On the banks of the Pétochin and Véore rivers from Montéléger

Montéléger - Beauvallon. A peaceful riverside walk or cycle ride near Valence.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.70 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 14 m
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    Descent: - 14 m

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    Highest point: 134 m
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    Lowest point: 120 m

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Description of the walk

Parking is available in the car park at Place de l'Église, almost opposite the church in Montéléger.

(S/E) Access the Pétochin via a small gate on the south side at the back of the car park. Follow the path on the right along the river to the football pitches.

(1) After the football pitches, cross the road and make a first turn left then right, taking the left bank of the Pétochin.

(2) Reach the banks of the Véore and follow this new river. When the river bends to the right, close to a water intake, leave the path on the left (not marked on the map) and continue to the right along the Véore until you reach the D111 road.

(3) Turn right to cross the river on the road and, just after the bridge, turn right to go up the right bank of the Véore.

(4) Enter Lorient Park (dogs on a lead) still following the river and join the D261.

(5) Turn right, cross the Véore on the road bridge and descend to the right, following the left bank of the river to Pétochin. Follow the right bank of the Pétochin back up to the road.

(1) Continue straight ahead and retrace your steps to Place de l'Église. (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 134 m - Place de l'Église
  2. 1 : km 0.77 - alt. 131 m - Cross the road.
  3. 2 : km 1.83 - alt. 126 m - Confluence of the Véore and the - Pétochon (rivière) - Affluent de la Véore
  4. 3 : km 3.32 - alt. 121 m - Cross the Véore on the road.
  5. 4 : km 4.91 - alt. 125 m - Entrance to Lorient Park
  6. 5 : km 5.32 - alt. 128 m - Crossing the - Véore (rivière) - Affluent du Rhône
  7. S/E : km 7.7 - alt. 134 m - Place de l'Église

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
Denis26
Denis26 ★

Thank you for your comments. I have just modified the itinerary accordingly.

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BadinD
BadinD

Dear PierreAntoine, you should have read my comment before leaving!
Enjoy your hikes in our beautiful region! My last hike was "La balade de la crête" (The Ridge Walk). I posted a comment to read before you leave (too)!
See you soon!

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pierreantoine
pierreantoine

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A nice little rondo, but more of an A:R than a circular, because on the return trip, you go up the left bank of the P
itochin impossible

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BadinD
BadinD

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike in the shade, which is much appreciated these days. I had difficulty finding the return route at landmark No. 1, after crossing the road. The crossing over the Pétochin tributary at this point no longer exists and it is not possible to cross. This means that the route on the right bank of the Pétochin in its first section must be taken on both the outward and return journeys, and that the route indicated on the left bank must not be taken on the outward journey as it leads to a dead end.
This route is very popular; it is one of the few that offers the opportunity to walk in the shade in this area! There were nine of us hikers and we were delighted with this very easy walk.

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COLETTE  janine
COLETTE janine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Despite the grey skies and strong winds, this hike was greatly enjoyed by 24 hikers.

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désapointé26
désapointé26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

When the weather is nice, as it was that Sunday, many people take the paths of this beautiful walk that runs along the banks of two rivers, the Véore and its tributary, the Pétochin. It is the perfect family walk, covering less than 8 km.

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Phil6826
Phil6826

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, easy country walk (very little elevation gain) for people of a "certain age"!

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Lylypop
Lylypop
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, very pleasant hike, different views and landscapes along the way (note that the cairn was just a pile of stones when we passed by)

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Path26
Path26

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Hi, this route isn't particularly difficult, either in terms of the terrain or the condition of the ground. There are no rocks to twist your ankles on, nor any steep descents that require you to constantly use the engine brake to avoid rolling over the pebbles. It's a real Sunday stroll, perfect for after a good meal for those who aren't used to walking much However, I note that the wooden bridge crossing the Pétochin is not marked on the map, even though it is an important feature. The map only shows a "small bridge crossing a small stream", which is not visible on the route. It is therefore unclear whether this is the bridge crossing the Pétochin marked with yellow markings or something else. Furthermore, the junction of the two streams is invisible on site. Finally, the section from 1 to 6 after the road to reach the car park on the return leg of the route did not seem to correspond to what we saw on site. It is a poorly marked path at the start, which then moves away from the edge of the stream. It then leads to a cornfield, onto a wide grassy track that does not correspond to the direction of the car park. As a result, when in doubt, we turned back and ended up taking the same route as at the start.

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croisiere
croisiere

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A pleasant, short walk away from roads and close to Valencia, ideal for a winter afternoon. Easy for families.20

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S4L
S4L

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant afternoon stroll. Fairly sheltered from the wind most of the time.
But at point 1 on the way back, I found the little path but the wooden bridge was under water... (and didn't look to be in very good condition) so I had to go back to the other side...
A great way to get some fresh air not far from Valencia

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AIGUIER Bernard
AIGUIER Bernard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

two beautiful little villages, a pleasant route in the sunshine. It's a shame it's not a circular route.
Very good for a half-day outing with a multitude of birds along the two streams.

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fouin patrice
fouin patrice

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a beautiful, well-marked walk, with a pleasant stop at Lorient Park for a bite to eat

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, tiptop
This hike has been quite well received so far and the hikers haven't got lost. You probably missed something in the description.

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tiptop
tiptop

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The hike was very poorly explained, with not enough information about the terrain, for example. When it says "follow the Pétochin then turn right," it would be helpful to indicate exactly when to do so. But it was a pleasant walk nonetheless... I'm not sure I did the one on the map!

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