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Col de Croix Rouge - Col de la Croix - Garde Grosse
Visorando Member 
16.64 mi
+2,740 ft
-2,746 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Nyons (Drôme)
This loop of around 27 km, with no major difficulties and regular climbs, allows you to discover the Nyons region and its most famous peak, Garde Grosse. The paved roads are quiet, except for cyclists. In spring, there are a few streams where you can cool off.
Col Flachet from Nyons
Visorando Member 14.19 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,263 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Nyons (Drôme)
A relatively easy mountain bike ride, although a little technical on the descent to Combe Sauve. There is little traffic on the paved sections. You will ride through broom and goats, if they are out, and can stop at Col Flachet to enjoy the view, as it will be too late afterwards, as the descent is through oak trees.
Essaillon Mountain
Visorando Member 
10.30 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,753 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Nyons (Drôme)
A very beautiful hike starting from Nyons. The route follows mostly marked trails (GR®9and yellowPR® markings) through oak and boxwood undergrowth. The scent of thyme often accompanies us. Much of the walk is along the ridge, offering beautiful views of Nyons, the Eygues valley and Mont Ventoux. Magnificent viewpoint at Garde Grosse
The Col d'Aubenas circular starting from Nyons
Visorando Member 7.52 mi
+997 ft
-1,020 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nyons (Drôme)
A half-day's walk to tire yourself out a little, circular from Nyons, surrounded by olive trees, with lovely aerial views. The route winds through the forest and then follows the River Eygues.
Tour of the Saint-Jaume Plateau
Visorando Member 
3.72 mi
+935 ft
-935 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nyons (Drôme)
A beautiful, accessible hike, entirely on paths, with a multitude of views. The route passes through the Plateau des Cailles, where you’ll be treated to a superb view of the Rhône Valley. The path then winds through the forest, where you can admire Mont Ventoux as well as the Dentelles de Montmirail. You will then cross over to the other side of the mountain, descending via Pied de Garde Grosse towards the Rocher de l'Aiguille. From there, you can admire the view of Nyons as well as the Montagne d'Angèle.
Saint-Jaume and Garde Grosse
Visorando Member 
5.96 mi
+2,139 ft
-2,136 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Nyons (Drôme)
A short hike in the Nyonsais hills with panoramic views of the Baronnies.
Old hilltop village and Aubres waterfall
Visorando Member 
3.14 mi
+476 ft
-446 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Aubres (Drôme)
This short walk allows you to discover the old hilltop village of Aubres and the Ravin de Cougoir waterfall. The trails and paths offer superb views of the Baronnies Provençales mountains. The return journey, along quiet little roads running alongside streams, takes us to a beautiful waterfall, which is particularly spectacular in winter and after heavy rain.
Around Châteauneuf-de-Bordette
Visorando Member 
4.64 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-de-Bordette (Drôme)
A short hike that can be completed in half a day, with views of the Lance and Ventoux mountains and the Baronnies.
Les Logis d'Essaillon and Montagne de Peitieux via the Red Cross Col
Visorando Member 
9.60 mi
+2,815 ft
-2,838 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Châteauneuf-de-Bordette (Drôme)
Saint-Michel via the Montagne d'Essaillon, the Col de la Croix and the Col de Red Cross. A lovely path along the ridge between north-facing and south-facing slopes, between the Eygues and the Baronnies, with a return route along the flank of the Montagne de Peitieux. A magnificent view of Garde Grosse; in short, a very pleasant hike to share. Shaded for much of the route, this walk is suitable in all seasons.
The Tour du Courbiou from Venterol
Visorando Member 
7.62 mi
+1,824 ft
-1,798 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Venterol (Drôme) (Drôme)
A walk that takes us over small mountains through pine trees, oak trees, vineyards and lavender fields. A condensed version of the Drôme Provençale starting from the medieval fortified village of Venterol with its characteristic wrought iron bell tower.
A hike to be enjoyed in spring, autumn and winter, but not recommended in summer due to the heat.
The Vaux mountain from Venterol
Visorando Member 
8.94 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,185 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Venterol (Drôme) (Drôme)
A hike starting from a beautiful medieval village in the Drôme Provençale. The climb up to the ridges of the Montagne des Vaux is quite steep. The exceptional views of La Lance, La Miélandre, Le Cougoir, L'Angèle and Le Ventoux reward your efforts. Discover the surprising trail with marl (ancient sea bed) on the way back around Courbiou. The vegetation is varied: oak trees, pine trees, lavender. You will cross a few streams and even the river if there is not too much water.
Monts d'Autuche
Visorando Member 
5.91 mi
+2,149 ft
-2,123 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Pilles (Drôme)
A rugged hike offering magnificent views from a rocky outcrop.
