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Graveson walks
Between the Alpilles and the Montagnette
Visorando Member
36.82 mi
+676 ft
-673 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Graveson (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy route across the plain between the Durance, the Alpilles and the Montagnette, with opportunities for idyllic stops between Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Plan d’Orgon (see points of interest).
La Montagnette from Saint-Michel de Frigolet Abbey
10.35 mi
+906 ft
-876 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tarascon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A peaceful countryside walk, ideal for relaxation.
La Montagnette
8.82 mi
+689 ft
-719 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tarascon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk in the hills of La Montagnette, setting out from Saint Michel de Frigolet abbey.
From Boulbon to Frigolet
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.37 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boulbon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
From the beautiful medieval village of Boulbon, you can reach the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Frigolet, dear to Père Gaucher, inventor of his famous liqueur, via the Montagnette. On the way back, you will pass the cross and the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Julien. And finally, the fully restored Moulin Bonnet and the feudal castle of Boulbon.Moderator's note: reviews of this hike indicate that it is useful to use a GPS or the Visorando app.
Boulbon and the Moulin Bonnet
4.10 mi
+449 ft
-446 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Boulbon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Enjoy an easy stroll through the hills of Boulbon, passing by the Moulin Bonnet.
Route in the Montagnette
10.22 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,289 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Boulbon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular loop allowing you to discover the varied landscapes of the Montagnette, avoiding where possible the areas burnt in 2022. Numerous viewpoints. No difficulty, other than the distance.
access-regulations-for-the-montagnette-massif Access to the burnt area extended until 30 June 2025
Notre-Dame du Château and Cabane du Garde in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès
4.85 mi
+584 ft
-571 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-du-Grès (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pleasant walk in the Alpilles starting from Saint-Étienne-du-Grès, taking in the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Château.
In the Alpilles
9.52 mi
+945 ft
-919 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Starting from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a beautiful walk along large, clearly-marked, shady trails. Beautiful viewpoints over the Alpilles, the village and the château des Baux-de-Provence.
The fragrant plants of the South and also pines and even cedars.
Rocher des Deux Trous, Mont Gaussier and Lac du Peirou via the ladders
5.16 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,309 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Pleasant walk in the Alpilles with magnificent panoramic views in places
The Alpilles ridge
9.62 mi
+1,699 ft
-1,716 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Nice walk between the wild and steep ridge of the Alpilles and the plains of Romanin.
Mont Gaussier - Rocher des Deux Trous - Lac de Peirou
5.70 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Randonnée qui passe par trois étapes essentielles qui sont le Mont Gaussier, le Rocher des Deux Trous et le Lac de Peirou.
Le Rocher des Deux Trous (The Rock with Two Holes)
4.30 mi
+827 ft
-804 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
At the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Reserve, a small easy hike on good paths. The route takes you to the picturesque Rock with Two Holes painted by Van Gogh during his stay in Saint-Paul de Mausole from May 1889 to May 1890. It offers vast panoramic views over the two slopes of the Alpilles. To the south, in clear weather the view stretches to the Mediterranean, to the north over the Montagnette, the Gard, the Mont Ventoux, etc.
Mont Gaussier, Rocher des Deux Trous and Grotte des Peirou
6.12 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,352 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
After admiring the Roman monuments of Les Antiques, hikers will set off on a short route through the Alpilles, featuring exposed sections and leading to small peaks offering breathtaking views.
Gaudre de Valrugue and Botanical Trail
4.45 mi
+617 ft
-617 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Take a short walk around the Glanum site, climbing up the Gaudre de Valrugue and then descending the Vallon de Saint Clerg botanical trail.
Glanum and the Alpilles ridges
4.80 mi
+853 ft
-843 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
From the Antiques de Glanum site, a beautiful climb up the Saint-Clerg valley, which serves as a botanical trail, takes you to the ridges and back down to Lake Peirou (Peirou, on the IGN map).
South valley of the Caume Plateau after the ridges and Mont Gaussier
8.95 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,870 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The southern slope of the Caume Plateau is very suitable for winter hiking. This slope benefits from late sunshine and provides protection from the rather cold mistral wind after walking along part of the ridges coming from the Montagne des Deux Trous.
(Please note) This route passes through the perimeter of the prefectural decree protecting the Caume biotope.
