Alpilles walks

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.

Nice walk between the wild and steep ridge of the Alpilles and the plains of Romanin.

Pleasant walk in the Alpilles with magnificent panoramic views in places

Hiking in the Alpilles, starting from the Eyguières bullring. A quiet start among olive trees and cicadas at the foot of the Opies. You'll discover the old Romanière sheep pens. The ascent starts on a beautiful path through the maquis and ends with a little climb to finish at the Tour de Guet where a magnificent 360° view awaits you. You can also visit the vestiges of Villa Gallo Romaine.

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).

A very pleasant short hike with views of the Durance valley, Mont Ventoux, the Luberon, etc. No particular difficulty.

Circuit in the far west of the Alpilles, starting from the Saint-Gabriel Chapel.

The route starts from a typical village of the Alpilles, takes you past a chapel famous for its beauty in a delightful setting, and continues round a hill with views of the north slope of the ridge and the plain of Mollégès. On the return leg, there is a superb view of the old village of Eygalières.

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.

Short hike in the Alpilles, below Eygalières. Best done in autumn or winter.

In the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Park, this circuit crosses vast olive groves, runs alongside a canal and an old sandpit, and passes close to a Vaudoret oil mill.

A short hike around Baux-de-Provence, mostly on good trails. There is a short climb down a well-maintained rocky path. 360° views at the viewpoint (or what remains of it). The Baux cover "every angle" with many panoramic views. Return via the village with the option to pay it a visit.

A short circuit to discover a little-known fortified site above Les Baux-de-Provence with an unusual view of the village. The circuit starts with a path that takes you to a plateau above the quarries and ends with good tracks. It offers beautiful panoramic views of the south and east of the Alpilles.

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.

A hike in the Alpilles along good paths. A varied landscape ranging from pine forest to Mediterranean scrubland with fine views over the hills and valleys.

A short route for visiting the magnificent village of Les Baux-de-Provence and its immediate surroundings.

A route in the eastern Alpilles, starting with the Notre-Dame de Beauregard Chapel overlooking the Durance Valley, followed by a long loop around the Orgon plateau and its valleys.

The highlight of the walk is the wonderful view from the lookout tower over the Alpilles range, giving superb photo opportunities!

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 Tour des Opies is the highest point in the Alpilles mountain range, rising to 498 m and offering a 360° panoramic view of the Durance plain, the Rhône, the Comtat Venaissin, the Camargue plain and the Crau plain as far as the Étang de Berre. The route, located in the Alpilles Natural Park, begins in the wooded valley of Les Glauges. It leads to the ruins of a Gallo-Roman villa. On the way back, a visit to the charming village of Aureille is a must.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This pretty little loop runs alongside olive groves and the Civadières climbing cliffs, climbs up to the watchtower and then descends to the village via a track and a large valley crossed by theGR® 6 hiking trail. The route mainly follows wide, easy paths that allow you to admire the landscape. From the top of the watchtower, on a clear day you can see the Crau plain, the Mediterranean Sea and the Étang de Berre to the south, and the Calans mountain range silhouetted against the horizon to the north.

Hike starting from Eyguiéres, with its two fountains at Les Bormes and Gillouse.Walk in the Défens d’Eyguiéres, with beautiful views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance Valley and, in fine weather, Mont Ventoux.Visits to the Calès Caves are prohibitedReturn via the olive groves of the Défens d'Eyguières.__Warning! Due to the site’s geology (mollasse, which is crumbly) and its cliffs, certain areas are dangerous.There is currently a local by-law prohibiting access to these areas. Please take great care__

A beautiful, challenging circular route on stony terrain. A few easy technical sections add to the appeal of this route, as does the enjoyable passage through the Mont Menu cave. The Mont Menu ridge requires concentration and a good sense of direction as cairns are scarce.The view is always magnificent in all directions: Étang de Berre, the Crau plain, Aureille, the Alpilles, Ventoux, the Luberon and, of course, the cliffs of Mont Menu.

Commune of Fontvieille. Moderator's note Some sections of this route are difficult to navigate. Please read the information about this hike carefully 07/08/2024: Hike modified to avoid Mont Paon (ENS departmental property) closed to avoid disturbing protected species.

