Mauves walks

The northern Côtes du Rhône wine region has a strong identity and a remarkable landscape characterised by steep hillsides. It is a land of great wines, renowned throughout the world. Building on this wine-growing asset, the Rhône Crussol Community of Communes and the Arche Agglo Urban Community have joined forces with professionals from the Côtes du Rhône appellation to develop a tourism promotion project. This has resulted in the creation of five discovery trails for the Cornas, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Saint Joseph and Saint Péray AOCs. Download the "Détours en vignes" app to follow this route and discover the secrets of the Saint-Joseph appellation Welcome! Enjoy a stroll through the hillsides so typical of our region, while immersing yourself in its rich and fascinating history. Departure from Place du Marché in Mauves.

Starting at the foot of the vineyards, you climb through the woods and arrive on the Ardèche plateau. You get a glimpse of northern Ardèche, next to the Rhône valley. The landscapes are varied and at the summit, you can enjoy views of the Vercors and the Alps.

Hike south of Tournon, climbing up a wild, wooded valley. The descent is easier, with a final circular loop through the vineyards. This hike has three circular routes, so you can adjust the route to suit your preferences.

A lovely walk in the Ardèche hills among chestnut trees. Views of the Isère plain, Mont Pilat and the Alps in the Vercors.

Discover the hillside vineyards of Tain-l'Hermitage (Hermitage) and Tournon sur Rhône (Saint-Joseph). Beautiful panoramic views of the vineyards and the Rhône valley. You can enhance your walk with a stop at one of the many wine producers or a chocolate tasting at Llanas in Tournon or the Valrhôna shop in Tain. For culture, visit the Palué Museum in Tain and the Château Museum in Tournon.

Short route on the heights of Tournon-sur-Rhône to enjoy the panoramic views of the Rhône Valley.

Discover the vineyards of Tain-l'Hermitage by following the information panels on the "Sur les Pas de Gambert" trail created by the Cave de Tain.

Une randonnée à côté de la ville ou l'avantage de la province... Malgré un départ citadin, on sera vite tranquille dans les petits sentiers du Vallon de l'Hermet. Après un passage facile sur le plateau ardéchois, la descente sera elle aussi sur sentier et en forêt.

This hike, which is not technically difficult, allows you to admire the Bassin des Musards Bird Sanctuary and the village of La Roche De Glun.

A double circular route in the hills above Tournon. Beautiful views of the Doux and Duzon gorges. 80% of the route is on trails and paths. The few tarmac sections are very quiet. N.B. Please read the practical information carefully before setting off on the route. 19/11/2025: Hike modified to (2).

A lovely walk on the heights of Châteaubourg, with stunning views over the Rhône Valley and the hillsides of Saint-Joseph. Unfortunately, the end of the walk is on tarmac (very little traffic).

Pending an alternative, this hike, which passes through private property between (11) and (12), is currently prohibited. Starting from Châteaubourg, you will cross the appellation vineyards to reach the Pic de Saint-Romain-de-Lerps, where you will have a 360° view of the Monts d'Ardèche and the Rhône Valley, with the Vercors and the Alps in the background. The orientation table will show you all this.

A beautiful loop between Doux and Duzon.

A circular route between vineyards and forest offering a beautiful panoramic view of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols.

Circular loop of 10 km north of Mercurol, easy, ideal for a gentle return to walking. The wooded section is very pleasant. The outward journey takes you through Les Gerles and the return via Les Arbouresses before heading back down towards the village.

A walk between the plateau and the Duzon that will allow you to discover the beautiful variety of landscapes in Saint-Barthélémy-le-Plain.

The hike is mainly in the woods, on pleasant paths. You will be in the shade in summer and sheltered from the north wind (Mistral) if it blows (frequent in the region). Wild descent to Vion, with a few views of the Rhône valley. The last two kilometres are easy, on the plain, through the orchards of the Rhône valley.

