Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie walks

Hike to climb to the Cross of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie. Circular starting at the Auberge des Templiers (opposite the village church). Half road / half trails.

This beautiful route mostly follows small roads, starting from Saint-Vincent-La-Commanderie, and allows you, over a distance of 65 km, to discover several charming villages and spots in the Valence plain, with a constant view of the foothills of the Vercors on one side and the Monts d’Ardèche on the other.

This route, in tribute to the Poilus of the commune who died in combat in 1914-1918, was created to mark the centenary of the armistice. It will allow you to explore various neighbourhoods of the commune of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie where these Poilus lived and to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes at the foot of the Monts du Matin.

Saint-Vincent had a commandery inthe 13th century. "In the footsteps of the Knights Templar" is an easy walk at the foot of the Rochers de Treillaras cliffs, often on the edge of the woods, over gently rolling terrain with beautiful views of the plain.

From Peyrus, a varied circuit passing through the Pas de Saint-Vincent and the Pas du Touet. On the upper part of the route, hikers will enjoy views of the Rhône valley, the Ardèche and the Vercors.

This is an easy hike that will allow you to discover the surrounding landscape between the two villages. At times, you will have a panoramic view of the plains and foothills of the Vercors. You will alternate between a few paved roads, fairly wide paths, narrow trails with passages through the undergrowth, meadows, and the Valence Saint-Didier golf course. You will pass through the village of Saint-Didier-de-Charpey and, at the end, you will have the option of climbing to the top of the village of Charpey. Finally, you will walk along part of the Poilus de 1914-1918 footpath between the communes of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie and Charpey.

A good half-day walk among the pines, boxwoods (what remains of them), beech trees and lawns.

The stronghold of the bishops of Valence, whose rights to this castle were confirmed in 1238 by the German emperors, Pellafol has always had the same lords as Barbières, although it had a different suzerain. This 8.5 km circuit takes you around the castle in Barbières, via the Col de la Sambie.

While the Pas de Saint-Vincent and Pierre-Chauve are classics in the area, the route described here is less so... You'll need strong legs to climb the 300 m ascent below the Pas, save some energy to reach the summit of Pierre-Chauve, and a good sense of direction to reach Tourniol... but what a treat for the eyes!

This short hike takes you through beautiful landscapes and lovely trails in the foothills of the Monts du Matin and the pretty village of Peyrus, nestled in the Lierne valley. It is not particularly difficult and is accessible to any walker with good footwear.

A walk to enjoy with a group or family around the village of Peyrus.

The Rancs du Touet cliffs overlook Peyrus and Châteaudouble; this hike takes you around them, climbing the famous Chemin des Moines and Pas du Touet and descending via the Route des Limouches. Beautiful views and varied paths guaranteed! Moderator's note added on 13/09/2021: please note that there are some difficulties in finding the paths on this route: see the comments at the bottom of this page.

Walk in the Cirque de Peyrus along theGR®93trail. Very pretty view of the edge of the Vercors massif (Col des Limouches).

Short, easy hike around Château Rompu. Walk in the cool air along the Marette, climb in the shade, enjoy beautiful views of the valley, and return via the top of the village. From the viewpoint, you can see Crussol, the Chapel of Sainte-Marguerite, the bell tower of Montélier, etc. with the naked eye. However, a pair of binoculars is a welcome addition.

Geological curiosity formed by a large stone arch that resembles a cave entrance.

A magnificent short hike on the Vercors plateaus, with a 360° view of the Valence plain and the village of Léoncel.

A lovely, fairly challenging hike that allows you to explore the foothills of the Vercors and the Montagne de Morettet via a ‘less conventional’ route offering beautiful views, as it runs along the ridges.

A short walk around the Combe de Saint-Genis with the cliffs of Musan, Épenet and Pierre Chauve and the Romanaise plain in the background.

A very pretty and long hike around the Combe d'Oyans with beautiful panoramic views of the cliffs of Musan, Pierre Chauve and L'Epenet. The ruins of Rochefort-Samson Castle offer a beautiful view of the valley. Information board at the summit.

A very pretty loop from the hamlet of Les Ducs, crossing the Pas de Bouvaret and then the Pas de la Pierre, offering superb views of the Rhône valley, the Vercors and the Ardèche.

A beautiful route with a slight climb in the first section and a few sections where you’ll need to push your bike. Stunning views over the Rhône Valley. Passes through the Col de la Sambie and the villages of Barbières and Rochefort-Samson before returning at a leisurely pace to the Combe d’Oyans campsite. Option to extend the route with circular loops 15 and 16 (Red and Black) from Barbières.