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Discover LA PENSEE SAUVAGE in Plan-de-baix, Rhône-Alpes

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Welcome to LA PENSEE SAUVAGE, a serene retreat nestled in the heart of Plan-de-baix, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, this charming village offers a plethora of outdoor activities and cultural discoveries. Embark on an adventure through the numerous hiking trails winding through mountains and forests, such as the central Vercors routes or the majestic forest of Saoû. Cycling ...See more

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Ambel plateau and the Tête de la Dame summit
10 km

Ambel plateau and the Tête de la Dame summit

This magnificent hike on the plateau of Ambel, invites you to the recollection on the traces of the events of the resistance in the Vercors.A discreet and attentive walk can reserve you surprises: deer, chamois, foxes, "remarkable" trees, gentians, orchids ... a great natural diversity to discover! 6.">Depart Gardiol (parking), take the direction of the Tête de la Dame 6. 1 et va rejoindre Le Verâtre 2 (jonction avec le GR 93).">The road runs south, passes by the Combe de la Louvaterre 1 and goes to join Le Verâtre 2 (junction with the GR 93). 3 puis atteindre le Pas du Gouillat 4.">Then take the path that leads to the Ambel Refuge 3 and then the Pas du Gouillat 4. 5 (jonction avec l'itinéraire du Grand Tour du Vercors à pied), le sentier poursuit son ascension progressive et régulière pour atteindre">From there, leave the GR which goes to the right and continue along the crests to the crossroads Les Sarnats 5 (junction with the route of the Grand Tour du Vercors on foot), the trail continues its gradual and regular ascent to reach The Tête de la Dame (exceptional panorama). 7 et Les Moutons 8 où l'on prend la direction du nord en traversant le plateau d'Ambel pour">This magnificent hike continues along the cliff (with the children!), passing through the Pas de Rouisse 7 and Les Moutons 8, where you take the direction of the north crossing the plateau of Ambel to j9.">oin the crossing Pâturage du Tubanet 9. 10, le retour au parking de Gardiol s'effectue par le GR 93 en repassant au Verâtre puis par la Combe de La Louvaterre.">At the Refuge de Tubanet 10, return to the parking of Gardiol is done by the GR 93 by going back to the Verâtre then by the Combe de La Louvaterre.

5 h
15 km
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Archeotrail : the craftsmen of Prehistory
16 km

Archeotrail : the craftsmen of Prehistory

From the Museum of Prehistory, you will walk up to the ridges of Vassieux where you will have a wide panorama on the Diois and the high plateaux of the Vercors.From the But Saint-Genix to the Vassieux pass and from west to east, you can gaze at the vast lawns of Font d'Urle and Ambel where Mesolithic (9,500-5,500 BC) and Neolithic archaeological sites (5 500-2 500 BC) were uncovered.Circuit developed in partnership with Departure from the Museum of Prehistory, direction Col de Vassieux 8. Take the road to Espeline 1, a strategic crossroads where the GR 93 and the Grandes Traversées du Vercors (GTV) intersect. From there, continue south and pass through Fontaine du Lauset 2 then Les Taillis 3. Leave the forest road to enter the forest and climb gradually to Coras 4, temporarily take the forest road again and reach the Fontaine du Plainet 5 and the Plainet crossroads 6. Take the itinerary on the right which leads to the shelter of the pass of Vassieux (unguarded hut open to the public) after about ten minutes. Still a few steps and the directional panel Entrecols 7 is in sight, with a breathtaking panorama over part of the Diois valley in particular. Here, clearly a pause is needed!The hike continues along the ridge to reach the Col de la Chau 8, then Champ Rolland 9 before reaching the Saint-Genix Butte 1,643 meters 10, the highest point of this circuit And breathtaking views of the valley of Quint below. The path then leaves full north to reach, two kilometers away, the Pas Bouillanain 11 and continues its route towards the Crest of the Clots 12 passing by Pas de l'Ours.At this junction, start the return to the Museum of Prehistory on the descent, taking the GR 93 on the right. Pass through Piarrou 13 and then at Espeline 14 take on the left, the last straight to the Museum .Find more information in the guide Vercors, land of prehistory, available in bookshop and in the shop of the Park

