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Uncover the charms of Puygiron, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes

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Nestled in the Drôme department, the charming town of Puygiron beckons visitors to uncover its hidden treasures. Begin your journey by strolling through the quaint streets of Puygiron, where the region's authentic charm reveals itself at every turn. The beautifully preserved medieval citadel offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Hikers can explore the marked trails that wind throug...See more

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Cycling Itinerary - Tour of the Popes Enclave by bike
21 km

Cycling Itinerary - Tour of the Popes Enclave by bike

If you love contrasting landscapes, you're in for a treat! Along the way, you'll pass through holm oak woods, vineyards and lavender fields. 36 km. Caution: altitude difference. Not recommended for small children. Departure from the Tourist Office – Valréas Turn left and left again to the 2 next following roundabouts. At the end of the avenue, at the roundabout with a little olive tree, follow the roadsign for Vinsobres, then at the end take the D46 towards Vinsobres. The road goes steeply uphill with hairpin bends for 4 km winding through vineyards, truffle oaks and fruit orchards. At the Sainte Croix crossroads, in the bend, turn right towards Visan (Beautiful cross to be seen). The minor road follows the crest of the hill for 5,3 km and all the way along there are lovely views, on the left of the plateau de Vinsobres and the Baronnies hills, the Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail (occasionally on the right you can catch a glimpse of Valréas in the distance through the trees). 1. After a steep downhill section crossing the D191 at les Françons, turn left towards the quartier Poulidon. At the bridge, turn right towards Visan and go on the steep uphill for 1,7 km. You will come to a crossroads where you must turn right towards Visan. Have a look at the wonderful field of olive trees on the left side. The long downhill run to Visan (3,5 km) goes past vineyards, Austrian pines and truffle oaks. 2. In Visan, at the crossroads with the pharmacy facing you, turn right as far as the roundabout and then turn left into D20 towards Richerenches (7km). You can see on your right, the “montagne de la Lance”, as the backdrop of the route. Go through the village of Richerenches. 3. and as you leave the village take a left turn towards Montségur sur Lauzon. The road is surrounded by fields of lavender and aromatic herbs. Just before the bridge over the stream, the Aulière, turn right towards Grillon. 4. Keep going straight along the road (no turnings) up to the junction with the D20 from Richerenches. 5. Turn left, then in a big bend, turn left towards Grillon. You arrive in Grillon. In the “Place de la Bourgade”, take the road for Valréas and leave the village. At the last bend to the left, just past the guesthouse “Au vieux chêne”, don’t take the main road round the bend but continue straight on along the old road (so that you can avoid the main road which has lots of traffic). But still watch out for traffic on the old road. 6. At the “Stop” sign, go straight on to get back to Valréas. When you get to the town, follow the cours de Gaulle which goes up to your right and follow the tourist Office signs.

3 h
42 km
Easy
84600 Valréas
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Hiking : strombolian volcanos
22 km

Hiking : strombolian volcanos

This hike takes you from the basaltic foothills to the pastures of the Coiron plateau, from the heights of this volcanic massif, specializing in breeding, discover superb panoramas! Page number 5 of the "Monts de Berg & Massif du Coiron" hiking guidebook Free download on the website of our tourism office Or sold in paper version with its map for 7€ From the door of the trekking information point in St Pons, take the road that goes up to the left of the information board, then turn right and then left onto a path that goes up into chestnut trees. At the 1st gate continue up along the basalt cliff to the junction at LA PLAINE DU REGARD DIRECTION: BERZEME Then cross the pastures towards Berzème, crossing the junction at BRASSE NEGRE DIRECTION: BERZEME Follow a little road beside the fields up to the crossroads at FAUGERES DIRECTION: ST PONS You will then enter a typical Coiron pasture in which you will stay well over to the left following the markings. Then take a path that goes quite steeply down to La Roche Chérie. From this point, go back down the road to LA PEYRE DIRECTION: ST PONS From there, climb up through the middle of a field, where you will then continue along beside the fence and then turn right onto a path that will take you back to the village. Variant: at La Peyre, climb up to the left on a path on basalt flow deposits. Once on the plateau, turn right along the fences to cross the Plaine du Regard, with a magnificent view point! You will then come back to the Plaine du Regard pillar, which indicates the descent back to St Pons.

4 h
10 km
Very easy
Panneau info rando Entrée du village 07580 Saint-Pons
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Parcours de la Pierre
24 km

Parcours de la Pierre

The Stone Trail is designed to help visitors discover the old paths and landscapes of the Saint Restitut commune. Departure point: Saint-Restitut information point (local post office) Cross the Combettes parking lot, climb the Resquillette path (stairs), cross the Four à Chaux crossroads and head for Suze. On the right hand side of the Madone, follow the road for 50m and turn left onto the Chemin des Travers, then a path leading down into the woods. When you reach the tarmac road (chemin des Gravières), follow it for 200m on your right, cross the crossroads and take a path through the woods. When you reach the Chemin de la Côte, immediately take a path to the right (steep climb) and you'll come to the asphalt road, turn left, follow it for 100m and turn left onto the Chemin du Baumas. Return to Chemin de la Côte and turn right onto Chemin des Buisses (steep climb). Continue along this path until you reach a crossroads (signpost and milestone B4), turn left onto chemin du Planès, continue straight ahead on chemin des écoliers, and take a small downhill path *(sign P5) overlooking the plain, the Ventoux, the Lance, etc. Leave the pumping station on your left. Continue on your right (sign P6). Follow the path over the rocks and through the woods (signpost B3), take the path rising to the left and chemin des Roches. Turn left onto Chemin du Planès, then right onto Chemin des Pieux (shared route). Follow it (sign P4) and take the tarmac road on the left. Back to the village. * Alternative option: turn right (long walk) and return to milestone B3. Map and descriptions available from the Tourist Information Offices of the Drôme Sud Provence Tourist Office and at the Saint-Restitut Tourist Information Point.

