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Montagne (Isère) walks
Chevrette Walk
Visorando Member
7.78 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,138 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Montagne (Isère) (Isère)
A superb horse ride, not far from the Montmiral Tower!
Montmiral
8.16 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,404 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Montagne (Isère) (Isère)
A superb walk in Montmiral, with magnificent views and paths perfect for a brisk stroll through the rolling hills of the Drôme!!!
Saint-Bonnet-de-Chavagne loop via Montagne
7.76 mi
+988 ft
-974 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-de-Chavagne (Isère)
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
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.82 mi
+463 ft
-433 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (Isère)
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.
The banks of the Furand and the valleys around Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye
4.70 mi
+692 ft
-689 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (Isère)
This walk offers a lovely stroll along the banks of the Furand and through the valleys around Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye.The path along the banks of the Furand was recently opened by the Association des Sentiers Antonins, which obtained the necessary permissions to cross this private land. Please respect the area.Please note that in wet weather, the route may be slippery (or even flooded) in the Combe de la Charrette
Boucle de Dionay depuis Saint Antoine l'Abbaye
6.42 mi
+860 ft
-850 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (Isère)
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
5.90 mi
+909 ft
-909 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (Isère)
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.
Pilgrimage to the Chapel of Saint-Jean le Fromental
4.57 mi
+705 ft
-696 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (Isère)
This short walk takes you north of Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye to explore the walnut groves. You’ll catch a glimpse of the foothills of the Vercors.
The Chapel of Saint-Jean le Fromental is quite large and houses a small, very old cemetery.
The return route takes you straight back to the abbey, just like the pilgrims of the ‘du mal ardent’ era.
You can fit in the walk, a tour of the town and a visit to the monuments all in the same day if you arrive early enough in the morning.
Along the old tramway from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye to La Trappe
12.85 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,401 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (Isère)
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
Local authority
6.88 mi
+833 ft
-820 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Parnans (Drôme)
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
5.86 mi
+574 ft
-584 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Parnans (Drôme)
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
7.88 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,302 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-sur-Savasse (Drôme)
A short loop in the Drôme, hills with views of the Vercors.
The Crêtes de Saint-Lattier
9.03 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,362 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Lattier (Isère)
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
8.03 mi
+256 ft
-276 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier (Isère)
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
8.40 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,473 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chatte (Isère)
Circular walk around Chatte on trails and paths, with superb views of the Vercors.
Chapel tour in Chatte
7.77 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,093 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chatte (Isère)
An easy walk among the walnut trees and woods of Chatte. Beautiful views of the northern flank of the Vercors massif.
The Tram Route
5.14 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Dionay (Isère)
Discover the old tramway line linking Saint-Marcellin (38) and Lyon (69).
From Dionay to Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye
12.64 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,686 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Dionay (Isère)
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
6.65 mi
+705 ft
-712 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dionay (Isère)
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
5.94 mi
+843 ft
-840 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-de-Valclérieux (Drôme)
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
5.46 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Eymeux (Drôme)
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
5.59 mi
+584 ft
-584 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Geyssans (Drôme)
The Tour de Montmiral walk.
From Saint-Appolinard to Chevrières via the Saint-Pierre chapel
8.95 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,509 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Appolinard (Isère)
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
3.36 mi
+322 ft
-325 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Triors (Drôme)
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
9.84 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,063 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-d'Onay (Drôme)
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.
From Lac du Marandan to Saint-Just-de-Claix through the woods
7.86 mi
+472 ft
-466 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romans (Isère)
A very pleasant walk through walnut groves, woods and quiet tarmac roads, with beautiful views of the foothills of the Vercors.
La Croisée des Plâtres at the start of Chevrières
8.01 mi
+991 ft
-981 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chevrières (Isère)
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
4.37 mi
+220 ft
-223 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
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
3.80 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,260 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans (Drôme)
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
4.48 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,339 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans (Drôme)
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
7.18 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans (Drôme)
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
4.07 mi
+702 ft
-692 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Peyrins (Drôme)
This is a short hike with the option of picnicking at the foot of the Chapelle Saint-Ange chapel, which offers superb views.
Circular route starting from Montrigaud
3.93 mi
+308 ft
-325 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Montrigaud (Drôme)
An easy walk starting from the hamlet of Le Bourg, on the road to Saint-Christophe-et-le-Laris.
In the hills above Montrigaud in the Drôme des Collines
8.30 mi
+820 ft
-843 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montrigaud (Drôme)
A lovely walk in the hills above Montrigaud and Miribel with beautiful views of the Alps, the Vercors, the Roman-Valentinoise plain and the Ardèche mountains.
Woodland between Montrigaud and Miribel
7.16 mi
+505 ft
-515 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montrigaud (Drôme)
An easy walk, shaded between the woods of Montrigaud and Miribel.
In wet and/or wintery conditions, the paths can be very muddy. Good walking boots are therefore essential.
Rochechinard Castle
8.42 mi
+1,814 ft
-1,804 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Motte-Fanjas (Drôme)
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.