Drôme Massif de Saoû La Chaudière – Geological Hike of the 3 Becs｜France

Geo-hike: a journey through the history of the Earth. Welcome to this experience!

Discover the rhythms of the Earth.
Change the way you see things.
Uncover new paths.

The Earth is an infinite laboratory of life: since the dawn of time, it has been moving, experimenting, adapting and transforming itself.

During a geowalk, the Earth is a mirror; its authentic history, hidden in the landscape, becomes our guide.

Looking for an original activity in the Drôme?

Starting from the Col de la Chaudière, this 5-hour geo-hike takes you on a discovery of the Trois Becs massif and the Saoû syncline – a folded mountain whose inverted structure defies intuition: steep cliffs border a secret and intimate forest, contrary to what one would expect from such a landscape.

500 meters of elevation gain, over about 5 hours of walking. The pace of the walk adapts to that of the group: the goal is not to reach a summit, but to observe nature along the way. Suitable for all adults; free for children under 18 years of age accompanied by an adult, who remains responsible for them.

The Earth becomes a language for understanding the laws of Nature.

Participants: open to everyone who enjoys hiking in the mountains. Numerous stops throughout the ascent. Standard duration: 5 hours.

Start
Col de la Chaudière parking lot (Saillans side) – GPS coordinates: 44.629390, 05.204834.

Highlights

A mountain "folded like a book" (Saoû syncline)
An exceptional panorama of the Drôme Valley and the inverted forest of Saoû
A pace adapted to the group: the goal is observation, not performance

What's included

Consideration for each person during the walk and the geological explanations.
Geological interpretation of the Saoû syncline and the formation of the Trois Becs.

Excluded items

Bring clothing suitable for the weather and food and drink. Suitable walking shoes for an elevation gain of 500 m.

GPS coordinates (44.629390, 05.204834)