Peyrins walks

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.

From Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, a short circuit passes by the Château de Charmes, a private property that is open to visitors, then winds pleasantly through the woods with a few views of the surrounding hills.

Hikes in the woods and countryside around Saint-Donat-sur-L'Herbasse, with views of the Vercors mountain range and the Herbasse valley, and discovery of the forest's biodiversity.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A very beautiful hike in the Monts du Matin. No particular difficulty except for the steep climb in the first part of the circuit. Dogs are strictly prohibited in this area.

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.

A "wild" route at the start, two caves to visit and a magnificent panorama to admire from the Montagne de Mussan, covering a large part of the Vercors, make this hike well worth the effort.

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.

Discover the vineyards of Tain-l'Hermitage by following the information panels on the "Sur les Pas de Gambert" trail created by the Cave de Tain.

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.

In a wood near Saint Barthélémy de Vals, these rocks form a group of 51 blocks arranged in three roughly concentric circles covering nearly 6 hectares, hence the name "Cromlech de la Roche qui danse" (Dancing Rock Cromlech). Legend has it that "at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, the rocks begin to dance". Please note: see the practical information section.

A very pretty loop from the hamlet of Les Ducs, crossing the Pas de Bouvaret and then the Pas de la Pierre, offering superb views of the Rhône valley, the Vercors and the Ardèche.

Over the Rhone balconies between grape vines and apricot trees, with pretty little streams.

Une randonnée à côté de la ville ou l'avantage de la province... Malgré un départ citadin, on sera vite tranquille dans les petits sentiers du Vallon de l'Hermet. Après un passage facile sur le plateau ardéchois, la descente sera elle aussi sur sentier et en forêt.

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 northern Côtes du Rhône wine region has a strong identity and a remarkable landscape characterised by steep hillsides. It is a land of great wines, renowned throughout the world. Building on this wine-growing asset, the Rhône Crussol Community of Communes and the Arche Agglo Urban Community have joined forces with professionals from the Côtes du Rhône appellation to develop a tourism promotion project. This has resulted in the creation of five discovery trails for the Cornas, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Saint Joseph and Saint Péray AOCs. Download the "Détours en vignes" app to follow this route and discover the secrets of the Saint-Joseph appellation Welcome! Enjoy a stroll through the hillsides so typical of our region, while immersing yourself in its rich and fascinating history. Departure from Place du Marché in Mauves.

Discover the old tramway line linking Saint-Marcellin (38) and Lyon (69).

A lovely walk in the Ardèche hills among chestnut trees. Views of the Isère plain, Mont Pilat and the Alps in the Vercors.

An easy walk among the walnut trees and woods of Chatte. Beautiful views of the northern flank of the Vercors massif.

A beautiful hike in the hills above Châteaubourg, with stunning views of the Rhône Valley and the hillsides of Saint-Joseph. Unfortunately, the end of the hike is on tarmac (with very little traffic).

Hike in the hills above Cornas, with typical Ardèche scenery. We pass from vineyards to ravines. Route change in November 2022.

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.

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

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

This route allows you to discover Valencia and its few, often overlooked canals. It offers an alternation of urban and bucolic atmospheres that is accessible to all.

A short walk in the Bois des Blaches along the Ruisseau du Saveyre, then up to the heights in the middle of the vineyards, first in Saint-Péray, then in Cornas. Return via the track linking Cornas to Saint-Péray

Walk in the hills above Saint-Peray, passing through the Cornas vineyards, the meadows of Saint-Romain and the woods of Saint-Péray.

Explore the ruins of La Villette and Crussol Castle, followed by a long walk along the ridges offering views of the Rhône valley and the Vercors.

This is a relatively easy hike in the Léoncel National Forest, mostly on cross-country ski or snowshoe trails. It is a very pleasant walk in warm weather, as almost the entire route is in the shade.

A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.

Randonnée des faubourgs de Saint-Péray au vallon du Jergne et retour par le Serre de Blacher avec vue par temps clair sur la chaîne alpine (le Mont Blanc), le Vercors, le Diois et les montagnes du Sud drômois.

The Ambel Plateau, divided between pastures and forests, covers an area of 1,231 hectares. The view of the surrounding peaks and mountains is superb, with the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors and the Grand Veymont to the east, and the Tête de la Dame (1,506 m), from where you can see the Diois and the Baronnies, to the west the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors and the Grand Veymont, to the west, the Tête de la Dame (1,506 m), from where you can see the Diois, the Baronnies and the Omblèze valley with its cliffs below, and to the south, the Saint-Julien-en-Quint valley.