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The church and castle ruins in the Old Village of Soyans
A family walk, starting from the Roubion valley, to discover the old village of Soyans, dominated by the Romanesque church of Saint-Marcel and the castle ruins.
Perched on the edge of the cliff, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Roubion Valley, the Saoû Forest to the north and the Couspeau Mountain to the east.
The Three Crosses at the start of Soyans (Talon)
Following paths and small tracks, mostly through woodland, this walk offers some beautiful views and the remains of an ancient hilltop fortified village.
The top of the village, where three crosses stand, offers a magnificent viewpoint with an orientation table.
There is a 270° panorama of the foothills of the Vercors and Diois, Roche Colombe, the Trois Becs, the Montagne de Couspeau, the northern Rhône valley and the Ardèche mountains.
Montagne de Sainte Euphémie - Pont de Barret
A short hike in a magnificent setting. The undergrowth alternates with open views of the landscape and beautiful panoramas.
Taking the loop in an anti-clockwise direction allows for a more gradual climb and a descent with a beautiful view overlooking Pont-de-Barret in front of you.
The cliffs of Roche Colombe
The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.
Crête de Chevrière - La Pigne
Alternating between small roads, narrow lanes and paths through the woods, this route offers beautiful views of the Marsanne plain, the foothills of the Vercors and the village of Puy-Saint-Martin.
Between Roc and Estang - Saoû Forest
At the foot of the Aiguilles, you will pass through a wide variety of environments. Wetlands and arid areas alternate between the Vèbre and the Mediterranean slopes of the Pas de l'Estang and the Palloir.
Bois Sec and banks of the Roubion in Francillon
This is an easy walk to stretch your legs while enjoying a beautiful variety of landscapes: panoramic views of the majestic syncline of the Saou Forest, dry pine forests, the cool banks of the Roubion inviting you to take a dip, and even lavender fields to finish off before crossing the pretty village of Francillon.
Serre Gros from Rochebaudin
The Poët mountain is the last foothill of the Pre-Alps above the Rhône plain, and Serre Gros is its highest point at 971 metres.
Caution: very steep climb in the rock chimney (do not attempt in wet weather).
Roche Colombe
From the top of this cliff, you have a beautiful view of the Vercors, the foothills of the Ardèche, the Rhône valley and the entire Saoû forest with the Trois Becs at the other end.
Grand and Petit Pomerolle
Climb up to the Grand and Petit Pomerolle from the Pas de Lestang, offering beautiful views of Saoû, its forest and its legendary three peaks.
Trou du Furet
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, this route takes you to the cliffs of Eyzahut with the large arch carved into the cliff, the famous "Trou du Furet".
Caution: tricky sections. Route reserved for experienced hikers.
Serre Antoine - Saoû Forest
Sheltered by the imposing wall of the Saoû syncline, you will pass by the ruins of Pradas and enjoy unobstructed views of the Roubion valley.
The Saint-Médard Chapel
In the heart of the Diois region, the Saou Forest is home to some beautiful treasures.
The Saint-Médard Chapel is one of them: a viewpoint offering a unique view of the Trois Becs. Although the access is a little steep, it makes for a lovely family hike.
The old farms - Forêt de Saoû
This walk will take you back in time to the farming history of the Forêt de Saoû. The walk begins along the hay meadows at the bottom of the forest. You will then pass by the ruins of Raillon and Fuoc, the remains of the many farms in the lower part of the forest. This walk is accessible to all-terrain pushchairs.
Dogs must be kept on a lead.
In the footsteps of the mule drivers - Saoû Forest
This walk takes you along various historic communication routes in the Saoû Forest.
You can start this loop from the Ecoguards' Office by heading towards Le Chemin de la Grande Combe and then following the directions in the text.
Dogs must be kept on a leash.
In the footsteps of mule drivers and old farms in the Forest of Saoû
This is an 11 km loop, the first part of which is a pleasant walk in the shade of the beautiful Saoû Forest, while the second part, which is sunnier, offers splendid views of the perched syncline.
