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With its wild and beautiful nature, its landscape sculpted by time, the countryside of the Diois is stunning and varied; the valleys and cliffs, gentle slopes and dramatic drops impress and enchant locals and visitors alike.

There is so much to see and do here; come and experience the charm, richness and variety of the Diois and all it has to offer....








   

 

There is something here for everyone …

 

A springtime walk in the meadows of the Vallon (small valley) de Combeau would have inspired Wordsworth, for not only do the hosts of golden daffodils flutter and dance in the breeze, but they are joined in a spectacular riot of colourful, beautiful and often rare wildflowers.

  


 


The Cirque d’Archiane is an awe-inspiring feast for the eyes. The tiny hamlet of Archiane is surrounded by an imposing circle of magnificent limestone cliffs. A little patience here may also be rewarded by a glimpse of a wild ibex traversing a steep rock face.

Or you may want to see the highest point in the department of the Drome, the Rocher Rond, or Round Rock. At 2,456 meters, it dominates the pretty Jarjatte valley.

  
   

If you have small children, they will certainly want to swim and play in the natural pools of Le Claps near Luc-en-Diois. Le Claps resembles a long-abandoned giants’ playground, strewn with massive rocks through which threads the river Drome.

As well as swimming, children and adults alike can climb the faces of the boulders, which have been designed by nature to accommodate absolute beginners as well as those in search of some serious climbing challenges.

Members of the family inclined towards more gentle pursuits can amble along the scenic paths that weave among the boulders – or simply relax with a picnic by the water.