Saint-Romain-de-Lerps walks

A lovely hike offering beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, the Alps and the Ardèche. A 15-minute drive from Valence, this hike leads you around the beautiful surroundings of this small village. Note that Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is one of the classic walks in the area, because there is a beautiful lookout point with a chapel, 2 orientation tables and a picnic area alongside.

A short, gentle walk around Saint-Romain-de-Lerps, mostly on the GR®420 trail, which takes you from the Belvédère du Pic (with an extraordinary 360° view) to the Col de Gazareau, passing through the hamlets of Combes and Beauliac.

Starting from the Eygas plateau in Cornas, we climb up to Saint-Romain-de-Lerps with a magnificent view of the Rhône valley and, in good weather, from Ventoux to Mont Blanc, passing through Vercors and Ecrins. Along the route, you will see the chapels of Saint-Pierre and Pic and a multitude of small hamlets. See Practical Information.

Pending an alternative, this hike, which passes through private property between (11) and (12), is currently prohibited. Starting from Châteaubourg, you will cross the appellation vineyards to reach the Pic de Saint-Romain-de-Lerps, where you will have a 360° view of the Monts d'Ardèche and the Rhône Valley, with the Vercors and the Alps in the background. The orientation table will show you all this.

A beautiful hike in the hills above Châteaubourg, with stunning views of the Rhône Valley and the hillsides of Saint-Joseph. Unfortunately, the end of the hike is on tarmac (with very little traffic).

A lovely walk around the Auberge du Pin, home to the famous Restaurant Pic. Beautiful views of the Vercors after the Serre de Coudiol and towards Perrier. A few tarmac roads but not too much traffic except on the Route des Crêtes.

Set off to explore Saint-Sylvestre with its forests and Ardèche culinary landscapes, magnificent views and picturesque hamlets.

Hike in the hills above Cornas, with typical Ardèche scenery. We pass from vineyards to ravines. Route change in November 2022.

This hike, which is not technically difficult, allows you to admire the Bassin des Musards Bird Sanctuary and the village of La Roche De Glun.

An easy hike between the plains of Saint-Péray and Cornas. We quickly move from the town to the countryside. The path along the railway line between St-Péray and Cornas is no longer accessible due to work on the St-Péray bypass.At (2), follow the D86 towards Cornas, then take the first street on your right after the Cornas petrol station to reach the level crossing (between 3 and 4).

A short walk in the Bois des Blaches along the Ruisseau du Saveyre, then up to the heights in the middle of the vineyards, first in Saint-Péray, then in Cornas. Return via the track linking Cornas to Saint-Péray. Please note that due to roadworks on the St Péray bypass, the return journey between points 10 and 11 is temporarily impossible. Continue along the D 86 on the footpath and cycle path to reach point 11 directly.

Walk in the hills above Saint-Peray, passing through the Cornas vineyards, the meadows of Saint-Romain and the woods of Saint-Péray.

Explore the ruins of La Villette and Crussol Castle, followed by a long walk along the ridges offering views of the Rhône valley and the Vercors.

A lovely walk in the Ardèche hills among chestnut trees. Views of the Isère plain, Mont Pilat and the Alps in the Vercors.

A circular loop around the Crussol massif, passing by the three castles in the commune of Saint-Péray. Its main attraction is the quick ascent to the Crussol ridge, offering views of the Rhône valley and Crussol Castle from above on the south side. The route takes an hour to walk, but feel free to allow twice that time to enjoy the sites you pass through at your leisure.

A very beautiful route, almost entirely on trails with varied scenery between ridges and undergrowth, on a route that takes few roads and forest paths.