Les Hauts de Marcollin from Lens-Lestang

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This route is very pleasant in summer due to the coolness of the undergrowth. In spring and autumn, it offers a diversity of colours and scents for our visual and olfactory enjoyment.
There are several points along the route where you can enjoy views of the Beaurepaire plain.
TO ALL HIKERS (SES) WHO FOLLOW MY HIKES, you can post photos indicating the location on the route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 171 m
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    Descent: - 164 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 441 m
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    Lowest point: 288 m
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Description of the walk

Start at the intersection of Route de la Plaine (D538) and Rue du Moulin north of Lens-Lestang.

(S/E) Take Chemin de la Chapelle immediately to the left on Rue du Moulin. The path is tarmac with a slight uphill slope. Continue to a cemetery and its chapel.

(1) At this point, theGRP® Grande Boucle Des Collines de la Drôme joins the route, passing in front of the chapel and cemetery. Take the path that continues eastwards. Ignore a path branching off to the left and continue to a three-way junction in the undergrowth.

(2) Take the branch that veers slightly to the right and leave the small path that climbs to the left. Walking along the forest, you can enjoy the view of the Beaurepaire plain. The climb is not too difficult but quite long.

(3) Continue straight ahead at the T-junction with a path branching off to the left (marking on tree) and continue straight ahead. Pass by a clearing, ignore the small path on the right and continue straight ahead. The climb ends. You will come to a meadow on the left with a path running alongside the forest. Ignore the path just before it that branches off to the left and continue straight ahead. Enjoy a new view of the Beaurepaire Plain.

(4) On the plateau at the crossroads with the signpost for "Le Cachet", leave theGRP® which turns right and continue left towards Marcollin. Immediately after, at the Y-junction, turn left. On the descent, ignore a path that branches off to the right and at the next crossroads, continue to the right.

(5) After the Marcollin cemetery on your right, turn left onto Route du Repos and after about 20 metres, follow the path on the left that enters the forest.

(6) Atthe first junction, turn right and walk along the edge of the forest with an enclosure on your right where a few horses occasionally come towards you.

(7) Continue straight ahead and ignore the path on the right that descends to Combe du Font Mourand. Return to the Y-junction you passed on the way there.

(2) Continue along the same path, passing in front of the Lens-Lestang cemetery, and reach the junction of the D538 and Chemin de la Chapelle (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 288 m - Junction of the D538 and Chemin de la Chapelle
  2. 1 : km 0.72 - alt. 334 m - Lens-Lestang cemetery, straight ahead
  3. 2 : km 1.45 - alt. 351 m - Y-junction, slightly to the right
  4. 3 : km 2.31 - alt. 418 m - Hiking post junction, straight ahead
  5. 4 : km 4.19 - alt. 441 m - Directional signpost: take Marcollin.
  6. 5 : km 5 - alt. 338 m - Turn left after the cemetery, then take the path 20 m to the left.
  7. 6 : km 5.18 - alt. 341 m - Turn right at the edge of the forest.
  8. 7 : km 5.71 - alt. 345 m - Crossroads, straight ahead
  9. S/E : km 8.61 - alt. 288 m - Junction of the D538 and Chemin de la Chapelle

Notes

No water points, no special equipment required.

No markings outside thefirst part of the route, which follows theGRP® Grande Boucle Des Collines for approximately 4 km.
This route can be shortened to 7.2 km by starting from the cemetery (1).

Worth a visit

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Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
raycharles
raycharles

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

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Ninie74
Ninie74

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, refreshing hike through the woods.

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Les2Mi
Les2Mi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little route from Lens Lestang. It is 10 km from the village.
Be careful, as the ground can quickly become slippery and muddy after rainy weather.
This route is easily accessible with children.

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marcheur de jarcieu
marcheur de jarcieu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little hike through mostly wooded terrain. Very good route description.

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BNuyten
BNuyten
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike, best done when the weather is drier!

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Klaudius33
Klaudius33

Hello,
Thank you for your comments, however I am very surprised that three groups gave a very good rating for the reliability of the description and the route. In principle, I make changes based on feedback, but in this case there is nothing I can do.
I think you may have overlooked this, as it also happens to me on my hikes when we are talking.
Thank you, I always appreciate all comments.
Kind regards
Klaudius33

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Sorlinette
Sorlinette

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that starts with a nice climb... Well wooded and not very busy... Unfortunately, we quickly got lost and ended up using another app that shows the small paths.

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Tomatine
Tomatine

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We really enjoyed this hike. A pleasant route with beautiful views over the Beaurepaire plain.

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Celinedrome
Celinedrome

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short hike with my 12-year-old daughter, beautiful views and the coolness of the undergrowth, we were delighted, thank you!

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Klaudius33
Klaudius33

Hello,
Thank you for your message. I appreciate all comments, both positive and negative, as I personally strive to satisfy Visorandonneurs. I am currently one of the guides for the Ile du Battoir association in Beaurepaire.
Kind regards
Claude

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vanessa38270
vanessa38270

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike completed using the GPX track.
A very pleasant, shaded route.
Lovely views.
Thank you for this hike.

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