From Piegon to Benivay via the Saint-Jean-d'Ollon Chapel
Visorando Member 
9.69 mi
+2,402 ft
-2,398 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Piégon (Drôme)
A long walk along the ridge between Piegon and Benivay, with magnificent views of the Ollon valley and the legendary Mont Ventoux through fields of pomegranate and almond trees. Stop off at Saint-Michel Chapel, which is well worth a look. Return via the hamlet of Les Géants.
From Piégon to Pas de Maneyrole via the hamlet of Les Géants
Visorando Member 
6.37 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,437 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Piégon (Drôme)
A lovely walk through the undergrowth and apricot and almond orchards, with beautiful views of the Ollon valley and Mont Ventoux.
Piégon and the Giants’ hamlet
Visorando Member 
6.55 mi
+1,529 ft
-1,522 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Piégon (Drôme)
In the mountains of the Baronnies, imagine a lost hamlet inhabited by giants... Skeletons with very long shins were found in the crypt of the chapel. They are the source of the name of the locality.
Around Benivay-Ollon
Visorando Member 
6.11 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,427 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bénivay-Ollon (Drôme)
A lovely, pleasant walk in the Baronnies under the holm oaks, with magnificent views of Mont Ventoux and the surrounding peaks. The Saint-Jean d'Ollon Chapel is well worth a visit.
The Tour de l'Oulle with return via the Combe de Sauve
Visorando Member 
5.56 mi
+1,004 ft
-991 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Venterol (Drôme) (Drôme)
From the hamlet of Novézan in the commune of Venterol, a circular at the western end of the Baronnies Provençales Regional Park. Nestled between the mountains, almost entirely sheltered from the Mistral wind, this route offers a beautiful hike with varied landscapes: vineyards, pine and oak woods, mountains and rocky faults, lavender and olive groves, not to mention La Sauve and its water holes where you can cool off.
The use of the app's GPS is recommended on this route.
Tour of L'Ubac and La Buisse
Visorando Member 
7.88 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,821 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montaulieu (Drôme)
This circular route allows you to discover and visit Montaulieu and Rochebrune, two villages in the Baronnies, and to cross three mountain passes, all within a reasonable time for a day's hike. The landscapes are very wild, but there are also traces of the agricultural life of yesteryear, as you cross dry stone terraces built using a technique that dates back to antiquity.
Wine Growers' Trail through the safres of Rousset-les-Vignes
Visorando Member 
5.03 mi
+574 ft
-574 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes (Drôme)
A beautiful, sunny circular loop, relatively sheltered from the Mistral wind, which allows you to visit two charming villages in the Drôme Provençale. The route winds its way through vineyards and olive groves, offering beautiful views of the Valréas plain, the south-west of the Baronnies and as far as Mont Ventoux, with an original passage through the safres hills.Due to the presence of numerous trails that are not all listed on the IGN map, we recommend using the app's GPS on this route.
Circular via Notre-Dame de Santé and the Château d'Urdy
Visorando Member 
6.05 mi
+489 ft
-502 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes (Drôme)
An easy circular starting from Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, surrounded by cherry and apricot trees, vineyards and lavender fields, offering beautiful views of the Valréas plain, La Lance and the western Baronnies Provençales.The first part is on small, quiet tarmac roads in the sun, but most of the route is in the shade of the woods on wide paths and a few trails.
La Lance via Les Guilles
Visorando Member 
8.85 mi
+2,749 ft
-2,720 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rousset-les-Vignes (Drôme)
There is a climb of nearly 900 metres to reach the summit of La Lance. This hike can sometimes be quite strenuous.
Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir in Rousset-les-Vignes
Visorando Member 
2.50 mi
+873 ft
-873 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Rousset-les-Vignes (Drôme)
A pleasant hike to the chapel perched above Rousset-les-Vignes, which is visible from far away.
La Montagne de Conjau via the chapels
Visorando Member 
5.07 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,677 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rousset-les-Vignes (Drôme)
Circular route starting from Rousset-les-Vignes via Le Petit and Le Grand Conjau. This route offers beautiful panoramic views and passes by two old chapels, crosses an Iron Age oppidum and winds through the villages of Le Pègue and Rousset-les-Vignes.
Beauvoisin via the six passes and the Crête des Costes
Visorando Member 
7.92 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,421 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beauvoisin (Drôme)
Hike starting from the village of Beauvoisin, in the heart of Drôme Provençale, nestled in its magnificent mountain setting. The Baume Noire massif, the Linceuil and Taillade mountains, the Ventoux and the Baronnies will be your landmarks throughout your walk. You will cross no fewer than six passes to return to Beauvoisin. The breathtaking views over the long Costes ridge are sure to stay with you.
