On the monks' paths in Triors

Between the Benedictine Abbey of Triors and the Chapel of Gillons, you may encounter monks who also enjoy the tranquillity of these paths, which pass by beautiful walnut groves and close to the foothills of the Drôme hills.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.41 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 98 m
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    Descent: - 99 m

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    Highest point: 309 m
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    Lowest point: 204 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Triors Abbey, in front of the gate.

(S/E) Take the grassy path that starts next to the lamppost with a wooden post. The path becomes paved and then sandy.
At the first road, continue straight ahead on Chemin Planchatel towards Les Beugnets (see sign). Continue for about 500 metres on the sandy path until you reach the paved road Chemin des Combes (wooden cross).

(1) Follow this road to the left for 15 metres. Then turn right onto Montée du Séchoir, an uphill, stony path.
At the top of the hill, near a farm building, turn right onto the grassy path and follow it for about 500 metres through the fields.

(2) Between two large trees, you will reach a paved road (bend and houses). Turn right onto the paved road and continue for 600 metres, then keep to the right. Ignore a road on the right and continue to an intersection with a path coming from the left.

(3) Keep right, follow the road for about 350 metres, then turn right onto Chemin de Bel Air.

(4) At the end of the road, when you reach a gate about 20 metres on your right, continue straight ahead (do not go towards the gate) and follow the walnut tree field. After 150 metres, you will see a small signpost marked "Le Châtelar". Continue along the road towards Les Bayaux, follow a peach orchard and then, a little further on, at a solitary oak tree, continue straight ahead. You will reach a road at Les Bayaux.

(5) Turn right onto this road and, 200 metres further on, after the houses, turn right towards Triors. After 100 metres, turn left onto Chemin du Midi and then, a little further on, turn right onto Traverse de Mallens.
Pass a farm and, when you reach the road, turn left for 80m and then right to return to the abbey car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 211 m - Parking at Triors Abbey
  2. 1 : km 1.08 - alt. 265 m - Wooden cross, on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.93 - alt. 304 m - Tarmac road between two large trees, on the right
  4. 3 : km 3.01 - alt. 285 m - Chapel of Gillons
  5. 4 : km 3.44 - alt. 284 m - Le Châtelar, opposite
  6. 5 : km 4.2 - alt. 235 m - Les Bayaux, on the right on the road
  7. S/E : km 5.41 - alt. 210 m - Parking at Triors Abbey

Notes

Although you will be passing through walnut groves, these are private property, so please do not pick any walnuts.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 71 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 26931401

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Go hiking to stay in shape
Find an activity
Accessible to all

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User 26931401

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Go hiking to stay in shape
Find an activity

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gb26100
gb26100

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant walk, lots of lovely views of the Vercors.

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pallandre chantal
pallandre chantal

not yet done. waiting

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arnaudchouchou
arnaudchouchou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Top-class walk
Very pretty landscapes

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PEYRIN
PEYRIN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice walk, accessible to all.

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PhG53
PhG53
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's an easy, straightforward walk, accessible to almost everyone. I noted 115m of ascent. Great weather when we did it. At point 2, one of the 2 trees has actually been cut down, but you can still see the trunk very well.

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Pirithoos
Pirithoos
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Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A nice little walk to do with friends who don't walk much, but you'll have to keep your nose to the grindstone for the route.
One of the two large trees has been cut down.
Bonne balade

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BMX_
BMX_

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful walk offering views of the Vercors, with no difficulty.

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Nico268859
Nico268859

A short, easy and pleasant walk, taking 1? hours, ideal for a family outing.

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Ctram
Ctram

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

no problem with GPS track. nice

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REYNAUD Chantal
REYNAUD Chantal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hi, I've done this route before, but it's longer. Really nice, we met a few people

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Talou26
Talou26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, quiet walk with beautiful views.

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MIFA46
MIFA46

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little hike, very pleasant and easy to do with the whole family. The route is also popular with mountain bikers.
One regret, however, is that there is no information about the beautiful Gillons chapel that you come across on this walk. Thank you to the author for helping me discover this little gem.

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aquilons
aquilons

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk to do on a fine winter's day, at point 4 take the path opposite the gate between the walnut trees (I made a mistake), lots of very pleasant walkers, some families too.

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