Around Mas De Carle

Short walk with successive changes in elevation.
Views of the village of Pujaut, the Avignon lock, Fort Saint-André and the Philipe Le Bel Tower.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.89 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 140 m
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    Descent: - 134 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 123 m
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    Lowest point: 21 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) The starting point is at the small car park at the end of Chemin des Oliviers, which runs alongside the railway line. Park after the sign for "Le Domaine de la Tour".

Take the tarmac road that climbs for 50 metres and, after a small bend, turn right over the mounds of earth. You are now at the entrance to the "Canyon". Stay on this wide path, go through a barrier and continue straight ahead. Two large rock walls frame this path; stay on the left and continue along this trail.

(1) At the end of the path, opposite two houses overlooking the valley, take the very narrow path on your right into the undergrowth. After a short climb, continue straight ahead. Take the path on your left that runs alongside the Chemin des Perrières.

(2) You will arrive at a large car park before the Pujaut road. Turn right and join theGR® on the Chemin de la Vieille Poste. On your right, pass the Carle house and go through the barrier, staying on the GR®.

(3) On the ground, you will see a white marker and a sign in the trees saying "Voie privée" (private road). Turn right heading east, up a small hill, leaving the village of Pujaut behind you. Leave the telecoms relay station on your right and descend the path slightly to the left. In the valley, cross Chemin du Devois and start the climb ahead of you. On your right, you will see a sign for "Tir à l'arc" (archery). A long descent will take you to Chemin de la Garenne (DFCT V3 sign).

(4) Cross this path and head towards the electricity pylon opposite. After the pylon, take the small path on the right that runs alongside the main track and leads to Chemin de Safrus (DFCT V2 sign). Turn right and walk alongside the Garenne farm. Stay on this path until you reach house number 1190 on your left.

(5) Turn left after this house and go straight up. Continue to the paved Chemin du Devois.
Off the route: to reach the "Chapeau Pointu" viewpoint, turn left. Return to this point at the hunting post

(6) After this hunting post, about 50 metres further on, turn left and stay on this path which follows the cliff. Enjoy the view over the Rhône and the Avignon lock. You will reach Chemin du Devois, go down south.

(7) You will reach the road (Chemin des Perrières). Cross this path and after about 50 metres on your left you will see a small path. Take this path and stay on the left-hand side. Viewpoint over Fort Saint-André and the Tour Philipe Le Bel.

(8) On your left is a fenced property. The path passes over a rock and, a little further on, you will come to a track. Turn left and continue to the tarmac road Chemin de Pierre Longue. Stay on this road and, at the end, turn right at the roundabout and head for the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 22 m - Camp des Oliviers car park
  2. 1 : km 1.01 - alt. 51 m - Small path on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.69 - alt. 79 m - Cross the car park
  4. 3 : km 2.88 - alt. 83 m - Path on the right
  5. 4 : km 4.03 - alt. 105 m - Straight ahead to the farm
  6. 5 : km 5.53 - alt. 81 m - Path on the left
  7. 6 : km 5.9 - alt. 110 m - Variation towards "Chapeau Pointu"
  8. 7 : km 6.87 - alt. 70 m - Path on the left
  9. 8 : km 7.39 - alt. 52 m - Path on the left
  10. S/E : km 7.89 - alt. 22 m - Camp des Oliviers car park

Notes

The paths are very rocky, so good footwear is essential.

Worth a visit

The village of Pujaut
The Avignon lock
Fort Saint-André
The Philipe Le Bel Tower

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

4.2 / 5
Based on 17 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 16747322

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant stroll on the Pujaut plateau surrounded by thyme
The heath, in other words
Quite physically demanding with ascents and descents, but very pleasant
Beautiful 180-degree view from the Dentelles de Montmirail to the Pont d'Avignon with Mont Ventoux in the background
A must-do

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Philip84
Philip84

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This route is great in summer because it's shaded.
It's a shame that the app doesn't show the remaining distance and estimated time left during the hike! Otherwise, the app is very good 😊

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DEVILNATOR
DEVILNATOR

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short hike around Villeneuve les Avignon/Pujaut... No difficulty... Pleasant trails... Rocky in places... Followed the route with the app, no problems... Sunny weather...

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marie3084
marie3084

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike.
Short but with beautiful scenery.
A few climbs.
Near Villeneuve les Avignon.