4 h
13 km
Medium
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The Moulin de la Pipe
2.5 km

The Moulin de la Pipe

The Moulin de la Pipe, named after a miller of the early twentieth century, Jean Géry, who was a great smoker and who was nicknamed "Jean de la Pipe". But on the Napoleonic cadastre, it is referenced under the historical name of "Moulin de Léaussel".After the flood of 1914 which carried off the canal, the dam and the mill installations, Jean de la Pipe sold the building to a resident of the Pescher du Bas. The purchaser Gagnol Adonis and his wife Julienne, born Bouillanne, transformed the Moulin into an inn from 1918. In 1935, they in turn gave it to Auguste Rey and Marie Bouvat of the hamlet of Ansage who exploited it for a year.In 1936, René Belle, who came from the Royans Isérois, bought them the Moulin. Advised by a traveling grocer of the valley, he launched the same year in the creation of an industrial dairy, producing butter and cheese with the milk collected in the neighboring communes.Meanwhile, the activity of the Inn could be maintained thanks to the excellent Georgette Charbonnel who prepared daily meals for workers and travelers. After providing employment to the inhabitants of Omblèze and the neighboring communes for half a century, the dairy experienced financial difficulties, so that it had to cease its activity in 1983. Georgette Charbonnel, the famous chef of the Moulin, which became a local celebrity, will have delighted the inhabitants of the region as well as the tourists from 1936 to 1985. She left the Pipe in 1986, where she lived and worked for 49 years.

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The Old Monastery of Sainte-Croix Welcome Centre
11 km

The Old Monastery of Sainte-Croix Welcome Centre

10 minutes drive from Die, at the heart of a village perched on the hills, this ancient restored monastery welcomes music groups, dancers, botanists, hikers, yogi and groups of friends ... for training or professional development sessions, workshops and conferences in a friendly atmosphere. With 27 redecorated and fully furnished rooms with 1 to 4 beds, this ancient monastery, built during the twelfth century, was a commandership belonging to Saint Anthony monks order. Turned into an International Welcome Centre, it accommodates up to 50 persons and offers high quality service while keeping its original monastic heritage. Full or half board available and possibility to hire function rooms. You are planning training sessions, workshops or a family gathering? We can offer three seminar rooms of 35, 45 and 60 square meters each, a conference/workshop room of 100 meters square, a performance hall in the basement and a workshop room (function room) of 200 square meters. Meal are served either in one of the two vaulted dinning-rooms or outside in the courtyard and are always a friendly occasion. Most of the ingredients on the menus are local and organic. Local produce sold on site: Clairette de Die sparkling wine, herbal teas, floral waters, plant based essential oils, jams, honey, pâtés, soaps, jewelleries, postcards... Parkland of two hectares, an ethno-botanic garden of aromatic and medicinal plants are here for you to discover. Guided visits of the physic garden and botanical workshops (contact Lise-May Viment : 06 71 83 98 14) Information panels on the Order of Saint Antony monks and their natural medicine accessible at all time. Painting, sculptures and photographic exhibition gallery open from 10 am to 5 pm. For the program of concerts and performances, check the ‘événements’ page on our website. Well-being massages available: massages@le-monastere.org To find out more about the history of this ancient monastery and download a sonic walk commissioned by ‘La bande sonore’ society, check our ‘Histoire du Monastère’ page at: www.le-monastere.org/histoire-du-monastere/ Our site is equipped for camping. Groups of 13 and over are preferred. To hire the entire location (building + activity rooms + catering services) please contact us. Minimum individual stay of 2 nights and subject to availability. Our services and offers are fully accessible and include some rooms with accessible bathroom and toilets. Room accommodating people with reduced mobility includes a disabled toilet. The site is run by a cooperative gathering employees, the town council, suppliers, clients and friends of St Croix Monastery all supporting a development plan embedded in the Quint Valley, Biovallée and the Diois region.

54 place de l'Eglise Temple 26150 Sainte-Croix
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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! 🌳🥾