Around Montfaucon Castle via Saint-Maur and Saint-Martin du Jonquier

Short hike in the grounds of Château de Montfaucon.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.06 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 37 m
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    Vertical drop: - 37 m

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    Highest point: 66 m
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    Lowest point: 27 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the post office car park behind the village church.

(S/E) Turn left onto Rue des Écuries towards the château, then left onto Rue du Château and take the first street on the right.

(1) On your right, you will see the old parish church before passing the barrier on Montée de Saint-Maur.

(2) You will arrive at the Saint-Maur Chapel on your right, built on a rocky outcrop. Continue along the path and don't hesitate to walk along the fence to enjoy the view of the Rhône Valley, Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail. At Chemin de la Gardette, turn left, then right onto Chemin de la Digue Communale. At the end, turn right onto Chemin du Puits Marin for about 20 metres, then turn left onto Chemin des Eycellets, which will take you to the Chapelle du Jonquier or Ribeiris in its green setting.

(3) Turn right, going around the chapel, onto Chemin du Chambonnet to join Chemin de la Gardette. Turn left and follow Chemin Sous la Roche, which will take you to the banks of the Rhône. Turn right and continue under the cliff.

(4) Follow Chemin du Port on the right until you reach Route de Montfaucon. Turn right towards the village.

(5) Take the hairpin turn to the right onto Montée du Vieux Château. The next two streets on the left will take you to Rue des Écuries, where you will reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 29 m - Post office car park behind the church
  2. 1 : km 0.21 - alt. 43 m - Former parish church
  3. 2 : km 0.6 - alt. 64 m - Chapel of Saint-Maur
  4. 3 : km 2.58 - alt. 30 m - Chapelle du Jonquier - Towards - Rhône (le)
  5. 4 : km 4.48 - alt. 30 m - Chemin du Port on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.82 - alt. 29 m - Montée du Vieux Château
  7. S/E : km 5.06 - alt. 29 m - Post office car park behind the church

In the nearby area

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 17 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Ouh là là
Ouh là là

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk that is very easy to do with the family.

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.:Nicolas:.
.:Nicolas:.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A nice, relaxing walk

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Lebagnas34
Lebagnas34

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk, beautiful views, ideal for occasional walkers

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jerfa84
jerfa84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Pleasant stroll

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Petitechaise
Petitechaise

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk with incredible views of the Rhône and the surrounding area.
Suitable for children and very pleasant.
The only slight downside is that you walk a lot on the road, but these are quiet roads (at least when we visited).
I recommend it!

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PENEZ PATRICK
PENEZ PATRICK

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very easy and short hike, but very pleasant with beautiful views of Ventoux, Dentelles and the Rhône Valley. A castle, two chapels and a climbing site

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BG30
BG30

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant, easy hike with no difficulties; the paved section is on the dyke and is pleasant as there is very little traffic. The names of the paths are not always indicated, but this is not a problem if you follow the description carefully and use the map.

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sylsend
sylsend

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

nice, easy hike. You walk along the road for quite a while to get to the chapel, but there are no cars, so no worries!

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RDBNDB
RDBNDB

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant walk despite the strong mistral wind blowing that day. About a third of the walk was on the road, which was a bit of a shame. Very easy walk.

As for the rest, the castle, the chapel and the rock on the banks of the Rhône are a bonus

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partner84
partner84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We enjoyed a beautiful walk despite the uncertain weather. The best time to do it is on Saturday morning to meet the "friends of the priory of St Martin de Ribéris" (not Jonquier), volunteers who are restoring the chapel. It was a very informative stop.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

Thank you for your comments.

@fafa84
@Jijieru

Please note the description in point 3: if you continue along Chemin du Puits Marin as indicated, you will arrive on the wrong side of the Jonquier Chapel

However, to arrive on the correct side of the Jonquier Chapel (point 3): at the end of Chemin de la Digue Communale, take Chemin du Puits Marin for only about 20 metres, then turn left onto Chemin des Eycellets.

Description modified, thank you very much.

See you soon

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Jijieru
Jijieru

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant walk for couples, families or groups. Very easy but enjoyable.
Be careful with the description in point 3: if you continue along the Chemin du Puits Marin as indicated, you will arrive on the wrong side of the Jonquier chapel (which is not a big deal in itself, but means you have to retrace your steps on the way back). Instead, take the Chemin des Eycellets and the circular will be perfect.
Perfect for getting some fresh air for a few moments!

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fafa84
fafa84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike. Very easy walk.
However, to reach the right side of the Chapelle du Jonquier (point 3): at the end of Chemin de la Digue Communale, take Chemin du Puits Marin for only about 20 metres, then turn left onto Chemin des Eycellets.

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jeanetpascale
jeanetpascale

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short, easy and very enjoyable walk!
The explanations are better than those in guidebooks.
It's very practical.

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cinca
cinca

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

easy hike with little elevation gain, I followed the route without any problems

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