Parcours sans difficulté sur de petits sentiers tranquilles autour des villages de Larnage et Crozes-Hermitage. Passage près de l'ancienne carrière de kaolin encore exploitée il y a quelques années et abandonnée maintenant. Ce kaolin servait à la fabrication de porcelaine et les déchets étaient étalés sur les chemins de terre en guise de goudron.

A short, gentle walk around Saint-Romain-de-Lerps, mostly on the GR®420 trail, which takes you from the Belvédère du Pic (with an extraordinary 360° view) to the Col de Gazareau, passing through the hamlets of Combes and Beauliac.

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.

Starting from the Eygas plateau in Cornas, we climb to Saint-Romain-de-Lerps with a magnificent view of the Rhône valley and, in good weather, from Mont Ventoux to Mont Blanc via the Vercors and the Ecrins.Along the route, you’ll pass the chapels of Saint-Pierre and Le Pic, as well as a host of small hamlets. See Practical Information. The return route has been altered due to a new road closure.

A walk in the hills above Cornas, offering typical Ardèche scenery. We pass from vineyards to ravines.Route change November 2022.

Over the Rhone balconies between grape vines and apricot trees, with pretty little streams.

Hike along the ridge above the Rhône through villages, vineyards and forests with beautiful views.

A beautiful hike entirely on paths in the Daronne Gorges. A pretty, very wild spot not far from Tournon and the Rhône Valley. A local must-see. What's more, this route is not the "classic" route and is therefore a little wilder...

Take advantage of this beautiful little walk to discover the Daronne valley, with its meanders, gorges and interpretive trail. If you wish, you can extend the walk by returning to the Saint-Sorny footbridge.

This walk is a variation on the Cornas la Borne route. The first section offers a lovely walk above the Cornas vineyards, returning via familiar paths between (6) and (12) on the other route. The second variation involves the descent to the village of Cornas.

Set off to explore Saint-Sylvestre with its forests and Ardèche culinary landscapes, magnificent views and picturesque hamlets.

Route via the Roman Bridge and Saint-Martin de Galéjas Chapel. Yellow markings.

A short walk to discover the surroundings of Chateauneuf-sur-Isère. Part of the route is on small, quiet tarmac roads, but it is nonetheless pleasant.

A mountain bike ride between Bourg-les-Valence, Tain-l’Hermitage and Tournon-sur-Rhône, along cycle paths or wide paths running alongside the water.

The route skirts the Rhône valley through valleys, streams and orchards. A very pleasant corner of the Drôme.

From the Puy de Serves viewpoint, you will have a breathtaking view of the Rhône valley. At Les Roches qui dansent, you will be able to admire a unique geological feature.

A pleasant route that takes you past the Château de l’Amirale de Joybert, the Chanalets golf course and the Manoir de Genas, a historic 14th-century residence.

Hike in the Mazèvieux valley north-east of Vion, which will take you past the ruins of Iserand Castle.

A short walk in the Bois des Blaches along the Ruisseau du Saveyre, then up to the heights in the middle of the vineyards, first in Saint-Péray, then in Cornas. Return via the track linking Cornas to Saint-Péray. Please note that due to roadworks on the St Péray bypass, the return journey between points 10 and 11 is temporarily impossible. Continue along the D 86 on the footpath and cycle path to reach point 11 directly.

Starting from Saint-Péray, another way to explore the Roche Percée des Arlettes in Cornas. A walk offering numerous panoramic views of Crussol Castle, the Rhône Valley, the Vercors, the Trois Becs and as far as the Diois, plus the magnificent vineyards of Saint-Péray and Cornas.

An easy hike between the plains of Saint-Péray and Cornas. We quickly move from the town to the countryside. The path along the railway line between St-Péray and Cornas is no longer accessible due to work on the St-Péray bypass.At (2), follow the D86 towards Cornas, then take the first street on your right after the Cornas petrol station to reach the level crossing (between 3 and 4).

Walk in the hills above Saint-Peray, passing through the Cornas vineyards, the meadows of Saint-Romain and the woods of Saint-Péray.

A very beautiful route, almost entirely on trails with varied scenery between ridges and undergrowth, on a route that takes few roads and forest paths.

