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Tour of the Buëch (Hautes-Alpes, Drôme)
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Starting in Veynes, this journey through the heart of the Buëch region reveals a land of transition where the Alps meet Provence. The trail stretches towards Savournon and Laragne-Montéglin, crossing orchards and hills fragrant with lavender before plunging into the spectacular Gorges de la Méouge, a true jewel of aquatic biodiversity. Heritage is revealed in Orpierre, a medieval village famous for its climbing cliffs, and in Serres, whose narrow streets cling proudly to the rock above the river. Heading north through Sigottier and Montbrand, the landscape becomes more mountainous, marked by Scots pine forests and wild limestone ridges. The route then reaches Lus-la-Croix-Haute, gateway to the Drôme department, offering a striking contrast with the mineral peaks of the Dévoluy massif that dominate the horizon.
At the crossroads of the Alps and Provence, the Buëch region boasts a unique identity where Mediterranean light illuminates mountain landscapes sculpted by erosion. This territory, shared between the Hautes-Alpes and Drôme departments, is characterized by a wild landscape of blue marl and spectacular limestone ridges. Its history is etched in its perched villages, such as Serres, a medieval town nestled against its rocky outcrop, and in the rural heritage of sundials adorning stone facades. The landscapes alternate between fragrant lavender fields and the turquoise waters of the Méouge Gorges, a protected site of exceptional beauty. The region's biodiversity is remarkable, sheltering alpine fauna and southern influences within the heart of the Baronnies Provençales Regional Natural Park.
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Distance: 219km, Elevation maximum: 2005m, Elevation minimum: 551m, Elevation gain uphill: 10984m
IGN Maps: 3338OT - SERRES VEYNES HAUT BUËCH BOCHAINE. 3339OT - SISTERON LARAGNE-MONTEGLIN MONTAGNE DE CHABRE. 3237OT - GLANDASSE COL DE LA CROIX-HAUTE PNR DU VERCORS. 3238OT - LUC-EN-DIOIS VALDRÔME COL DE CABRE. 3239OT - ROSANS ORPIERRE BARONNIES ORIENTALES. 3337OT - DÉVOLUY OBIOU PIC DE BURE. 3337OTR - DÉVOLUY RESISTANTE OBIOU PIC DE BURE.
Nearby paths:
Around Lure mountain (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Drome)
Around Roanne Valley (Drome)
Tour of the Provençal Baronnies (Drôme)
Around Mont Ventoux (Drome, Vaucluse)
Around Buech and Meouge Valley (Drome, Hautes-Alpes)
Great Crossing of the Prealps (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes)
GR®6 From Gironde to Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
GR®50 Around Ecrins National Park (Hautes-Alpes, Isere)
GR®91 Crossing Vercors highlands
GR®93 Crossing Vercors
GR®95 From Saillans (Drôme) to Vaunières (Hautes Alpes)
GR®653D Via Domitia
GR®965 On the Huguenots footstep
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