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Vesc "Le Peinard"
Visorando Member
9.38 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,857 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vesc (Drôme)
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.
La Montagne du Ruy via the Sentier Caprin
5.91 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,490 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vesc (Drôme)
A short 3½-hour hike with beautiful views.
Bec de Jus
2.88 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,348 ft
2h 30
Difficult
Departure from Vesc (Drôme)
After a well-earned climb, an exceptional panorama rewards your efforts. 360° view of the surrounding mountains from Mont Ventoux to Couspeau and Les Trois Becs.
Around Paulhiet
5.47 mi
+669 ft
-663 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Montjoux (Drôme)
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.
Montagne des Ventes
3.36 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,250 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Comps (Drôme)
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.
Miélandre du Col d'Espréaux
4.28 mi
+2,185 ft
-2,185 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Vesc (Drôme)
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.
Saint-Jean Chapel in the Dieulefit-Bourdeaux region
Local authority3.57 mi
+338 ft
-358 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bourdeaux (Drôme)
At the start of the circular route, the Soubrion river must be crossed by fording (the only authorised crossing point). However, if the water level does not allow for a safe crossing, the landowners permit use of their footbridge. Please respect this exception.
Comps, tour of the Jabron Valley
11.03 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,486 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Comps (Drôme)
A route taking in small roads and paths that allow you to discover the varied landscapes surrounding the village of Comps and the upper reaches of the Jabron Valley, from the Col de Ventebrun to the church at Comps via the Col de Boutière and the Col de Vesc.
Comps, around the Montagne des Ventes
13.71 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,886 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Comps (Drôme)
A walk along small roads, tracks and paths, offering a chance to explore the varied landscapes surrounding the village of Comps, at the head of the Jabron valley, via its church and a circuit around the Montagne des Ventes.
Montagne de Saint-Maurice
3.35 mi
+1,335 ft
-1,319 ft
2h 40
Difficult
Departure from Comps (Drôme)
On the border between Baronnies and 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 Couspeau mountain in the background, and the Lance mountain to the south.
Comps Church and Col de la Pousterle
6.91 mi
+2,205 ft
-2,201 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
A lovely walk along the hills of the Dieulefit region.
Amidst lavender and chestnut trees – The Dieulefit-Bourdeaux region
6.39 mi
+702 ft
-702 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Lavender fields, pine forests, chestnut trees, a stone hamlet and breathtaking views of La Lance mountain… You can enjoy all these landscapes and panoramic views to the full on this easy ride.
Miélandre du Col de Valouse
6.39 mi
+2,825 ft
-2,812 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Valouse (Drôme)
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.
Short Protestant route – Dieulefit-Bourdeaux region
3.13 mi
+384 ft
-381 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bourdeaux (Drôme)
A gentle walk offering a route through the countryside and a visit to the old village of Bourdeaux (La Viale).
Serre de Créma
5.86 mi
+2,470 ft
-2,480 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Chaudebonne (Drôme)
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.
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
4.31 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,302 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
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.
Saint-Maurice via the Combe
8.33 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,791 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
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
7.23 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,699 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
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.
Montagne de Saint-Maurice via the track and the valley
9.64 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,755 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route takes you there via a track suitable for vehicles and offers a lovely view with a magnificent 360° panorama, with the Trois Becs, Grand Delmas and Montagne de Couspeau to the north, Montagne de la Lance to the south and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux. The return journey follows a path through a beech forest, at the bottom of a wild valley.
Montagne de Saint-Maurice via the track
11.80 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,759 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Dieulefit (Drôme)
Montagne de Saint-Maurice is famous for its chapel and ridges. This route takes you there via a track suitable for vehicles, allowing you to enjoy a lovely viewpoint with a magnificent 360° panorama: to the north, the Trois Becs, the Grand Delmas and Montagne de Couspeau; to the south, Montagne de la Lance; and on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.
Cougoir via La Montagne La Croix
6.46 mi
+2,087 ft
-2,064 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Teyssières (Drôme)
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
8.80 mi
+2,628 ft
-2,631 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Teyssières (Drôme)
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.
Mont Rachas
7.62 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,175 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
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.
La Lance via the Rocher des Aures
9.92 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,969 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
Montagne de la Lance holds a special place in Drôme Provençale. Easily recognisable with its long curved shape, it dominates the plain at 1,300 metres and is therefore visible from quite a distance.A vast panorama opens up as you reach the summit following the ridge.
Due to the presence of herd protection dogs (patous), hiking is prohibited during the summer grazing period, from 20 May to 31 October.
Montagne de la Lance loop trail from the Fontlargias lodge
7.67 mi
+2,520 ft
-2,520 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne (Drôme)
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...Starting from the Fontlargias lodge, this is a circular route that is shorter than other options, following good paths and presenting no technical difficulties.
Bois de Vache - Saoû Forest
4.04 mi
+558 ft
-564 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Poët-Célard (Drôme)
The hilltop village of Le Poët-Célard offers a journey back in time as you wander through its medieval streets leading up to the castle. Then discover the local area, including the Château de Saint-André.
