Tour of the Bois de Roche-Colombe

A hike, mostly through woodland, on lovely paths. During the section heading south, there are lovely views over the Rhône Valley and Mont Ventoux.
No particular difficulty, suitable for all. A short stretch of tarmac to reach the woodland.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.20 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 198 m
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    Descent: - 202 m

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    Highest point: 269 m
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    Lowest point: 91 m

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Description of the walk

The route starts at the Croix de Liby, at the junction of the D4 and the Chemin de Chalencon. You can also start from the edge of the Chemin de Chalencon, about fifty metres from the path leading into the woods.

(S/E) Head north along Chemin de Chalencon.

(1) After about 500 m, take the wide forest track on the left, heading east, which passes behind a house. Follow this track through the Bois de Roche-Colombe, ignoring the small paths branching off to the right and left along the way. You will reach a junction of four paths.

(2) Take the path heading south-east, which very quickly descends. You will come out onto a road.

(3) Cross it to take a path opposite, heading due south, and arrive at a junction of three paths.

(4) Ignore the one going downhill and take the one heading west.

(5) Go round the vineyards following the wide path heading north, then veering, further on, to the south-west. Join the Chemin de Chalencon.

(6) Turn right, heading north, to reach the junction of the circular route by following the road.

(1) Retrace your steps along the route you took on the way out to reach the Croix de Liby (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 203 m - Croix de Liby
  2. 1 : km 0.7 - alt. 173 m - Chemin de Chalencon - Croix du Liby (Bourg-Saint-Andréol) - Croix du Liby (Bourg-Saint-Andréol)
  3. 2 : km 2.24 - alt. 269 m - Junction of four paths
  4. 3 : km 4.2 - alt. 103 m - Crossing the road
  5. 4 : km 4.6 - alt. 91 m - Junction of three paths
  6. 5 : km 4.86 - alt. 107 m - Junction on a wide path
  7. 6 : km 5.93 - alt. 151 m - Chemin de Chalençon
  8. S/E : km 7.2 - alt. 203 m - Croix de Liby

Notes

There are no particular difficulties on this route. Remember to take a cap in case of strong sunshine and plenty of water.

Worth a visit

Croix de Liby

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
mancusoagnes
mancusoagnes

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We chose to park in the large car park at La Rochette Stadium (D4) and made our way to point 6 through the housing estate; then, just after that, we took the path on the left to avoid the tarmac again and ended up on a track between the start and point 1. A walk with lovely views, including Rochecolombe Castle and a drystone shelter between points 3 and 4; on the way back,we took the route through the vineyards (Vachere) before point 6 to get back to La Lauze and Le Cros and return to our car. This adds about a kilometre but makes it easier to park several cars than at La Croix de Liby

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Xav26D
Xav26D

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk. You can park by the recycling bins near the Le Cros neighbourhood (at the Y-junction). This allows you to reach point 6.
At point 1, it feels as though you’re entering a private property with a dead-end road, but the path continues just fine. There’s even a handwritten sign: private road, but access is permitted for walkers and mountain bikers...

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Carillion
Carillion

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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SCUBA1955
SCUBA1955

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An interesting hike for exploring the Rhône Valley, Mont Ventoux and the foothills of the Vercors.
You may wish to park at the junction where the trail starts, in the woods, to avoid walking along the road (which is quiet).

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Chout
Chout

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk, with a few stones on the descent. Sweeping views over the valley, with the Vercors hills and Mont Ventoux in the background. The final few kilometres are on tarmac. Be sure to follow the route on the map and the signposts carefully.

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