Canyon des Gueulards
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
A complete change of scene in this superb canyon between two narrow cliffs. An unusual place where a crevasse plunges into nowhere, with a peaceful and shady atmosphere between boulders, lichens and ferns.
The Grand Veymont
Departure from Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors (Drôme)
A long hike across the Vercors Highlands ("Hauts Plateaux du Vercors"), to reach the Grand Veymont. Breath-taking view of the entire Vercors massif and Mont Aiguille.
Saint-Médard Chapel
Departure from Piégros-la-Clastre (Drôme)
This chapel is on the ridge of the Forest of Saoû, above the ruins of an old priory. At the top of the climb from La Clastre, hikers have breathtaking views of the hanging valley of Saoû.
Vercors Chatelus: Pas des Voutes, Pas de l'Allier
Departure from Châtelus (Isère) (Isère)
Very nice hike without any difficulty, with stunning views of the Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.
The Trois Becs
Departure from La Chaudière (Drôme)
Visit the Trois Becs, the high points of the Forest of Saou.
Correction: the elevation is 750 m instead of the 1071 m described.
The Vierge du Vercors via the Pas de Saint-Martin
Departure from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors (Drôme)
A walk of discovery from Vercors in a loop between the cliffs, forest and meadow. Small height change.
The cliffs of Roche Colombe
Departure from Saou (Drôme)
The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.
Couspeau mountain: the Grand Delmas
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.
A loop through the Serre-Brion and Morta passes starting from Bourgmenu
Departure from Saint-Andéol (Isère) (Isère)
A vertiginous and rarely-taken loop, where you come across ibexes and chamois at every hairpin bend. Make sure you always have a helmet (ibexes love to send stones flying), as well as crampons and an ice axe until late in the season, as névés remain in place fairly long within the steep Serre-Brion couloir. It is best to start your hike early in the morning so that snow is still hard when reaching this couloir.
Vallon de Combau - Tête Chevalière, Vercors
Departure from Treschenu-Creyers (Drôme)
A hike in Drôme and Isère, but starting from the Vercors drômois side.
The Vallon de Combau and the Tête Chevalière at 1951m. A panoramic view over the Trièves valley.
During the months of May and June, the Vallon du Combau is must-visit destination, where you can enjoy the flora and fauna, particularly marmottes.
A relatively easy hike up to the Pas de l'Essaure pass, then a little more difficult.
In the Massif de Crussol
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.
Along the old tramway from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye to La Trappe
Departure from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (Isère)
In the region famous for walnuts, along the tracks of the old tramway from Lyon to Saint-Marcellin and among various church buildings.
Magnificent panoramic views over the Chartreuse, Vercors and Mézenc mountain ranges.
Beautiful views around Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
Departure from Saint-Romain-de-Lerps (Ardèche)
A lovely hike offering beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, the Alps and the Ardèche. A 15-minute drive from Valence, this hike leads you around the beautiful surroundings of this small village. Note that Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is one of the classic walks in the area, because there is a beautiful lookout point with a chapel, 2 orientation tables and a picnic area alongside.
The Flaming Fountain circuit
Departure from Le Gua (Isère) (Isère)
A hike that visits one of the 7 Wonders of Dauphiné.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
This is a hike that starts with a ferry crossing.
The objective is to take the two elegant bridges.
The first bridge crosses the Drac.
The second bridge crosses the Ebron.
Satisfactory markings.
The Cuves de Duzon, a geological curiosity
Departure from Tournon-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
A nice family-friendly walk in the forest which starts from Duzon bridge leading to a galaxy of stones at the Cuves de Duzon, a geological curiosity. The river has effectively bored out several “cauldrons" and flows through a narrow crevice that the path follows.
The Pic Saint Michel
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
This easily accessed summit is located on a ridge between the "Vallée de la Gresse" and the Vercors plateau. It offers a breathtaking view on Belledonne, Les Rousses and a bit further Les Ecrins.
From Gervans to Larnage and Crozes-Hermitage
Departure from Gervans (Drôme)
Over the Rhone balconies between grape vines and apricot trees, with pretty little streams.
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
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.
Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...
Vallon d'Ardennes and the Tower of Arras in Arras-sur-Rhône
Departure from Arras-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
Hike near the Rhône, to the north of Ardèche. You will be surprised to find areas that are this "wild" so close to the Rhône Valley (Ardennes). At the end, the view of the Rhône and the Arras tower is a definite plus.