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The Trois Becs
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5.45mi 
+2835ft 
-2851ft 
5h00
Average 
Starting point in La Chaudière - 26 - 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.
Canyon des Gueulards
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4.98mi
+1591ft
-1568ft
3h40
Average
Starting point in Omblèze - 26 - 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.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
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9.51mi
+1375ft
-1352ft
5h35
Average
Starting point in Treffort - 38 - 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.
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The cliffs of Roche Colombe
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5.86mi
+1824ft
-1811ft
4h15
Average
Starting point in Saou - 26 - Drôme The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.
The Grand Veymont
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12.56mi
+3094ft
-3091ft
8h30
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors - 26 - 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.
The Pic Saint Michel
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5.39mi
+2093ft
-2096ft
4h20
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Starting point in Lans-en-Vercors - 38 - 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.
Païolive woods
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5.69mi
+535ft
-512ft
3h05
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Starting point in Les Vans - 07 - Ardèche Explore a particularly interesting woods above the town of Vans.
Around Rocher Saint-Julien
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5.31mi
+1565ft
-1552ft
3h50
Easy
Starting point in Buis-les-Baronnies - 26 - Drôme From Buis-les-Baronnies, walk around the Rocher Saint-Julien enjoying the views of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.
On the trails of the Ardèche Gorge
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7.47mi
+1713ft
-1703ft
4h55
Difficult
Starting point in Labastide-de-Virac - 07 - Ardèche A very fine walk in the heart of the Ardèche Gorge. You will have to descend a combe and follow the river along a path, with a small section fitted with ropes and ladders. You will admire a succession of corries, cliffs, little caves, rocks, pinnacles, rapids, sandy
and pebble beaches. The cliffs are home to many birds.
You climb up again to the plateau by another fine valley, affording very impressive views of the gorge and the loops of the river .
9.05mi
+1368ft
-1365ft
5h20
Average
Starting point in Sainte-Paule - 69 - Rhône From Col du chatoux (or col du Chêne), this hike goes through woods along the ridge line offering wonderful views:
-over the Saône and eastern Beaujolais valleys
- over Azergues Valley to the west.
La Dent de Rez
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8.32mi
+1650ft
-1650ft
5h15
Average
Starting point in Gras - 07 - Ardèche The high point of Basse-Ardèche, this promontory (719 m) offers a beautiful panorama of the Cévennes, Mont Lozère, the Alps, the Baronnies, Mont Ventoux and the Ridge of Montmirail.
The Nivolet Cross circuit from Feclaz
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6.18mi
+932ft
-958ft
3h40
Easy
Starting point in Les Déserts - 73 - Savoie A circuit from Féclaz to the Nivolet Cross overlooking Chambéry.
Loop on the heights of Mont Pilat
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6mi
+669ft
-673ft
3h20
Average
Starting point in La Valla-en-Gier - 42 - Loire An easy walk to enjoy as a family. Very popular in summer, it is worth the detour to admire the panoramic view over the Alps and the summits of Mont Blanc, the Lyonnais mountains and the Giers valley, the Vercors massif and those of northern Vivarais. With a wealth of flowers in spring, you can gather bilberries in August and raspberries in September. Unless you choose to go ski touring or cross-country skiing here in winter.
The Sainte Baume gorges
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4mi
+988ft
-984ft
2h40
Average
Starting point in Saint-Montan - 07 - 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.
Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron: the learning path
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6.49mi
+810ft
-823ft
3h40
Average
Starting point in Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron - 07 - Ardèche A route starting at a hilltop village, Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron, with a wonderful, panoramic 180° view over the Ardèche mountains and plains, from Villeneuve de Berg to the Col de l'Escrinet (the Cham du Cros, Rocher d’Abraham, Montagne Sainte-Marguerite, Mont Lozère). In addition, educational panels depicting the history, geology and life on the Coiron adorn this hike.
The troglodyte village of Barry
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2.69mi
+279ft
-262ft
1h30
Easy
Starting point in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux - 26 - Drôme A family-friendly trail that explores the troglodyte village of Barry, one of the finest and largest in France.
The Tours de César circular walk
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4.42mi
+1056ft
-1053ft
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte - 73 - Savoie A loop above lake Bourget for a late afternoon walk.
A walk amid historical sites and beautiful viewpoints.
The Dent de Moirans
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6.65mi
+1112ft
-1115ft
4h00
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Starting point in Montaud (Isère) - 38 - Isère Easy walk on this “tooth” overlooking the Isère valley and offering an interesting view over the east foothills of Chartreuse.
