Pedestrian sports - Hiking itinerary

Le sentier des oliviers de Nyons

  • Distance3.9 km
  • Duration1h1
  • DifficultyFacile
  • Total altitude change+ 127 m
  • TypeCircular
  • Departure/arrivalNyons
  • Route markingYes

Meet the mythical tree at the heart of an exceptional olive-growing heritage. Nyons olive oil is the first to be classified as A.O.C. (appellation d'origine contrôlée). The walk is punctuated by a series of informative panels.

1. Leaving the Maison des Huiles d'Olives, walk up the Rue towards the tourist office. At the traffic circle, head towards Hôtel de Ville. Before the school, turn left towards Promenade des Anglais. 2. After 50 m, turn right to see the trail sign. Take the stairs to the right. At the top, join the road. Turn right and climb up, staying on the main road. 3. At the sign for "Un peu de botanique", take the path on the left. Pass through fields of olive trees. After 200 m, go left, then right at the "seasons" sign. After 50 m, turn right to reach a new sign. Turn left at the vineyard. At the end of the field, go downhill to the left; at the bottom, turn right, cross an undergrowth and go up again after crossing the ravine. Leave the path and climb steeply to the right. 4. Join a wide track, then the road, which you follow downhill until you reach a main road. 5. Turn right then left into Rue Chantemerle, passing Vignolis. At the traffic circle, turn right, then straight on towards Rue Edgard de Vernejoul. At the end, turn left, then right on Rue Théodore Dumont to reach the promenade de la digue, which you follow on the left to the parking lot.

Further information
  • French
Our tips

Details about route marking : Balisage PR (Jaune) -

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Author: Conseil Départemental de la Drôme - Apidae Tourisme

Updated on 14/10/2026
Through Conseil départemental de la Drôme

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