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Chamouse Mountain from Somecure
Visorando Member
9.27 mi
+2,657 ft
-2,661 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montauban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
A beautiful walk that takes you from the hamlet of Somecure to the breathtaking promontory of Montagne de Chamouse. Exceptional views of the Baronnies, Montagne de Lure and Dent de Mévouillon.
Montagne de l'Arsuc and Col de Perty from Ruissas
10.79 mi
+2,421 ft
-2,402 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Montauban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
A hike in Drôme Provençale on the border of the Alpes de Haute-Provence. The aim of the route is to reach the crest of Montagne de l'Arsuc to enjoy a 360° view from Mont Ventoux to the Barre des Écrins and Queyras: a magnificent spectacle on a clear day!
Chamouse Mountain
5.03 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,243 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montauban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
This is a very beautiful, uncrowded walk offering remarkable landscapes for most of the route.
The mountains of Bouvrège and Croc via the old Fort de Mévouillon
8.93 mi
+2,516 ft
-2,487 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Mévouillon (Drôme)
It is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges with magnificent views of Ventoux, Montagne de Lure, the Méouge and Ouvèze valleys, and the peaks of Baronnies: Buc, Bergiès, Chamouze, Vanige, Clavelière. The hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the region's historical heritage and passes by the site of the former Fort de Mévouillon. Considered a threat by the king, the fort was razed to the ground in 1684. Several buildings (houses, churches) were built using stones from the old fort. The route is fairly wild and little frequented.
The Buc Mountain
7.98 mi
+2,070 ft
-2,077 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mévouillon (Drôme)
A lovely walk with no technical difficulty, offering a beautiful view of the Bergiès Observatory, the peaks of the Drôme Provençale, the Dévoluy and the Ventoux in the background. The Montagne du Buc is a favourite spot for paragliding. You can watch the paragliders and, with a bit of luck, the majestic vultures of the Baronnies.
Montagne de la Clavelière and the summit of La Vanige
14.89 mi
+4,826 ft
-4,856 ft
11h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
A beautiful hike in the Baronnies (Drôme Provençale) starting from Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze. This route takes you to the little-known summit of La Vanige and along the ridges of the Montagne de la Clavelière. Panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, the Vercors, the Montagne d'Angèle and the Dévoluy massif.
Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze - Izon
13.80 mi
+4,012 ft
-2,651 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
Perhaps the most beautiful stage of the Tour des Baronnies. Between heaven and earth, it is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges. Throughout the day, there are fantastic views over the Ouvèze valley, the Provençal peaks such as Lure and Ventoux, and then the Southern Alps. The route is particularly wild, far from everything, ending in the equally wild micro-village of Izon-la-Bruisse.
From Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze to Izon-la-Bruisse via the summit of Chamouse
13.30 mi
+3,878 ft
-2,480 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
This is the first stage of a three-day circuit on the ridges of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers. Between heaven and earth, this is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges. Throughout the day, there are fantastic views of the Ouvèze valley, the Provençal peaks such as Lure and Ventoux, and then the Southern Alps. This is a wild route, far from everything, ending in the equally wild micro-village of Izon-la-Bruisse.
On the crests of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers, in the Baronnies Provençales
40.18 mi
+8,337 ft
-8,294 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze (Drôme)
This itinerary between the valleys of the Méouge and Ouvèze allows you to take the pulse of the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales. Little travelled and regularly on balconies and ridges, the route alternates between lavender fields and rocky slopes, Scots pine forests and sublime beech woods, pastoral paths and ridges with exceptional panoramic views. In addition to its particularly wild character, the few small villages it passes through are particularly picturesque, and the route allows you to explore the sublime Montagne de Chamouse from every angle.
The Chamouse mountain in a circular route from Izon-la-Bruisse
7.09 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,749 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
This is the second stage of the Tour de la Méouge, which you can skip but which is so beautiful! It's a distillation of the nature of the Baronnies Provençales, from the sunny Provençal adret with its aromatic scents to the humid beech forests, passing through pastures and lavender fields. A wild atmosphere and breathtaking views are guaranteed, especially on the Chamouse ridges.
