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Discover Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes

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Welcome to Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert, nestled in the heart of the Drôme in the Rhône-Alpes region. This charming village is surrounded by stunning landscapes and offers a multitude of activities for nature and culture enthusiasts. Explore the hiking trails that wind through mountains and valleys, where you can admire the local flora and fauna. Make a detour to the Gorges de la Roanne, a natural site...See more

Walking around Saint-nazaire-le-desert

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Tour of the Montagne du Buègue
16 km

Tour of the Montagne du Buègue

A hike for good walkers, tomeet the traces of the rural and pastoral life of the Mountain Bugee. From the parking lot of the Croix de Bodon, turn right onto the tarmac road to Bodon Abbey, 250m away. After the abbey, go past the roadside house and take the paved road up towards the top of the plateau. 1 - Go up on the winding tar path to the highest farm where the small road turns into a dirt road. Follow this path for 2km to reach the lavender field at the top of the plateau. The signpost of Col de Saint-May is located 30m east of the lavender field. 2 - At the Col de Saint-May (975m) take the first trail to the right descending in ubac towards "Rémuzat" by the "Ravine du Col". (Be careful shortly after departure, passing overhanging and sloping on the side of amarl!) Follow the path along the creek until you come to a path that you follow to the left. Cross the little brook to go up steeply on a road that you leave in the first turn to take a path on the right that passes in front of the ruins of an old farm with a linden planted in front. Continue up the trail, past another ruin on the way to the Col de Pensier (1002m), which you will reach a little further. 3 - Go down the wide trail to reach the valley of Léoux and reach the road after a farm. At the bridge, do not cross the creek, turn left along the river. In the turn that leads to a farm, turn right and follow the trail which gradually rises above the stream until losing it and join a house at the place "Bergerie de la Botte". Stay behind the house, continue along the trail which slopes to the left, change slopes, and join the shoulder of themountain in front. 4 - Upon arriving on the ridge, leave the path for a path down left on the south flank. The trail joins the small road from Saint-May to the Plateau Saint-Laurent. Climb back up and rejoin the starting point.

5 h
15 km
Medium
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The vineyard path
20 km

The vineyard path

This short pleasant walk takes you through the many vineyards that make up the charming vineyard of Châtillon en Diois. Departure from the Cabanon du Maupas (parking in front of the cellar), take the direction of Châtillon-en-Diois. Always follow the yellow and green markings between the directional signs, take the road for a hundred meters before turning right, between vineyards and crops, then reach a crossroads where a directional panel invites you to continue the walk.1 et le Serre du Poêt 2, ici une halte s'impose. ">The route goes to the right, to reach the Cabanon du Poet 1 and the Serre du Poêt 2, here a stop is required.3 et le Ruisseau du Pibou 4, avant de prendre la direction du Cabanon du Poêt pour rejoindre Beylière 5 et Les Cerisiers 6.">This discovery of the vineyard of Châtillon and its characteristic huts continues through Barsac 3 and the Ruisseau du Pibou 4 before heading towards the Cabanon du Poêt to join Beylière 5 and Les Cerisiers 6. 7 puis le Cabanon du Poêt, le Cabanon du Maupas, le point de départ de la promenade n'est alors plus très loin. ">To finish the discovery of this vineyard through Les Quatre Chemins 7 then the Cabanon du Poêt, the Cabanon of the Maupas, the starting point of the walk is no longer very far.This itinerary is flexible to your convenience. There are several paths in the vineyards that can be borrowed, it is up to you to compose your itinerary in the middle of the vineyards and the numerous sheds.

2 h
4.1 km
Easy
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Raton’s Ridges
22 km

Raton’s Ridges

A particulary eye-catching path which offers a panoramic view on Le Rosanais and L’Oule valleys. La crête de Raton is a very privileged place where chamois can be observed. It is a quite athletic trail but it is worth the effort ! The Raton’s hamlet (716 meters) where rapid streams water flows into is located at the south of the dell. It is also the place where the Baudon river starts and it is related to the Eygues river. From the hamlet, take the left path and start a long climb up. This path was the old access to those houses which are only ruins now. Once the Replat reached (921 meters), go on the path until the end of it and then take an enjoyable way which climbs up into a bank and reach a small ridge. It brings you to the pastures of Staton. When Staton’s – pronouced ‘’ Taton ‘’ by locals – sheepfold can be seen, go straight forward. On your way, the coolness of a spring can be felt near the ruins and the pass. At the pass (1124 meters), take the acsending path leading to the right side of Gravières mountain. It is a path with a lot of small stones. The path leads to the Pas de la Pousterle situated at 1364 meters high. - In Occitan, ‘’Pousterle’’ means a small door or a hunting station. – Reach the ridge and continue on the right side of it. From La Sapie (1497 meters), follow the track of « la passière de la Sapie ». The panoramic view offers a wonderful north sight on Saint-Romans mountain, the village and the ruins of Pommerol. The left path is hard to see – an information board is near the path. – There are a few stairs to walk down, be careful of the roots, the slope is quite steep. Then, an easier path leads to la Fromagère pass (stay on the main route.). At la Fromagère pass (1091 meters), take the path on your right and follow right away the left one leading to « Le Grand Béal ». At the signpost (781 meters), reach the track and turn left towards Raton to go back to the departure point.

5 h
13 km
Easy
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Caution!
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! 🌳🥾