The Circuit around Py Froid
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7.92mi
+1165ft
-1142ft
4h40
Average
Starting point in Yzeron - 69 - Rhône A very nice circuit around the Monts du Lyonnais to explore the climbing area at Py Froid.
Tour of Lake Paladru
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11.11mi
+1473ft
-1467ft
6h25
Average
Starting point in Charavines - 38 - Isère A day's walk, quite lovely and varied. You start by going through the Grand Platon Forest, then going along the south-east bank of the lake with beautiful views over the lake. You change banks and go along the Feydelière and Véronnière marshes ('Marais' - protected sites). The return is via the north-west bank of the lake with beautiful views over Chartreuse and, if the weather is clear, Mont Blanc.
5.78mi
+1385ft
-1385ft
3h50
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Starting point in Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or - 69 - Rhône A Short yet tough hike through the Monts d'Or. Very nice in good weather and on dry ground.
The "Aulp du Seuil"
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4.93mi
+2730ft
-2710ft
4h40
Average
Starting point in Saint-Bernard (Isère) - 38 - Isère The "Passage de l'Aulp du Seuil" ("Aulp du Seuil" passing): this hike is one of the most beautiful hikes of the Chartreuse massif.
The Dolmen path
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3.04mi
+781ft
-797ft
2h05
Average
Starting point in Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux - 69 - Rhône This path is very pleasant in the Autumn, with a magnificent view of the monts d'Or, Lyon and the Rhone valley.
This route can be extended in the direction of Yzeron or Thurin.
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A walk between the Châtoux and the Joncin mountain passes
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5.17mi
+732ft
-732ft
3h00
Average
Starting point in Ville-sur-Jarnioux - 69 - Rhône A scenic walk between the mountain passes of Col du Châtoux and Col du Joncin.
Piégon and the Giants’ hamlet
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6.55mi
+1535ft
-1526ft
4h20
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Starting point in Piégon - 26 - 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.
Vallon de Combau - Tête Chevalière, Vercors
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6.86mi
+1670ft
-1670ft
4h35
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Starting point in Treschenu-Creyers - 26 - 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.
From Crêt de l’Oeillon to Crêt de la Perdrix
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4.26mi
+604ft
-574ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Véranne - 42 - Loire An easy hike along the ridges of Pilat linking three major summits, via trails through forests and moors. Along the way we discover magnificent views of the Alps, the Massif Central and the Rhône Valley.
Taillefer Ridge
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4.47mi
+1470ft
-1457ft
3h20
Average
Starting point in Duingt - 74 - Haute-Savoie An atypical route through bushes and over the lake.
Grand Colombier cross
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8.01mi
+1368ft
-1368ft
4h50
Average
Starting point in Corbonod - 01 - Ain A summit and vistas in a site dominated by pastures.
Mont Pravouta and Col des Ayes
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2.91mi
+1089ft
-1060ft
2h15
Average
Starting point in Saint-Pancrasse - 38 - Isère Short family-friendly walk with a magnificent view, manageable on foot or on snowshoes.
The Crêt du Nu / Retord Plateau
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9.13mi
+1322ft
-1322ft
5h20
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Starting point in Hotonnes - 01 - Ain An easy loop along Retord Plateau taking you past the "Gouffre de la Bauche" sinkhole and the "Crêt du Nu" viewpoint.
The Ibie Balconies
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6.73mi
+1188ft
-1175ft
4h10
Average
Starting point in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc - 07 - Ardèche A walk amid holm oaks along the capricious Ibie river, whose water doesn’t always flow overground.
The peak of Chenavari
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9.34mi
+1798ft
-1804ft
5h50
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Starting point in Meysse - 07 - 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.
Mount Gerbier de Jonc (1551 m), around it and up it
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9.8mi
+2054ft
-2034ft
6h20
Average
Starting point in Sainte-Eulalie - 07 - Ardèche This trail goes around and climbs up the Gerbier de Jonc whose summit offers a view over the Ardèche mountains.
The Cuves de Duzon, a geological curiosity
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5.29mi
+1588ft
-1608ft
3h50
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Starting point in Tournon-sur-Rhône - 07 - 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.
Vercors Chatelus: Pas des Voutes, Pas de l'Allier
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6.92mi
+2690ft
-2671ft
5h30
Average
Starting point in Châtelus (Isère) - 38 - Isère Very nice hike without any difficulty, with stunning views of the Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.