Please note: at point (9), if the passage through the undergrowth is still closed (fallen trees and impassable), continue straight on along the "Circuit des Anciennes Fermes" to the "La Prade" signpost (altitude 415 m), then turn right to reach the Sables Blancs car park.
The Saint-Médard Chapel from Piégros
A short hike to explore the Saou Forest on the north side of the syncline and in the undergrowth.
Beautiful views during the climb and, at the end of the descent, of Piegros Castle, the Drôme Valley and the Vercors Piedmont. Very beautiful 360° panorama at the Saint-Médard Chapel.
Pré de l'Âne through the heart of the forest - Saoû Forest
A beautiful hike where "diversity" is the watchword! This superb route zigzags between two cliffs, allowing you to climb gradually, via the Grande Combe, amid lush vegetation. The Pas de Siara offers a glimpse of the southern Alpine meadows of the Trois Becs, where sheep from the neighbouring valleys graze during the summer. The descent is gentle through the beech forest, typical of the mountainous region.
Les Pomerolle
Discover the south-western ridge of the famous Saou Forest.
The Trois Becs via the Grande Combe
From the Auberge des Dauphins, there is a magnificent climb up the Grande Combe to reach the Rocher de la Laveuse and the Trois Becs, a legendary hike in the Saou Forest.
Please note that the route passes through a quiet area for wild animals. Certain sections are closed between 15 May and 15 July. Specific signage and a diversion from the GR®9 trail have been put in place to assist users. See here for more information.
Saint-Médard Chapel
This chapel is on the ridge of the Forest of Saoû, above the ruins of an old priory. At the top of the climb from La Clastre, hikers have breathtaking views of the hanging valley of Saoû.
The Serre des Aigles in Aouste-sur-Sye
A lovely autumn hike offering numerous views of the Vercors, the peaks of the Saoû forest and the Baronnies. The route crosses rural farmland, where vineyards and fields give way to forest. There is a bit of road at the start.
Above Le Poët-Laval
Hike starting from Poët-Laval, offering sweeping views of the Vercors, the Rhône Valley and northern Vaucluse.
From Poët-Laval to Les Vitrouillères in the Pays de Dieulefit
A very pleasant, varied loop with no particular difficulties. From woodland to meadows, it will take you to the remarkable site of Les Vitrouillères, where the potters of Dieulefit extracted clay until 1964. At the end of the route, the old village of Le Poët-Laval, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, is of course a must-see.
Le Trou du Furet and Montagne du Serre Gros in Poët-Laval
A spectacular hike to discover the large natural arch carved into the Eyzahut cliff. In late April and early May, you can admire the pulsatilla anemone on the ridges of the Serre Gros mountain. You may also see horses roaming free. Magnificent views of the peaks of the Drôme and Vercors. Don't miss a visit to the medieval hilltop village of Poët-Laval, ranked one of the most beautiful in France.
Saint-Maurice via the Combe
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. There is a beautiful view to the north with the forest of Saoû, the Trois Becs at Roche Colombe, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau in the background, and to the south, the Montagne de la Lance and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.
Saint-Maurice via the ridges
The Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route offers beautiful views of the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and the Montagne de Couspeau to the north, and the Montagne de la Lance to the south. On clear days, you can even see Mont Ventoux.
Perched village of Mirabel
Explore the hilltop village of Mirabel, with views of Charsac Hill and the Col de l'Armurier.
The Crêtes de Crest
A pleasant walk in the hills above Crest offering beautiful views of the southern Vercors, the peaks of the Saoû Forest, the Ardèche mountains and the Drôme valley. As a bonus, you can explore Crest and its heritage at the start and end of the walk.
Undergrowth - Dieulefit-Bourdeaux area
Along the river, along a wide track, through the pinewoods and up a steep incline: these are just some of the variations that will give you your first taste of mountain biking in an always pleasant setting. Ideal for beginners and families!
Montagne des Ventes
This is a short hike, mostly through wooded areas with regular openings offering beautiful views of the Dieulefit and Bourdeaux countryside. In particular, you can see the Romanesque church and the 12th-century (private) castle of Comps, the entire Saoû Forest, from Roche Colombe to Trois Becs and the Couspeau Mountain.