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Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne walks
Tours and detours of the Lez
Local authority
5.57 mi
+715 ft
-722 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
A beautiful and enjoyable walk that allows you to discover the agricultural riches and built heritage of La Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne.
Circular around Château de la Roche via the ruins of Béconne
Visorando Member
5.39 mi
+820 ft
-837 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
From the small village of Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne, surrounded by beautiful hills, there is a pleasant, easy route dominated by La Lance, Le Rocher des Aures, Mont Rachas and La Crête de Rozier. You walk among vineyards, lavender and broom, climbing through oak and pine trees to enjoy the magnificent landscapes that the Drôme Provençale has to offer. And each season adorns this place with new colours.
In the Lance scrubland
6.23 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
The buildings (or ruins) along the walk tell the story of another era dating back to the 12th century: chapels, castles, destroyed villages, a fortified farm and a water-powered factory.
The vegetation varies from holm oak forest and lavender fields to apricot orchards and vineyards.
Superb views of the Lance mountain and, from the Col de la Roche and the ridge above Béconne, views of the valley.
La Roche-Saint-Secret via the Combe du Four and the Col de la Ruche
10.00 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,864 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
A walk that alternates between forest trails and historic sites. The panoramic views from the ridge line offer glimpses of Dieulefit and the Montagne des 3 Becs to the north. To the south, you’ll find the peaks of La Lance and the ruins of the old village of Béconne. In autumn, you can even pick delicious milk caps and other wild mushrooms, and in spring, you’ll walk alongside magnificent fields of lavender.
Please note: there is a very steep slope on this route.
La Roche-Saint-Secret via the Alençon Tower and the Ruins of Béconne
7.18 mi
+873 ft
-866 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
A pleasant walk that will take you to the ruins of the Alençon Tower and the old village of Béconne. You’ll follow the course of the Lez before heading into the woodland along small paths that are pleasant in all seasons.
La Lance via the Rocher des Aures
9.92 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,969 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
Montagne de la Lance holds a special place in Drôme Provençale. Easily recognisable with its long curved shape, it dominates the plain at 1,300 metres and is therefore visible from quite a distance.A vast panorama opens up as you reach the summit following the ridge.
Due to the presence of herd protection dogs (patous), hiking is prohibited during the summer grazing period, from 20 May to 31 October.
Mont Rachas
7.62 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,175 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
Located between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas offers superb 360° views thanks to its central location.
Trails and small paths, alternating between climbs and flat sections, make for a relatively easy ascent. The return journey is enhanced by a short detour to the Tour d'Alençon, a 12th-century ruin.
Montagne de la Lance loop trail from the Fontlargias lodge
7.67 mi
+2,520 ft
-2,520 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
A classic peak in the Drôme Provençale offering a magnificent 360-degree panorama stretching from the Rhône Valley to the Hautes-Alpes, Ventoux and Diois...Starting from the Fontlargias lodge, this is a circular route that is shorter than other options, following good paths and presenting no technical difficulties.
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
4.31 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,302 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
The Saracen Caves at the ruins of the old village of Béconne provide a short walk through the woods and fields of lavender and lead you on an enjoyable route among the vestiges of the past and let you indulge your imagination.
Charroux fountain at the start of La Chèvre in Taulignan
6.52 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Taulignan (Drôme)
This route is mostly shaded, in the Bois de Taulignan and along the Berre, avoiding tracks and favouring footpaths. Recommended in hot weather and especially when the lavender is in bloom, as the plateau is covered with it. Some of the route is marked with old yellow signs (PR®): plastic stapled to tree trunks or yellow paint. However, a GPS is strongly recommended to follow the route, especially between points (4) and (7) as there are many paths in the undergrowth and not all of them are marked on the IGN map. It may be preferable to follow the guidance on the OSM map for this section.
Around Le Pègue
5.24 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Pègue (Drôme)
A pleasant walk through the typical landscapes of the southern Drôme (holm oaks, pines, vineyards, ruins).
Pays de Grignan – Truffle fields and vineyards
13.84 mi
+669 ft
-673 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Taulignan (Drôme)
This route allows you to explore the medieval town via the Porte Anguille, flanked by two towers. It then takes you to the foothills of Taulignan to discover an ancient Roman road. Further on, the Domaine Bramarel lies at the heart of France’s main truffle-producing region. You’ll reach the Silk Road as you pass the burnt-out factory, a former blacksmith’s workshop. The route ends on the Blaches plateau and its famous Côtes du Rhône AOC vineyards
Priory and ochre
4.31 mi
+869 ft
-876 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Pègue (Drôme)
This walk takes you to the Saint-Blaise priory and the ruins of La Viale, as well as through ravines carved out of ochre veins.
Amidst lavender and chestnut trees – The Dieulefit-Bourdeaux region
6.39 mi
+702 ft
-702 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Lavender fields, pine forests, chestnut trees, a stone hamlet and breathtaking views of La Lance mountain… You can enjoy all these landscapes and panoramic views to the full on this easy ride.
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