Circular hike in the Chamelet woods
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8.12mi
+1608ft
-1604ft
5h10
Average
Starting point in Chamelet - 69 - Rhône A lovely, easy walk through the woods above Chamelet.
The Sentier des Granges trail
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8.66mi
+2441ft
-2431ft
6h05
Difficult
Starting point in Laboule - 07 - Ardèche At the heart of the Monts D’Ardèche Regional Natural Park, Laboule is the ideal starting point for a walk with a variety of contrasting atmospheres. At the summit of the Sentier des Granges trail there is an unparalleled panoramic view (Mont Blanc, Mont Ventoux, Mont Bouquet, Mont Lozère...) a day’s walk across the third-highest summit of the Cévennes range (at 1,548 m) with its rocky mountains and luminous rivers.
Beautiful views around Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
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6.39mi
+676ft
-656ft
3h30
Average
Starting point in Saint-Romain-de-Lerps - 07 - 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.
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
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4.31mi
+1152ft
-1129ft
3h00
Average
Starting point in Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne - 26 - 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.
Rocher d'Abraham
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8.46mi
+3428ft
-3432ft
6h55
Difficult
Starting point in Mayres - 07 - Ardèche You are at the heart of the Ardèche. View of the Cevennes and the Gerbier de Jonc.
The roof of the Rhône: Mont Saint-Rigaud
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9.5mi
+1683ft
-1696ft
5h50
Average
Starting point in Monsols - 69 - Rhône A hike on the highest summit of the Rhône Department.
Chames Patroux along "ruisseau du Tiourre" (stream) and through Combe Longue for the trip back
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9mi
+1608ft
-1578ft
5h30
Average
Starting point in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc - 07 - Ardèche Between Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and Saint-Remèze, this hike should be done mid-season before it become too difficult to park in "gorges de l'Ardèche" after Pont-d'Arc.The walk offers beautiful view points over the Ardèche and Tiourre valleys, the Saint-Remèze plateau then Pont-d'Arc on the trip back.
Around Juliénas in Beaujolais
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11.22mi
+1795ft
-1811ft
6h45
Average
Starting point in Juliénas - 69 - Rhône A hike in Beaujolais through vineyards and forests, starting from Juliénas near Belleville. This hike can be shortened or lengthened (see description).
Rieussec
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4.51mi
+778ft
-778ft
2h45
Extreme
Starting point in Salavas - 07 - Ardèche From the banks of Ardèche, to the balconies of Salavas, but fairly challenging in the bed of Rieussec. There are stringing points.
ATTENTION: Some sections can quickly become very dangerous for hikers who are ill-equipped or not trained for this kind of more technical hike. Therefore, please take care.
The Croix du Colomban from the Col de la Croix Fry
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5.25mi
+1079ft
-1070ft
5 hrs
Average
Starting point in Manigod - 74 - Haute-Savoie A very beautiful hike on snowshoes which takes you through completely wild areas covered in pure white snow.
Vallon d'Ardennes and the Tower of Arras in Arras-sur-Rhône
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7.91mi
+1444ft
-1437ft
4h55
Average
Starting point in Arras-sur-Rhône - 07 - 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.
The Terres Rouges and Les Revolets
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5.17mi
+371ft
-374ft
2h40
Easy
Starting point in Châlons - 38 - Isère A short, easy and enjoyable stroll. You will walk alongside ponds, cross through woods on wide, pleasant paths (which can sometimes be a bit muddy...). The peaks of Pilat are visible in the distance. Thanks to Marc for this walk!
Couspeau mountain: the Grand Delmas
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7.31mi
+2421ft
-2398ft
5h30
Difficult
Starting point in Bézaudun-sur-Bîne - 26 - Drôme A circular walk on Couspeau mountain, with the summit of the Grand Delmas offering views over the surrounding mountains, particularly the 3 Becs.
The Rochefort to Rontalon loop
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8.87mi
+1913ft
-1906ft
5h45
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Starting point in Saint-Martin-en-Haut - 69 - Rhône A beautiful circular walk through the varied and undulating landscapes of this part of the Monts du Lyonnais, taking you through the pretty, shady valley of the Bâtie stream and along the Rontalon botanical trail. The route follows an old railroad track from the early twentieth century, before climbing up through a Mediterranean style forest and past some market gardens. End by visiting the medieval village of Rochefort where you can visit the remains of the keep and the chapel.
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