Sauzet walks

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.

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.

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.

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.

Before exploring the narrow streets of the fortified village of Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion, discover the rich Valdaine plain. You will cross the Ramières du Roubion, a preserved, shaded natural area where biodiversity reigns supreme.

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.

From the beautiful village of Marsanne, take a walk along wide paths in the forest of the same name.

An easy family walk in the vast Marsanne Forest. Beautiful views of the Vercors.

This short hike along the banks of the Rhône is suitable for families. You will be able to observe many birds along the way.

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.

Short walk to discover the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Fresneau and the old village of Marsanne.

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.

As you follow forest tracks and paths, discover the grandeur of the landscapes of the Marsanne, Condillac and Mirmande forests.

This walk goes around Coste Chaude, the dominant peak of Puygiron, before skirting the lavender fields and the Saint-Bonnet Chapel.

Route in the Marsanne forest with beautiful views of the valleys, along wide paths with gentle slopes.

Lovely view of the 11th and 12th century medieval castle of Rochemaure. Passage via the Himalayan footbridge over the Rhône. Beautiful 360° view at Pic de Chenavari, over the Vercors mountains, the Rhône valley and the Coiron plateau.

This hike will allow you to discover wonderful landscapes throughout the hike. You will see the Château de Rochemaure and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Rhône valley.

This hike will allow you to discover some unique landscapes shaped by the Coiron volcano 7 million years ago.

Walk through the Bois de Jamot, surrounded by the scent of pine trees, on a gentle path that heralds the colours of Provence.

Starting from Espeluche, this circuit takes you along pretty paths in the Bois de Fonbrenoux to the partly ruined castle of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, which still has its 13th-century Saint-Blaise chapel, listed as a historic monument. It then continues along the ridges, offering beautiful views of the valley.

This walk will take you back to the 12th century with the ruins of the Chapelle Barbara and the old village of Allan. Various views of the village of Espeluche, Mont Ventoux and the Ardèche mountains.

A hike that is not too difficult overall, with many tarmac sections but little traffic. The final climbs to reach Butte de Montceau, whose name means ‘little hill’, and the chapel are the only challenging parts of this route. The chapel was built on the site of ancient Gallo-Roman burial grounds that were later Christianised.

Starting from Espeluche, this walk will take you to Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle Abbey. Passing through a variety of tracks, small paths and trails depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to discover a wide variety of flora and fauna.

From the medieval site of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, discover the slopes of the Citelles valley and climb up to the Janeston plateau. The prefix "jan" (broom wood, juniper heath) is characteristic of Mediterranean vegetation.

Route mainly following tracks and forest paths offering beautiful 360° views, from the Rhône Valley to Mont Ventoux. Circular route that circles the catchment area of the Citelles stream, from the Château de Rochefort-en-Valdaine to the ruins of Notre-Dame la Brune, passing through the wind farm and its numerous wind turbines.

This hike will take you on a journey of discovery through holm oaks, downy oaks, Scots pines and maples, as well as many species introduced into the Barrès Forest, such as black pines, Atlas cedars, Mediterranean firs and Douglas firs.

With its mix of small country lanes, paths lined with fields and forest trails, this peaceful route offers a lovely escape into the countryside with views of the surrounding hills.

Let yourself be carried away by the diversity of the landscapes along this hike! The route takes you along the Ruisseau de Citelles stream and follows in the footsteps of its past, with old hamlets and mills, before climbing up to the plateau covered with lavender fields.

This lovely loop along the ridges of L'Izard and Mont Laroche offers magnificent views of the Roubion valley as far as the foothills of the Vercors and the 3 Becs. Starting from the pretty village of La Touche, the route passes the castles of Rochefort-en-Valdaine, then the truffle fields of Janeston. The hike also crosses the pretty little hamlet of Moulin de Bay on the riverbank, via a succession of varied paths and trails, which are sometimes steep but only for short distances.

A circular route offering a chance to discover the varied landscapes around La Bégude-de-Mazenc as well as the old village of Châteauneuf-de-Mazenc. With a route mainly through woodland, this long but technically easy hike will be very pleasant on hot summer days.

Between the undergrowth and agricultural land, a short, easy hike allows you to enjoy the landscapes at the edge of the Valdaine plain.

A route mainly following tracks and forest paths offering lovely 360° views, passing through the wind farm and its numerous wind turbines, from the Rhône Valley to Mont Ventoux, as well as a chance to discover the pretty little hamlet of Cîtelles and its valley.

This walk offers a wide variety of scenery: in the Bressac woods you look down on the River Sichier, then on the ridge you have a magnificent view of the Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès valley.

This lovely, easy hike is suitable for families. The few châteaux near the trail will take you back in time, and you will be enchanted by the many views of the Chomérac valley and Saint-Lager-Bressac.