Loop from Buisson to Villedieu

A loop through vineyards and olive groves that allows you to visit two magnificent villages in the Vaucluse.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.10 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 96 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 98 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 270 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 174 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Baronnies
  • ⚐ District: Buisson (84110)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.279902° / E 5.00432°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3039ET, 3040ET, 3139OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

(S/E) The starting point for the hike is on Chemin d'Argelier in Buisson. You can park on the road or visit the village before setting off.
Once on Chemin d'Argelier, take the path on the left that leads into the vineyards towards Villedieu and enters the forest.

(1) When you reach the D51 road (which is quite busy), cross it and take the path that follows the road to the right of the vineyards.

(2) Take the road on the left. Go around a right-hand bend, then a left-hand bend.

(3) Turn right onto the path through the vineyards. At the crossroads, follow the road to the right for 300 metres.

(4) Turn left onto the path towards Villedieu. Cross a road.

(5) At the crossroads before Le Rieu, turn right and follow the road to the village. This is the most difficult part of the hike, with a fairly long climb to reach the village. Feel free to refresh yourself and visit Villedieu. Pass the town hall.

(6) Leave Villedieu via Chemin du Devès, which continues to climb southwards. Pass a fork to the left and another to the right further on.

(7) Once you have passed a building with two turrets, turn right onto the path that runs alongside the vineyards and follow it until you reach a ditch. At each crossroads, continue straight ahead.

(8) Turn left until you reach a small bridge that crosses the ditch, then immediately turn right to continue on the path, then left through the vineyards. Admire the small Notre-Dame d'Argelier Chapel on your right, then continue along the path to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 235 m - Chemin d'Argelier
  2. 1 : km 0.68 - alt. 186 m - D51. Turn right onto the path
  3. 2 : km 1.39 - alt. 185 m - Road on the left
  4. 3 : km 1.89 - alt. 175 m - Path on the right. Near the - Eygues (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 2.77 - alt. 182 m - Left path towards Villedieu
  6. 5 : km 3.84 - alt. 192 m - Chemin des Rouvières
  7. 6 : km 5.21 - alt. 249 m - Villedieu. On the left, Chemin du Devès
  8. 7 : km 5.6 - alt. 270 m - Vineyards. Right towards Buisson
  9. 8 : km 7.19 - alt. 221 m - Pontoon. Path on the right
  10. S/E : km 8.1 - alt. 235 m - Chemin d'Argelier. Close to the - Chapelle Notre Dame d’Argelier (Buisson)

Notes

An 8 km hike with no major difficulties (apart from the climb to Villedieu). The trail crosses vineyards, so remember to take sun protection.

Worth a visit

Medieval villages of Buisson and Villedieu, pretty paths through vineyards and olive groves.
The small Notre-Dame de l'Argelier chapel is well worth a visit.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 23 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

The advertised car park is not a car park. Do not park along the vineyard, as the winegrower does not agree to this.

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User 3857742

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk through vineyards and olive groves, passing through the charming village of Ville Dieu. An easy walk. Start by parking your car near the bushes. There is a pretty chapel in the middle of the vineyards, which is well worth a visit. Not mentioned in the description.

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Poloiste01000
Poloiste01000
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike between Buisson and Villedieu amid vineyards and olive trees.
It's a great way to stretch your legs. The square in Villedieu is a very picturesque spot.
Hike completed in 1 hour 59 minutes

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Ouh là là

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely, very easy hike, but not one to do when it's very hot as there isn't much shade. Beautiful views of the Eygues valley and the surrounding hilltop villages. Both villages are well worth a visit.

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JeanPascal
JeanPascal
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy hike. We parked our cars in the watchtower car park, which has plenty of spaces and toilets with water facilities, allowing us to explore the pretty village of Buisson on our return. It makes the walk a little longer, but it means you don't have to park on the lay-by, which allows vehicles to pass each other on the very narrow road. We stopped in Villedieu to visit and have a drink at the bistro in the village square, enjoying the sunshine and a very friendly welcome. The previous day's rain had made the paths between Buisson and Villedieu very muddy due to the installation of agricultural irrigation, but the grass will grow back. Thank you for this route.

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FéeViviane
FéeViviane

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very pretty views of the village and walks through the village.

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PIERBLEUE
PIERBLEUE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

hello
a hike accessible to all, very pleasant
Thank you

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BRUN Mireille
BRUN Mireille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk, no difficulty

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Charles2684
Charles2684

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

More of a stroll than a hike, but a pleasant route near the two beautiful villages of Villedieu and Buisson. You can grab a bite to eat in Villedieu on the square under the plane trees. Very pleasant.
Hike with little shade and walking through vineyards. Avoid on very sunny days!

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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with no particular difficulties, mostly through vineyards; the village of Villedieu is well worth a visit. Very discreet yellow markings on the ground; route marked on the 1:25,000 map.

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pierre lartigue
pierre lartigue

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very well signposted route
Charming village of Villedieu with places to eat and drink

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mmg84
mmg84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike with just one nice climb to reach Villedieu, two beautiful villages that are well worth a visit.

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POULIN Gérard
POULIN Gérard ★

Good evening,
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Henri ranchin
Henri ranchin

I really like your descriptions and maps, but since this weekend I have been unable to print them. Have you changed something on your website? Thank you

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Panda 84
Panda 84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No


A very pleasant hike, without any difficulties.
Buisson is a beautiful medieval village with a hospitable commandery of soldier monks.
Very beautiful views along the route.
Perfect for a 3-hour walk in winter, spring and early autumn.

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