Beaucaire walks

An easy walk in pleasant surroundings, allowing you to discover the Saint-Gabriel Chapel and the ruins of an ancient castle (Ernaginum site) on land once used by the Romans.

Circuit in the far west of the Alpilles, starting from the Saint-Gabriel Chapel.

Enjoy an easy stroll through the hills of Boulbon, passing by the Moulin Bonnet.

From the beautiful medieval village of Boulbon, you can reach the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Frigolet, dear to Père Gaucher, inventor of his famous liqueur, via the Montagnette. On the way back, you will pass the cross and the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Julien. And finally, the fully restored Moulin Bonnet and the feudal castle of Boulbon.Moderator's note: reviews of this hike indicate that it is useful to use a GPS or the Visorando app.

A picturesque walk that allows you to discover two villages (Montfrin and Théziers) as well as the largest bee wall in France.

Walking along the Camargue bull enclosures, you will pass through pine forests and heathland, which offer magnificent panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles and the Baux de Provence valley.

A walk in the hills of La Montagnette, setting out from Saint Michel de Frigolet abbey.

A peaceful countryside walk, ideal for relaxation.

In Aramon, a village along the Rhone near Avignon, the capitelles trail takes you around a couple of these shelters created by the shepherds and farmers.

Discover Fontvieille, famous for its Daudet mill, but also for the Roman ruins that dot the commune.

Commune of Fontvieille. Moderator's note Some sections of this route are difficult to navigate. Please read the information about this hike carefully 07/08/2024: Hike modified to avoid Mont Paon (ENS departmental property) closed to avoid disturbing protected species.

Climb up into the heath in search of the remains of a Gallo-Roman aqueduct. Visit the windmills of Fontvieille. Discover the ruins of the imposing Roman water mill at Barbegal and the aqueduct crossing the Vallon des Arcs.

A hike on the many trails of the Alpilles. The part of the circuit that follows theGR®6offers vast panoramic views. Away from the busy trails, the route is quite pleasant and allows you to discover some of the hidden aspects of this mountain range.

A circuit on the north slope of the Alpilles on good tracks nice, overlooking cross-shaded valleys and ridges that offer views on all sides of the Alpilles. The view goes far beyond this. The tour starts with a track which “keeps its cards close to its chest”. Apart from the return by the GR 6, you will meet few if any other people on this route that is far off the beaten track.

An easy hike on good paths that allows you to discover part of the Val d'Enfer (Rochers) before skirting the Rocher des Baux and passing through the olive groves to reach the Crêtes de Baumayrane with superb views of Les Baux and the Alpilles, the Crau, the Gulf of Fos and Mont Ventoux.

Sernhac is located on the route of the Roman aqueduct, between the Pont du Gard and Nîmes. In the middle of the nearby heath, two tunnels dug into the limestone rock are the remains of this aqueduct. Continuing the walk, you will visit an old windmill. You will then climb Ferraud Hill, offering beautiful views of the lower Rhône Valley, the Alpilles, and more. Then, on Marduel Hill, overlooking Remoulin and the Gardon River at its end, the view extends all the way to Ventoux.

A short route for visiting the magnificent village of Les Baux-de-Provence and its immediate surroundings.

A short circuit to discover a little-known fortified site above Les Baux-de-Provence with an unusual view of the village. The circuit starts with a path that takes you to a plateau above the quarries and ends with good tracks. It offers beautiful panoramic views of the south and east of the Alpilles.

A short hike around Baux-de-Provence, mostly on good trails. There is a short climb down a well-maintained rocky path. 360° views at the viewpoint (or what remains of it). The Baux cover "every angle" with many panoramic views. Return via the village with the option to pay it a visit.

Discovering Arles and its numerous Roman monuments and buildings. You can enjoy a short picturesque break along the canal from Arles to Bouc where you can go right up to the famous Van Gogh bridge before returning to the no-less famous bull ring.

A beautiful hike that takes you to the drystone shelters, old huts built from dry stones in the heath. Beautiful landscapes and panoramic views of the Rhône.

At Sernhac, south of Remoulins and Saint Bonnet du Gard, there are two tunnels that flank a small nice valley. The Perrotte and Cantarelles tunnels. Head through them to discover the chimneys by which men lowered equipment and raised the rubble during excavation. One can see traces of blows of pickaxes and holes for oil lamps. Today it is a quite popular place to find some shade and cool off for the villagers.

Easy hike where you can discover the Pont du Gard and its environment.

One of the most beautiful hikes to discover the tunnel (where the water flowed from Uzès to Nîmes), the Pont du Gard, and the remains of the Roman aqueduct.

A stroll through the heart of Barthelasse Island, the green lung of Avignon.

City walk to discover Avignon, the unmissable Saint-Bénezet bridge and the Palais des Papes, but also all the lesser known historical monuments that are worth a visit.

Family outing visiting the beautiful site of Collias Hermitage.

A walk beginning above the Gardon Gorges and continuing down along Gardon River. Please note that part of the route crosses an area destroyed by fires in 2017.

Discover part of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and its heritage, as well as its canal and the banks of the Rhône.