Montélier walks

If you take this easy walk in spring, you will be charmed by the songs and gurgling of the water in the canals, streams and rivers that you will follow along the way. You will also be able to appreciate the great diversity of species in the vegetation, which is in full bloom at this time of year. An option (an extra half hour round trip) allows you to continue on to the village of Fauconnières.

Discover Chabeuil, located on one of the roads connecting the Valence plain to the Vercors.

This is an easy trail for families and accessible to young children, allowing them to discover the biodiversity of the Bachassier nature reserve via the Sentier des Deux Renards trail created by the LPO Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Drôme-Ardèche. The circular route starts at the underpass of the D538 road, located at the end of Rue des Campanules and near the water treatment plant. It follows the hiking trail established by the FFRandonnée de la Drôme and Valence Romans Agglo.

This is an easy hike that will allow you to discover the surrounding landscape between the two villages. At times, you will have a panoramic view of the plains and foothills of the Vercors. You will alternate between a few paved roads, fairly wide paths, narrow trails with passages through the undergrowth, meadows, and the Valence Saint-Didier golf course. You will pass through the village of Saint-Didier-de-Charpey and, at the end, you will have the option of climbing to the top of the village of Charpey. Finally, you will walk along part of the Poilus de 1914-1918 footpath between the communes of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie and Charpey.

From Peyrus, a varied circuit passing through the Pas de Saint-Vincent and the Pas du Touet. On the upper part of the route, hikers will enjoy views of the Rhône valley, the Ardèche and the Vercors.

A walk to enjoy with a group or family around the village of Peyrus.

This short hike takes you through beautiful landscapes and lovely trails in the foothills of the Monts du Matin and the pretty village of Peyrus, nestled in the Lierne valley. It is not particularly difficult and is accessible to any walker with good footwear.

Short, easy hike around Château Rompu. Walk in the cool air along the Marette, climb in the shade, enjoy beautiful views of the valley, and return via the top of the village. From the viewpoint, you can see Crussol, the Chapel of Sainte-Marguerite, the bell tower of Montélier, etc. with the naked eye. However, a pair of binoculars is a welcome addition.

The Rancs du Touet cliffs overlook Peyrus and Châteaudouble; this hike takes you around them, climbing the famous Chemin des Moines and Pas du Touet and descending via the Route des Limouches. Beautiful views and varied paths guaranteed! Moderator's note added on 13/09/2021: please note that there are some difficulties in finding the paths on this route: see the comments at the bottom of this page.

Geological curiosity formed by a large stone arch that resembles a cave entrance.

A balanced hike combining dirt tracks and small roads, taking you from the town hall of Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence to the plateau, surrounded by fields and fruit trees around the INRA estate in Gotheron. Beautiful views of the Ardèche and Vercors.

Saint-Vincent had a commandery inthe 13th century. "In the footsteps of the Knights Templar" is an easy walk at the foot of the Rochers de Treillaras cliffs, often on the edge of the woods, over gently rolling terrain with beautiful views of the plain.

The route starts at the foot of the Vercors foothills and follows a section shared with Circular Loop 17 (Massegrés) as far as Le Soufflot (alt. 804m). Once you’ve passed through the village, you’ll climb a steep track before eventually joining another track that’s much easier to ride on. You’ll enjoy the beautiful views over the Valence plain and the Ardèche. Take care on some of the descents! The route can quickly become slippery, muddy or sticky in wet weather.

This beautiful route mostly follows small roads, starting from Saint-Vincent-La-Commanderie, and allows you, over a distance of 65 km, to discover several charming villages and spots in the Valence plain, with a constant view of the foothills of the Vercors on one side and the Monts d’Ardèche on the other.

This route, in tribute to the Poilus of the commune who died in combat in 1914-1918, was created to mark the centenary of the armistice. It will allow you to explore various neighbourhoods of the commune of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie where these Poilus lived and to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes at the foot of the Monts du Matin.

Hike to climb to the Cross of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie. Circular starting at the Auberge des Templiers (opposite the village church). Half road / half trails.

A short route perfect for a post-lunch stroll; discover Montvendre from two viewpoints, then the few remains of a feudal heritage.

Discover the beautiful landscapes of the plateau, from the plain of Châteauneuf-sur-Isère to the cliffs of Vercors, as well as the TGV station seen from above.

Walk in the Cirque de Peyrus along theGR®93trail. Very pretty view of the edge of the Vercors massif (Col des Limouches).

Walk in the hills above Barcelonne to enjoy views of the plain from the tower of the old feudal castle and discover the Sainte-Marguerite Chapel perched above Combovin.

This short circular route through woods, hillsides and balconies offers multiple views of the Rhône Valley and the Ardèche at various points along the route, rewarding your efforts... Moderator's note: this hike was modified on 5 May 2023 between points 3 and 4 to stay on the marked trail and respect private property.

This hike from Combovin takes you around the Vallon de la Cursaye via balconies, ridges and viewpoints over the Vercors, the Rhône Valley and even the Mézenc on a clear day.

A short, easy circuit with beautiful views of the foothills of the Vercors

This route offers many forest trails and some beautiful views of the Vercors and the Rhône Valley.

This short family bike ride (all types of bikes) takes you on a complete tour of the municipality of Chatuzange-Le-Goubet, covering approximately 25 km. This route takes you along small municipal roads and will take you through the eight main roads that enter the villages indicated by the signs. There are no particular difficulties. It allows you to discover the countryside surrounding this municipality.

A good half-day walk among the pines, boxwoods (what remains of them), beech trees and lawns.

This easy walk in the hills above Chatuzange offers beautiful views of the countryside and the foothills of the Vercors and surrounding villages. There are options to shorten the loop.

The stronghold of the bishops of Valence, whose rights to this castle were confirmed in 1238 by the German emperors, Pellafol has always had the same lords as Barbières, although it had a different suzerain. This 8.5 km circuit takes you around the castle in Barbières, via the Col de la Sambie.

While the Pas de Saint-Vincent and Pierre-Chauve are classics in the area, the route described here is less so... You'll need strong legs to climb the 300 m ascent below the Pas, save some energy to reach the summit of Pierre-Chauve, and a good sense of direction to reach Tourniol... but what a treat for the eyes!

The Discovery Trail is a walking route that runs alongside the Écoutay River and introduces you to the solar system in miniature, thanks to themed information boards designed by the Beaumont astronomy club, Les Pléiades.

This hike is a variation of Château Gaillard to Saint-Mamans. It is a little more challenging, a little longer and has fewer tarmac roads. But it still offers beautiful views of the Musans mountains and the Valence plain.

Easy walk to get to know the towns of Bourg-de-Péage and Romans-sur-Isère better by taking the green paths (Bois des Naix and banks of the Isère in Bourg-de-Péage and the Coulée Verte and Parc François Mitterrand in Romans-sur-Isère).

This walk will take you around the area of Saint-Mamans and Rochefort Samson, with lovely views of Mount Mussan. You’ll see plenty of farm animals: sheep, pigs, goats, cows and donkeys. Please note that part of the route is on small tarmac roads, though they are quiet.

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.

An easy circular starting from Parc de Lorient in Montéléger, walking along the Véore to Beauvallon. Walk around Lac de Beauvallon and return along the Véore.

This lovely, open-country walk offers panoramic views of the surrounding ridges of the Vercors plateau, the Valence plain, the Ardèche mountains, Romans and the Drôme, and the surrounding hills. Route updated on 1 March 2023.

Montéléger - Beauvallon. A peaceful riverside walk or cycle ride near Valence.