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Walking The Trois Becs ( Download : PDF )
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distance 8.77 km Vertical gain +864 m Vertical drop -869 m Duration 5h00 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in La Chaudière - 26 - Drôme

Visit the Trois Becs, the high points of the Forest of Saou.
Correction: the elevation is 750 m instead of the 1071 m described.

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Couspeau mountain: the Grand Delmas
distance 11.76 km Vertical gain +738 m Vertical drop -731 m Duration 5h30 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Bézaudun-sur-Bîne - 26 - Drôme

A circular walk on Couspeau mountain, with the summit of the Grand Delmas offering views over the surrounding mountains, particularly the 3 Becs.

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Saint-Médard Chapel
distance 14.54 km Vertical gain +745 m Vertical drop -745 m Duration 6h15 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Piégros-la-Clastre - 26 - 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.

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distance 9.43 km Vertical gain +556 m Vertical drop -552 m Duration 4h15 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saou - 26 - Drôme

The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.

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Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
distance 6.94 km Vertical gain +351 m Vertical drop -344 m Duration 3h00 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne - 26 - Drôme

The Saracen Caves at the ruins of the old village of Béconne provide a short walk through the woods and fields of lavender and lead you on an enjoyable route among the vestiges of the past and let you indulge your imagination.

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Canyon des Gueulards
distance 8.02 km Vertical gain +485 m Vertical drop -478 m Duration 3h40 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Omblèze - 26 - Drôme

A complete change of scene in this superb canyon between two narrow cliffs. An unusual place where a crevasse plunges into nowhere, with a peaceful and shady atmosphere between boulders, lichens and ferns.

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distance 11.03 km Vertical gain +509 m Vertical drop -509 m Duration 4h35 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Treschenu-Creyers - 26 - Drôme

A hike in Drôme and Isère, but starting from the Vercors drômois side.

The Vallon de Combau and the Tête Chevalière at 1951m. A panoramic view over the Trièves valley.
During the months of May and June, the Vallon du Combau is must-visit destination, where you can enjoy the flora and fauna, particularly marmottes.
A relatively easy hike up to the Pas de l'Essaure pass, then a little more difficult.

Walking The Grand Veymont ( Download : PDF )
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distance 20.21 km Vertical gain +943 m Vertical drop -942 m Duration 8h30 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors - 26 - Drôme

A long hike across the Vercors Highlands ("Hauts Plateaux du Vercors"), to reach the Grand Veymont. Breath-taking view of the entire Vercors massif and Mont Aiguille.

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distance 10.54 km Vertical gain +468 m Vertical drop -465 m Duration 4h20 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Piégon - 26 - Drôme

In the mountains of the Baronnies, imagine a lost hamlet inhabited by giants... Skeletons with very long shins were found in the crypt of the chapel. They are the source of the name of the locality.

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distance 8.54 km Vertical gain +477 m Vertical drop -473 m Duration 3h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Buis-les-Baronnies - 26 - Drôme

From Buis-les-Baronnies, walk around the Rocher Saint-Julien enjoying the views of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.

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distance 6.98 km Vertical gain +236 m Vertical drop -241 m Duration 2h40 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Péray - 07 - Ardèche

A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.

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A loop through the Serre-Brion and Morta passes starting from Bourgmenu
distance 12.69 km Vertical gain +1,312 m Vertical drop -1,312 m Duration 7h25 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Andéol (Isère) - 38 - Isère

A vertiginous and rarely-taken loop, where you come across ibexes and chamois at every hairpin bend. Make sure you always have a helmet (ibexes love to send stones flying), as well as crampons and an ice axe until late in the season, as névés remain in place fairly long within the steep Serre-Brion couloir. It is best to start your hike early in the morning so that snow is still hard when reaching this couloir.

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distance 6.55 km Vertical gain +315 m Vertical drop -305 m Duration 2h45 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Martin-en-Vercors - 26 - Drôme

A walk of discovery from Vercors in a loop between the cliffs, forest and meadow. Small height change.

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Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
distance 15.30 km Vertical gain +419 m Vertical drop -412 m Duration 5h35 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Treffort - 38 - Isère

This is a hike that starts with a ferry crossing.
The objective is to take the two elegant bridges.
The first bridge crosses the Drac.
The second bridge crosses the Ebron.
Satisfactory markings.

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distance 4.34 km Vertical gain +85 m Vertical drop -80 m Duration 1h30 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux - 26 - Drôme

A family-friendly trail that explores the troglodyte village of Barry, one of the finest and largest in France.

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distance 10.28 km Vertical gain +206 m Vertical drop -200 m Duration 3h30 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Romain-de-Lerps - 07 - Ardèche

A lovely hike offering beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, the Alps and the Ardèche. A 15-minute drive from Valence, this hike leads you around the beautiful surroundings of this small village. Note that Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is one of the classic walks in the area, because there is a beautiful lookout point with a chapel, 2 orientation tables and a picnic area alongside.

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distance 9.66 km Vertical gain +417 m Vertical drop -412 m Duration 3h55 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Le Gua (Isère) - 38 - Isère

A hike that visits one of the 7 Wonders of Dauphiné.

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