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Tour of the Buëch and Méouge (Drôme, Hautes-Alpes) |
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Starting in Lachau, this journey through the heart of the Provençal Baronnies and the Buëch Valley reveals a wild landscape. The trail first winds its way towards Eygalayes, before plunging into the spectacular gorges of Barret-sur-Méouge, where the turquoise waters of the waterfalls offer a striking contrast to the steep cliffs. As you climb towards Saint-Pierre-Avez, hikers discover an authentic rural heritage, marked by perched villages with facades of golden stone. The trek continues towards Val Buëch-Méouge, a transition zone between the Alps and Provence, where orchards lie alongside Scots pine forests. The journey culminates in Eourres, an atypical and eco-friendly village nestled at the foot of the Mare mountain, a symbol of rural renewal and biodiversity preservation. Between fine lavender fields and windswept peaks, this route celebrates the harmony between a rugged geology and a resilient mountain culture.
On the border between the Drôme and Hautes-Alpes departments, the landscapes of the Buëch and Méouge valleys offer a luminous transition between the Alps and Provence. This mid-mountain region is distinguished by its blue marl and limestone ridges, where the mountain climate meets the mild Mediterranean. The undisputed natural gem remains the Méouge Gorges, whose turquoise waters meander beneath a three-arched medieval bridge. Historical heritage is revealed through perched villages like Serres, a medieval town clinging to the rock, or the Clausonne Abbey, a testament to an isolated monastic life. It is a land of adventure for hikers and paragliders who take advantage of the exceptional thermals at the Laragne-Montéglin site. Between lavender fields, apple orchards, and pine forests, biodiversity abounds, sheltering golden eagles and chamois.
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It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the 
