Around the Calans from Eygalières

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.

Technical sheet

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.36 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 244 m
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    Vertical drop: - 235 m

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    Highest point: 310 m
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    Lowest point: 98 m

Description of the walk

Park in the Eygalières school car park along Avenue Léon Blum.

(S/E) Walk along the avenue to the junction with Avenue de la Lèque.

(1) Turn right and continue until you reach a car park on the edge of the forest.

(2) Turn right onto the path to enter the forest. Head towards Maset de la Lèque.

(3) Take the path in front of the building. Descend towards a well, then turn left onto a path at the end of the field. Continue southwards and cross the narrow valley to reach the ridge. This section is steep and slippery after rain. You will then reach the junction with Chemin Forestier du Gros Calan.

(4) Take it to the right and follow the Gros Calan to quickly reach theGR®6crossroads.

(5) Take theGR® on the left and continue to the multiple crossroads where there is a DFCI water tank.

(6) Leave theGR® and turn right at almost 180° onto Chemin du Badon. Atthe second bend, take the path up a small ridge. You will reach a crossroads of paths at the foot of Petit Calan.

(7) Continue straight ahead, pass under the western ridge of Petit Calan and join the D24. Follow it to the right for about 100 metres and join the junction of Pont Romain and theGR®6.

(8) Then make a return trip to the left to reach this bridge. Back at the crossroads, take theGR®6opposite. Cross the D24b carefully to reach Eygalières and the initial crossroads passed on the way there.

(1) Turn 90° to the right to reach the Eygalières school car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 109 m - Eygalières school car park
  2. 1 : km 0.12 - alt. 110 m - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 1.03 - alt. 139 m - Car park
  4. 3 : km 1.43 - alt. 157 m - Mazet Jean Moulin
  5. 4 : km 3.1 - alt. 299 m - Chemin Forestier du Gros Calan
  6. 5 : km 4.3 - alt. 237 m - GR6
  7. 6 : km 4.91 - alt. 221 m - Chemin du Badon
  8. 7 : km 6.28 - alt. 167 m - Below Petit Calan
  9. 8 : km 7.7 - alt. 121 m - GR6
  10. S/E : km 10.36 - alt. 109 m - Eygalières school car park

In the nearby area

 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

4.6 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
jmc84120
jmc84120

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

We started the tour at point 8 (Roman bridge) for ease of parking. Once we arrived in town, we toured the upper town. At the end of the tour, we made a detour to the arboretum out of curiosity.

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sorret
sorret

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very interesting hike with beautiful trails that are a bit steep but pleasant, ending in the beautiful village of Eygalieres! Thank you, Visorando

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le islois
le islois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely, easy hike with magnificent scenery. Congratulations on this highly recommended hike. Thank you.

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LIONEL13118
LIONEL13118

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Thank you so much for sharing. Thanks to you, we had a wonderful day. This place is truly magnificent!

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christophemarina
christophemarina

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A lovely walk. I wouldn't recommend doing it in the height of summer, as there is very little shade.
Beautiful view of the Alpilles.
Be sure to wander around the village and visit the clock tower at the top of the village at the end of your walk.
No particular difficulty.

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robertrouen
robertrouen

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Group tour on 05/05/2024. Very large car park, but there was a lot going on in the village that day, so we had to search for spaces.
Thanks to the Visorandoneur who organised this hike.

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marcheur97400
marcheur97400

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A beautiful hike to visit the village of Eygalières. Stop off at the famous Saint Sixte chapel too.

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marcheur97400
marcheur97400

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Beautiful views of the Baudinard Gorges, the Verdon River and Lake Sainte-Croix.
Trail without any particular difficulty. Beautiful route.

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Denis 13320
Denis 13320

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk, but best avoided when the Mistral wind is strong. Be sure to visit the old town of Eygalières.

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micaro13
micaro13

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice Visorando application.

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Fafy
Fafy

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A nice hike, well worth doing! But impossible to complete without downloading the app. The description repeatedly lacks landmarks, and we found our way back thanks to the GPS point. Unfortunately, there are no markings on the ground either, except for a few unconventional green dots that are not noted on Visorando

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JODIDO
JODIDO
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A short 3½-hour walk in the Alpilles, looping around the foot of the Calans (the Petit and the Grand), rocks located near Egalyères.
I followed a different route than the one suggested in this description, starting from the car park at the junction of departmental roads 24 and 25. We had to make a detour due to a wild boar hunt.
Beautiful views of the Alpilles mountains along the entire route. You can also see the Caume Plateau with its telecommunications tower.
11 km, 300 metres of elevation gain, no difficulty whatsoever!

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godillot1
godillot1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very interesting route. However, it is worth taking a detour via the GR6 by turning right downhill rather than left, staying on the track. Then, when you come to a track, return to the route by turning left and going up this track for about a hundred metres. When you reach the crossroads, take the path that climbs up a hill on the right

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St123
St123

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very beautiful hike, description accurate.
It should be noted that there is a significant elevation gain from Jean Moulin's cottage to reach the ridges.

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corbeaux9413
corbeaux9413

haven't had time to go hiking yet, but I'll be happy to let you know when I get back
thank you

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