La Chaudière walks
The Trois Becs
(
Download :
PDF
)
8.77 km 
+864 m 
-869 m 
5h00
Moderate 
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.
Couspeau mountain: the Grand Delmas
(
Download :
PDF
)
11.76 km
+738 m
-731 m
5h30
Difficult
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.
Saint-Médard Chapel
(
Download :
PDF
)
14.54 km
+745 m
-745 m
6h15
Moderate
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.
The cliffs of Roche Colombe
(
Download :
PDF
)
9.43 km
+556 m
-552 m
4h15
Moderate
Starting point in Saou - 26 - Drôme The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
(
Download :
PDF
)
6.94 km
+351 m
-344 m
3h00
Moderate
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.
Canyon des Gueulards
(
Download :
PDF
)
8.02 km
+485 m
-478 m
3h40
Moderate
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.
Vallon de Combau - Tête Chevalière, Vercors
(
Download :
PDF
)
11.03 km
+509 m
-509 m
4h35
Moderate
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.
The Grand Veymont
(
Download :
PDF
)
20.21 km
+943 m
-942 m
8h30
Difficult
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.
Piégon and the Giants’ hamlet
(
Download :
PDF
)
10.54 km
+468 m
-465 m
4h20
Moderate
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.
Around Rocher Saint-Julien
(
Download :
PDF
)
8.54 km
+477 m
-473 m
3h50
Easy
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.
An after-dinner walk in the Massif de Crussol
(
Download :
PDF
)
6.98 km
+236 m
-241 m
2h40
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Péray - 07 - Ardèche A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.
12.69 km
+1,312 m
-1,312 m
7h25
Very difficult
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.
The Vierge du Vercors via the Pas de Saint-Martin
(
Download :
PDF
)
6.55 km
+315 m
-305 m
2h45
Easy
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.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
(
Download :
PDF
)
15.30 km
+419 m
-412 m
5h35
Moderate
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.
The troglodyte village of Barry
(
Download :
PDF
)
4.34 km
+85 m
-80 m
1h30
Easy
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.
Beautiful views around Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
(
Download :
PDF
)
10.28 km
+206 m
-200 m
3h30
Moderate
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.
The Flaming Fountain circuit
(
Download :
PDF
)
9.66 km
+417 m
-412 m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Le Gua (Isère) - 38 - Isère A hike that visits one of the 7 Wonders of Dauphiné.
