Hike between the Drôme and Ardèche – two days on the GR 429
Hiking Collection by Melina
2
days
6-7 h
/ day
49.4 km
1,040 m
1,520 m
I've divided this well-marked but little-travelled trail into two parts that are best suited to experienced walkers due to their length. That said, you can adapt the stages to your own ability and walk the route over three or four days.
The starting point is Dieulefit, a commune surrounded by sublime lavender fields that bloom from mid-June until the end of July. I recommend hiking during this period when the fragrant trails are a delight. You'll also be less likely to encounter the powerful Mistral wind, which makes some parts of this Tour more complicated. Whatever the season of your visit, you'll appreciate the beauty of this verdant adventure to the charming town of Viviers.
If you like nature and architecture, you’ll enjoy this route. From mountains such as Mont Rachas to historic churches such as the prieuré d'Aleyrac, the highlights are breathtaking.
Before embarking on this Tour, ensure you have enough water (especially in summer), food and good walking shoes. There are several accommodation options at the end of the first stage, around Montjoyer. If you wish to divide the route further, it's best to book your accommodation far in advance.
The nearest SNCF train station is in Montélimar. There are daily bus services to Dieulefit. Once there, you can easily reach the start of the route in an hour by following the GR 9.
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06:40
22.8km
3.4km/h
450m
810m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Take your strength before undertaking this first stage of 22.8 kilometers on the GR 429. As a reward, it will take you along sublime landscapes typical of the Drôme Provençale, between woods, mountains and fields of lavender. You can reach the start of the route in one hour by following the GR 9 from
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07:37
26.5km
3.5km/h
590m
710m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.This second stage of the GR 429 is ambitious but constitutes a beautiful bucolic walk through the forest, dotted with magnificent viewpoints. This route offers the opportunity to cross the border between Drôme and Ardèche by the suspension bridge of Viviers, your destination for the day.
From Montjoyer
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by Melina
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Collection Stats
- Activities2
- Distance49.4 km
- Duration14:17 h
- Elevation1,040 m1,520 m
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