The Pipe Mill in Omblèze
In the Drôme Valley, in the heart of the Vercors Park
Summer and winter alike, the Vercors, classified as a Regional Park since 1970, is a true paradise for sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, and thrill seekers.
Close to Crest, the Moulin de la Pipe is ideally located for sporting and outdoor activities, whether in groups or with the family:
- Hiking, the Moulin de la Pipe is the starting point for numerous hikes (Grande traversée du Vercors, etc.)
- Climbing (Anse cliff and Omblèze gorges, more than 300 routes)
- Mountain biking and cycling, quad biking, karting
- Whitewater activities (canoeing, kayaking, rafting, etc.)
- Paragliding, hot air ballooning, helicopter flights, microlights, bungee jumping
- Caving, cave diving
- Ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing...
- Horse riding
For swimming, you are spoiled for choice: the Gervanne which flows peacefully in front of our hotel before plunging 72 m high at the Saut de la Druise (without a doubt the most beautiful waterfall in the Vercors offering a breathtaking spectacle) or, a few kilometers away, the Drôme, the Roanne, the Rio Sourd, the Roubion or even the Lac de Bouvante.
With your family, you will enjoy walks with donkeys, mountain biking or orienteering. Along the trails, you will discover magnificent landscapes, exceptional fauna and flora: chamois, deer, roe deer, wild boars, eagles, vultures, salamanders but also a wide variety of orchids. Numerous hikes (Gueulards canyon, Ambel plateau) and craft activities.
But the Vercors and the Drôme Valley are also a culture, a history, a heritage... atypical, magnificent hilltop villages, remarkable sites to visit such as the Léoncel Abbey (12th century), the famous Crest Tower, the highest keep in France, the castles of the Drôme, the prehistoric caves of Choranches or Luire, the Palais du Facteur Cheval... and craft activities to discover, visit a honey house, an organic chocolate factory or a cellar...
One thing is certain, there is no shortage of activities around the Moulin de la Pipe!
Fall of the Druise
1.2 km from the hotel
Good shoes, a water bottle and off you go for this magnificent discovery...
Impressive waterfall, 72 meters high, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful in the Vercors. By following a path from the village of Ansage, it will offer you a little haven of freshness during the first hot days.
The Crest Tower
Dive into the medieval world! Visit La Tour de Crest, the tallest tower in France!
Practical information
04 75 76 61 14 / 04 75 25 32 53 - tour@mairie-crest.fr
Hiking in the Vercors Park
The Association of the Great Crossings of the Vercors is a local association of professionals who share a love of the Vercors and of traveling in an exceptional region. The Great Crossings of the Vercors are legendary itineraries, on foot, on horseback, or by bike, tours of the mountains and countryside designed by the Vercors Regional Natural Park...
Hikes around the Moulin
A very useful page where you can download many ideas for hiking or horseback riding.
Mathias Mathieu Resistance House
Museum retracing the history of the local Resistance. Open Sunday to Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Activities on the water
The limestone mountains provide this beautiful setting for the Drôme Valley, where a multitude of rivers are born, whose waters reflect the sunlight and take on a rather unique blue color!
Beaufort sur Gervanne Market
Every Wednesday, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., to discover the region's products and artisans
Dam Evasion for a discovery of the Vercors on 2 wheels
Dam’évasion offers hikes with departures and routes tailored to your level, lasting from 1 hour to 3 hours.
You will discover the electric motorcycle on the trails of the Drôme. A unique activity that can be enjoyable even in hot weather.
Chorange Cave
Open all year round, this exceptional site welcomes you for tours and also a sound and light show. Nestled in the lush nature of the Choranche cirque at an altitude of 500 meters, the developed site offers exceptional views of the Gorges de la Bourne and the Presles cliffs, over 300 meters high.
Paragliding Baptism
Vercors Parapente offers paragliding introductory flights in Saint-Jean-en-Royans, at Col des Limouches, or in Léoncel. These flying sites in the Vercors Drôme region are exceptional places for paragliding.
Accessible to all, including children.
Delta Water Park Vercheny
A water sports center offering a variety of courses and the first water ski lift in the Drôme. Accessible to all!
Full Moon Brewery
A brewery established in Chabeuil since 2011, offering original beers with on-site tastings!
Peylong Estate
Organic wines with character from the Rhône Valley - AOC Clairette de Die - Coteaux de Die - VDP de la Drôme. You can book a walk through the vineyards or a tasting directly through their website.
Raspail Cellar
Discover a family estate in the heart of the Drôme, creator of Clairette and Crémant de Die produced using traditional methods and expertise passed down from father to son. Frédéric and Anouck and the team at Domaine Raspail welcome you all year round in the heart of the Village of Saillans, to help you rediscover and taste Crémant and Clairette de Die.
Jaillance Cellar
In the heart of the picturesque town of Die lies the Jaillance wine cellar, a must-see for sparkling wine lovers. From tasting workshops to the cellar and Muséo'bulles, the Jaillance team welcomes you to discover this iconic local product: Clairette de Die.
Barn Farm
Farm sales: Monday to Friday 7am-4pm except on public holidays in the morning • Markets in Livron, Saint-Péray, Valence, Guilherand-Granges. AOP Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage cow's milk cheeses, Léoncel, faisselle, yogurts, P'tit Léoncel, Tomme de Léoncel.
Frigoulette Chocolates
A chocolate shop in the heart of the Vercors! Come discover the authenticity of the Vercors and taste their delicious chocolate creations in an enchanting setting. Tours and product tastings are available, open Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Dining Room Restaurant
Marion & Cyril offer cuisine based on fresh, high-quality, seasonal produce, mostly organic and local. The menu therefore changes regularly, depending on the seasons and the market.
Restaurant Chez Vous