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Montagne (Isère) walks
Chevrette Walk
A superb horse ride, not far from the Montmiral Tower!
Saint-Bonnet-de-Chavagne loop via Montagne
A walk in the southern foothills of the Chambarans offering beautiful views of the Vercors and, at times, the Chartreuse and the Monts d'Ardèche.
There are no difficulties to be feared on this walk, apart from the distance. You will be walking on dirt tracks, footpaths and small asphalt roads.
L'Étang de Chapaize
Petite balade autour de Saint-Antoine passant par l'Étang de Chapaize et les bois. Idéale en famille pour découvrir le village et ses alentours.
Boucle de Dionay depuis Saint Antoine l'Abbaye
Une boucle qui permet de rejoindre Dionay par la Combe de l'Enfer, la voie du tram et le retour par Saint-Jean de Fromental. Une belle ballade en famille pour découvrir la nature et le patrimoine.
La Forêt de Thivolet
Randonnée qui permet de découvrir la Forêt de Thivolet au départ du village en passant par la Combe de l'Enfer et la Combe de Fontfroide.
Along the old tramway from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye to La Trappe
In the region famous for walnuts, along the tracks of the old tramway from Lyon to Saint-Marcellin and among various church buildings.
Magnificent panoramic views over the Chartreuse, Vercors and Mézenc mountain ranges.
Bel Air - Around Romans
This hike on the borders of the Drôme offers a magnificent viewpoint at its highest point with a panoramic view of the Vercors mountain range, the Roman plain and the Ardèche mountains.
On the heights of Parnans
This easy walk will take you from the village of Parnans to the Route des Crêtes, where you will have beautiful views of the Royans, the Vercors and its chain of peaks as far as Veymont, the Isère valley, as well as a view to the west towards the Rhône valley and the Ardèche.
The Montmiral Tower
A short loop in the Drôme, hills with views of the Vercors.
The Crêtes de Saint-Lattier
You will start at the lowest point in Saint-Lattier and climb to the highest point, where you will enjoy a 360° view of the Vercors, Drôme and Ardèche mountains. The cobbled climb, an ancient medieval road, leads to Bel Aire. Along the way, you can admire the paving, the structures from the period and the ruts carved out by the carts and wagons that used to travel to the castle mound known as "Le Pain Sucre", which dominates the Saint-Lattier valley.
The banks of the Isère and its walnut trees at Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier
A walk for winter days. It takes you mainly along small tarmac roads, through walnut orchards and along the River Isère. There is very little elevation gain on this route.
Trails around Chatte
Circular walk around Chatte on trails and paths, with superb views of the Vercors.
Chapel tour in Chatte
An easy walk among the walnut trees and woods of Chatte. Beautiful views of the northern flank of the Vercors massif.
The Tram Route
Discover the old tramway line linking Saint-Marcellin (38) and Lyon (69).
From Dionay to Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye
You walk along the foothills of the Chambarans until you reach the unmissable medieval village of Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye with its famous abbey. You have constant beautiful views of the northern barrier of the Vercors.
The only difficulty is the high mileage.
The tramway and Dionay pond
Walk starting from Dionay Town Hall.
Set off to explore the tramway and the Chambarans National Forest.
The end of the route offers unobstructed views of the Vercors and Chartreuse mountains.
Chambaran and Mouchet Route
A pleasant walk through the heart of the valleys of northern Drôme. There are two climbs on the route, but nothing too difficult.
Canal de la Bourne and Chapelle Sainte-Béatrix in Eymeux
This is an easy hike. It will take you between the Isère and the Bourne Canal, passing by the Sainte-Béatrix Chapel and its promontory overlooking the Isère with a remarkable view of the Vercors.
The Crête walk
The Tour de Montmiral walk.
From Saint-Appolinard to Chevrières via the Saint-Pierre chapel
This is an easy hike, except for its length. It will take you through woods, walnut orchards and fields on the southern slope of the Chambarans.
Beautiful views of the Vercors.
On the monks' paths in Triors
Between the Benedictine Abbey of Triors and the Chapel of Gillons, you may encounter monks who also enjoy the tranquillity of these paths, which pass by beautiful walnut groves and close to the foothills of the Drôme hills.
Les Feytas
In the Drôme des Collines, at Saint-Laurent-d'Onay, a lovely circular route that alternates between woodland, countryside and hilltops (known as ‘faite’, ‘feste’ or ‘feyta’ in the south-east). Beautiful views of the Vercors.
La Croisée des Plâtres at the start of Chevrières
This walk presents no major difficulties. It climbs the foothills of the Chambarans and offers many beautiful panoramic views of the Vercors and a few of the Chartreuse. The paths taken are either wide stony tracks or small tarmac roads.
The Secret Wood of Gargamelle
Immerse yourself in the Chambaran Forest from the Trappe.
Head to Gargamelle, a ruin in a clearing, to see the Smurfs or, if not, deer or roe deer.
Walk part of the Way of St James in Chambaran.
Please note: this is an old, manual GPS track, see reviews
On the heights of Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans
A walk in the hills above Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans offering beautiful views of the whole Royans region. Much of the route is through forest with some fairly steep slopes.
The Col des Bois Communaux
Come and hike in the hills above Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans with a fantastic viewpoint halfway along the route.
Circular route around Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans
This easily accessible hike offers superb views of the Vercors. I recommend doing it in the afternoon in winter and late afternoon in summer.
The Saint-Ange Chapel via the Combe du Ravi and Mont Peyroux
This is a short hike with the option of picnicking at the foot of the Chapelle Saint-Ange chapel, which offers superb views.
Rochechinard Castle
In the heart of Royans, this hike will allow you to discover the ruins of Rochechinard Castle, the Rochechinard Museum and its chapel, as well as beautiful views of the Royans hills and the Vercors mountains.