The municipal trail network in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence includes walking and hiking routes with little elevation gain, suitable for all age groups. Most routes are 6 to 9 kilometres long; one route covers 15 kilometres. If you prefer a shorter walk, you can use the common distance range as a guide; if you want to cover more ground, the 15-kilometre route offers a longer option.
Compare hiking routes and scenery
The Balade 2 Etrau - Petits-Eynards - Mirabeaux is 7 kilometres long. A duration of one hour and 45 minutes is also given for it. This means both the route distance and a specific time estimate are available to help you plan this walk.
The local routes reveal different facets of the commune and neighbouring communes: fields, meadows, forests and streams are among the features, along with lovely views of the Vercors or the Ardèche. On the Balade 1 Fouillouse, you can admire the Vercors in clear weather. The view of the landscape here is explicitly dependent on clear weather conditions.
Another point of reference is the Balade 3 Les Blancs Chambaud: it starts on the road to Châteauneuf, where you turn onto the Chemin des Blancs. When comparing routes, you can therefore take specific waypoints into account in addition to distance and the stated duration.
Theatre and open stage
The Théâtre de Surel combines different stage formats. Cie Les Javeysans performs plays and musical performances there and presents original creations. The programme thus includes both productions and works by the theatre company itself.
The Théâtre de Surel also hosts the open-stage programme “Les scènes ouvertes” once a month on Sundays. If you would like to combine your visit with a performance or this format, check the specific event dates in advance.
Church and Art Deco architecture
The Église Saint-Marcel de Javaisan was built in 1860 and altered several times. Its current decoration is described as high-quality, original and harmonious. The building’s history and present-day design therefore provide two different points of reference for viewing the church: its date of construction and its decorative character today.
The former Mairie-école of Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence offers a different architectural feature. The former town hall and school building has exceptional Art Deco architecture. Together with the church, it shows that the local buildings can be associated with different historical and design themes.
Annual events and activities
Recurring events include the traditional organic food fair “Foire Gourmande bio”, held every year in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence. Its programme may differ from one edition to the next. The town also holds an annual morning of nature clean-up as part of World Cleanup Day; the specific arrangements may also vary. If you are planning a trip around one of these events, check the relevant dates and programme details.
The MJC de Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence offers more than 30 cultural and sporting activities, open to everyone. As the programme may change, it is advisable to check which activities are scheduled for your chosen time before visiting. These regular activities and annual events therefore complement the hiking trails and cultural sites with other possible ideas for planning your stay.
Discover more destinations: Chamaret, Charens, Buis-Les-Baronnies, Sainte-Croix, Bésignan, La Garde-Adhémar, Pierrelatte, Pont-De-Barret.
See the overview of the wider region: Drôme.
