Circular in La Sénancole

A lovely walk sheltered by the trees and cliffs of La Sénancole.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.48 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 253 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 248 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 411 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 241 m

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Description of the walk

In Cabrières-d'Avigno, walk past the town hall, continue along Cours Jean Giono then take Chemin des Estelles, crossing La Senancole. At the next junction, take Chemin des Boujolles, keep to the right on this path until you reach a right-angled bend. Park here.
Please note: there is little space to park; you may park further back if there is no space.

(S/E) Take the track opposite and continue to a Y-junction.

(1) Leave the road and take the path on the right, continue uphill and, at the top, reach the hamlet of Les Boujolles.

(2) Pass between the houses and head down the path; after a bend, you’ll reach a Y-junction.

(3) Turn right, continue downhill and reach another junction at the Sénancole.

(4) Cross the stream and start climbing up the left bank. Then cross over to the right bank to reach a tricky section.

(5) Cross it, either by climbing over it or going round the side. Continue along the right bank until you reach a junction with the path coming from Sénanque Abbey.

(6) Take the path to the left and head up to La Débroussède.

(7) Head downhill and follow this path until you reach the junction you passed on the way out.

(3) Turn left and follow the route you took on the way there to return to La Sénancole.

(4) Turn right onto the path, follow the right bank of the stream and reach a crossroads.

(8) Leave La Sénancole and follow the path uphill to the junction of several paths where there is a house.

(9) Walk along the wall of the house and continue along the path to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 251 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.59 - alt. 300 m - Road-path junction
  3. 2 : km 1.19 - alt. 345 m - Les Boujolles
  4. 3 : km 2.07 - alt. 288 m - Circular junction
  5. 4 : km 2.57 - alt. 264 m - Crossroads at - Sénancole (cours d'eau)
  6. 5 : km 3.61 - alt. 316 m - Tricky section
  7. 6 : km 4.23 - alt. 355 m - Path coming from the - Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque
  8. 7 : km 4.82 - alt. 408 m - La Débroussède
  9. 8 : km 6.94 - alt. 243 m - Sénancole crossroads
  10. 9 : km 7.25 - alt. 265 m - Crossroads by the house
  11. S/E : km 7.48 - alt. 253 m - Car park

Worth a visit

You’ll come across a few drystone shelters along the way.
Near (6) Sénanque Abbey.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 8726341
• Edited:

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk featuring many of the area’s typical features: paths lined with old stone walls, a few old farmhouses or drystone shelters, a route through dense scrubland with glimpses of cliffs, narrow passages through hollows, and a few unobstructed views of the Luberon.
Please note:
-The suggested route runs close to Sénanque Abbey but does not go through it. You can easily add it to the route.
-The route is mostly under cover. If you prefer open spaces, you might not enjoy it too much. On the other hand, it’s ideal when it’s hot.
-The tricky section between points 5 and 6 involves a bit of light climbing. It’s only a few steps, but it may pose a problem for some people.
-The starting point only has space for a few cars. As the road leading to it is very narrow, you may have to park quite a distance away if these few spaces are taken.

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dupre christian
dupre christian

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike, stunning views, just two slightly tricky sections to navigate.

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AqualiJu
AqualiJu

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike.
The shade is very welcome, but don't be fooled: there are still some sunny areas.
There is also one section that can be tricky.

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Claje
Claje

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant tour
A wonderful discovery of the area
But some fairly difficult sections
However, it is a little longer than stated

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diablesse
diablesse
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with varied scenery and plenty of shade.
I did it with my 9-year-old son, who loved scrambling over the rocks!
Make sure you wear good shoes as there are lots of loose stones and rocks.

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