In the Massif de Crussol

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

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 252 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 260 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 396 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 217 m
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Crussol Village (in ruins)
The ramparts and ridges of Crussol
The ramparts of Crussol
Rhône Valley

Description of the walk

Park in the small car park near the hamlet of Meyret.

(S) Take the path that goes along the vineyards in the Massif de Crussol. Come to the GR42B that will lead you to the ridge (1). Follow the GR to the Château de Crussol ignoring other paths leading off to the side.

(2) Pass by the climbing site and continue.

(3) Back down to the car park of the castle by heading north-west. Turn left before reaching the car park and continue due south (4). Pass by the trail on the left that leads to the climbing site and then a second path, still on the left that goes back to the ridge.

(5) After joining the local road, turn left and continue due south towards Meyret. Pass two roads on the right and at the crossroads turn left and go to the car park.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 284 m - Meyret car park
  2. 1 : km 0.59 - alt. 371 m - The ridges
  3. 2 : km 2.24 - alt. 373 m - Top crossroads of the Top Secret climbing site
  4. 3 : km 2.81 - alt. 333 m - Chateau de Crussol
  5. 4 : km 3.66 - alt. 220 m - Bottom crossroads of the Top Secret climbing site
  6. 5 : km 4.97 - alt. 290 m - High point
  7. 6 : km 5.54 - alt. 250 m - Local road
  8. S/E : km 6.98 - alt. 282 m - Meyret car park

Worth a visit

Visit Château de Crussol while it is still there.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 39 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
arnaudchouchou
arnaudchouchou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent view over the Rhône valley

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Fred345962
Fred345962

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Guidance with a GPS watch, so no opinion on how easy it is to follow.
The first part of the outward journey offers beautiful views of the Rhône Valley and the Vercors.
A steep climb at the start with no shade, then fairly shaded paths on the plateau at the top.
Quite a few people at the castle, which is very impressive.
Return via shaded paths and a bit of road at the end.
A beautiful walk without any major difficulties.

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GOMBA Patricia
GOMBA Patricia

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I discovered the Crussol Castle site after a 3 km hike along the Valence balcony, with views of the Vercors, the Chartreuse and the Diois in the distance, returning via the interior in a circular route. A very pretty walk of about 7 km. I highly recommend it.

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Duche
Duche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short family walk in autumn, a bit busy but the views of Valencia and its plain are very interesting.

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landozarzi
landozarzi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice walk with beautiful views, but it's a shame the weather wasn't on our side.

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Patdel26
Patdel26
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A route that is true to its description, with beautiful views of both the Rhône valley and the Ardèche.
Well worth discovering and/or rediscovering.

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Christian ROUQUET
Christian ROUQUET
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb hike for the whole family, a little uphill at the start but after that it's carefree. Beautiful views and magnificent cliffs. The ruins of the castle and the theatre below are a must-see.
There's plenty of shade on the way back if the sun's a bit harsh.
We met quite a few people for the time of year, but nothing too disturbing.

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Chantal Dor
Chantal Dor

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful day
Beautiful scenery
Don't get too close to the edge of the ridges at the start, which is a nice uphill slope, but an easy hike.

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Jack42160
Jack42160

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Good walk without difficulty
Be careful if very hot

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Danah
Danah

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely shady walk - Beautiful castle ruins - Beautiful views.

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Henri-Jean
Henri-Jean

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The weather was cool at 8am and then sunny, so it was a very pleasant walk with a lovely view of the castle, which we don't usually see from this angle. No real difficulties and our dogs really enjoyed it.

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DidierRando26
DidierRando26

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,

I did this walk on Sunday 01 October 2023 in splendid weather. The route between the car park and the château is very beautiful, with lovely views of the Rhône, the valley and the Vercors. The path isn't very practical, so I recommend poles for the less confident and those prone to vertigo. After a short break at the Théâtre de Verdure, the return journey is less interesting and the trail is much better.
Please note: the route is actually 9.5 kilometres long and, at best and with caution, takes 3.5 hours. Without a walk through the castle ...

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PoireChoco
PoireChoco

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk past the Château de Crussol. On a weekday, so not many people.

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Philou 26
Philou 26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice walk with a compulsory stop at the Château de Crussol, but this walk should be avoided on a Sunday or public holiday as it is too crowded.

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tourel.joel@wanadoo.fr
tourel.joel@wanadoo.fr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice walk, especially the first half of the route, which is on a ridge overlooking the Rhône valley. Magnificent views over the entire plain and the Vercors peaks. Most of the route is in oak woods, so there's plenty of shade to keep out the heat in summer. The passage through the Château de Crussol is also very interesting for those who have never visited it. This walk is very accessible and I would recommend it to anyone who can walk for 2 hours.

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