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Coste Chaude from the village of Puygiron
Local authority
4.29 mi
+367 ft
-371 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Puygiron (Drôme)
This walk goes around Coste Chaude, the dominant peak of Puygiron, before skirting the lavender fields and the Saint-Bonnet Chapel.
Short circular loop around Puygiron and the Chapelle Saint-Bonnet
Visorando Member
2.34 mi
+200 ft
-187 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Puygiron (Drôme)
A short country walk surrounded by beautiful scenery near Montélimar.
Around Mastaize between La Bâtie-Rolland and La Touche
4.52 mi
+469 ft
-492 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from La Touche (Drôme)
Through wooded and agricultural areas in the Drôme Provençale between Montélimar and Dieulefit.
The Bois de Jamot
6.91 mi
+945 ft
-935 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Espeluche (Drôme)
Walk through the Bois de Jamot, surrounded by the scent of pine trees, on a gentle path that heralds the colours of Provence.
Rochefort-en-Valdaine Castle
7.14 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Espeluche (Drôme)
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.
Via Pinet and Sagnac, starting from Espeluche
5.59 mi
+568 ft
-581 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Espeluche (Drôme)
This walk starting from Espeluche takes you on a tour of the surrounding area along its narrow roads lined with lavender fields and forest paths, with views of the nearby hilltop villages.
Le Janeston
4.22 mi
+653 ft
-673 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Rochefort-en-Valdaine (Drôme)
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.
From Rochefort-en-Valdaine Castle to the ruins of Notre-Dame la Brune
17.45 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,355 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Rochefort-en-Valdaine (Drôme)
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.
Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle Abbey from Espeluche
10.62 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,434 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Espeluche (Drôme)
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.
The Barbara Chapel and the old village of Allan, starting from Espeluche
8.90 mi
+1,207 ft
-1,184 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Espeluche (Drôme)
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.
The Chapel of Notre-Dame de Montceau
8.25 mi
+810 ft
-801 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Espeluche (Drôme)
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.
Rochefort-en-Valdaine Castle and IGN marker
9.92 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,545 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Espeluche (Drôme)
A walk to the Château de Rochefort-en-Valdaine already exists on Visorando, no. 1698620, but this one takes a completely different route.It also has a different start and finish point; it will take you to the highest point of Espeluche (IGN marker) via paths where, depending on the season, the flora and fauna will vary, as well as to the Château de Rochefort-en-Valdaine.You will pass through the charming little village of Espeluche.
Around Mastaize
5.27 mi
+407 ft
-436 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from La Touche (Drôme)
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.
The Citelle and Serre Pointu streams
7.27 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Touche (Drôme)
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.
The ridges of Rochefort-en-Valdaine
6.96 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,004 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Touche (Drôme)
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.
Citelles valley and its hamlet, via the wind farm
11.33 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,050 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Rochefort-en-Valdaine (Drôme)
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.
From Moutette to Les Ramières from Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion
6.02 mi
+180 ft
-200 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion (Drôme)
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.
The Cîtelles Stream
5.92 mi
+682 ft
-686 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Touche (Drôme)
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.
Ruins of the old village of Allan and Siméon's Cross
5.94 mi
+689 ft
-682 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Allan (Drôme)
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.
The hilltop villages at the start of Allan
10.52 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,788 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Allan (Drôme)
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.
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