Around Javon Castle

A beautiful walk through the forests and heaths of the Luberon with many traces of rural activity (beautiful ruins of Lausemolan, cisterns, wells and rain water reservoirs carved into rock) but also the Wall of the Plague and beautiful views of Mont Ventoux.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.43 km
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    Average duration: 5h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 305 m
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    Descent: - 298 m

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    Highest point: 866 m
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    Lowest point: 679 m

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Description of the walk

Start (and parking available) in front of the Château de Javon on the D943.

(S/E) Go back up the D943 for a few dozen metres, then take the path that starts on the left towards Bois Tomba (signpost and yellow markings).

(1) This path runs pleasantly under oak trees. Ignore all other paths before reaching a wide track.

(2) Follow it to the left towards Lausemolan. A little further on, don't hesitate to explore the ruins of Bois Tomba.
Continue along this track, following the yellow markings and ignoring the various paths you come across. Stay alert so you don't miss the point where the markings leave the track.

(3) Follow a trail that starts on the left (marked by a small cairn). Continue along this pretty trail, ignoring a trail on the left, and continue to the ruins of Lausemolan, which are well worth a visit.

(4) Continue on the left, heading towards Saint-Hubert via the Grand Adrech (signpost). You are now on a botanical trail, still marked in yellow, which soon comes to another path.

(5). Turn sharply right and continue until you pass under the Saint-Hubert lodge.

(6) At Grand Adrech, continue right towards the Mur de la Peste (signpost).

(7) At the next intersection, ignore the Saint-Hubert lodge and turn sharply left towards Pas du Viguier (signpost).

(8) At Pas du Viguier, follow theGR® de Pays trail on the left that runs alongside the Mur de la Peste (yellow and red markings) before descending to join a wide track.

(9) Take this track to the right and continue along it until you reach the Pié Blanc crossroads.

(10) Take the small tarmaced Route Forestière des Indochinois on the left towards Javon (signposted).
Stay on this road and pass the Fillol farm.

(11) A few dozen metres further on, turn left onto the track that starts towards Javon.

(12) Very quickly at the next fork, take the right-hand path that avoids the farm and climbs towards a large meadow. Follow this meadow.

(12) When the track turns slightly to the left, leave it and take a poorly marked track that heads towards the woods on the right (the yellow markings are present but very discreet!).
Just stay on this yellow-marked path to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 691 m - Parking in front of Javon Castle
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 707 m - Head towards Bois Tomba
  3. 2 : km 2.15 - alt. 754 m - Towards Lausemolan
  4. 3 : km 3.63 - alt. 834 m - Leave the track
  5. 4 : km 4.28 - alt. 840 m - Ruins of Lausemolan
  6. 5 : km 4.65 - alt. 810 m - Towards Saint-Hubert
  7. 6 : km 5.94 - alt. 820 m - Le Grand Adrech
  8. 7 : km 6.14 - alt. 828 m - Intersection
  9. 8 : km 6.64 - alt. 864 m - Pas du Viguier
  10. 9 : km 7.6 - alt. 802 m - Indochinese track
  11. 10 : km 9.46 - alt. 751 m - Forest road
  12. 11 : km 12.37 - alt. 720 m - Fillol
  13. 12 : km 12.51 - alt. 722 m - Do not go to the lodge!
  14. 13 : km 13 - alt. 744 m - Discreet signposting
  15. S/E : km 15.43 - alt. 691 m - Parking in front of Javon Castle

Notes

Be careful during hot weather; part of the route is very exposed to the sun and there is no water along the way.

Passage on a concrete section (Indochinese forest track).

At point (6), there is an alternative route that takes you to Fillol's farm via La Verrerie without using the paved road, and also avoids the Mur de la Peste!

