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Charroux fountain at the start of La Chèvre in Taulignan
This route is mostly shaded, in the Bois de Taulignan and along the Berre, avoiding tracks and favouring footpaths. Recommended in hot weather and especially when the lavender is in bloom, as the plateau is covered with it. Some of the route is marked with old yellow signs (PR®): plastic stapled to tree trunks or yellow paint. However, a GPS is strongly recommended to follow the route, especially between points (4) and (7) as there are many paths in the undergrowth and not all of them are marked on the IGN map. It may be preferable to follow the guidance on the OSM map for this section.
Aleyrac Abbey
This loop leads to the moving ruins of the former Aleyrac Abbey. Along the way, you will enjoy views of the Grignan plain and the valley.
Circular around Château de la Roche via the ruins of Béconne
From the small village of Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne, surrounded by beautiful hills, there is a pleasant, easy route dominated by La Lance, Le Rocher des Aures, Mont Rachas and La Crête de Rozier. You walk among vineyards, lavender and broom, climbing through oak and pine trees to enjoy the magnificent landscapes that the Drôme Provençale has to offer. And each season adorns this place with new colours.
In the Lance scrubland
The buildings (or ruins) along the walk tell the story of another era dating back to the 12th century: chapels, castles, destroyed villages, a fortified farm and a water-powered factory.
The vegetation varies from holm oak forest and lavender fields to apricot orchards and vineyards.
Superb views of the Lance mountain and, from the Col de la Roche and the ridge above Béconne, views of the valley.
Tours and detours of the Lez
A beautiful and enjoyable walk that allows you to discover the agricultural riches and built heritage of La Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne.
Priory and ochre
This walk takes you to the Saint-Blaise priory and the ruins of La Viale, as well as through ravines carved out of ochre veins.
Around Grignan via Les Montines
A pleasant, easy hike. Very charming thanks to the magnificent view of Grignan Castle, residence of the Comtesse de Sévigné, among others. Passing by the summit of Les Montines and a "sea of hills".
La Lance via the Rocher des Aures
Montagne de la Lance holds a special place in Drôme Provençale. Easily recognisable with its long curved shape, it dominates the plain at 1,300 metres and is therefore visible from quite a distance.A vast panorama opens up as you reach the summit following the ridge.
Due to the presence of herd protection dogs (patous), hiking is prohibited during the summer grazing period, from 20 May to 31 October.
Montagne de la Lance loop trail from the Fontlargias lodge
A classic peak in the Drôme Provençale, offering a magnificent 360-degree panorama stretching from the Rhône Valley to the Hautes-Alpes, Ventoux and Diois.
The departure point from the Fontlargias lodge offers a shorter loop route than other options, on good paths with no technical difficulties.
Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir in Rousset-les-Vignes
A pleasant hike to the chapel perched above Rousset-les-Vignes, which is visible from far away.
Circular via Notre-Dame de Santé and the Château d'Urdy
An easy circular starting from Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, surrounded by cherry and apricot trees, vineyards and lavender fields, offering beautiful views of the Valréas plain, La Lance and the western Baronnies Provençales.The first part is on small, quiet tarmac roads in the sun, but most of the route is in the shade of the woods on wide paths and a few trails.
Wine Growers' Trail through the safres of Rousset-les-Vignes
A beautiful, sunny circular loop, relatively sheltered from the Mistral wind, which allows you to visit two charming villages in the Drôme Provençale. The route winds its way through vineyards and olive groves, offering beautiful views of the Valréas plain, the south-west of the Baronnies and as far as Mont Ventoux, with an original passage through the safres hills.Due to the presence of numerous trails that are not all listed on the IGN map, we recommend using the app's GPS on this route.
Mont Rachas
Located between the Rhône Valley, the Diois and the gateway to Provence, Mont Rachas offers superb 360° views thanks to its central location.
Trails and small paths, alternating between climbs and flat sections, make for a relatively easy ascent. The return journey is enhanced by a short detour to the Tour d'Alençon, a 12th-century ruin.
The millstones at Colonzelle
Family walk along the Lez. Different crops, including lavender, oak trees and vineyards, contrast with the cliffs. Pass through the quarry carved into the sandstone where thousands of millstones were carved for the mills.
La Lance via Les Guilles
There is a climb of nearly 900 metres to reach the summit of La Lance. This hike can sometimes be quite strenuous.
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
The Saracen Caves at the ruins of the old village of Béconne provide a short walk through the woods and fields of lavender and lead you on an enjoyable route among the vestiges of the past and let you indulge your imagination.
The Tour de l'Oulle with return via the Combe de Sauve
From the hamlet of Novézan in the commune of Venterol, a circular at the western end of the Baronnies Provençales Regional Park. Nestled between the mountains, almost entirely sheltered from the Mistral wind, this route offers a beautiful hike with varied landscapes: vineyards, pine and oak woods, mountains and rocky faults, lavender and olive groves, not to mention La Sauve and its water holes where you can cool off.
The use of the app's GPS is recommended on this route.
Circular Chamaret to Grignan
This easy route will allow you to discover two charming villages in Drôme Provençale with a rich architectural heritage. Pleasant in all seasons, it winds its way between vineyards and lavender fields, offering views of the Lance mountain and the nearby Baronnies from the plain.
On the trail of the drystone shelters of Chamaret
A circular loop, mostly shaded by undergrowth, where the trails are regularly used by the inhabitants of Chamaret and neighbouring villages. There are therefore many tracks, so you will need to remain vigilant if you want to find the well-hidden drystone shelters. In addition to the description, we recommend using the app's GPS.
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!
The Cîtelles Stream
This is an easy hike that alternates between cool woodland and wide open trails on the plateau. You will pass through the hamlet of CÎtelles with its small chapel and waterfall, which is only accessible from above. The return journey follows the stream, where you can take a dip in places.
The route crosses the river four times via small bridges or large stones.
This is a very pleasant walk in summer, and the breaks by the water are very welcome.
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.
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.
Above Le Poët-Laval
Hike starting from Poët-Laval, offering sweeping views of the Vercors, the Rhône Valley and northern Vaucluse.
The ridges of Rochefort-en-Valdaine
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.
The Citelle and Serre Pointu streams
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.
Around Souspierre
For experienced hikers, this is a beautiful hike, partly through the woods on unmarked trails. After a very beautiful passage along the ridge, they lead to cliffs followed by a dizzying descent into a rocky ridge to the Grotte de l'Ermite, a natural excavation in the rocks. Above, stand the summit of Châtelard and the ruins of an ancient watchtower dating from the Middle Ages, destroyed during the Wars of Religion. The panoramic view over the valley is superb.
Comps Church and Col de la Pousterle
A lovely walk along the hills of the Dieulefit region.
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.