A hike on the many trails of the Alpilles. The part of the circuit that follows theGR®6offers vast panoramic views. Away from the busy trails, the route is quite pleasant and allows you to discover some of the hidden aspects of this mountain range.

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.

Circuit in the Alpilles that alternates between pleasant tracks and wilder trails.

Take a short walk around the Glanum site, climbing up the Gaudre de Valrugue and then descending the Vallon de Saint Clerg botanical trail.

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.

This beautiful hike to discover the Calans starting from Eygalières is accessible to most people. We will first pass by Maset de la Lèque, where Jean Moulin took refuge after his parachute drop on 2 January 1942. Then, a path lined with boxwood will take us to the ridges and along the southern faces of Gros and Petit Calan. The return to the village will be via theGR®6, lined with olive trees and beautiful properties. This varied route offers beautiful views of the Alpilles, Luberon and Ventoux mountains, and allows you to discover the magnificent village of Eygalières. Some steep and/or stony sections require sturdy footwear and walking sticks. This route is not recommended after rain.

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.

A pleasant walk in the Alpilles starting from Saint-Étienne-du-Grès, taking in the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Château.

A pleasant walk through the Alpilles. Not particularly difficult, this is a hike that is excellent for beginners. Nevertheless, there are beautiful stretches, commanding views and surprising natural displays of surprise and vigour.

Les Baux-de-Provence is a wonderful village dominated by the Alpilles mountain range, hidden in the middle of a landscape of rugged relief. This hike takes you deep into the Val d'Enfer, following the ridges along a wide forest path with panoramic views of the Alpilles, before returning to Les Baux-de-Provence for a tour of the neighbourhood. No difficulty except for the stairs to access the village.

This walk follows ridge and forest paths, some marked and some unmarked, allowing you to discover the rich panoramas of the Alpilles.

This hike from Eygalières will take you to the Mazet de Romanin aerodrome along the Canal Septentrional des Alpines. If the weather conditions are favourable and you are patient, you will be able to watch the gliders take off and land. The return route takes you through the forest at the foot of the Alpilles via theGR®653D(Via Domitia - Santiago de Compostela). You will also cross the Roman bridge over the Gaudre de Romanin.

Alternative route for the Défens d’Eyguières – Lamanon to the Calès Caves hike. It bypasses the caves, which are closed to visitors, and passes by the chapel and the spring.Walk starting from Eyguiéres with its two fountains, Les Bormes and Gilouse.Walk through the Défens d'Eyguiéres, with beautiful views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance Valley and, in fine weather, Mont Ventoux.Return via the olive groves of the Défens d'Eyguières.

An aerial hike that includes exposed climbing passages not exceeding 3-. The ridges are marked in yellow. The difficulties are in the Petit Calan, but the Gros Calan is easier apart from a short steep final descent. Do not underestimate this route: +5 hours. Do not attempt in strong winds. Warning: this hike includes some very challenging sections and is reserved for experienced mountaineers with some climbing technique and who are not prone to vertigo. From January to June, please do not use this area.

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.

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.

At the start, there is a winding climb; then the ridge trail allows you to admire the landscape on the Durance valley side and towards the Crau plain. The descent to Eyguières continues along the famousGR®6trail, and the return to the starting point is via a very pleasant, shaded path.

This is a short family hike that takes you to the foot of the Alpilles on a wide, easily accessible forest path. The path follows the old Roman road, of which nothing remains, and even the bridge dates back to the Middle Ages. However, the variety of landscapes along this circular route is very interesting. The section near the Mazet de Romanin aerodrome offers the opportunity to watch gliders taking off, with some precautions.

Located between Eygalières and Eyguiéres, this circular hike crosses a little-used plateau, from where you can see Les Opies to the south. Most of the route is through woodland, but the northern part and the plateau can be windy (Mistral). 17/07/2023 Moderator's note: the hike has been modified because the Roquemartine estate has closed all access from Saint Hubert to coast 169. A GPS or the Visorando app seems necessary for this hike. See reviews

A short, easy walk in the Alpilles, mainly on tracks. There are some panoramic views on both sides of the valley along this route.

A short route to explore the surroundings of Petit Calan and the Badon arboretum.

This is a circular hike on stony tracks and rocky paths, off the marked trails. If you enjoy solitude, this hike is for you! Be sure to bring plenty to drink, as there is no possibility of replenishing your water supply along the way.