Tour of the Provençal Baronnies (Drôme)

Starting from Buis-les-Baronnies, this grand loop in the heart of the Baronnies Provençales Regional Natural Park offers an immersive experience between the Alps and Provence. The trail passes through charming villages like Sainte-Jalle and Sahune, where olive groves give way to the limestone cliffs of Rémuzat, a sanctuary for griffon vultures. Heading towards Rosans and Serres, the medieval heritage unfolds through narrow streets and Saracen towers overlooking valleys of lavender and thyme. The route becomes wilder towards Orpierre, a renowned climbing destination, and Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze, nestled in a pristine mountain cirque. Nature expresses itself powerfully here, between the pine forests of Laborel and the breathtaking panoramas of Le Poët-en-Percip. The return journey begins through the upper Ouvèze valley, passing through Brantes, a spectacular hilltop village facing the north face of Mont Ventoux.

Nestled in the southern Drôme region, the Provençal Baronnies form a limestone massif where the Alps meet the Mediterranean under exceptionally clear light. This territory, protected by its status as a Regional Natural Park, unfolds landscapes of arid ridges, vertiginous cliffs, and secluded valleys where lavender, Nyons olive trees, and linden trees flourish. History has left a strong imprint, visible in the charming hilltop villages like Buis-les-Baronnies and Montbrun-les-Bains. The built heritage, constructed of dry stone and Roman tiles, blends seamlessly into a preserved natural environment that shelters a spectacular colony of griffon vultures. It is a land of contrasts, where apricot orchards stand alongside holm oak forests and peaks like the Montagne de la Lance. There are many hiking trails, offering panoramic views of the nearby Mont Ventoux, in a silence barely disturbed by the song of the cicadas.

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Distance: 222km, Elevation maximum: 1519m, Elevation minimum: 355m, Elevation gain uphill: 10345m
IGN Maps: Nyons Remuzat Baronnies - 3139OT. Mont-Ventoux - 3140ET. Luc-En-Diois Valdrome Col de Cabre - IGN 3238OT. Banon - Sault - 3240OT.

Sahune: Coumtaï Bed and Breakfast and Restaurant, M. Xavier Colussi, 06 23 11 81 44, Email, Facebook Located in the heart of the village of Sahune on the D94 and on the Tour des Baronnies hiking trail, you can relax in a comfortable room with a private bathroom. We offer breakfast so you're ready to tackle our beautiful trails, and for those who wish, we can also prepare your evening meal.

08/11/27