdsong disturbs the peace and quiet of the area. The second part follows theGR®42andGR®42Btrails, offering beautiful views of the Ardèche mountains, the Vernoux valley and the Rhône valley.
Pierregourde Castle is very close to this circuit.
Col de Rotisson - Serre de Barrite
12.16 mi
+2,106 ft
-2,113 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Gilhac-et-Bruzac (Ardèche)
A route for experienced hikers near the Rhône Valley.
Ile de Printegarde - From the Confluence to Les Ramières
3.69 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from La Voulte-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
From the impetuosity of the great river to the wisdom of its branches, this route along the water's edge will allow you to discover a fauna rich in sounds and colours.
The Sentier des Deux Renards in Chabeuil
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.15 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Chabeuil (Drôme)
This is an easy trail for families and accessible to young children, allowing them to discover the biodiversity of the Bachassier nature reserve via the Sentier des Deux Renards trail created by the LPO Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Drôme-Ardèche. The circular route starts at the underpass of the D538 road, located at the end of Rue des Campanules and near the water treatment plant. It follows the hiking trail established by the FFRandonnée de la Drôme and Valence Romans Agglo.
Le vallon du Jergne
10.65 mi
+2,028 ft
-2,011 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
Randonnée des faubourgs de Saint-Péray au vallon du Jergne et retour par le Serre de Blacher avec vue par temps clair sur la chaîne alpine (le Mont Blanc), le Vercors, le Diois et les montagnes du Sud drômois.
