The hilltop village of Saint-Thomè

Built on a rocky outcrop, occupying a strategic position at the confluence of the Escoutay, Dardaillon and Nègue rivers, this village will charm you with its winding alleyways and old houses.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.58 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 226 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 226 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 571 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 344 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Place des Crottes, located at the bottom of the village on the D107.

(S/E) Head north-west towards Alba along the D107 (yellow and white markings). At the roundabout, turn left and cross the bridge over the Escoutay.

(1) Just after the bridge, turn right onto a small tarmac path running alongside the river. The path then turns left and climbs towards the village. At a T-junction, veer left and walk past the cemetery. You’ll come out onto a road; follow it to the left.

At the junction known as “Verger”, go straight on towards Saint-Thomé, passing the town hall and the school. Cross the Chemin de la Fontaine on the right-hand side and follow Rue du Village uphill. You will arrive at Place du Portail.

(2) Take Rue Varaye on your right. After passing under a porch, climb the wide steps up to the church square. Leave the church on your left and follow Rue de l’Église. At the foot of the castle, turn left and head down Rue des Amouriers.

(3) After a good hundred metres, turn right onto a small path between two low walls. This path winds down to the bend in the D210: follow this road to the right towards Viviers.

(1) Cross the Escoutay again and, at the roundabout, turn right to quickly return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 344 ft - Place des Crottes
  2. 1 : mi 0.17 - alt. 364 ft - Bridge over the - Escoutay (rivière)
  3. 2 : mi 0.91 - alt. 535 ft - Place du Portail - Rue Varaye
  4. 3 : mi 1.13 - alt. 564 ft - Start of the trail
  5. S/E : mi 1.58 - alt. 344 ft - Place des Crottes

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
souchez rando
souchez rando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to explore this charming little village; I made a point of wandering down every street, which made the walk even more enjoyable

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User 28749416

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pretty hilltop village. Apart from towards the end, you hardly see any cars.

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Good vibes
Good vibes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy circular loop that allowed us to discover a very pretty "hilltop village" during our stay in Alba la Romaine.
Thank you for this lovely and enjoyable discovery.

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l'ancônais
l'ancônais
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy walk. A pleasant stroll through the village. A beautiful stone church

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morilles
morilles

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Well done to the author for this short but wonderful route. A must-do

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