Soyons walks

A family walk that takes you along the peaceful but wild banks of the Rhône to the Malpas plateau overlooking the town of Soyons.

This walk allows you to explore caves (admission fee), then enjoy a magnificent view from the Serre de Guercy and see a feudal ruin, the Tour Penchée, built on an ancient Gallic oppidum.

A pleasant little hike for a leisurely outing. Beautiful view of the Toulaud plain, the Ardèche foothills and the Crussol massif.

A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.

Randonnée des faubourgs de Saint-Péray au vallon du Jergne et retour par le Serre de Blacher avec vue par temps clair sur la chaîne alpine (le Mont Blanc), le Vercors, le Diois et les montagnes du Sud drômois.

This route allows you to discover Valencia and its few, often overlooked canals. It offers an alternation of urban and bucolic atmospheres that is accessible to all.

The route starts on the banks of the Véore, crosses the village of Étoile-sur-Rhône and then climbs to the heights to see the telegraph, the ancestor of our telecommunications.

Not for those allergic to tarmac! A pleasant and varied hike, some sections of which follow small tarmac roads, as is often the case in the Ardèche. The first part takes place in the forest, where only birdsong disturbs the peace and quiet of the area. The second part follows theGR®42andGR®42Btrails, offering beautiful views of the Ardèche mountains, the Vernoux valley and the Rhône valley. Pierregourde Castle is very close to this circuit.

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.

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

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

Montéléger - Beauvallon. A peaceful riverside walk or cycle ride, close to Valence.

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.

Discover the pretty village of Beauchastel and its surrounding hills, offering beautiful views of the Ardèche, the Vercors and the Rhône valley.

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

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.

This route will take you along the entire length of the Payre cycle path, which starts in Pouzin and ends in Privas, the gateway to the Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park. The route starts from the car park in the small village of Les Petits Robins, near the Rhône. You will cycle part of the way along the Via Rhôna to Le Pouzin, which you will cross, before rejoining the La Peyre cycle path on the outskirts of the village.

Hike leading to the ruined castle of Pierre Gourde, one of the highest points in the region, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

A stroll through the heart of a wine estate, in peace and quiet. Walk through orchards alternating with vineyards. A relaxing walk that changes colour and character with each season.

This short circuit, near Alboussière, alternates between wooded passages, opening onto pretty panoramas, and typical hamlets: the countryside wins us over!

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 pleasant walk in the Ardèche countryside, sometimes on small paved roads, but also on beautiful forest paths. In Champis - La Bâtie de Crussol, a short detour will take you to the Pierre Branlante (rocking stone), then on the way back, you will see some megaliths in the meadows.

A balanced hike combining dirt tracks and small roads, taking you from the town hall of Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence to the plateau, surrounded by fields and fruit trees around the INRA estate in Gotheron. Beautiful views of the Ardèche and Vercors.