Foot of Glandasse via the Marateste

I suggest starting the route from the Champs de Foire in Châtillon-en-Diois (parking available).

(S/E) Head due east towards the town centre along Rue des Rostangs until you reach the clearly visible belfry.

(1) A pretty square opens up near Châtillon-en-Diois town hall: turn left and head due north along Montée du Tricot.

(2) Further up, follow the path on the right leading to the Cabanes de Châtillon, situated on the Glandasse plateau (follow the red-and^{-whiteGR® 91} markings). After a climb via a few hairpin bends, the route continues over some steep slopes.

(3) You’ll reach a fork at a place called Les Oursière. Continue to the right towards Col Gorodel (leaving the^GR® trail and following a yellow-green route). The route continues over a few more fairly steep slopes.

(4) You arrive at a clear, open spot with some lovely views, then continue leftwards uphill.

(5) You’ll reach a forest track. Follow it to the right and, fairly soon, take the path on the left which climbs gently. You’ll come to a large crossroads.

(6) Take the path on the right, heading downhill towards Les Adrêts.

(7) After walking for a good kilometre, you’ll reach a junction with the^GR®965; follow this path to the right, heading downhill. You’ll cross a forest track twice (make sure to turn right at the^first junction).

(8) Much further down, you will cross a stream near the Forêt de Giono. Continue left along the path towards Châtillon-en-Diois until you reach the Chemin des Jardins, then turn right towards the centre of the village.

(1) Continue straight on and return to the starting point via the same route as on the way out (S/E).

The starting point can be viewed on Google Maps: click here.
Please note: parking is prohibited at the Champs de Foire on Friday mornings (weekly market).

Good walking boots and walking poles are recommended.

Take your rubbish home with you; nature hates it.

Here is a description of the difficulty levels for each section (the route is not uniform):
- green: fairly easy terrain with no significant gradients or difficulties
- blue: slopes and/or elevation changes are more pronounced on a well-marked route
- Orange: route presenting some technical difficulties and/or poor trail conditions (markings or visibility of the path).

From (S/E) to (2): Green difficulty
Route in an urban environment.

From (2) to (3): Blue difficulty
The route encountered involves minor difficulties (stones, roots), but the path is in good condition.
Shortly before the point (3), the slope is somewhat steep.
Signposts are present. White-red markings (GR®91).

From (3) to (5): Blue difficulty
There are a few challenging sections on a fairly steep slope.
Signposts are present. Yellow-green markings.
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From (5) to (6): Blue difficulty
Follow a fairly easy path.
Signposts are present. Yellow-green markings.

From (6) to (7): Green difficulty
You follow a wide, easy-to-walk track.
Signposts are present. Yellow-green markings.

From (7) to (8): Blue difficulty
A few unexpected difficulties are encountered (caution).
Signposts are present. White-red markings (GR®965).

From (8) to (1): Green difficulty
A good path is followed.
Signposts are present. White-red markings (GR®965).

From (1) to (S/E): Green difficulty
Route through an urban environment.

Châtillon-en-Diois: a pretty village of medieval origin. For more information, please visit the Wikipedia website

Giono Forest: based on an idea by the artist Frédéric Back, the Drôme Department and the O.N.F. supported the creation of a forest area between 1989 and 1993, where over 3,700 children took part in planting trees. I encourage you to take a short detour along a lovely route that passes, in particular, by the source of the Adoux.