Puygiron walks

This walk goes around Coste Chaude, the dominant peak of Puygiron, before skirting the lavender fields and the Saint-Bonnet Chapel.

Walk through the Bois de Jamot, surrounded by the scent of pine trees, on a gentle path that heralds the colours of Provence.

Starting from Espeluche, this circuit takes you along pretty paths in the Bois de Fonbrenoux to the partly ruined castle of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, which still has its 13th-century Saint-Blaise chapel, listed as a historic monument. It then continues along the ridges, offering beautiful views of the valley.

From the medieval site of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, discover the slopes of the Citelles valley and climb up to the Janeston plateau. The prefix "jan" (broom wood, juniper heath) is characteristic of Mediterranean vegetation.

Route mainly following tracks and forest paths offering beautiful 360° views, from the Rhône Valley to Mont Ventoux. Circular route that circles the catchment area of the Citelles stream, from the Château de Rochefort-en-Valdaine to the ruins of Notre-Dame la Brune, passing through the wind farm and its numerous wind turbines.

Starting from Espeluche, this walk will take you to Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle Abbey. Passing through a variety of tracks, small paths and trails depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to discover a wide variety of flora and fauna.

This walk will take you back to the 12th century with the ruins of the Chapelle Barbara and the old village of Allan. Various views of the village of Espeluche, Mont Ventoux and the Ardèche mountains.

A hike that is not too difficult overall, with many tarmac sections but little traffic. The final climbs to reach Butte de Montceau, whose name means ‘little hill’, and the chapel are the only challenging parts of this route. The chapel was built on the site of ancient Gallo-Roman burial grounds that were later Christianised.

With its mix of small country lanes, paths lined with fields and forest trails, this peaceful route offers a lovely escape into the countryside with views of the surrounding hills.

Let yourself be carried away by the diversity of the landscapes along this hike! The route takes you along the Ruisseau de Citelles stream and follows in the footsteps of its past, with old hamlets and mills, before climbing up to the plateau covered with lavender fields.

This lovely loop along the ridges of L'Izard and Mont Laroche offers magnificent views of the Roubion valley as far as the foothills of the Vercors and the 3 Becs. Starting from the pretty village of La Touche, the route passes the castles of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, then the truffle fields of Janeston. The hike also crosses the pretty little hamlet of Moulin de Bay on the riverbank, via a succession of varied paths and trails, which are sometimes steep but only for short distances.

A route mainly following tracks and forest paths offering lovely 360° views, passing through the wind farm and its numerous wind turbines, from the Rhône Valley to Mont Ventoux, as well as a chance to discover the pretty little hamlet of Cîtelles and its valley.

Before exploring the narrow streets of the fortified village of Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion, discover the rich Valdaine plain. You will cross the Ramières du Roubion, a preserved, shaded natural area where biodiversity reigns supreme.

This is an easy hike that alternates between cool woodland and wide open trails on the plateau. You will pass through the hamlet of CÎtelles with its small chapel and waterfall, which is only accessible from above. The return journey follows the stream, where you can take a dip in places. The route crosses the river four times via small bridges or large stones. This is a very pleasant walk in summer, and the breaks by the water are very welcome.

This hike to the ruins of Old Allan offers panoramic views of the Rhône Valley between Donzère and Cruas. The first part of the trail alternates between wide, open woodland paths and, halfway along, you will discover the Croix Siméon. The trail then becomes narrower and more winding, remaining shaded and sheltered.

From the old village of Allan to the castle of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, a beautiful hike on either side of the Citelle. Whether from the ruins of the old village of Allan, the castle of Rochefort or the many clearings along this hike, you will enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Rhône valley and the surrounding mountains. Moderator's note : private property issue? Alternative route possible, see reviews.