The Crussol Loop 2026

If you love trails that smell of garrigue, viewpoints that take your breath away (in a good way), and a night-time vibe, The Crussol Loop in Saint-Péray is exactly your kind of outing 🌙.

Here, you run in Ardèche, on the doorstep of Valence, with the Crussol ridge in your sights: it climbs a bit, picks up again, flows… and you’ll catch yourself smiling in the wildest sections 🌲.

You choose your adventure depending on how you feel that day: a 12 km night format to play with the shadows, or other routes like Le Mialan, La Ronde, Les Vignes or La Grande Ours to build your own “Ardèche menu” (without putting pressure on yourself) 🧭.

My local-guide tip: look up when it opens out, because between the vineyards and the ridgelines, you quickly understand why it’s called Crussol… it “crus” a bit, but it’s worth its weight in sweaty, golden memories 🏰.

After the finish line, stay in the area: go for a walk at the Château de Crussol to replay it all, stroll along the Rhône quays on the Valence side, and treat yourself to a relaxing moment in Tain-l’Hermitage (a terrace and a view over the hillsides, perfect as a duo or with family) 🍷.