A very pleasant short walk starting from the station, which first takes us to the centre of Saint-Péray, then to the left bank of the Mialan, then along country lanes and finally along the balcony path beneath the Crussol ridges.

A pleasant little walk around the Crussol site. First, a balcony path on the Guilherand-Granges side with views of the Rhône Valley, the Vercors, the Diois and beyond, then on the return journey a balcony path on the Ruisseau du Miallan side with views of the Ardèche, Saint-Péray and its vineyards. A word of advice: download the GPX track – there are a multitude of paths branching off on both sides along the route.

Explore the ruins of La Villette and Crussol Castle, followed by a long walk along the ridges offering views of the Rhône valley and the Vercors.

A discovery from Deyras of the wild valleys of the Jointine, the Daronne and the Doux to the Clauzel Dam.

A lovely walk through the woods in Ardèche, near Saint-Félicien, with two descents into the Daronne gorges, following part of the nature trail through this natural site. You can visit the hamlet of Saint-Sorny. On the way back, there are beautiful views of the Alps, weather permitting.

This walk will take you past the vineyards that produce the famous Saint-Péray wine. You’ll be right up close to the Marsanne and Roussane vines, trained on stakes. This route also offers beautiful views of the town of Saint-Péray, Crussol Hill and its castle, as well as the Vercors in the distance.

A circular loop around the Crussol massif, passing by the three castles in the commune of Saint-Péray. Its main attraction is the quick ascent to the Crussol ridge, offering views of the Rhône valley and Crussol Castle from above on the south side. The route takes an hour to walk, but feel free to allow twice that time to enjoy the sites you pass through at your leisure.

A short, leisurely stroll along the Mialan, to enjoy the views of Crussol Mountain, its castle, the vineyards, and above all the stream, which flows in autumn and winter but is dry at other times. This is a classic Sunday afternoon walk for all residents of Saint-Perolles.

This accessible circular route promises a total immersion in a unique environment as you explore the Montagne de Crussol, passing through the forest, the ridges and the ruined castle. It offers breathtaking views of the Rhône Valley, the Vercors and much more.

A walk that allows you to explore the historic site of Crussol Castle before continuing along the ridge through scenery alternating between holm oak woodland and views of the Rhône Valley, Crussol Mountain and the foothills of the Vercors and Ardèche.

A very pleasant walk along the paths of the commune of Champis, with a short detour into the communes of Saint-Romain-de-Lerps and Saint-Sylvestre. You’ll cross numerous small streams, including the Ozon and the Duzon. The walk follows mainly marked trails, eitherGR®® (white and red) orPR®® (white and yellow).

Magnificent panoramic views over the Rhône and the vast apricot orchards. The route passes through a very pleasant wooded area. The small roads you’ll be taking are free of traffic.

Route starting from the Auberge du Pin, passing through the Col de Leyrisse. A third of the route is on small roads with very little traffic.

A lovely walk around the Auberge du Pin, home to the famous Restaurant Pic. Beautiful views of the Vercors after the Serre de Coudiol and towards Perrier. A few tarmac roads but not too much traffic except on the Route des Crêtes.

Mountain bike or hybrid bike ride between Bourg-lès-Valence and La Roche-de-Glun, via the Voie Verte and wide paths along the Rhône.

An easy hike that allows you to discover Lac des Meinettes and the trail that runs around it. A beautiful view of the Ardèche plateau above the nearby Rhône valley.

A circular route through the countryside and woods starting from Marsaz, heading north to Bren and back.

A pleasant walk in the Ardèche countryside, sometimes on small paved roads, but also on beautiful forest paths. In Champis - La Bâtie de Crussol, a short detour will take you to the Pierre Branlante (rocking stone), then on the way back, you will see some megaliths in the meadows.

This short circuit, near Alboussière, alternates between wooded passages, opening onto pretty panoramas, and typical hamlets: the countryside wins us over!

A marked circular in the Drome des Collines, with beautiful views of the Vercors and Mont Saint-Gerbier-de-Jonc, passing through the undergrowth. Discover the Blue Cross and Red Cross. Partially shaded route.