Around Rocher Saint-Julien

From Buis-les-Baronnies, walk around the Rocher Saint-Julien enjoying the views of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 479 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 479 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 844 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 365 m

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Description of the walk

(S) Start at the large car park facing Allée des Platanes.
Go past the pizzeria Brasserie de l'Etoile, then from left to cross the bridge. Head left on Chemin de Malgras (Red and White markings and Yellow markings), then right on Avenue Guillaume de Plaisians.

(1) At the next fork, turn right still on the Avenue Guillaume de Plaisians, towards the Saint-Julien gite.
The road is marked with a Red and White cross and a Yellow Cross. 600 m further on in a bend, turn right onto the dirt road marked in yellow and 150 m further up take the path that goes left. It crosses another trail, go straight leading to a bench beside a paved road.

(2) Turn right on the uphill road still following the yellow tags, ignoring the paths leading off to the Via Ferrata and climbing routes. Pass a parking area, and then in a bend pass the path goes left and head towards the Saint-Julien gite until you pass the entrance.

(3) Leave the road to take the forest road that goes up on the left. At the next fork keep right and pass a steep path, the path leads to a wide path. At a hairpin bend, do not go straight but follow the markings around a small right turn and leave the trail to go left on a path that meanders and goes towards the ridges.
Continue the path to the peak in the pines and after a good short climb, at a new ledge, the markings on a last steep path that leads to a sign that reads "Sabouillon". Take s short break to enjoy the panorama.

(4) Take the path on the left to "Pin Aïs" marked in Yellow and Red-White (GR). It descends gently, providing views of the Baronnies. After the small rock with a hole on the left, find a crossing recognisable by its tree functioning as a roundabout.

(5) Make a round trip to the left to get close to the Rocher Saint-Julien where there is a beautiful view of Mont Ventoux and of the rocky ridge.
Once back at the crossing (5), find the markings to continue the descent into the trees and then, after a clear path, it becomes wider.

(6) Continue on the path that goes to the left at the intersection and then 150 m further to the right. Continue the descent and arrive at a sign for "Pin Aïs" at a large car park provided for the Via Ferrata and climbing, go right on the marked path for 50 m.

(7) Take the left path that leads towards some houses. Head along the orchards to reach the houses.
Reach the paved road to get to the crossroads indicating the Saint-Julien gite (1), continue straight on Avenue Guillaume de Plaisians.
At the stop sign turn left onto Chemin de Malgras leading to the bridge. Turn right to reach the car park

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 365 m - Allée des Platanes car park. Towards the - Ouvèze (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.38 - alt. 381 m - Fork. Turn right.
  3. 2 : km 0.92 - alt. 423 m - Junction with tarmac road. Bench.
  4. 3 : km 1.77 - alt. 483 m - Junction. Forest track to the left.
  5. 4 : km 4.38 - alt. 843 m - Sabouillon sign. On the left.
  6. 5 : km 5.8 - alt. 692 m - Start of the Rocher Saint-Julien trail
  7. 6 : km 7.26 - alt. 475 m - Turn left
  8. 7 : km 7.79 - alt. 428 m - Junction. Left, towards the houses.
  9. S/E : km 8.54 - alt. 365 m - Allée des Platanes car park

Practical information

No drinking water refill point.

In the nearby area

Access to the climbing routes and the Via Ferrata.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 135 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
le.thie
le.thie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views and a path through the woods and along a very shady ridge. I recommend this route, even though it starts on the road, but this is only for a short distance and there is very little traffic.

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winstontheking
winstontheking

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A fine walk with lovely views of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.

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Alain 4069
Alain 4069

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very fine route on May 1st in sunshine.
Perfect for a warm-up with the added bonus of being able to eat at the finish in Buis, which we did.

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patbouc
patbouc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Beautiful views of Saint Julien and the Baronnies

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jYp2496
jYp2496

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

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patbouc
patbouc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A short and very beautiful walk

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tournaire
tournaire

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

very nice hike to do without hesitation

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Emilie 84
Emilie 84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Super hike, magnificent, peaceful and rejuvenating 😁 Extraordinary scenery! On the downside, not a hike to do with young children, not easy sections and not easy gradients at various points (this is just my opinion 😉).

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christophemarina
christophemarina

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely walk.
Just the start, which is on the road for a while. But not a lot of traffic.
Nice views.

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constante
constante

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

I loved the climb up the rocky barrier

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nannyfab
nannyfab

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Nice walk. Take the path below at point 7.

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Forney
Forney

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Quite an easy walk, beautiful views, St Julien Ventoux, finished by climbing the couloir ending on the crests of St Julien, back and forth.
You have to use your hands,

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Coco YOUPI TOURS
Coco YOUPI TOURS

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very nice walk with magnificent views, sometimes of the Saint Julien rock, sometimes of Mont Ventoux. As I know the region very well, I preferred to do it in reverse to take in the pretty views.

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bureno38
bureno38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice little parish specific to Brittany.
Very nice scenery, between Mont Ventous and the Baronnies.
Easy.

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Pumpinette
Pumpinette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent and very pleasant walk 👍
I had hesitated to do it because of the difficulty (condition of my knees) and the opinions and finally only pleasure and landscapes that are worth it.

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