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The Sarcéna ridges
Visorando Member
5.00 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,391 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Valdrôme (Drôme)
This is a beautiful hike to discover the southernmost ridges of the Diois region, culminating in the highest point of this landscape, the summit of Duffre. The panorama offers superb views of the Southern Alps and Dévoluy.
Crête de la Montagne de l'Aup via La Sarcéna
7.49 mi
+2,073 ft
-2,093 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Valdrôme (Drôme)
Discover more than five kilometres of ridge offering breathtaking 360° views of the surrounding mountains. The route follows almost exclusively single-track trails winding through woods and meadows. From late May to late June, the trail is adorned with abundant, particularly pleasant and colourful flora.
Valdrôme resort: Montagne de l'Aup
8.28 mi
+2,408 ft
-2,408 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Valdrôme (Drôme)
From the resort, you will discover a vast 360° panorama of the Southern Alps and the whole of the Diois region, with a view of Mont Ventoux too.
Best done in June for the exceptional flora.
Rossas Dindaret Mountain
6.69 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,457 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Valdrôme (Drôme)
A beautiful hike to discover wild peonies in the Valdrôme area, on the Crêtes des Casses in the Haut Diois, on the border of the Drôme Provençale.
This walk is a feast for the eyes, as you will encounter a wide variety of flowers in May and June.
Lodge de Praboyer - Rosans
9.43 mi
+2,090 ft
-2,969 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montmorin (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage is different from the previous one, less airy, but the second half has some wonderful surprises in store. From the Col des Pins, the view opens up onto the wide agricultural valley of Rosans, which is magnificent. Above all, the final stretch is particularly fabulous. Directly above Rosans, the trail literally plunges down towards the old village, a marvel of the Baronnies.
Balcony of the Sources of the Drôme
7.23 mi
+1,975 ft
-1,972 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Bâtie-des-Fonds (Drôme)
Starting from the hamlet of La Bâtie-des-Fonds and the sources of the Drôme via cross-country paths, you reach an enchanting ridge. The route winds between Drôme and Hautes-Alpes, offering a 360° panorama with views of Le Duffre, Le Dévoluy and, in the distance, Le Vercors, Les Écrins and the Lure mountain.
Summit of Banne circular loop from Col de Cabre
5.70 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beaurières (Drôme)
A lovely route starting from Col de Cabre. You reach the summit of Banne (beautiful panoramic view towards the Lure mountain, Ventoux, Vercors and Dévoluy) via a beautiful climb through the woods on a well-marked but sometimes steep trail.
Le Duffre and La Pyramide from Le Vissac
7.34 mi
+2,356 ft
-2,320 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Piarre (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike across two peaks of the Montagne de Laup, offering superb 360° views.
The Crêtes de Tarsimoure
8.03 mi
+2,648 ft
-2,635 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Charens (Drôme)
If you enjoy a good climb with cables to help you and then discovering an exceptional 360° panorama over the whole of southern Diois, then you will love this hike.
Best done in June for the flowers; by mid-July, it's already too late.
The Crêtes de Tarsimoure from Saint-Dizier-en-Diois, Drôme.
10.29 mi
+3,196 ft
-3,173 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Dizier-en-Diois (Drôme)
A magnificent hike with breathtaking 360° views of the southern Vercors, Devoluy, Ventoux, etc. from the ridges. There is a lot of elevation gain, one steep section with cables, and a few steep descents, but the route is very beautiful and varied with a sublime ridge.
The four passes starting from the hamlet of Château in La Piarre
7.16 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,896 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Piarre (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely walk through the Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park, taking in four mountain passes.
Beaume waterfall
4.80 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,545 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Beaume (Hautes-Alpes)
A varied hike to discover the village of La Beaume from the heights, Haute-Beaume and the surrounding area. There are many attractions: an old hermitage (in ruins), the Beaume waterfall, and flora and fauna.
Please note: this hike is not suitable for everyone, as the slopes are steep and the path is narrow and rugged in several places. It is reserved for fairly fit hikers. There is a steep climb early on.
Les Marais des Bouligons
1.89 mi
+305 ft
-289 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Beaurières (Drôme)
I suggest a short walk in the Marais des Bouligons and its surroundings: this is a protected area covering 65 hectares, home to remarkable flora and fauna.This walk is fairly easy and is particularly suitable for families.
The Crêtes de Maraysse
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.26 mi
+2,923 ft
-2,910 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Ribeyret (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent ridge walk between the Oule valley (on the Montmorin side) and the Blème valley (on the Ribeyret side).
Le Fourchat, summit of Montagne de l'Archier
3.21 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,588 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pommerol (Drôme)
This hike provides access to a beautiful panoramic ridge between Drôme and Hautes-Alpes. The fairly high altitude offers magnificent views and an exceptional 360° panorama of the Rosanais region, from Ventoux in the south to Dévoluy and Vercors in the north.
Clamontard Mountain from the Claps departure point
7.27 mi
+2,221 ft
-2,241 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Luc-en-Diois (Drôme)
Set off to conquer a 1,085-metre mountain on a steep path, under a peaceful forest of tall trees and interspersed with breathtaking views of the rocky chaos of the Claps.
At the summit, enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Diois valley and the first peaks of the Vercors.
Walk along the ridge to feast your eyes once more, this time in the direction of the Hautes-Alpes.
Finally, descend gently through a landscape typical of the South of France.
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