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Tête de la Dame (1506m) walks
Ambel plateau
Visorando Member
12.16 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,116 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
The Ambel Plateau, a mix of pastures and forests, covers an area of 1,231 hectares. The view of the surrounding peaks and mountain ranges is superb: to the east, the Vercors High Plateaus and the Grand Veymont; to the west, the Tête de la Dame (1,506 m), from where you can see the Diois, the Baronnies and the Omblèze valley with its cliffs below; and to the south, the Saint-Julien-en-Quint valley.
⚠️ Between 1 July and 15 September, Prefectural Order DDT-SEF-2026-0176 of 4 June 2026 concerning temporary restrictions on access to the Saoû Forest and the Ambel Plateau in the event of a fire risk, assessed on a daily basis. A map is published every evening (around 5.30 pm) for the following day.
La Tête de la Dame
6.45 mi
+2,877 ft
-2,877 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
The summit of the Tête de la Dame offers superb views of the Diois, the Drôme valley and the Vercors massif.
Tête de la Dame from the Col de la Bataille
7.23 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,460 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
The Tête de la Dame offers a magnificent 360-degree panorama.
Although it is accessible to experienced hikers from the village of Omblèze, it is also easier to get there from the Col de la Bataille. Ideal for a picnic!
The Roc de Toulau and the Plateau d'Ambel with its karstic cave
9.79 mi
+2,546 ft
-2,546 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
After a slightly steep but easy climb to Roc de Toulau, where the view is magnificent, we will reach the Plateau d'Ambel and its curious karstic cave des Quatre Gorges before climbing to the Tête de la Dame. Return via a good trail and then a wide path.
La Tête de la Dame and Pas du Gouillat
8.38 mi
+2,959 ft
-2,943 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
Set off from Omblèze for a breathtaking view of the Quint region and the Ambel Plateau.
Tête de la Dame - Bec Pointu - Courcousson from Les Arbods
9.34 mi
+3,593 ft
-3,593 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
A magnificent ridge hike offering a wide variety of landscapes and sublime panoramas in a mountainous environment.
This route is closed to hikers from 1 November to 1 May, by order 0601.
Scialet des Quatre Gorges circular loop
8.90 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,568 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
A hike around the Plateau d'Ambel to explore its hidden depths and vertiginous cliffs. Interesting in all seasons, and equally so when done in the opposite direction.
On horseback across the Ambel Plateau from the Refuge de la Gardiole
9.22 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,608 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
A lovely horse ride to explore the Ambel Plateau.No particular difficulty; theGR®® signposting is very easy to follow.There are vast expanses of pasture to explore at the summit, as well as fantastic views all along the ridges.Take care, however, in poor visibility (fog, rain), as there is a risk of not seeing the drop-off at the ridges and cliffs.
The Ambel Plateau as seen from the Gervanne Valley
12.04 mi
+3,507 ft
-3,504 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
Situated at the southernmost tip of the Vercors, the Ambel Plateau overlooks the Drôme and the small valleys leading up to it. The Gervanne Valley, once past the Gorges d’Omblèze, is a lovely starting point from which to explore the vast expanse of this high plateau, perched at nearly 1,500 metres. Steppe lovers, don’t miss out.