Le Pradou - Roche Rousse
9.05 mi
+2,907 ft
-2,897 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mornans (Drôme)
This wild hike allows you to discover the south-eastern ridge of the Saoû Forest, passing by the peaks of Pradou and Roche Rousse with views of the southern Drôme mountains as far as Mont Ventoux.
Please note that the route passes through a quiet zone for wild animals. It is forbidden to use it between Pas de Floréal (6) and the bottom of Pré de l'Âne (8) between 15 May and 15 July.Specific signage and a diversion from the GR®9 have been put in place to guide users, seehere.
Serre Antoine - Saoû Forest
7.33 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,421 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mornans (Drôme)
Sheltered by the imposing wall of the Saoû perched syncline, you will pass close to the ruins of Pradas and also enjoy unobstructed views over the Roubion valley.
⚠️ Between 1 July and 15 September, Prefectural Order DDT-SEF-2026-0176 of 4 June 2026 concerning temporary restrictions on access to the Saoû forest and the Ambel plateau in the event of a fire risk, assessed on a daily basis. A map is published every evening (around 5.30 pm) for the following day.
The Vautour Mountain
8.71 mi
+3,176 ft
-3,153 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Ferréol-Trente-Pas (Drôme)
A beautiful hike with a sustained climb to the summit. A lovely 360° panorama rewards your efforts, not to mention the views along the hike (Lance, Miélandre, Angèle, Montagne d'Autuche, Ventoux, etc.). Vultures are part of the spectacle. The route alternates between trails and tracks, with a short section of tarmac. Much of the route is in the shade.
Circular Route of the Three Beaks via Fondoresse
10.58 mi
+4,216 ft
-4,252 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Bézaudun-sur-Bîne (Drôme)
A beautiful, long hike from Col de Gourdon with a significant elevation gain.Magnificent aerial view from the Trois Becs. The trail sometimes winds through heath, sometimes through pastures and also through undergrowth.
Please note that the route passes through a quiet zone for wild animals. Certain sections are closed between 15 May and 15 July. Special signage and a diversion from the GR®9 have been put in place to guide users, seehere.
Couspeau mountain: the Grand Delmas
7.31 mi
+2,405 ft
-2,402 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Bézaudun-sur-Bîne (Drôme)
A circular walk on Couspeau mountain, with the summit of the Grand Delmas offering views over the surrounding mountains, particularly the 3 Becs.
Couspeau Mountain via the Grand Delmas and its ridges
13.08 mi
+3,750 ft
-3,753 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bézaudun-sur-Bîne (Drôme)
An idyllic, very quiet walk in magnificent surroundings with 360° panoramic views of all the mountain ranges in the region.
Hiking is prohibited by the landowner (private property) during the summer grazing season, from 20 May to 31 October.
The Gourdon Circuit – Dieulefit-Bourdeaux region
5.05 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,417 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Bézaudun-sur-Bîne (Drôme)
Although this circular walk can be done in either direction, in summer it is advisable to follow the route described to avoid the climb from Les Athénols to the Col de Gourdon, which is very exposed to the sun. It is possible to do just the Col de Gourdon–Fonderesse return walk via Floréal (6.6 km / +320 m / 2 hours 15 minutes).
To avoid disturbing the wildlife, dogs must be kept on a lead.
Tour of the Poët and Saint-Maurice Mountains
20.32 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,717 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Rochebaudin (Drôme)
This route takes you along small roads, forest tracks and footpaths, allowing you to discover different landscapes and villages. Starting from Rochebaudin, the route passes through the Col du Perthuis, the Col de Ventebrun, Dieulefit, Poët-Laval, the Grand Pas quarry and Eyzahut.
Serre Gros from Rochebaudin
6.12 mi
+2,339 ft
-2,336 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Rochebaudin (Drôme)
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).
Bisquerle trail starting from Rochebaudin
3.85 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,201 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rochebaudin (Drôme)
Starting from Rochebaudin, this hike crosses Les Blanchons to reach the foot of Rocher de la Tournelle. It then follows the Bisquerle trail, passes Pied Berthon (possible route to Eyzahut), and joins the DieulefitGRP® (long-distance footpath), allowing you to return to the village via a forest path along the Viarrand ravine.
Couspeau Mountain: Serre Delègue
10.39 mi
+3,018 ft
-3,018 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Rochefourchat (Drôme)
This route starts in Rochefourchat and allows you to explore the Montagne de Couspeau by following the ridge that rises from the south from Serre Délégué (1,482 m) to the north, at its northern end, at Grand Delmas (highest point at 1,544 m). This hike offers views of the surrounding mountains from Diois to Baronnies, including the Trois Becs.
Hiking is prohibited by the owner (private property) during the summer grazing period, from 20 May to 31 October.
La Lance via Les Guilles
8.85 mi
+2,749 ft
-2,720 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rousset-les-Vignes (Drôme)
There is a climb of nearly 900 metres to reach the summit of La Lance. This hike can sometimes be quite strenuous.
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