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Saint-Avit (Drôme) walks
The northern Drôme via ridges and valleys
Visorando Member
12.68 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,850 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Avit (Drôme) (Drôme)
A hike following ridges and valleys, discovering charming villages and hamlets.
Walk in the hills around Ratières
6.62 mi
+804 ft
-807 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ratières (Drôme)
A lovely walk in the rolling hills of the Drôme with many varied panoramic views.
The ridges around Barthenay
9.90 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,224 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bathernay (Drôme)
This hike offers fabulous views of the Vercors and the Drôme hills, alternating between undergrowth and wild sunken paths. Suitable for all seasons.
The Bois de Suze
3.37 mi
+466 ft
-453 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Claveyson (Drôme)
Walk under the oak trees of the Bois de Suze, near Claveyson.
A forest walk to be enjoyed in hot weather.
From the Priory of Saint-Andeol to the Tower of Ratières
8.64 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,168 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Claveyson (Drôme)
Hike starting from the small village of Saint-Andéol, where there is a small church called Le Prieuré.You will walk uphill to the Tour de Ratières, where your climb will be rewarded with a magnificent, almost 360° view of the Alps and the Vercors to the east, as well as the Pilat massif and the Ardèche mountains to the west.
Ambouchet Route
5.80 mi
+725 ft
-748 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Tersanne (Drôme)
This is a good walk to do when the paths are muddy. It mainly follows small asphalt roads with little traffic. It offers beautiful views of the foothills of the Massif Central.
La Motte-de-Galaure in Mureils
8.20 mi
+410 ft
-400 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Motte-de-Galaure (Drôme)
Walk in the Galaure valley between plains, hills, valleys and villages.
Sketching hike in Sisay Wood
1.60 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (Drôme)
The Rando Croquis trail in the Bois de Sisay is the first of its kind in France. It allows you to discover nature through an introduction to drawing and sketching.
There are around ten stations along the trail, each with explanations.
The Sizay Wood Ridge Trail
2.65 mi
+476 ft
-469 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (Drôme)
A family-friendly trail in the Bois de Sizay, a true refuge for flora and fauna where you feel far away from it all.
Sizay Woods and Drôme des Collines
6.89 mi
+768 ft
-761 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (Drôme)
Hikes in the woods and countryside around Saint-Donat-sur-L'Herbasse, with views of the Vercors mountain range and the Herbasse valley, and discovery of the forest's biodiversity.
Around Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse
4.57 mi
+751 ft
-768 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse (Drôme)
From Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, a short circuit passes by the Château de Charmes, a private property that is open to visitors, then winds pleasantly through the woods with a few views of the surrounding hills.
The Castle of Bluebeard
6.17 mi
+784 ft
-771 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Anneyron (Drôme)
The Drôme hills offer rolling countryside landscapes against the backdrop of the Vercors and, when visibility is good, the peaks of the Alps can often be seen on the horizon.
These are beautiful walks all year round, best enjoyed when the days are short and snow is approaching the plains. The route has a modest elevation gain, making it accessible to most people. What's more, the fact that it is spread over two sections of the route makes it easier to complete
The Crosses of Bren
5.14 mi
+837 ft
-830 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Bren (Drôme)
A marked circular in the Drome des Collines, with beautiful views of the Vercors and Mont Saint-Gerbier-de-Jonc, passing through the undergrowth.
Discover the Blue Cross and Red Cross.
Partially shaded route.
Circular walk in the hills above Hauterives, through woods and meadows
3.43 mi
+400 ft
-397 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Hauterives (Drôme)
In the hills above Hauterives, a circular route starting from the hamlet of Les Giroux, which, after a stretch through the forest, follows the ridge with lovely views over Tersanne. You will then descend along a small road through the fields, finishing with another stretch through the forest.
Walk in the land of Facteur Cheval
7.73 mi
+817 ft
-810 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hauterives (Drôme)
This varied walk first winds along the Galaure river before climbing up the hill. It meanders through the woods before returning to the village of Hauterives, in front of the Palais Idéal. Read the practical information before setting off. There is a ford to cross. If you wish, you can shorten the route and do only a 7 km circular route.
East of Hauterives
11.46 mi
+938 ft
-925 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hauterives (Drôme)
A walk through the Drôme hills, offering sweeping views and few forests.
In the footsteps of Facteur Cheval
7.13 mi
+879 ft
-853 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hauterives (Drôme)
This route takes you across fields, but very often on small tarmac roads, allowing you to discover what the environment of Facteur Cheval might have been like. Perhaps some parts of the route were even part of his daily rounds!
Bonne Combe - Porte de Drômardèche
Local authority8.08 mi
+679 ft
-679 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Hauterives (Drôme)
Right from the start of the route, you will have a great time on a fun little trail along the river. The only climb, which is a little long, will take you to the highest point of the circular route, offering you a beautiful view of the Hauterives valley.