3 h
7.9 km
195 Point Info Tourisme 26130 Saint-Restitut
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Chez Victorin
22 km

Chez Victorin

In an old barn, at the entrance of the village, the cottage "Chez Victorin" welcomes you with a breathtaking view over the village and the surrounding countryside. At the heart of southern Ardèche, 20 minutes from Montélimar, this old barn completely transformed welcomes you. It is comfortable and includes a large bright living room with kitchen, a lounge area with TV and pellet stove, a second small mezzanine lounge, 3 bedrooms (a bedroom with a bed 160 m and private bathroom and toilet , a room with a bed 160, a room with two beds 90, the beds are made on your arrival), 1 bathroom, a toilet. You have at your disposal a beautiful terrace 28 m² with panoramic views and an arbor, a large garden of 600 m² with private fenced pool and sunbeds. A garage is at your disposal. You are 5 km from the main services (pharmacy, doctors, supermarkets, weekly market ...). St Pons is the starting point of many hiking trails for all levels and offers some bathing spots in the streams that cross it. You have access to the rich archaeological, architectural and landscape heritage of the region: 5 km from Alba la Romaine (archaeological site), 8 km from Viviers, 20 km from the Rhône valley, 35 km from the Gorges de l'Ardèche ( canoeing, canyoning, climbing, Grotte Chauvet 2, Vallon Pont d'Arc), near the Ardèche plateau. Many festivals are held nearby: philo weekend in St Pons, European cinema in Lussas, circus arts festival in Alba, Labeaume music festival, Aluna in Ruoms, ... You are not far from sites of the Drôme Provençale.

16 rue les Chalencons 07580 Saint-Pons
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Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès: a village with outstanding character
17 km

Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès: a village with outstanding character

A fortified and perched medieval site exceptionally preserved. Located on a rocky headland, in a water drop shape, the village dominates the Barrès plain, spotlighting the remnants of its medieval past. Visitor arrives through the Notables’ door, which is the main access; he can see the particular configuration that allowed defending it. Through the heart of the village, several stalls look like they are ready to open. The Dungeon (from the late 12th century), head office of the City Hall, highlights the limestone stone, in contrast to the chequered buildings that combine white and black stones of Coiron. Fortified village which is listed building as historic monument, Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès is also labelled as a “Village of character" since March 19th, 2012. This medieval village is perched on a basalt neck from the Barrès plain. There are lots of narrow streets, winding roads and houses in basalt. Built on a rocky headland overlooking the plain and the current road from Privas to Le Teil passing by Meysse, towards the Coiron plain, Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès is a good example of a fortified village, which is partially preserved and restored. It has six towers along the ramparts and four others (including the prison tower) protecting the castle. The dungeon is from the end of the 11th century, the additions of the castle have been added in the 12th and 13th centuries. We can see The Chambaud de La Tourette family’s heraldry, above the City Hall door, in the renovated buildings of the castle. Sir "Stéphane", a knight, would have built a fort at the Barry, in front of Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès in 925. Before the 10th century and according to the “charta vetus”, the diocese of Viviers created a foundation on the Gallo-Roman villa territory: the villa Artenica. In 1020, the Bishop of Viviers swapped with the Benedictines monks of Cluny the church of Saint Vincent with the church of Meysse. The Benedictines monks stayed almost until the French revolution. In 1905, Genton of Barrès took part of the first crusade. A disagreement between the Valentinois earl and the Bishop of Viviers about the suzerainty of the Barrès is set in 1213, to the benefit of the Bishop. Barry fort, sold to the Valentinois earl in 1256, is seized by order of the King in 1390, and returned in 1392. From 1424 to 1446, the Barrès, like the Valentinois, belonged to the Duchy of Savoy. In 1467, it belonged to the Royal domain. In 1574, Saint-Vincent was taken by the Protestant but it stayed away from the main disorders from the Wars of religion. It was the same during the French Revolution. The rampart was partially demolished between 1830 and 1905.

Le Village 07210 Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès
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Alba-la-Romaine : a village with outstanding character
20 km

Alba-la-Romaine : a village with outstanding character

Alba is bursting with 2000 years of history…What makes Alba so unique? La Roche's hamlet built around a basalt peak and the village established around the castle, also built on a volcanic peak. Located on the edge of the massif of Coiron, surrounded by vineyard, Alba-la-Romaine is proud of its rich historical past. This 2000 years old city has an impressive feudal castle, built on a volcanic dike, fenced by many houses that make it “character village”. Alba, former capital of the Helviens, a Gallic tribe, was, at the beginning of the 1st century AD., an active Gallo-Roman city before becoming the first bishopric’s headquarters of the Vivarais at the end of the 4th century. Today, we can discover the medieval village, clustered inside its 15th century ramparts. The entire village is clad in white (limestone) and black (basalt).The facades are chequered because of the basalt and limestone, local materials used to build stunning houses, given to Alba its particular atmosphere. The castle: at an undetermined period, the Bishops of Viviers have built a square dungeon on a basaltic dike around which the population formed the first castrum (fortified city). From the middle Ages until 1904, Alba bore the name of Aps, the family name of the lordship. During the French Revolution, the castle was ransacked and sold in 1793 as a national property. In 1880, a native started the castle’s restoration. Starting from 1914, several owners succeeded one another until 1975. The restoration began with the help of the Historic Monuments administration. Listed in the supplemental inventory of the Historic Monuments, the current castle, laid out on the foundations of the medieval castles, still has its substructure.

07400 Alba-la-Romaine
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