Die / Sainte-Croix (stage 9)
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9. Die / Sainte-Croix (stage 9)
7h
21,8km
+1310m
-1337m
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On this walk you will discover the "valley of the vines" with its vineyards, meadows and forests, all boasting superb panoramas of the surrounding mountains.
2 points of interest
Die - m_rocheblave Die
The capital of the Diois, on the banks of the river Drôme, is dominated by the Glandasse. The old center is surrounded by a rampart of the 3rd century and conceals architectural treasures: Gallo-Roman ramparts, door Saint-Marcel, Romanesque mosaic. The immense Notre-Dame Cathedral is the witness of the prestigious past of the city. On the sunny hillsides, vineyards and limestone can be heard wonderfully to give the famous Clairette de Die.
Porte St Marcel - S.M Booth The Saint-Marcel Gate
The Saint-Marcel gate is a fortified gate built in the 3rd century with the ramparts of Die. It was the main gateway into the city. Since 1862, it is classified as a historical monument.
Description
The Grand Tour leaves the pretty town of Die and heads back towards the Vercors. It then passes close to the two delightful villages of Chamaloc and Marignac-en-Diois, which are well worth a detour (particularly via the crossroads of Gros Chêne (1), Baise car park (2) and La Roche (3)).
The path is straightforward and quite clear with captivating views of the cliffs of Glandasse and the foothills of the Vercors. The route then goes back up via Col de Ponet and Marignac pass (5) before descending again to the picturesque village of Ponet-et-Saint-Auban (6). At the pass, a beautiful view of the southern mountain ledges of the Vercors awaits you. After the village of Ponet, you climb back up on the Ramiat crest via Combe Mare (7) to the village of Sainte-Croix with enchanting views of the valley and the Drôme river.
You can easily divide this stage into two by stopping off at Marignac-en-Diois or Ponet-et-Saint-Auban.
For a change of pace—and possibly to cool off—why not take a pleasant trip down the Drôme in a canoe?
The path is straightforward and quite clear with captivating views of the cliffs of Glandasse and the foothills of the Vercors. The route then goes back up via Col de Ponet and Marignac pass (5) before descending again to the picturesque village of Ponet-et-Saint-Auban (6). At the pass, a beautiful view of the southern mountain ledges of the Vercors awaits you. After the village of Ponet, you climb back up on the Ramiat crest via Combe Mare (7) to the village of Sainte-Croix with enchanting views of the valley and the Drôme river.
You can easily divide this stage into two by stopping off at Marignac-en-Diois or Ponet-et-Saint-Auban.
For a change of pace—and possibly to cool off—why not take a pleasant trip down the Drôme in a canoe?
- Departure : Die tourism office
- Arrival : Sainte-Croix (village centre)
- Towns crossed : Die, Chamaloc, Marignac-en-Diois, Ponet-et-Saint-Auban, and Sainte-Croix
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Sensitive areas
Along your trek, you will go through sensitive areas related to the presence of a specific species or environment. In these areas, an appropriate behaviour allows to contribute to their preservation. For detailed information, specific forms are accessible for each area.
Golden eagle
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Recommandations
Use the installed passages to cross fences, close gates and barriers.
Stay on the marked trails and respect private property.
Collect your waste, think nature.
Please note that dogs are not allowed in most mountain pastures, even on a lead, so make arrangements before you leave!
Stay on the marked trails and respect private property.
Collect your waste, think nature.
Please note that dogs are not allowed in most mountain pastures, even on a lead, so make arrangements before you leave!
Information desks
Transport
By train : Die train station
The OùRA multimodal route planner provides information about all the connections between regional trains, urban transport and departmental bus lines : https://www.oura.com/
By bus : With Regional coaches line 28
Valence-Die.
Carpooling :
Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
The OùRA multimodal route planner provides information about all the connections between regional trains, urban transport and departmental bus lines : https://www.oura.com/
By bus : With Regional coaches line 28
Valence-Die.
Carpooling :
Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
Access and parking
From Crest, follow the signs for Die on the D93 departmental road. Just before entering the town, after the roundabout, turn right towards Gap and join the tourist office car park.
Parking :
Car park near the tourist office
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