Around Séguret

A short day hike that will allow you to appreciate the village of Séguret and its surroundings.
A beautiful walk through the woods and vineyards.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 571 m
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    Descent: - 571 m

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    Highest point: 426 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 177 m

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Description of the walk

From Vaison-la-Romaine, head towards Roaix on the D977 and, after about 3km, park your car on the right-hand side of the road after the hotel "La Bastide de Vaison"

(S/E). Take the dirt track with your back to the D977 to reach the small tarmac road.
Take the road on the left, an old railway line, and follow it for about 1 km through fields and vineyards, passing the hamlet of Saint Estéve on your right.

(1) After a grove, turn left onto the path at the edge of the field that runs alongside the Sausses ravine to join the D977 departmental road.

(2) Follow it to the right for about 500 metres, then cross over to join theGR®4(white and red markings).

(3) Turn left onto theGR® towards Saint Just, pass it to reach a three-way junction.

(4) Take theGR® trail to the right towards the chapel and leave theGRP® trail (marked in yellow and red) on your left. Turn right, following the markings, and cross the Darboux woods. Join a dirt track and follow it to the left.

(5) Leave the path and turn right, cross the Rieu stream (be careful, narrow grassy path) towards Mont Vert to reach a dirt track. Follow it to the left until the next intersection, still on the GR®.

(6) At the intersection, turn left to climb into the forest, still following theGR® for about 1 km. Then turn left and leave theGR®4to follow aGR® de pays (yellow and red markings) towards the Notre-Dame d'Aubusson Chapel.

(7) Continue on theGRP® trail to the right to climb up to the chapel.

(8) Descend via the small path through the woods behind the chapel, then leave the woods and walk along a path bordering the vineyards to rejoin theGR® de Pays and a tarmac road.

(9) Follow the tarmac road to the right towards Séguret, through fields and vineyards for 800 metres until you reach the second intersection.

(10) Turn left towards "Derrière le Château", a path that is half dirt, half tarmac, still on the GRP®.

(11) When you reach the place called Derrière le Château, turn right to climb first along the edge of the vineyards and then quickly into the woods to reach the keep overlooking the village of Séguret.

(12) After visiting the site, descend back down to Séguret via the small steep path to reach the entrance to the village. Join theGR®4via the tarmac road that leaves the village towards the school, route de Sablet.

(13) Before the schools, when you reach the place called Notre-Dame (chapel), take theGR® on the right for a short climb towards the chapel and Le Fournas via the Chemin de Sommier.

(14) Turn right into the woods to pass by the Fournas. Stay on theGR® in the forest to reach the intersection with theGRP® which leads to the Notre-Dame d'Aubusson chapel about 1km away.

At the intersection, leave theGRP® on your right and turn left to retrace your steps and arrive at the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 189 m - Flat ground after the hotel "La Bastide de Vaison".
  2. 1 : km 1 - alt. 178 m - Grove, on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.11 - alt. 185 m - Junction with the D977, on the right
  4. 3 : km 1.59 - alt. 177 m - GR4, on the left
  5. 4 : km 2.16 - alt. 213 m - Three-way junction, to the right
  6. 5 : km 4.16 - alt. 199 m - Exit the woods facing the vineyards.
  7. 6 : km 4.42 - alt. 217 m - Intersection, on the left
  8. 7 : km 5.15 - alt. 325 m - Good climb to the right towards the chapel.
  9. 8 : km 5.43 - alt. 426 m - Behind the chapel, heading south.
  10. 9 : km 6.15 - alt. 315 m - GRP asphalt road, on the right
  11. 10 : km 6.93 - alt. 262 m - Direction Behind the Castle - Chapelle Notre-Dame d'Aubusson.
  12. 11 : km 7.07 - alt. 274 m - Behind the Château, on the right
  13. 12 : km 7.53 - alt. 357 m - Picnic table, ruins of the keep
  14. 13 : km 8.4 - alt. 223 m - Chapel, on the right
  15. 14 : km 8.99 - alt. 227 m - On the right, sign for dead-end road.
  16. S/E : km 14.65 - alt. 189 m - Terrace after the hotel "La Bastide de Vaison"

Notes

Hike with little elevation gain but some steep climbs; remember to bring water, good hiking boots, a hat and sunglasses.
Please respect the vineyards and farmland, as well as the forest and the animals that live there.

