Bellevue from the Volx Ecomuseum

Start from the Ecomuseum car park (or at the foot of the path) to walk around Bellevue, with panoramic views of the Durance plain, the Valensole plateau, Lure and Ventoux.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.95 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,611 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,621 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,592 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,148 ft

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Description of the walk

You can park in the Ecomuseum car park, or directly at the start of the path 200 m further on, at the side of the dead-end road (route choice).

(S/E) Follow this path, which has a barrier and starts immediately uphill: it is clearly visible from the road. You will reach a four-way junction.

(1) Continue along the path, which climbs gently to the left, until you reach a junction marked by a small cairn.

(2) Turn left onto a fairly steep climb. Reach the top, at a fork.

(3) Turn right about 200 m further on, and continue straight ahead, ignoring the path leading down to the left. You will reach another crossroads.

(4) Turn left, then 50 m further on, left again, joining the much wider path. Continue to the three-way junction.

(5) Do not go straight on, do not go through the gate. Turn right and pass in front of the mobile phone mast, then follow the slightly uphill path. Once at the top, keep to the left.

(6) Walk past the watchtower and head downhill, following the path which winds twice and joins a third bend.

(7) Leave the wide path and take the track on the right for about 200 m until you reach a multi-way junction (cairn).

(8) Follow the path on the right, which runs along the boundary of the municipality for over a kilometre: several boundary markers line the route. You’ll come out onto a wider path at a bend.

(9) Follow this path down to the left until the next marked bend.

(10) Leave the track and take a path on the right; 300 m further on, continue straight ahead at the fork and return to the original junction.

(1) Cross the path you took on the way there and take the path opposite, which descends to join the road near the Ecomuseum. Turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,158 ft - Roadside parking. Near the - Largue (rivière)
  2. 1 : mi 0.48 - alt. 1,417 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 1.15 - alt. 1,946 ft - Cairn
  4. 3 : mi 1.58 - alt. 2,402 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 1.93 - alt. 2,428 ft - Crossroads
  6. 5 : mi 2.12 - alt. 2,526 ft - Three-way junction
  7. 6 : mi 2.65 - alt. 2,592 ft - Lookout
  8. 7 : mi 3.07 - alt. 2,382 ft - Bend – Path on the right
  9. 8 : mi 3.19 - alt. 2,441 ft - Crossroads
  10. 9 : mi 4.1 - alt. 2,425 ft - Path junction
  11. 10 : mi 4.3 - alt. 2,303 ft - Leave the path
  12. S/E : mi 5.95 - alt. 1,158 ft - Roadside car park

Notes

IBP index: 57

No water source.

(5) House near the summit, at Bellevue: go round the private property and do not go through the barriers.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
cray38
cray38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route with beautiful vegetation typical of the south. Mostly shaded, making it ideal for sunny days.
There are a few junctions that can be confusing, so a GPS is recommended.
Took us 3 hours to complete.

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chabre05
chabre05

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

easy-to-follow route with beautiful views

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JPJKATIA
JPJKATIA

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the hills around Volx. The climb is a bit steep, but the views are lovely on both sides.

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Géryf
Géryf

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The 500-metre climb is almost continuous in the first section, which is shaded by trees, making this hike suitable for warmer weather. The view over Lure and Forcalquier opens up as you approach the summit, and after the lookout point, the descent becomes more exposed to the sun. A lovely hike!

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APOSTROPHE
APOSTROPHE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk that took 3 hours and 20 minutes; it’s a great way to explore the area and discover its flora and fauna. Thank you.

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