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Le Poët-Laval walks
From Poët-Laval to Les Vitrouillères in the Pays de Dieulefit
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6.14 mi
+745 ft
-755 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
A very pleasant, varied loop with no particular difficulties. From woodland to meadows, it will take you to the remarkable site of Les Vitrouillères, where the potters of Dieulefit extracted clay until 1964. At the end of the route, the old village of Le Poët-Laval, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, is of course a must-see.
Above Le Poët-Laval
4.96 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,667 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
Hike starting from Poët-Laval, offering sweeping views of the Vercors, the Rhône Valley and northern Vaucluse.
Mont Rachas via the track
11.22 mi
+1,975 ft
-1,978 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
Situated between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas, thanks to its central location, offers a superb 360° view, from the Trois Becs to Mont Ventoux in the east and over the Tricastin, the Rhône Valley and the foothills of the Ardèche in the west. This route follows a small road, a tarmac track (in poor condition) and finally a narrow path.
Mont Rachas via Les Plaines
11.24 mi
+2,005 ft
-2,014 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
Situated between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas, thanks to its central location, offers a superb 360° view, from the Trois Becs to Mont Ventoux in the east and over the Tricastin, the Rhône Valley and the foothills of the Ardèche in the west. This route follows a small road, a tarmac track (in poor condition) and forest paths.
Undergrowth - Dieulefit-Bourdeaux area
Local authority5.94 mi
+240 ft
-266 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Le Poët-Laval (Drôme)
Along the river, along a wide track, through the pinewoods and up a steep incline: these are just some of the variations that will give you your first taste of mountain biking in an always pleasant setting. Ideal for beginners and families!
Le Châtelard - The Hermit’s Cave
0.76 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
0h 40
Moderate
Departure from Eyzahut (Drôme)
A short hike along a path that once led to the Grotte de l’Ermite and a castle destroyed during the Wars of Religion.
Perched on a narrow ridge, this viewpoint offers a lovely 360° view of the village of Eyzahut and the cliffs, with the forest of Saoû, the Trois Becs to Roche Colombe, the Grand Delmas and the Couspeau mountain as a backdrop.
Trou du Furet
2.41 mi
+892 ft
-892 ft
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from Eyzahut (Drôme)
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, this route takes you to the cliffs of Eyzahut with the large arch carved into the cliff, the famous "Trou du Furet".
Caution: tricky sections. Route reserved for experienced hikers.
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.
Montagne de Saint-Maurice via the track and the valley
9.64 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,755 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route takes you there via a track suitable for vehicles and offers a lovely view with a magnificent 360° panorama, with the Trois Becs, Grand Delmas and Montagne de Couspeau to the north, Montagne de la Lance to the south and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux. The return journey follows a path through a beech forest, at the bottom of a wild valley.
Montagne de Saint-Maurice via the track
11.80 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,759 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route takes you there via a track suitable for vehicles, allowing you to enjoy a lovely viewpoint with a magnificent 360° panorama: to the north, the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and Montagne de Couspeau; to the south, Montagne de la Lance; and on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.
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.
Amidst lavender and chestnut trees – The Dieulefit-Bourdeaux region
6.39 mi
+702 ft
-702 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Lavender fields, pine forests, chestnut trees, a stone hamlet and breathtaking views of La Lance mountain… You can enjoy all these landscapes and panoramic views to the full on this easy ride.
Comps Church and Col de la Pousterle
6.91 mi
+2,205 ft
-2,201 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
A lovely walk along the hills of the Dieulefit region.
Around Souspierre
9.80 mi
+2,638 ft
-2,638 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Souspierre (Drôme)
For experienced hikers, this is a beautiful hike, partly through the woods on unmarked trails. After a very beautiful passage along the ridge, they lead to cliffs followed by a dizzying descent into a rocky ridge to the Grotte de l'Ermite, a natural excavation in the rocks. Above, stand the summit of Châtelard and the ruins of an ancient watchtower dating from the Middle Ages, destroyed during the Wars of Religion. The panoramic view over the valley is superb.
Mont Rachas
7.62 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,175 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
Located between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas offers superb 360° views thanks to its central location.
Trails and small paths, alternating between climbs and flat sections, make for a relatively easy ascent. The return journey is enhanced by a short detour to the Tour d'Alençon, a 12th-century ruin.
Tour of the Poët and Saint-Maurice Mountains
20.32 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,717 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Rochebaudin (Drôme)
This route takes you along small roads, forest tracks and footpaths, allowing you to discover different landscapes and villages. Starting from Rochebaudin, the route passes through the Col du Perthuis, the Col de Ventebrun, Dieulefit, Poët-Laval, the Grand Pas quarry and Eyzahut.
Bisquerle trail starting from Rochebaudin
3.85 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,201 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rochebaudin (Drôme)
Starting from Rochebaudin, this hike crosses Les Blanchons to reach the foot of Rocher de la Tournelle. It then follows the Bisquerle trail, passes Pied Berthon (possible route to Eyzahut), and joins the DieulefitGRP® (long-distance footpath), allowing you to return to the village via a forest path along the Viarrand ravine.
Serre Gros from Rochebaudin
6.12 mi
+2,339 ft
-2,336 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Rochebaudin (Drôme)
The Poët mountain is the last foothill of the Pre-Alps above the Rhône plain, and Serre Gros is its highest point at 971 metres.
Caution: very steep climb in the rock chimney (do not attempt in wet weather).
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
4.31 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,302 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (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.