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Rocher de Ruas - Crête des Grands Abris
Visorando Member
4.42 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sauzet (Drôme)
The Rocher de Ruas offers views of the plain and the Marsanne forest, as well as a panorama of the Grand Veymont, the Trois Becs, Couspeau and the Drôme Pre-Alps. You will then discover the Rhône valley, mostly on a path through the woods.
Col de Perette from Saint-Marcel-lès-Sauzet
Local authority
4.35 mi
+840 ft
-823 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marcel-lès-Sauzet (Drôme)
This walk is a natural gem just a stone’s throw from the town of Montélimar: a village built around the Cluniac priory of Saint-Marcel.
Old village of La Laupie
1.88 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from La Laupie (Drôme)
A short walk offering the chance to discover a magnificent, restored site with its narrow streets and paved slanting streets on its promontory.
Further on, the small, secluded Chapel of Saint-Jacques is also full of charm.
The Savasse Panorama
4.23 mi
+751 ft
-748 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Savasse (Drôme)
This hike starts in the old village of Savasse and follows a mountain ridge to the highest point in the village: the relay belvedere, which offers a 360° view of the surrounding area.
The Savasse mountain
6.56 mi
+968 ft
-945 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Savasse (Drôme)
This hike allows us to visit the old village of Savasse, nestled against the mountain, with its beautiful, well-renovated village houses. A climb through the boxwood trees leads to the telephone relay station with a 360° panorama: view of the Rhône valley, the plains of Montélimar and Valence, and the Saôu forest. The return trip is through the woods, with some very fragrant lavender fields in June.
The Ruas Rock
4.46 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,089 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Condillac (Drôme)
An exceptional view of Condillac Castle at the start, and very quickly the slope becomes steeper! The view will reward your efforts once you have climbed the Rocher de Ruas.
Serre de Paruel
2.76 mi
+787 ft
-784 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
A short walk through the Marsanne Forest, taking in Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours and the famous miraculous fountain of Fresneau.
Le Chemin des Fileuses in Marsanne
5.85 mi
+997 ft
-978 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
This long hike high up in the heart of the Marsanne forest follows the paths that young silk spinners took to work in the 19th century. At that time, there were many spinning mills in the surrounding area, located along the rivers needed for the activity, particularly near Mirmande.
In the Forest of Marsanne
7.19 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,273 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
From the beautiful village of Marsanne, take a walk along wide paths in the forest of the same name.
Serre de Paruel
2.33 mi
+768 ft
-768 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
An easy family walk in the vast Marsanne Forest. Beautiful views of the Vercors.
Les Balcons de Marsanne
16.75 mi
+866 ft
-876 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
Climb up to the heights of Marsanne via the Chapelle Saint-Félix for a panoramic view over the whole plain.
This route quickly gains altitude as it climbs to the heights of Marsanne, near the ruins of the Saint-Félix Chapel. It continues along a forest track running alongside the mountain. The return journey across the plain is gentler and flatter.
Discovering Marsanne
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.40 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,198 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
A walk to discover Marsanne’s heritage. The old village, the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Fresneau, and panoramic views over the Valdaine plain and the surrounding mountains.
Col de la Grande Limite
5.96 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,099 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
False duplicate.
A hike to discover the heritage of Marsanne, passing through the southern part of the forest. Discover the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Fresneau and the old village. Enjoy panoramic views of the Valdaine plain, the Rhône valley and the surrounding mountains.
Discover the heritage of Marsanne
2.50 mi
+594 ft
-581 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
Short walk to discover the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Fresneau and the old village of Marsanne.
From Marsanne to the Col du Devès via the wind farm and the Pierre Sanglante
16.71 mi
+1,824 ft
-1,818 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
A route mainly following idyllic forest tracks and paths that offer lovely views over the Andrans plain. Starting from Marsanne, the route follows the Sentier des Fileuses to the Col de la Grande Limite, then heads towards the wind farm and passes by the Pierre Sanglante. It continues along the ridge to the Col du Devès and a magnificent viewpoint located at the paragliding launch site. A short loop around this plateau through wild woodland, then back to Marsanne via a balcony trail.
De Marsanne à Mirmande par la Sente des Fileuses et retour par Haut-Fayard
13.58 mi
+2,743 ft
-2,730 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
Parcours sportif par les crêtes avec de très belles vues à l'Est (Grand Veymont, Saoû) à l'aller puis sur le Rhône et l'Ardèche au retour. Quelques passages assez pentus.
La Pierre Sanglante from Marsanne
6.97 mi
+873 ft
-873 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Marsanne (Drôme)
Reaching the "Pierre Sanglante" (a curious rock associated with a legend) from the heights of Marsanne is an easy walk with beautiful views. A return route through the forest is available via the higher ground.