The Saint-Germain Circuit - Porte de Drômardèche
5.40 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Hauterives (Drôme)
At the start of this circular route, single-track enthusiasts will enjoy this short, fun and fast trail along the Galaure. The slightly steep climb, alongside a field, will take you to the highest point of the route, where you can enjoy a superb view of the Galaure valley. The descent to Hauterives, through the woods, will give you a real thrill!
The Dancing Rocks
6.81 mi
+925 ft
-922 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Barthélemy-de-Vals (Drôme)
In a wood near Saint Barthélémy de Vals, these rocks form a group of 51 blocks arranged in three roughly concentric circles covering nearly 6 hectares, hence the name "Cromlech de la Roche qui danse" (Dancing Rock Cromlech). Legend has it that "at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, the rocks begin to dance".
Please note: see the practical information section.
The Sandy Hills – Pays de l’Herbasse
19.60 mi
+2,310 ft
-2,293 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (Drôme)
A beautiful route in the Herbasse area offering a dramatic change of scenery: sandy terrain and more Mediterranean vegetation.
La Combe Oternaud and the Bois de Sizay - Pays de l'Herbasse
7.77 mi
+794 ft
-781 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (Drôme)
A short route offering a taste of the main types of trails found in the Drôme des Collines: sand, gravel, woodland, valleys... The two main climbs are relatively steep and lead to some lovely views.
Saint-Donat Northern Loop
10.65 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,204 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (Drôme)
A loop alternating between hills, fruit tree plantations, the beautiful forests of Garde and Bard, and numerous sandy paths (almost Saharan!)
Beautiful views of the hills and the Vercors and Pilat massifs.
From Château du Cros to La Châtaigneraie in Anneyron
5.34 mi
+466 ft
-489 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Anneyron (Drôme)
A beautiful hike with stunning views of the Rhône Valley. This walking route is very pleasant in all seasons. In some places, it also offers an opportunity for mushroom pickers.
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Lac de Champos along the Herbasse river from Saint-Donat
4.88 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (Drôme)
This route runs alongside the Herbasse for much of the way, passing through gardens, fields and woods, and reaches Lac de Champos, its campsite and leisure centre, avoiding tarmac as much as possible. It ends at the charming little Parc Georges Bert.
From Saint-Martin-des-Rosiers to the Tower of Albon
7.64 mi
+968 ft
-988 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Albon (Drôme)
Among the valleys of the Drôme, overlooking the Rhône plain.
Around Bren and Marsaz
6.06 mi
+732 ft
-705 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Marsaz (Drôme)
A circular route through the countryside and woods starting from Marsaz, heading north to Bren and back.
The joy of May Day
6.94 mi
+758 ft
-774 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Moras-en-Valloire (Drôme)
This is the May Day hike with its sprigs of lily of the valley and beautiful views.
Circular Bois de Côte Lune in Hauterives
5.46 mi
+607 ft
-577 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Hauterives (Drôme)
A beautiful walk in the Drôme hills east of Hauterives, suitable for all seasons. The scents of spring and colours of autumn, as well as some beautiful views, will make this a walk to enjoy.
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From Moras-en-Valloire to the Mantaille Forest
6.39 mi
+738 ft
-732 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moras-en-Valloire (Drôme)
A very pleasant route, with woods offering a variety of flora and scents that change with the seasons. The different slopes offer beautiful views.
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The Bois des Ussiaux
2.83 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Peyrins (Drôme)
A peaceful stroll through the Bois des Ussiaux along pleasant paths. There are a few information boards about the environment here and there. In season, you can try your hand at tree-top adventure to get a bit of a bird’s-eye view.
From the pear trees of Valloire to the Château du Double
7.15 mi
+509 ft
-486 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Lens-Lestang (Drôme)
You will cross the Valloire plain, surrounded by fields and orchards in Lens Lestang, until you reach the Priory of Manthes. Information boards tell you about mulberry and pear trees. Then you climb up to the Madone de Moras and return along a path well sheltered from the sun, along the moraine. On the way, you can admire the Château du Double.
From the Feytaux plateau to Terres Blanches
8.73 mi
+745 ft
-755 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lens-Lestang (Drôme)
An easy walk on the moraines overlooking Lens Lestang.
You alternate between walking in the woods and in open country. On the way there, you can see the Pilat and Ardèche mountains and the Beaurepaire plain.
On the way back, as you turn around, you can admire the peaks of the Vercors, the Alps, the Chartreuse and Mont Blanc (weather permitting...).
Wind turbines at Terres Blanches in Lentiol
7.06 mi
+883 ft
-889 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lentiol (Isère)
Walk past the wind turbines on the Grand-Serre and Lens-Lestang plateaus, leading to Lentiol.
This walk is a variation on the “Tour of the Regrimay Valley to Lentiol” walk. It is slightly longer and runs along the edge of the village of Marcollin.