Worth a visit

The Luberon and its villages.
The Lioux cliff.
The Nesque Gorges.
The Cistercian abbey of Sénanque.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

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

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 25 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
saint victor
saint victor

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, shaded hike with no difficulty. Beautiful views. Just the forest road between points 10 and 11 is a bit long, but there's no way to cut it short, so... Thank you for this beautiful route

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Catmon
Catmon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike amid spring flowers, with beautiful views of the Comtat plain to the north and the Luberon to the south. The trail is easy because there are many tracks. We wanted to take a shortcut to see some of the Wall of the Plague and avoid too much of the Indochinese Road, but the trail was closed at the Verrerie farm, so we had to turn back. We still managed to cover more than 17 km

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Lu2
Lu2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,

WARNING! I was attacked by ten dogs at Bois Tomba. I was on the hiking trail. Afterwards, a woman said, "They bark, BUT (contrasting term) they don't bite." The person did not provide any justification for this attack on public property. I am not involved in pastoral activities. During my next outing, which will be in a private setting, I will be equipped with legal, lethal equipment to prevent a repeat attack by this dangerous pack. Respectfully, Lucien Lombardi.

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patrick.bormann
patrick.bormann

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and varied hike with beautiful views. There is little shade along the route, so avoid the summer months. As already noted by others, there is a 3 km section of paved road that seems endless. However, the Lausemolan farm and the plague wall that you follow for nearly 3 km are points of interest. Beautiful views of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles. Note that the signage has been redone after point 13 and is clearly visible.
Thanks to the author of this hike

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randidier
randidier

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Circuit done backwards, starting from the St Hubert farm, very easy parking.
An easy route.
We took the alternative route from point 12 to point 6 to avoid the 3 km of uninviting tarmac forest road!
The botanical trail is completely neglected.
Quite sad at this time of year... best done in late spring.

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yvesrieder
yvesrieder

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did the circuit in the opposite direction, returning via the Verrerie estate to avoid the tarmac of the Route des Indochinois.
A very beautiful walk, very "rolling" and therefore allowing you to walk at a good pace. Lots of paths in the woods, which must be pleasant in bright sunshine.

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nepal2209
nepal2209

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful and easy hike despite the 15.5 km, as there is only a 280 m elevation gain.
Not recommended in hot weather, especially during the second half. Lots of flowers at this time of year.

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Elise1912
Elise1912

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with lots of pretty flowers at this time of year. Well signposted and a very pleasant hike with no difficulty

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hervevisorando
hervevisorando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this beautiful hike. However, the description is disappointing. The entire route follows marked trails, so it would be helpful to mention this. For example: The hike starts at the signpost marked "Château de Javon", which is 60 metres to the right of the castle (when facing the castle). Follow the signs for "La Plane" (yellow markings) and at the signpost for La Plane, follow the signs for "Bois Tomba...
All the paths are very well signposted, including the last section from point 10.
Apart from this comment, this is a hike that is well worth doing for its landscapes, rich vegetation and historical features.

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berger eric
berger eric

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very interesting until the tarmac track, which is endless. What a shame!!!

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flodaix
flodaix
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, without any difficulties, because even in the heat, there are plenty of shaded areas. There are numerous ruins to explore on your own (those of Bois Tomba), or more interesting ones with explanatory panels (Lausemolan). There is also a lovely spot for a picnic in front of the old farmhouse, with beautiful views of the hills. The small signs on the botanical trail are half destroyed, but the path is pleasant. There are lots of flowers along the entire route. We wanted to see the plague wall (a small section near the St Hubert lodge) and follow Harambee's advice by leaving the trail at point 9, but this is no longer possible: the Verrerie property has installed gates and fences, and we had to go back quite a long way to get back on the alternative route. But going via point 6 means missing the rest of the wall (which has been restored) and also the view of Mont Ventoux. Javon Castle is very beautiful.

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maria.desteinturiers
maria.desteinturiers

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very pretty trails and views. Historical interest with the plague wall. Recommended

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Cornero
Cornero

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

After checking, the route is a good kilometre longer than expected, but it's a magnificent route

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ortie
ortie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Thank you for this easy hike, no difficulties. We'll do it again in the spring. This part of the Plague Wall is worth exploring, restored in places.

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FABRE SYLVETTE
FABRE SYLVETTE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

nice hike, we went down without following the plague wall

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