Above Jaillans via the Col Alexandre

A very beautiful family hike with stunning views of the Monts du Matin and Montagne Mussan.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.42 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 229 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 229 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 392 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 195 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Dauphiné
  • ⚐ District: Jaillans (26300)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.028541° / E 5.178511°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3135SB, 3136ET, 3136SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

The hike starts from the Salle des Fêtes car park.

(S/E) When you leave the car park, turn left onto Route des Tonnets to reach the junction with Route de Beauregard. Cross at the pedestrian crossing and follow Rue des Pâquerettes, which is almost opposite, then turn left at the junction towards the edge of the village and you will arrive at the monument with three crosses.

(1) Take the road on the left that climbs slightly. Continue along this road for about 500 metres, then take a path on the right just after the pine forest. This path descends and then climbs again through fields until it reaches a road.

(2) Cross it and follow the path opposite, which descends before reaching another road. Turn left and follow it until you reach the "Serne" sign.

(3) Take the path on the right that climbs towards Col Alexandre. When you reach a tarmac road, turn left. Go behind the house and follow the path uphill. At the crossroads, turn left; the path climbs slightly to the road. Turn right and follow the road to Col Alexandre.

(4) At the top of the pass, follow the forest path to the right and at the sign for "La Côte de Barret", turn onto the path on the left.

(5) At the four-way junction, turn right and then immediately right again. Go around the water tower on the right and continue on the path on the left which descends slightly: viewpoint over Jaillans. You will come to another junction.

(6) Turn right. At the sign for "Chaperon", turn left towards "les Mas" on the path that descends to a clearing. Continue along the path downhill. Remember to close any gates behind you.

(7) At the "les Mas" sign, turn right towards "les Ayes - Jaillans". When you reach the road, turn right and then right again after about 100 metres to follow a wide path to a ruined house. Take the path that climbs up to the left to reach a small tarmac road. Follow it to the right, then take the path that descends to the right to reach another road.

(8) Turn right and follow the road until you reach the sign for "Les Ayes", continuing in the same direction.

(9) Continue left, following the signs for "Jaillans". Ignore the road on the right and take the path opposite. Water point for dogs. Go up the dirt track to the tarmac road, continue along it and pass a large oak tree.

(10) After the farm, turn left and continue to the village via Rue de la Tour. Pass in front of La Jaille to reach the square. Pass in front of the bakery. Take the path between the houses, then turn left to reach Route de Beauregard. Cross over and continue straight ahead to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 261 m - Salle des Fêtes car park
  2. 1 : km 0.29 - alt. 258 m - Start of the marked trail - Canal du Verdon
  3. 2 : km 1.69 - alt. 277 m - La Drovers' Road des Vaches: straight ahead - Verdon (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 3.45 - alt. 379 m - Turn left at the fork.
  5. 4 : km 3.53 - alt. 381 m - Chapelle Sainte-Maxime junction
  6. 5 : km 4.06 - alt. 378 m - Chapelle Sainte-Maxime
  7. 6 : km 5.4 - alt. 344 m - Carrefour de la Drovers' Road des Vaches
  8. 7 : km 7.78 - alt. 227 m - Path parallel to the D13
  9. S/E : km 10.42 - alt. 261 m - Salle des Fêtes car park

Notes

Remember to bring water as there is no drinking water along the route.

Worth a visit

Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 6am - 7pm. Wednesday and Sunday: 6am - 12.30pm.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
marc 26
marc 26

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, accessible to all.

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ma.ge.26.38
ma.ge.26.38

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a slight difficulty towards the end of the journey in finding your way, at least on paper

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armandia
armandia

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The description is accurate, but the IGN map is still essential for confirming the information. The description could be improved by including the name of the street or path where applicable. Quite a few sections are paved.
The hike itself does not offer many views, so it is rather uninteresting and monotonous.

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patoche26
patoche26

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Easy Sunday walk, but uninteresting with no views. Suitable for families, but not really for experienced hikers.

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NOVA
NOVA

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A perfect hike

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Jimin
Jimin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, no difficulties

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martial89
martial89

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Caution: some areas of slippery ground after storms.

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amtur
amtur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for the hike, which was very well explained. We enjoyed the walk, which was well shaded and often sheltered from the wind. Perhaps best avoided after rain, as the descents are clayey.

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VIVY-DADOU
VIVY-DADOU

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good description.
We didn't need to consult the map.
A pleasant, easy hike on wide, well-maintained paths.

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Jeanchri
Jeanchri

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed in 2½ hours without exerting oneself

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momoe2673
momoe2673

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little walk with no difficulty whatsoever, the tarmac section spoils the fun a little,
but it does make it accessible to everyone.

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Gerome26
Gerome26

Thank you very much for your constructive feedback. It is a pleasure to create walks and receive such kind compliments.

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leodis
leodis

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, mainly on forest paths, partly on tarmac roads.
A very peaceful walk (we didn't meet anyone) with some beautiful views.
No difficulties to note, very well described. I recommend it!

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