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Miélandre du Col de Valouse
This wild route allows you to discover the Miélandre mountain via a climb on the south side.
From the summit, you can admire the Angèle mountain pastures, the Montagne de La Croix, the Lance mountains, the Trois Becs, Couspeau and Mont Ventoux. Chamois can also be seen if you know how to remain discreet.
Serre de Créma
This is a beautiful hike that follows the ridges of Serre de Créma and then Serre la Tête, passing by the highest point of Rocher de la Bataille. This route offers breathtaking views that change as you walk between the Miélandre and Angèle mountains.
Miélandre du Col d'Espréaux
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, in the Drôme Provençale, the Miélandre mountain, with its grassy slopes on either side of the ridge, is covered with pastures. From the summit, which offers a 360° view, you can admire the Alpages d'Angèle, the Montagne de La Croix, the Lance mountains, the Trois Becs and Mont Ventoux.
Cougoir via La Montagne La Croix
From its promontory, the Cougoir offers a pleasant 360° view of the surrounding mountains. You can admire the mountain pastures of La Croix, the mountains of La Lance, Miélandre, Angèle, Les Trois Becs and Mont Ventoux.
The Cougoir via the ridges
From its promontory, the Cougoir offers a pleasant 360° view of the surrounding mountains.
The route via the Col de Venterol and the Pas de la Pousterle allows you to climb the Cougoir via the southern ridge. The return journey, via the small wild path along the ridge of the Sauveginoux mountain, takes you through the mountain pastures of the Croix mountain.
La Montagne du Ruy via the Sentier Caprin
A short 3½-hour hike with beautiful views.
Vesc "Le Peinard"
Hike around the Montagne du Ruy. View of the Jabron and Veyssanne valleys, as well as the Montagne de la Lance and part of the Montagne Angèle.
Around Paulhiet
This easy little loop allows you to discover the charming hamlet of Paulhiet. The route, with gentle slopes (both uphill and downhill), mainly follows wide paths and a few small, quiet roads. The route is mostly shaded, winding its way through woodland and hills. It is best to do this walk when the lavender is in bloom, as there are many lavender fields around Paulhiet.
Monts d'Autuche
A rugged hike offering magnificent views from a rocky outcrop.
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.
Tour du Cougoir from Aubres
A rocky promontory in the Baronnies, Le Cougoir offers beautiful views of the Drôme and Nyonsais regions, particularly the nearby Montagnes de la Lance, Miélandre and Angèle mountains.On a clear day, you can see as far as the Diois, Dévoluy and southern Vercors regions and the Southern Alps to the east.
A loop alternating between single tracks, forest paths, pastures and ridge crossings.
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.
The Léoux stream from Saint-May
This hike follows the beautiful Léoux stream. Littered with natural pools, it offers beautiful places to cool off. The slopes quickly converge to form beautiful rocky gorges. You then leave the gorges on the western slope via a fairly steep stony path.
The return journey is along a track offering beautiful views of the gorges and surrounding mountains. Then a path and a section of road take you back to the beautiful village of Saint-May.
Le Léoux via the Saint-May Gorges and Bodon Abbey
A magnificent hike to enjoy in all seasons, accompanied by the sound of the Léoux waterfalls, the flight of vultures and impressive landscapes.
A pleasant climb on a stony path along the Léoux to reach the ridge, then a breathtaking panorama on the way back. Take your time, open your eyes, look for the vultures in flight and admire the landscape of these mountains sculpted by time.
Tour of Buègue Mountain
This hike allows you to visit a pretty village and the remains of one of the oldest abbeys in Gaul, as well as enjoy the landscapes of the Drôme.
With a bit of luck, the vultures of Rocher du Caire will accompany you along the way.
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 du Courbiou from Venterol
A walk that takes us over small mountains through pine trees, oak trees, vineyards and lavender fields. A condensed version of the Drôme Provençale starting from the medieval fortified village of Venterol with its characteristic wrought iron bell tower.
A hike to be enjoyed in spring, autumn and winter, but not recommended in summer due to the heat.
Montagne des Ventes
This is a short hike, mostly through wooded areas with regular openings offering beautiful views of the Dieulefit and Bourdeaux countryside. In particular, you can see the Romanesque church and the 12th-century (private) castle of Comps, the entire Saoû Forest, from Roche Colombe to Trois Becs and the Couspeau Mountain.
