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.
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.
Piégon and the Giants’ hamlet
Departure from Piégon (Drôme)
In the mountains of the Baronnies, imagine a lost hamlet inhabited by giants... Skeletons with very long shins were found in the crypt of the chapel. They are the source of the name of the locality.
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.
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.
The troglodyte village of Barry
Departure from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux (Drôme)
A family-friendly trail that explores the troglodyte village of Barry, one of the finest and largest in France.
The peak of Chenavari
Departure from Meysse (Ardèche)
A beautiful hike with a great diversity of the volcanic Coiron landscape. The top of this volcanic peak offers a view over the Castle of Rochemaure and the Rhône Valley, the Lavezon valley, the Baronnies, Mont Ventoux, and the Vercors.
Around Rocher Saint-Julien
Departure from Buis-les-Baronnies (Drôme)
From Buis-les-Baronnies, walk around the Rocher Saint-Julien enjoying the views of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.
The Sainte Baume gorges
Departure from Saint-Montan (Ardèche)
A splendid medieval village, a hermit and his cave, a valley in the limestone hills and the views of the Rhône Valley and Mont Ventoux.
Prepare yourself for a nice, family-friendly hike, which will suit everyone.
Circuit to Le Barroux from Malaucène
Departure from Malaucène (Vaucluse)
A pleasant, looping circuit that makes for a pleasant visit to the hilltop village of Le Barroux.
Le Barroux from Malaucène
Departure from Malaucène (Vaucluse)
A beautiful circuit that starts in Malaucène, at the foot of the Ventoux, and takes you around the magnificent Château du Barroux.
The Dentelles of Montmirail leaving from Gigondas
Departure from Gigondas (Vaucluse)
A hike for everyone. You will find typical Mediterranean vegetation, protected flora and fauna. Equip yourself with good walking shoes and water. Respect nature and the silence (take your rubbish with you). Making fires, picking flowers and wild camping are strictly prohibited. Only follow the waymarking colours mentioned in the description.
Summit of Croix Juliau and the hamlet of Roche in Alba-la-Romaine
Departure from Alba-la-Romaine (Ardèche)
This lovely hike offers magnificent viewpoints over the Montmirail Dentelles, Mont Ventoux, the Baronnies, the Vercors, the Montagne Ardéchoise, the Coiron, the Necks of Sceautres, of Roche Chérie, of Roche, and a 360° panoramic view from the summit of Croix Juliau.
The superb medieval hamlet of Roche is well worth the detour.
Hike to the Tour des Dentelles de Montmirail
Departure from Gigondas (Vaucluse)
A superb hike around the Dentelles de Montmirail.
This trek will take you through all sides of the Dentelles.
The ridges of the Petites and Grandes Dentelles de Montmirail
Departure from Lafare (Vaucluse)
A short loop to discover these two characteristic rock formations as well as Saint-Christophe's Chapel, which protects the site, taking a less conventional route.
The Arfuyen Ridges
Departure from Le Barroux (Vaucluse)
Starting from Sainte-Madeleine Abbey at Barroux, this is quite a wild route offering many views over Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the surrounding plains.
Between the forests and vineyards above Mondragon and Mornas
Departure from Mondragon (Vaucluse)
Sometimes in the woods, sometimes in the vineyards, this walk takes you through the countryside of the Rhone Valley and Mont Ventoux.
On the heights of Mondragon
Departure from Mondragon (Vaucluse)
A walk without too many difficulties and numerous headlands along the route.
Mount Ventoux starting from the Mont Serein cam site
Departure from Beaumont-du-Ventoux (Vaucluse)
A beautiful round trip leading to the summit and back along the crests.
The Combe de Curnier
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
This hike on the southern slope of Mont Ventoux, narrow, wooded and always chilly, carved out by capricious waters, leads to a vast panoramic view.
Paty lake and chapel via le Barroux
Departure from Caromb (Vaucluse)
A hike against the backdrop of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, taking you through the village of Barroux to admire the castle and the beautiful views of the valley. The walk then continues past Paty lake and chapel.
Orange and Its History
Departure from Orange (Vaucluse)
Discovering the Roman city of Orange and its heritage with the very famous Antique Theatre (Théâtre Antique), which annually hosts the Chorégies d’Orange festival.
Aiguèze and the rocks of Castelviel
Departure from Aiguèze (Gard)
The medieval village of Aiguèze is among the most beautiful villages in France. This hike, overlooking the gorges of Ardeche, follows the paths and trails through the heart of the scrubland, olive groves and vineyards.
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.
Mont Ventoux by the southern slopes
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
Beautiful climb up the southern slopes of Mont Ventoux from the hamlet of Sainte Colombe 4 km from Bédoin.
Mont Ventoux - le Rat
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
Discover the vegetation's biodiversity of the Mont Ventoux.
From Bedoin, take the road (by car) leading to the Mont Ventoux.
Cross the remarkable cedar's forest then the beech forest will appear.
Continue (approx. 10km) until you find a car park on the right-hand side. (Jas des Melettes)
Dent de Marcoule and Château de Gicon
Departure from Chusclan (Gard)
Starting from Chusclan, this is a hike over different types of terrain (tarmacked paths between vineyards, DFCI trails, single-track paths, etc.). Viewpoints over the Rhone Valley and Mont Ventoux. Visit to the medieval site of Gicon.