From Izon-la-Bruisse to Les Damias
12.63 mi
+2,710 ft
-2,963 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
The third stage of the Tour de la Méouge, passing through the three pretty villages of Eygalayes, Lachau and Éourres. More beautiful panoramic views of the Southern Alps, as well as a charming pastoral and rural atmosphere.
From Izon-la-Bruisse to Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze via Perty and Arsuc
15.21 mi
+2,329 ft
-3,678 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
This is the third and final stage of a three-day tour of the Méouge and Ouvèze ridges. You first pass through the western face of the Montagne de Chamouse, with its magnificent beech forests, before reaching the remarkable Col de Perty. Then, you'll follow the ridge for several kilometres via the summit of Arsuc and Serre de Charbouisse, enjoying breathtaking views of the Alps and the Ouvèze valley. The last third of the day allows you to explore the hamlets of the valley, in a pretty rural setting.
The Crête de Chabre loop via Eygalayes and Ballons
11.67 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,136 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
This is the second stage of a three-day circuit on the crests of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers. Starting and ending in Izon-la-Bruisse, the route passes through the two pretty villages of Eygalayes and Ballons before reaching the Crête de Chabre for a splendid view of the Dévoluy, the Écrins and the Ventoux.
Izon-la-Bruisse - Orpierre
10.38 mi
+2,008 ft
-3,186 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
Another beautiful stage to reach the medieval village of Orpierre, surrounded by its famous cliffs. Straddling the Céans and Méouge valleys, this time it is the endless, narrow Chabre ridge that serves as the guiding thread for the hike, culminating in the picturesque Col Saint-Ange and its climbing walls.
La Vanige and the Clavelière ridges
7.85 mi
+3,120 ft
-3,120 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Montferrand-la-Fare (Drôme)
A superb hike with magnificent panoramic views: the peaks of the Baronnies, Ventoux, Dévoluy, Écrins, Queyras and Southern Alps on a clear day.
La Vanige, at an altitude of 1,391 metres, overlooks a number of nearby peaks. La Clavelière, the "border of Provence", shows its two opposite slopes.
The Mountain of Banne
7.08 mi
+2,047 ft
-2,024 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Poët-en-Percip (Drôme)
A hike for lovers of unmarked trails, a partial circular on an isolated, uncrowded and wild mountain. Magnificent lavender fields at the foot of the mountain, a beautiful view of Le Poët-en-Percip and its Tunes and Loube mountains during the steady climb through broom on easy rocks. The superb circular panorama at the summit over Ventoux, the Geine mountain, the Chamouse mountain, the Écrins, the Dévoluy, the Angèle, Miélandre, the Lance...
Tour of the Citadel from Montbrun-les-Bains
2.36 mi
+344 ft
-338 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Montbrun-les-Bains (Drôme)
A discovery route around Montbrun-les-Bains offering superb views over a short distance.Montbrun-les-Bains invites you to hike amongst lavender fields, rolling hills and the scents of Provence. The trails offer panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, hilltop villages and a soothing atmosphere. The thermal air and golden light make every step unforgettable.
This is a shorter version of the ‘Landscapes and Woodland’ route around Montbrun-les-Bains, with less elevation gain, allowing you to enjoy discovering a variety of landscapes.
Landscapes and woodland around Montbrun-les-Bains
3.96 mi
+735 ft
-719 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Montbrun-les-Bains (Drôme)
A discovery route around Montbrun offering superb views over a very reasonable distance. The start avoids the old town centre, which takes centre stage at the end of the route.Montbrun-les-Bains invites you to hike amongst lavender fields, rolling hills and the scents of Provence. The trails offer panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, hilltop villages and a soothing atmosphere. The thermal air and golden light make every step unforgettable.
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