Circular in the Massif d'Uchaux via the Chemin Blanc

A pleasant circular starting from Lagarde-Paréol through the Massif d'Uchaux, among forests and vineyards.

Details

3738252
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.09 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 199 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 200 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 247 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 102 m

Photos

Description of the walk

Park in the Lagarde-Paréol cemetery car park.

(S/E) With your back to the cemetery, head right and immediately take Chemin des Tartarus on the right.
When the road begins to curve to the left, continue straight ahead on a dirt path to the left of the vineyards. Pass under a power line and you will come to an intersection.

(1) Take the path on the left that runs alongside a vineyard.

(2) Keep left on the wide dirt path and continue to a four-way intersection.

(3) Turn right and head south until you reach a wider path.

(4) Turn right, then take the second path on the left. Go past the gate.

(5) Ignore the botanical trail on the left and continue straight ahead. See practical information for alternative route.

(6) Turn right onto Chemin Blanc, which climbs into the hills.

(7) When you reach a fork, keep to the right and further on, at a cistern on your left, continue on the left until you reach the crossroads at the corner of two wooded areas.

(8) Follow the path to the right towards Lagarde-Paréol. Keep to the right at the next fork and continue along the path which heads east and leads to the village.

(9) Turn right, then right again at the school to return to your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 147 m - Cemetery car park
  2. 1 : km 1.49 - alt. 219 m - Intersection, on the left
  3. 2 : km 2.01 - alt. 203 m - Large path on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.83 - alt. 159 m - Crossroads, on the right
  5. 4 : km 3.6 - alt. 140 m - Junction with a wide path on the right.
  6. 5 : km 3.88 - alt. 138 m - Ignore the start of the botanical trail.
  7. 6 : km 4.87 - alt. 102 m - Turn right onto Chemin Blanc.
  8. 7 : km 6.76 - alt. 175 m - Fork, on the right
  9. 8 : km 8.65 - alt. 244 m - Crossroads, on the right
  10. 9 : km 10.83 - alt. 143 m - Lagarde-Paréol, on the right
  11. S/E : km 11.09 - alt. 145 m - Cemetery car park

Notes

Many stony paths, so wear good walking shoes.
Several moderate climbs. No water sources along the way.

(5) If you wish, you can take the botanical trail on the left, which will rejoin the path a few hundred metres further on, just before (6).

Worth a visit

Hike through pine trees and vineyards, with beautiful views of the region's mountains.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
Rando84
Rando84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

pretty trails, few elevation changes
the "white path" section is a bit monotonous, but we were able to finish it with a few small variations in the undergrowth.
An easy, undemanding walk...

Machine-translated

Annick84
Annick84

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Route designed for young children (aged 8 and 6) to introduce them to GPS navigation
Wide paths and no difficulty; perfect for keeping them interested throughout the route
Beautiful scenery to delight the eyes of grandparents

Machine-translated

FeedoRando
FeedoRando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike. I recommend this very pleasant route in the early hours of the morning during the summer holidays. Thank you to whoever submitted this circular.

Machine-translated

PascalFtn
PascalFtn

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy-to-follow nature route. However, much of the route is uninteresting, consisting of long, straight stretches uphill that are not very motivating. The constant descent on the way back is also uninteresting. We pick up the pace because we can't wait to get back 😜 Beautiful views of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Provence, weather permitting.

Machine-translated

randidier
randidier

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A pleasant hike to see in the New Year.
No difficulty, but good footwear is recommended. Not much scenery.
It had probably rained the day before because before reaching point 8, the path turned into a swimming pool, forcing us to walk through the undergrowth. This is probably a recurring problem because the detour path is almost marked out by the tracks.

Machine-translated

JLC30
JLC30

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy hike with beautiful views. The very welcoming hunting lodge (free access to the interior and furniture) allowed the group to enjoy a pleasant picnic stop. Many thanks.

Machine-translated

Henry.simon
Henry.simon

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike with stunning views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux and Saint-Amand.
To make the route more enjoyable, we made a round trip to Serignan du Contât (a very pretty village), which added 2 km to the journey.
Some paths are very stony, so walking sticks are very useful.

Machine-translated

Happy Walker
Happy Walker

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The return between points 6 and 8 is monotonous. But otherwise, it's a pleasant and easy hike. There are some lovely views, particularly of Mont Ventoux.

Machine-translated

POLO78420
POLO78420

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

We followed the route to point 6, then descended towards the car park before Sérignan du Comtat for lunch. Instead of going back up to point 6, we turned around at the car park, turned left immediately and went back up a hiking trail that is no longer marked but is wooded (and sheltered from the sun) to rejoin the route almost at point 7.
On the map, this path crosses the BOIS DE LA RENJARDE, passing by point 183 then 187, before point 7.
Then resume the normal route, which is well described.
This route is STRONGLY discouraged in STRONG SUN or in summer. However, there are no difficulties.

Machine-translated

randovedene
randovedene

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hiking trails suitable for all levels. Follow map C, which is more interesting. There are often small paths that run alongside these predictable trails, where it gets very hot in good weather. So if you look around a bit, three quarters of the hike is in the woods, starting from Lafare-Pareol or Serignan du Comtat.

Machine-translated

Abelci
Abelci

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

pleasant hike

Machine-translated

Guyrandos
Guyrandos
• Edited:

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy hike offering some beautiful views on clear days. It is best to follow the route with a GPS or even a map, as there are many junctions along the way. It's a shame that the description doesn't mention the numerous yellow signs put up by the departmental council, which provide good guidance. Perhaps they are recent? Coloured markings would also be helpful if they were mentioned. The botanical trail is nearby and is an alternative that must be more pleasant in the warmer months.

Machine-translated

Diabolito
Diabolito
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I set off on my hike at 7:30 this morning. The sun had not yet risen, so there was no one else on the trails.
It was very pleasant in the woods. I relied solely on my GPS for guidance, so I cannot comment on the reliability of the description.
An easy hike, which I would classify as easy for a good walker. Completed in 2.5 hours.
Thank you for this route.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.