Three walks in one, around Châtillon-en-Diois

A series of very easy circular walks around and through Châtillon-en-Diois, offering a wide variety of scenery:
- a geological discovery trail running alongside the River Bès,
- a stroll through the narrow streets of the old village,
- a short walk towards the Adoux Waterfall and the Giono Forest.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.11 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 489 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 489 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,146 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,755 ft

Description of the walk

Between Châtillon-en-Diois and Saint-Roman, park just before the Pont de Menglon, near the Bès, after the fire station and the Guignaise industrial estate.

(S/E) Cross the bridge and leave the road to take the path on the left which joins a small track. Follow this to the left to walk upstream along the Bès. It soon becomes a geological trail. Continue until you reach theGR®91at a telecoms mast. Turn left, cross the Bès again and arrive at the entrance to Châtillon-en-Diois.

(1) Turn left into Rue du Viol du Bez. Cross the main road carefully and take one of the amazing narrow alleyways opposite. Don’t hesitate to lose yourself in the “viols” of the old village as you head slightly uphill to the left.
You’ll arrive in Rue des Rotangs; take it to the right until you pass under the Clock Tower and then the fountain.

(2) Turn left at a 90° angle to head up Rue du Tricot and you’ll come to a new junction shortly after the Suel Lodge.

(3) Take the dead-end road on the right and follow the red and white markings ofthe GR®91. After thethird hairpin bend, you’ll reach a T-junction.

(4) Leave theGR® here and continue straight ahead along an easy track through an open field. This track becomes a more or less level path; it is the remains of an old canal still visible in places. Follow it to the Cascade de l’Adoux.

(5) Turn right at almost a 180° angle onto the Chemin de Rossignol, follow the stream and, before reaching the houses, you will find theGR®965.

(6) Follow it to the Carrefour de l'Horloge.

(2) Walk through the village streets again, turn left onto Rue de la Gare then right onto Rue du Ruisseau de Lagier to reach the crossroads at the entrance to Châtillon-en-Diois.

(1) Do not cross the Bès but take the path opposite on the right bank of the river. Walk along the edge of the stream to easily return to the Pont de Menglon car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,759 ft - Pont de Menglon on the - Bez ou Bès (rivière) à finaliser
  2. 1 : mi 1.11 - alt. 1,808 ft - Châtillon-en-Diois
  3. 2 : mi 1.36 - alt. 1,900 ft - Tour of the clock
  4. 3 : mi 1.47 - alt. 1,969 ft - Dead end
  5. 4 : mi 1.61 - alt. 2,083 ft - GR trail junction
  6. 5 : mi 2.29 - alt. 2,136 ft - Adoux Waterfall
  7. 6 : mi 2.47 - alt. 1,995 ft - GR965
  8. S/E : mi 4.11 - alt. 1,759 ft - Pont de Menglon

Notes

Mostly shaded route.
Easy paths but requiring good trainers.
There are 19 drinking fountains in Châtillon but none on the rest of the route.

Worth a visit

(2) For a complete tour of Châtillon-en-Diois, see the heritage route

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
catche
catche

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

A easy route… Mostly in the shade… A tour of the village and its narrow streets…

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murauvergne
murauvergne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk.
Part of the route is through the woods, then we arrived in Châtillon to explore a picturesque village. Then back into the woods, and we returned by following a stream.
We really enjoyed it!

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petite chose
petite chose

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a varied route with vineyards, a waterfall, a river, a pretty village and forest, alternating between trails and wider paths
exactly what we are looking for

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User 6114010

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that allows you to discover the village of Chatillon 👍

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