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.
Calculated time: 6h10[?] 
Distance : 17.96km
Vertical gain : 376m
Vertical drop : 368m
Highest point : 304m
Lowest point : 113m (S/F) The walk starts at the Chemin de Saint-Jean in Aureille.
Then we follow the GR6 to the right by Roucas Toussi.
A small slope leads us onto a plateau by the Chemin de la Colle where I had the chance to meet a goatherd with whom I chatted and took some beautiful pictures.
At the 4 farms, there is an excellent 180° view to enjoy.
(1) Leave the Chemin de la Colle and follow the GR6 which heads down to the right. Follow the D24 and cross the D25 (2) to take the Gros Calan forest path.
(3) After some time leave the Gros Calan to resume walking along the GR6 on the left towards Eygualières.
Visit Eygualières (which is really worthwhile, with a beautiful view at the Mas du Banon).
(4) Return by the same route with a small climb (don’t enjoy too many beers if you take a break at the boozer in Eygualières!) Turn left to return to the Chemin du Gros Calan.
(5) Follow this trail to the left (uphill) until you find yourself facing the Aureille watchtower. Now take the trail down to the junction of the D25.
(6) Cross the D25 and turn right following the 25A in parallel.
Follow the Route d’Eygualières along the D25A downhill during which you can enjoy views of the Balmes du Larron, the south Vallons and the Civadières.
Arriving at Aureille, 500 m after entering the village take a right along the Chemin de St-Jean, to return to the starting point (S/F).
Waypoints :
D/A : km 0 - alt. 134m
1 : km 4.29 - alt. 225m - Leave the road to La Colle
2 : km 5.45 - alt. 150m - Cross the D25
3 : km 6.99 - alt. 222m - Take the GR6 to the left
4 : km 9.52 - alt. 113m - Eygalières
5 : km 11.42 - alt. 192m
6 : km 12.04 - alt. 234m - Turn left on the Chemin du Gros calan
7 : km 14.05 - alt. 245m - Cross the D25
D/A : km 17.96 - alt. 134m
Short stop at Eygualières during the journey to visit the village and have a snack before resuming the walk. The Provencal village is a lovely place to have a break.
Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk.
8.15km
+200m
-203m
2h55
Easy 
Starting point in Aureille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône The highlight of the walk is the wonderful view from the lookout tower over the Alpilles range, giving superb photo opportunities!
11.8km
+167m
-159m
3h50
Easy
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10.52km
+181m
-173m
3h30
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône 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.
10.22km
+567m
-560m
4h30
Difficult
Starting point in Eyguières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A fine, challenging circuit in rocky terrain. A few technical sections add spice to this route, as does the intriguing section passing through the two-ended cave on the Mont Menu. The Mont Menu ridge requires concentration and a sense of direction since the cairns are few and far between.
There is always a superb view in every direction: the Étang de Berre, the plain of the Crau, Aureille, the Alpilles, the Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and of course the cliffs of the Mont Menu.
10.36km
+114m
-109m
3h15
Moderate
Starting point in Eygalières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône 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.
16.02km
+399m
-392m
5h45
Moderate
Starting point in Eyguières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône 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.
13.2km
+320m
-320m
4h40
Moderate
Starting point in Eyguières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A hike starting from Eyguières with its two enclosed springs, the Fontaine des Bormes and the Fontaine Gilouse.
A walk in the Défens d'Eyguières, with fine views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance valley and, if the weather is fine, the Mont Ventoux.
Access to the Grottes de Calès site is forbidden.
Return by the olive groves below the Défens d'Eyguières.
__Caution! Because of the nature of the rock (mollasse sandstone, and therefore friable) and the cliffs, parts of the site are dangerous.
A municipal order prohibiting access to these areas is currently in force. Take great care.__
7.58km
+178m
-182m
2h40
Moderate
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