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Hiking in Drôme
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes,France
From the forest paths of the Vercors to the banks of the Rhône passing by the trails alongside the lavender fields, Drôme is a beautiful playground for hikers !
Here are some hiking trails in Drôme to fully enjoy the beauty of its landscapes.
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Drôme
Hiking and walks in the Drôme in the heart of nature
The Drôme is located in the Southeast of France and is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The neighboring departments are Ardèche, Isère, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, and Vaucluse.
One can distinguish the Drôme des collines in the north, with a green character similar to the Monts du Lyonnais; the Valence plain to the west; the Vercors to the east (Regional Natural Park); the Drôme valley and the Diois at the foot of the Vercors (where the highest peaks of the department are located), a geographic transition area with the south; and the Drôme provençale with the Baronnies (Regional Natural Park) to the south.
The climate of the Drôme is Mediterranean type in the south. North of the Valence plain, which marks the transition, it is an altered Mediterranean type with oceanic influences, while south of the Valence plain, it is a true Mediterranean type. The mountain type climate is marked in the east of the department throughout the mountainous hinterland.
The list of natural regions of France gives: Baronnies, Chambaran, Diois, Drôme des Collines, Drôme provençale, Royans, Tricastin, Valdaine, Valentinois, Drôme Valley.
One of the peculiarities of the Drôme is to have an enclave that is part of the neighboring department of Vaucluse, the Enclave des Papes.
The Drôme has very beautiful villages, full of charm and life. Among these villages, all more typical than the others, six are proud to bear the prestigious label "The Most Beautiful Villages of France": Châtillon-en-Diois, Grignan, le Poët-Laval, La Garde-Adhémar, Mirmande, and Montbrun-les-Bains. Discover these 6 villages, each with its own specificities: Châtillon-en-Diois and its vineyards, Grignan and the Marquise de Sévigné, le Poët-Laval and its commandery, La Garde-Adhémar and its herb garden, Mirmande and its artists, and Montbrun-les-Bains, a spa resort.
Rich in the diversity of its landscapes and its exceptional environmental qualities (2 Regional Natural Parks, protected areas, natural reserves…), with initiatives related to environmental enhancement and agro-ecological education, the Drôme preserves its natural spaces.
Loops of a few hours or a full day, sporty or leisurely, long itineraries, horse rides, fun walks accompanied by donkeys, llamas, or dogs: all your hiking desires are in the Drôme.
Some hiking ideas in the Drôme
Whether you are fans of nature, wildlife, history, or old stones, the Drôme offers a multitude of walking routes to satisfy your desires for fresh air and discovery.
Here are some suggestions for hiking trails to explore in the region. But after all, adventure is also about making your own path. So, go for it!
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