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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful scenic routes in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scenic Route
· Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales
From Buis-les-Baronnies to Die - Across the Diois
recommended route
Open
202.4 km
6:00 h
3,497 m
3,460 m
From the Baronnies to the Diois, the land of fine lavender, limestone mountains, steep gorges, and Clairette de Die!
Scenic Route
· France
Route Napoléon
recommended route
323.4 km
5:01 h
4,267 m
4,048 m
A journey through southeastern France in the footsteps of probably the most impressive military leader in the country. The route combines coastal views with mountain panoramas and historic towns.
Scenic Route
· Combrailles Auvergne
Discovery tour - Unusual getaway in northern Combrailles
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
86.3 km
1:20 h
1,258 m
1,158 m
On the way to a circuit like no other! Atypical places, places of memory, remarkable heritage, we take you for a day off the beaten track, to discover the unusual corners of the north of Combrailles. Plan a bit of walking.
Scenic Route
· Combrailles Auvergne
Discovery tour of the south of Combrailles - Through history
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
45.3 km
0:42 h
575 m
501 m
This road tour invites you to discover heritage sites dating from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages. Exceptionally preserved, they revolve around the Archaeological House of Combrailles, which exhibits the archaeological remains of the area.
Scenic Route
· Combrailles Auvergne
Discovery tour between Gorges and Volcanoes
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
60 km
0:55 h
800 m
611 m
Located east of Combrailles, between the Gorges de la Sioule and the Chaîne des Puys, this circuit takes you to discover the must-see places of Combrailles! On the program: remarkable heritage, emblematic natural sites and viewpoints.
Scenic Route
· Combrailles Auvergne
Discovery tour - Around Fades-Besserve lake
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
65.9 km
1:01 h
1,239 m
1,241 m
This circuit, mainly road, allows you to discover, over the water, the Fades and its surroundings. This pleasant self-drive reveals the beauty of the landscapes of the Sioule valley and of the Fades-Besserve lake as well as its historical riches.
Scenic Route
· Combrailles Auvergne
Discovery tour of the Sioule Gorges
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
53.5 km
0:49 h
660 m
835 m
From Queuille to Menat, immersion in the gorges of the Sioule! This route will take you to discover the landscapes of the gorges, and the local heritage (churches, abbeys, fortified castle ...).
Scenic Route
· France
The Lavender Routes
recommended route
Open
1,491.4 km
23:00 h
19,809 m
19,899 m
From the Vercors to the Sainte-Victoire, from the Ardèche Gorges to the Verdon Gorges, the Lavender Routes stretch over nearly 1000km of unique colors and scents.
Scenic Route
· Combrailles Auvergne
Circuit Volcans et Combrailles - Route des Châteaux d'Auvergne
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
188.5 km
2:25 h
2,583 m
2,652 m
Profitez du circuit "Volcans et Combrailles" pour découvrir une partie de La Route Historique des Châteaux d'Auvergne. Ces châteaux sont les témoins du patrimoine historique, artistique et architectural de la région.
Scenic Route
· Géoparc de Haute-Provence (UNESCO)
From Digne-les-Bains to Buis-les-Baronnies via Sisteron - Along the Prealps of Haute-Provence
recommended route
156.3 km
5:00 h
2,374 m
2,573 m
Mountain stage between the Monges and the Baronnies Provençales, kingdoms of fine lavender!
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From Buis-les-Baronnies to Die - Across the Diois by Untitled
October 13, 2023
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