Beaucaire walks

Cycle from Beaucaire to Arles across the Beaucaire plain on the ViaRhôna (right bank of the Rhône), cross the Petit Rhône at Fourques, pass through the historic centre of Arles, then return to Beaucaire across the Tarascon plain on the left bank of the Rhône.

Through heath and pine forests, discover the hills of Saint-Roman and its Roman ruins.

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 pleasant walk in the Alpilles starting from Saint-Étienne-du-Grès, taking in the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Château.

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.

The Provençal writer Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) spent some time in Fontvieille, where he drew inspiration from the landscapes to write Lettres de mon moulin (Letters from My Mill). This short family route takes you to four mills that are part of Provençal heritage and passes by the Château de Montauban, where Daudet was a guest.

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.

Follow in the footsteps of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes, between Sernhac and its tunnels and the Pont du Gard, passing through Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard and its fortified church.

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.

Les Baux-de-Provence is a wonderful village dominated by the Alpilles mountain range, hidden in the middle of a landscape of rugged relief. This hike takes you deep into the Val d'Enfer, following the ridges along a wide forest path with panoramic views of the Alpilles, before returning to Les Baux-de-Provence for a tour of the neighbourhood. No difficulty except for the stairs to access the village.

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.

Perched on its rocky outcrop, the village of Les Baux-de-Provence welcomes you like a life-size film set. Here, every cobbled street and every sculpted façade seems to whisper centuries of history. Stroll among the stone houses, Renaissance mansions, discreet chapels and ramparts overlooking the valleys. The view of the Alpilles is breathtaking.As you climb to the heights, the Château des Baux offers you a glimpse into medieval times: a fortress carved into the rock, war machines and breathtaking views of the heath. It reveals the village's warrior spirit.And to end the day on a high note, head to the Val d'Enfer, just below. There, the Carrières des Lumières await you for a unique, almost magical sensory experience that prolongs the emotion of the village in another register: that of living art.

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 foray into the heart of the wild Grand Combe, then the heath of the Gard. On this route, there are no breathtaking views or heritage sites, just nature in its simplest form.

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.

Arles, a city of art and history, is perfect for a short but intense urban stroll. This short route takes you through the must-see sites of the old town: from the ancient theatre to the Roman arena, passing through narrow streets bathed in Provençal light. An easy walk, ideal for strolling between heritage sites and Mediterranean atmosphere.

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 very pretty hike with no major difficulties. You will discover the Pont du Gard, of course, but also numerous remains of aqueducts and several aqueduct bridges in varying states of repair. A short detour along the left bank of the Gard allows you to visit the Grotte de la Balauzière, located in the ruins of an old village. Finally, on the plateau on the left bank, you can explore the very interesting Arboretum. During the walk, you can admire thousand-year-old olive trees and an arboretum. And why not take a dip in the Gard?

A breathtaking heritage walk leading to one of the most beautiful wonders in France, the Pont du Gard.

A very easy round trip hike with panoramic views of Avignon, the Alpilles and the Luberon.

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.

A short circular loop that passes through the Hermitage and climbs up the wild Hermitage valley along a small, cool, shaded path. After a small cultivated area, you return northwards along a track on the ridges overlooking the wild Fressinière valley. The end of the route offers superb views of the north of the valley, its villages, Mont Bouquet, Mont Ventoux and the Pont du Gard. Caution: avoid this route when the rock is wet as some sections are slippery.

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.