Venterol (Drôme) walks

A hike starting from a beautiful medieval village in the Drôme Provençale. The climb up to the ridges of the Montagne des Vaux is quite steep. The exceptional views of La Lance, La Miélandre, Le Cougoir, L'Angèle and Le Ventoux reward your efforts. Discover the surprising trail with marl (ancient sea bed) on the way back around Courbiou. The vegetation is varied: oak trees, pine trees, lavender. You will cross a few streams and even the river if there is not too much water.

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.

From the hamlet of Novézan in the commune of Venterol, a circular at the western end of the Baronnies Provençales Regional Park. Nestled between the mountains, almost entirely sheltered from the Mistral wind, this route offers a beautiful hike with varied landscapes: vineyards, pine and oak woods, mountains and rocky faults, lavender and olive groves, not to mention La Sauve and its water holes where you can cool off. The use of the app's GPS is recommended on this route.

A half-day's walk to tire yourself out a little, circular from Nyons, surrounded by olive trees, with lovely aerial views. The route winds through the forest and then follows the River Eygues.

There is a climb of nearly 900 metres to reach the summit of La Lance. This hike can sometimes be quite strenuous.

A pleasant hike to the chapel perched above Rousset-les-Vignes, which is visible from far away.

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.

An easy circular starting from Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, surrounded by cherry and apricot trees, vineyards and lavender fields, offering beautiful views of the Valréas plain, La Lance and the western Baronnies Provençales.The first part is on small, quiet tarmac roads in the sun, but most of the route is in the shade of the woods on wide paths and a few trails.

Circular route starting from Rousset-les-Vignes via Le Petit and Le Grand Conjau. This route offers beautiful panoramic views and passes by two old chapels, crosses an Iron Age oppidum and winds through the villages of Le Pègue and Rousset-les-Vignes.

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.

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.

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

A beautiful, accessible hike, entirely on paths, with a multitude of views. The route passes through the Plateau des Cailles, where you’ll be treated to a superb view of the Rhône Valley. The path then winds through the forest, where you can admire Mont Ventoux as well as the Dentelles de Montmirail. You will then cross over to the other side of the mountain, descending via Pied de Garde Grosse towards the Rocher de l'Aiguille. From there, you can admire the view of Nyons as well as the Montagne d'Angèle.

A short hike in the Nyonsais hills with panoramic views of the Baronnies.

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.