From Mas de Pommet to Les Baux de Provence
9.86 mi
+827 ft
-814 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-du-Grès (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Walking along the Camargue bull enclosures, you will pass through pine forests and heathland, which offer magnificent panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles and the Baux de Provence valley.
The Gaudre de Valample
4.31 mi
+591 ft
-591 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Starting from the Barrage des Peirou, this hike takes you through the forest and along a ridge trail with panoramic views of the southern slopes of the Alpilles. You can start or end your walk by strolling along the lake.
Gaudre du Rougadou and Chemin des Lombards
4.14 mi
+577 ft
-548 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A short, easy walk in the Alpilles, mainly on tracks. There are some panoramic views on both sides of the valley along this route.
Notre-Dame du Château in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès from Les Baux-de-Provence
12.67 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,417 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Les Baux-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular loop starting from Les Baux-de-Provence, following the Crêtes des Alpilles with views of the Crau plain, Fonvieille, Arles and the Camargue. Then on to Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and the Notre-Dame du Château chapel with beautiful views of the Rhône plain, Tarascon and Beaucaire, along the Canal des Alpilles and back to Les Baux.
The Crêtes de Baumayrane, the Val d'Enfer and the olive groves
8.16 mi
+840 ft
-814 ft
4h 30
Easy
Departure from Les Baux-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy hike on good paths that allows you to discover part of the Val d'Enfer (Rochers) before skirting the Rocher des Baux and passing through the olive groves to reach the Crêtes de Baumayrane with superb views of Les Baux and the Alpilles, the Crau, the Gulf of Fos and Mont Ventoux.
The Watchtower by the North Slope in Les Baux-de-Provence
4.99 mi
+692 ft
-689 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Les Baux-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circuit on the north slope of the Alpilles on good tracks nice, overlooking cross-shaded valleys and ridges that offer views on all sides of the Alpilles. The view goes far beyond this. The tour starts with a track which “keeps its cards close to its chest”. Apart from the return by the GR 6, you will meet few if any other people on this route that is far off the beaten track.
Chapelle Saint-Gabriel - Les Alpilles
7.67 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,184 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tarascon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Circuit in the far west of the Alpilles, starting from the Saint-Gabriel Chapel.
Walk in the Planet massif starting from the Saint-Gabriel Chapel
4.25 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Tarascon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy walk in pleasant surroundings, allowing you to discover the Saint-Gabriel Chapel and the ruins of an ancient castle (Ernaginum site) on land once used by the Romans.
The Lombards trail via the ridge
4.71 mi
+617 ft
-600 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A ridge walk starting off the beaten track, with views over the south of the Alpilles. A climb through an almost untouched valley to join the ridge trail, offering panoramic views of the north.
The Lombards trail to Vallon des Amants via Les Trincades
11.92 mi
+1,207 ft
-1,204 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This walk follows ridge and forest paths, some marked and some unmarked, allowing you to discover the rich panoramas of the Alpilles.
The Vallon des Amants and a few tracks in the Alpilles
8.17 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,227 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Circuit in the Alpilles that alternates between pleasant tracks and wilder trails.
The Eagle's Step
5.57 mi
+709 ft
-709 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
How do you get from the plain or the centre of the Alpilles to a place where you can see as far as the sea, nearly 50 km away, and in good weather, as far as the Cévennes? From the Pas de l'Aigle, with binoculars, you can see very far.
The Gaudre de Valmouriane via La Verdière
9.73 mi
+981 ft
-981 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This circuit starts in a pine forest in shady valleys. The return journey is along a ridge trail with panoramic views of the village of Les Baux de Provence, the Alpilles and the adjacent valleys to the north and south.
Warning: This hike has been modified from the one I originally described (due to a gate problem preventing access to part of the route). If you downloaded it before it was updated, please make sure you have the correct version.
The Mont Gaussier Ladder Trail
2.39 mi
+820 ft
-820 ft
1h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This circuit requires attention and caution. You should not be prone to vertigo and should avoid wet weather and strong Mistral winds. If these conditions are met, you can use the fully renovated ladders and a few small secure ledges (handrails). A splendid panorama of the Alpilles, the Luberon, the Ventoux and the surrounding plains will reward you for your efforts.
Historic centre tour - Heritage of Montfavet, Avignon district 