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Around Valcroissant Abbey
Visorando Member
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.
Le Dôme or Pié Ferré starting from Valcroissant Abbey
6.89 mi
+4,570 ft
-4,570 ft
7h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Die (Drôme)
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.
The Dôme du Glandasse via Valcroissant Abbey and back via Châtillon
18.70 mi
+7,785 ft
-7,730 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Die (Drôme)
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.
The Glandasse balconies starting from Valcroissant Abbey
6.73 mi
+3,793 ft
-3,793 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Die (Drôme)
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.
Montagne de Beaufayn from Les Derbons
8.17 mi
+2,884 ft
-2,884 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aix-en-Diois (Drôme)
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!
Three walks in one, around Châtillon-en-Diois
4.11 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Menglon (Drôme)
A series of very easy circular walks around and through Châtillon-en-Diois, offering a wide variety of scenery:
- a geological discovery trail running alongside the River Bès,
- a stroll through the narrow streets of the old village,
- a short walk towards the Adoux Waterfall and the Giono Forest.
Short walk along the paths of the Châtillon-en-Diois vineyards
2.98 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Châtillon-en-Diois (Drôme)
I suggest you try this lovely route through the vineyards of Châtillon-en-Diois, taking in some beautiful views (notably Pié de Bœuf, Glandasse, Piémard and La Grésière).
Adoux waterfall from Châtillon-en-Diois
1.89 mi
+236 ft
-240 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Châtillon-en-Diois (Drôme)
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.
Foot of Glandasse via the Marateste
4.68 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,503 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Châtillon-en-Diois (Drôme)
At the foot of Montagne du Glandasse, I recommend a lovely walk in the hills above Châtillon-en-Diois.
Circular on Justin Mountain from Ausson
7.54 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,123 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Die (Drôme)
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.
Le Glandasse from Chatillon-en-Diois via the Fontaine des Tuiles
13.70 mi
+5,535 ft
-5,535 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Châtillon-en-Diois (Drôme)
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.
From Châtillon-en-Diois to Ravel-et-Ferriers via the six passes
11.58 mi
+4,177 ft
-4,173 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Châtillon-en-Diois (Drôme)
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.
Discover the Glandasse massif from Châtillon-en-Diois via the GR® 91
7.82 mi
+4,160 ft
-4,131 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Châtillon-en-Diois (Drôme)
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.
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.
The Pas des Baux circular route starting from Montmaur-en-Diois
4.91 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,234 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montmaur-en-Diois (Drôme)
The Pas des Baux from Pont de Quart is a lovely little walk. The circular route from Montmaur, which is much longer, allows you to enjoy both sides of the valley and visit the old village and its Chemin du Facteur.