Les Costes via the Col des Moulins and Col de la Croix
Visorando Member 
5.00 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,250 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beauvoisin (Drôme)
A hike between Montagne du Linceuil and Montagne de la Taillade.
First through fruit trees, cherry and apricot trees and a few vineyards, you will leave this landscape behind to climb a more arid and stony path. From the Col de la Posterle, you will walk along a ridge where you can see the world around you for 300 km. In clear weather, those in the know will be able to recognise the Pic Saint-Loup. The Ventoux will be your constant point of reference.
Beauvoisin Castle via the 6 passes
Visorando Member 6.41 mi
+1,342 ft
-1,355 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Beauvoisin (Drôme)
A very beautiful hike alternating between panoramic views and woodland. First among fruit trees and vineyards, then in the hills with exceptional views. You won't regret the effort you put into this hike. What's more, you can get close to the ruins of Beauvoisin Castle via the new woodland path.
From Beauvoisin to Pas de l'Estret via the 6 passes
Visorando Member 9.80 mi
+2,021 ft
-1,995 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Beauvoisin (Drôme)
A hike over hill and dale that will allow you to discover the natural treasures of the Drôme Provençale. Sometimes on the ridges, sometimes in the forests, you will discover magnificent nature. To be done in all seasons! You will pass no less than six passes with breathtaking views, sometimes as far as the Mediterranean, and opposite the Dévoluy.
Rochebrune via Serriés and Lantons
Visorando Member 
6.24 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,207 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rochebrune (Drôme) (Drôme)
A very pretty hike through three passes, with breathtaking views of the Linceul mountain and the magnificent Cirque des Baronnies.
The six passes from Rochebrune
Visorando Member 
9.34 mi
+1,850 ft
-1,821 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rochebrune (Drôme) (Drôme)
A very pretty hike through the six passes, starting from Rochebrune, where you will see magnificent landscapes.Open your eyes, savour the surrounding nature, and admire the hills and mountains around you.This hike will leave a lasting impression on you. It can be done in all seasons.The Serriés, Lantons, Linceuil, Saint-Vincent, Soubeyrand and Croix passes punctuate this beautiful hike.
Les Costes ridge and return via the castle
Visorando Member 
9.23 mi
+1,808 ft
-1,804 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beauvoisin (Drôme)
A hike with guaranteed panoramic views, whether of Mont Ventoux to the south or the Provençal Pre-Alps, part of the hike runs along the ridgeline of the Montagne de Beaume-Noire.On the way back, discover the ruins of an ancient castle that you would never suspect were there.
Variation on Jacky Anx's hike: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-beau...
Between the Col des Mines and the Sabots d'Ollon
Visorando Member 
3.52 mi
+896 ft
-876 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mérindol-les-Oliviers (Drôme)
A lovely walk at the foot of the old village of Mérindol-les-Oliviers, in the undergrowth, on a charming path winding between the hills of Benivay-Ollon with breathtaking views of the Drôme Provençale mountains.
The Cougoir via the ridges
Visorando Member 
8.80 mi
+2,628 ft
-2,631 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Teyssières (Drôme)
From its promontory, the Cougoir offers a pleasant 360° view of the surrounding mountains.
The route via the Col de Venterol and the Pas de la Pousterle allows you to climb the Cougoir via the southern ridge. The return journey, via the small wild path along the ridge of the Sauveginoux mountain, takes you through the mountain pastures of the Croix mountain.
Cougoir via La Montagne La Croix
Visorando Member 
6.46 mi
+2,087 ft
-2,064 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Teyssières (Drôme)
From its promontory, the Cougoir offers a pleasant 360° view of the surrounding mountains. You can admire the mountain pastures of La Croix, the mountains of La Lance, Miélandre, Angèle, Les Trois Becs and Mont Ventoux.
Priory and ochre
Visorando Member 
4.31 mi
+869 ft
-876 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Pègue (Drôme)
This walk takes you to the Saint-Blaise priory and the ruins of La Viale, as well as through ravines carved out of ochre veins.
Around Le Pègue
Visorando Member 
5.24 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Pègue (Drôme)
A pleasant walk through the typical landscapes of the southern Drôme (holm oaks, pines, vineyards, ruins).
The Vautour Mountain
Visorando Member 
8.71 mi
+3,176 ft
-3,153 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Ferréol-Trente-Pas (Drôme)
A beautiful hike with a sustained climb to the summit. A lovely 360° panorama rewards your efforts, not to mention the views along the hike (Lance, Miélandre, Angèle, Montagne d'Autuche, Ventoux, etc.). Vultures are part of the spectacle. The route alternates between trails and tracks, with a short section of tarmac. Much of the route is in the shade.
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