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Christian FRAYSSE
Christian FRAYSSE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very varied, enjoyable route with opportunities to extend the hike as desired.
The route is easy to follow using the app on your smartphone or iPhone

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jeancl84
jeancl84
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
We did this hike as a couple (both well into our seventies). It was a very beautiful hike, unmarked but with Visorando and the map, we didn't get lost.
You ABSOLUTELY need good shoes and, for older people, walking sticks.
The scenery is very beautiful.
There are a few tricky sections, but you can get through them.
Best done in dry weather; avoid after rain.
as for the time, it's true that you admire the landscape, look for the names of plants, in short, you flit about, but the time indicated is a little short!
Please note that there are several "archery" signs

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Duverdan
Duverdan

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's a shame that this otherwise very pleasant route isn't signposted, which means you have to refer to the description on your website at all times.
There is a beautiful view of the Rhône, Mont Ventoux and the plain at the end of the route.

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Jérôme Segal
Jérôme Segal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An excellent short hike, as long as you have a GPS (on your phone with the Visorando app or on a smartwatch). Beautiful views, steep path, great for families.

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Minoute186
Minoute186

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

Hello,
Sometimes (and I mean "sometimes") you have to "intuition" the direction to take because the interpretation of some of the directions provided seemed unclear to us (only on two or three occasions). Clearly, this unmarked route, except for a section that follows a GR trail, was designed by a local hiker who knows his stuff. On the positive side, this route is never difficult and is a gentle way to get back into shape after the festive season. On the negative side, unless you are passionate about flat landscapes covered with heath (85% of the route), you may quickly tire of the rather monotonous scenery. Of course, I don't want to overlook the two or three beautiful views that this route offers (the Pujaut plain, the Rhône valley and the Villeneuve lock, and a splendid panorama of Avignon and the Palais des Papes). Sorry for being so unenthusiastic in the end.
Happy New Year to you all.

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jpvisorando
jpvisorando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike. Thank you to whoever recommended it to us.

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mylord
mylord

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a few points along the route are a bit tricky to find
descriptions not detailed enough and a few backtracking on the route to find the right paths.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to give your opinion.

i'm not very good with computers

Everything can be learned

and 4G technology

No problem, you can use the Visorando app without a data connection.

Make a map background available offline

https://www.visorando.com/article-rendre-...

i couldn't find the right landmark and had to either retrace my steps or leave the route

Finding your way in the countryside isn't easy because it's sometimes difficult to match the map to the terrain

but all this made me decide to subscribe to IGN so that I could have the 1:25,000 map on my mobile phone

Excellent decision, because now you will also have a tool that will allow you to validate waypoints and thus remove any doubts about your orientation.

Active and combined use of the map, route description and GPS application should enable you to improve your orienteering skills.

HOWEVER, getting lost is also part of the fun and allows you to pay closer attention to the route

Yes, that's true for you, but it's not so easy for people who are anxious.

i would therefore like to thank Visorando for the help and encouragement it offers to enthusiasts who might be hesitant to spend four hours in unfamiliar surroundings.

A new era is beginning for you: hiking with Visorando off the beaten track/marked trails.

Best regards

Henri

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digitadl
digitadl

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

i'm not very good with computers and 4G technology, and until now I hadn't managed to leave my opinion of the network in order to get GPS support.
this must be the third time I've used a Visorando guidebook to plan a walk (around Boulbon, for example, and the Dentelles de Montmirail)
each time, on one or two occasions, I couldn't find the right landmark and had to either retrace my steps, leave the route, or hope to meet other hikers familiar with the route to get me back on the right track...
i regret the lack of signposting (it must be said that in the 1980s I mainly walked in Vaucluse - Lubéron with the guides by François and Claude Morenas, and in the 2000s in the Ile de France region, where many forest walking routes are also signposted...
but all this made me decide to subscribe to IGN so that I could have the 1:25,000 map on my mobile phone
NEVERTHELESS, getting lost is also part of the fun and allows you to pay more attention to the route
so I would like to thank Visorando for the help and encouragement it offers to amateurs who might hesitate to spend four hours in unfamiliar surroundings.

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lamarande
lamarande

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hiking isn't that easy.
Wear boots rather than trainers.
At 4, "cross this path and head towards the electricity pylon", but when you reach this point, you can't see it.
If you pay attention, it's a lovely walk. Nice views along the path that follows the cliff.
For the start, parking near the tower estate might be sufficient, as there is no small car park in sight

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Good evening, emmapascluc,
There are several ways to find the starting point:
- the IGN map, of course
- the GPS coordinates listed on the technical data sheet
- the blue tab "Click here to find out how to get to the start of the hike" which you will find in the practical information section for the hike.
Enjoy your walks.

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