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.
La Lance via the Rocher des Aures
The Montagne de la Lance holds a special place in the Drôme Provençale. Easily recognisable by its long curved shape, it towers over the plain at a height of 1,300 metres and is therefore visible from quite a distance.
A vast panorama opens up as you reach the summit by following the ridge.
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.
Le Poët-Sigillat via the Charrière Vieille in Arpavon
Short hike in the upper Ennuye valley between Arpavon and Le Poët-Sigillat.
Col de Croix Rouge - Col de la Croix - Garde Grosse
This loop of around 27 km, with no major difficulties and regular climbs, allows you to discover the Nyons region and its most famous peak, Garde Grosse. The paved roads are quiet, except for cyclists. In spring, there are a few streams where you can cool off.
Col Flachet from Nyons
A relatively easy mountain bike ride, although a little technical on the descent to Combe Sauve. There is little traffic on the paved sections. You will ride through broom and goats, if they are out, and can stop at Col Flachet to enjoy the view, as it will be too late afterwards, as the descent is through oak trees.
Comps Church and Col de la Pousterle
A lovely walk along the hills of the Dieulefit region.
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.
Essaillon Mountain
A very beautiful hike starting from Nyons. The route follows mostly marked trails (GR®9and yellowPR® markings) through oak and boxwood undergrowth. The scent of thyme often accompanies us. Much of the walk is along the ridge, offering beautiful views of Nyons, the Eygues valley and Mont Ventoux. Magnificent viewpoint at Garde Grosse
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.
Saint-Jaume and Garde Grosse
A short hike in the Nyonsais hills with panoramic views of the Baronnies.
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.
La Bergerie des Pradaux
Beautiful hike on the slopes of Couspeau, above Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert. Unobstructed view of the Roanne basin, the Servelle, the Diois and Vercors mountains.
Around Châteauneuf-de-Bordette
A short hike that can be completed in half a day, with views of the Lance and Ventoux mountains and the Baronnies.
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.
The Rocher du Caire
The route along the ridge overlooking Rémuzat and the cliffs at the summit of Le Caire are home to majestic griffon vultures.
The Rock of Cairo
The great cliff of Rocher du Caire rises above Rémuzat. Look up and you'll see griffon vultures flying over the valley.
Please note that a hiker has informed us that a municipal by-law (posted at the top) prohibits hiking in the opposite direction.
Aiguilles de Rémuzat - Montagne des Gravières
Both Mediterranean and Alpine, this contrasting hike reflects the diverse nature of the region. It includes some tricky sections, but the summit and ridges offer magnificent views. The feeling you get and the beauty of the landscapes are well worth the effort.
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.
La Servelle via Volvent
A summit in southern Diois (1613m), isolated between the Aucelon and Couspeau mountains, offers beautiful 360° views. The starting point is in Volvent, a small village of thirty inhabitants at the end of the Roanne Valley.
Above Le Poët-Laval
Hike starting from Poët-Laval, offering sweeping views of the Vercors, the Rhône Valley and northern Vaucluse.
Praloubeau ridges
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, the ridges of the Montagne de Praloubeau overlook the village of Volvent and its valley with arid vegetation on the western side and, on the eastern side, Jonchères with a greener valley.Magnificent 360° panorama of the surrounding mountains, stretching as far as the Dévoluy massif to the north and Mont Ventoux to the south.
Trou du Furet
On the border between the Baronnies and the Diois, this route takes you to the cliffs of Eyzahut with the large arch carved into the cliff, the famous "Trou du Furet".
Caution: tricky sections. Route reserved for experienced hikers.
Serre Gros from Rochebaudin
The Poët mountain is the last foothill of the Pre-Alps above the Rhône plain, and Serre Gros is its highest point at 971 metres.
Caution: very steep climb in the rock chimney (do not attempt in wet weather).
Tour of Rocher des Mieyes
Beautiful view of the Ennuye Valley.
Montagne de Sainte Euphémie - Pont de Barret
A short hike in a magnificent setting. The undergrowth alternates with open views of the landscape and beautiful panoramas.
Taking the loop in an anti-clockwise direction allows for a more gradual climb and a descent with a beautiful view overlooking Pont-de-Barret in front of you.