In CHÂTILLON

A botanical and medieval village
In the depth of the Bez valley, sheltered from the North winds by the Glandasse mountain (2041 meters high), this medieval village presents the visitors with its « viols » (narrow streets) and its sites. Listed as a botanical village, the village is dotted with more than one hundred different species of flowers.
Guided tour: apply at the tourist information center.

The way in the vineyards
The footpath of the vineyard starts from Châtillon and continues winding into the vineyard and its little huts. You can stop at the «Serre du Poêt », a hilltop from which you will enjoy a wonderful panorama.

The Giono forest
This walk starts from the center of the village. This forest was created in 1989 with an educative purpose whose theme focuses on the wealth of the forest environment.

Outside CHÂTILLON

The Archiane Cirque
The Archiane Cirque is situated only 10 km away from Châtillon. A beautiful road starting from the village of Menée will lead you to the impressive cliffs of the Glandasse. A sight that should be seen by sun-set. Once in the village, there's a marked path, called « les carnets d'Archiane ».

Col de Grimone (1318m)
Experience a wonderful time in the Col de Grimone! Looking towards Lus la Croix Haute, you will see the Aiguille Crest, the « Tête de Lauzon » and the « Grand Ferrand ». On the other side of the mountain, that is the Diois side, you'll see the first lavenders which express the more Provencal character of the Drôme. You'll also enjoy a beautiful sight over the rock barrier of les Trois Becs that overlooks the Saou forest.

Col de Menée (1440m)
This is the highest col in the department. From this col, you can see the differences in landscapes between the Diois and the Trièves. Highly touristic route. Great variety of flowers in June.

The Glandasse Mountain
Its highest point is 2041 meter high. The Glandasse mountain is part of the procteted Vercors Park. It's a wondeful plateau from which you can enjoy a panoramic view, spanning from the Mont Ventoux to the Meiges, and from the Cevennes to the Aiguilles de Lus.

La Tune de la Varaime . ( Boulc)
Prehistorical cave with drawings.
Visits : 0475485826. Booking needed.

Les Gorges des Gâts . ( Treschenu-Creyers. Glandage )
After the Boulc tunnel, you'll discover these gorges towering up above the Bez river and that resemble a deep canyon with calcareous sides.

The Rio Sourd . (Treschenu – Creyers . Glandage )
Located in the Gorge des Gâts, this is the most famous canyon of the Diois. Its descent is done in groups (see the outdoor activities pages).

The Lollipops of Borne (Glandage)
Astonishing! These giant lollipops are located after the village of Borne.

Vallon de Combeau. ( Treschenu-Creyers)
On the road to the Col de Menée, join Benevise and cross the village to enter the valley. At the end of the road, you 'll walk into the natural reservation of the high plateau (sheep-folds, cairns). In this outstanding site, you can get to the Priest fountain (1456m), above which stands the Ranconnet summit (1961m).

For all information related to these sites and many others as well, please contact : l’Office de Tourisme de Châtillon en Diois Square Jean Giono .
Tél : 04.75.21.10.07.

For more information, you can also visit the following websites : www.drome-dispo.com or
www.diois-tourisme.com for online booking