Worth a visit

Chapel of Saint-Just.
Chapel of Notre-Dame d'Aubusson.
Séguret Castle.
Village of France of Séguret
Viewpoints from the highest points.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Sèv84
Sèv84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Taking into account the previous comments, in order to avoid the road and the AR, I started at point 7. (You can park at the side of the road in some places).
This gave me a 7 km circular, which took about 1 hour and 45 minutes to walk.
Between the GPS track and the description, it was easy to follow the route.
Don't hesitate to leave your phone behind in Seguret and give yourself the freedom to explore all the little streets.
There are no difficulties along the route.
A loop that is well worth doing and allows you to discover the Séguret area.

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guylainef
guylainef

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At point 7, opposite the wooden post marking the path, take the small, very steep path on the right.
At point 13, at the fork, turn right at the Notre Dame chapel
At point 14, this is no longer a GR trail!

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Chantal&Olivier
Chantal&Olivier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Not at all clear from the stream; in fact, we crossed two streams and arrived at a junction of several tracks at the vineyard on the right. Continue straight ahead (orange markings) to the cairn and take a path on the left.
Point 14: 50 metres after the cypress tree, look for the GR mark visible on a post in the opposite direction.
A beautiful hike. 7.5 hours including a 45-minute picnic and the climb to Notre Dame d'Aubusson.

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st hil
st hil

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We didn't do the entire route, but Seguret is worth the detour.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback.

I note that this is a route which, starting from the point (3), follows a GR and/or PR trail.

The first marker after the start.

The markers on the map are not actual markers but virtual markers.

Neither Visorando nor the authors are responsible for physical markers. They are often included in the descriptions when present on the ground, but they can disappear, so it is best to rely on the description and the map.

Visorando does not recommend following markings as they may be modified or removed, whereas information about the terrain is reliable.

Visorando provides a detailed description (which can be improved) and a 1:25,000 IGN map. And, if markings are essential for you, Visorando provides virtual markings: a GPS application.

This tool, offered free of charge by Visorando, allows you to validate waypoints and thus remove any doubts about orientation.

Too random. I'd rather buy a good book.

Before investing in a book that won't help you find your way, I recommend downloading and using the free Visorando app.

See you soon!

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melinabienetre
melinabienetre

Overall rating : 1 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable

Unable to find the first marker after setting off. So I couldn't do this hike. Very disappointing. I don't really want to use Visorando anymore. Too unpredictable. I'm going to buy a good book instead.

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steinmetz.gerard
steinmetz.gerard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

lovely walk despite the chilly weather

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pascalfaverge
pascalfaverge

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Cons:
1.5 km on tarmac (including a section on a busy main road) at the start of the route and again at the end (same route)
A large part of the route is a return trip (the circular route is about 5 km of the 15 km total)
Pros:
The beautiful village of Seguret (a listed village) is well placed for a stopover (about halfway along the route)
Pleasant route through the woods with a few minor difficulties (steep climb to the chapel)
Beautiful views from the higher points (Chapelle and Château de Seguret).
Note that the elevation gain is concentrated on a very small section of the route and the slope is therefore quite steep (mainly on the climb to the chapel).
A beautiful walk in any case, but one that can be shortened by cutting out the road section.

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popol61
popol61

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

No interest until the 4th
I parked the car in St Just, but there isn't much space
Beautiful hike starting on the 4th and the magnificent village of Séguret

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hervevisorando
hervevisorando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely walk, the only downside being the start and return on the road, particularly the busy D 977.
Thank you for this beautiful hike.
See you soon!

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ARISTON
ARISTON

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

beautiful hike on very pleasant trails

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philippeR1
philippeR1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Above all, take the time to visit Séguret, a magnificent little village.

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cocov22
cocov22

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very pleasant hike, well marked

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