Circular between Buisson and Villedieu

A hike through vineyards and the pretty villages of Buisson and Villedieu, along the Eygues Valley. You can also admire the Notre-Dame d'Argelier chapel in this lush natural setting. An easy hike suitable for the whole family in all seasons.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.80 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 123 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 120 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 254 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 175 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Buisson (84110)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.281015° / E 4.995574°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3039ET, 3040ET, 3139OT
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Description of the walk

At the roundabout, leave the D20 towards Buisson and park in the boules court car park on your right, where there are plenty of well-organised parking spaces.

(S/E) Then go up Chemin de Visan, pass in front of Buisson Town Hall, then turn right onto Chemin de Fontvieille.

(1) Turn left onto Traverse de Fontvieille, then continue along Chemin d'Argelier for about 500 metres.

(2) Leave the road and take the path on the left.

(3) Cross the Villedieu departmental road (D51) and turn right onto the grassy path on the left-hand side of the road.

(4) Just before a fork in the road, take the road on the left and follow it (Chemin des Ramières) to a crossroads.

(5) Turn right onto the road and stay on Chemin des Ramières until you approach the D75.

(6) 100 metres before the D75, turn left between the vineyards and fruit trees, cross Chemin de la Fabrique and continue along Chemin de la Courroie du Rieu until you reach a stream.

(7) Without crossing it, turn right onto Chemin des Rouvières, along the Rieu until you reach the Rouvières departmental road (D75), which you should follow straight ahead, then at the next crossroads, turn right onto Chemin du Connier until you reach Villedieu.

(8) Take Rue des Sources opposite, go around Place de la Libération on the left and follow Grand Rue.

(9) Continue along Chemin de la Croix Granier until you reach the crossroads (La Baude).

(10) Turn right after about 100 metres and take the path on the left. Cross the Route de Roaix (D51b) and continue straight ahead. Cross the Chemin des Sources and continue straight ahead.

(11) Take the road on the right for 100 metres.

(12) Take the path on the left. Walk along the left side of the ditch and the forest, then cross it and return along the right side. Pass in front of the Notre-Dame d'Argelier chapel.

(13) Turn right onto the tarmac road (Chemin d'Argelier) and you will come to a fork in the road that you passed on the way there.

(2) Continue straight ahead on Chemin d'Argelier and follow the same route as on the way there to return to (S/E, the boules court car park.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 189 m - Boules court car park
  2. 1 : km 0.36 - alt. 211 m - Traverse de Fontvieille - Chapelle Saint-Pierre (Buisson)
  3. 2 : km 0.93 - alt. 235 m - Crossroads of the circular - Chapelle Notre Dame d’Argelier (Buisson)
  4. 3 : km 1.48 - alt. 184 m - Cross the Route de Villedieu
  5. 4 : km 2.22 - alt. 187 m - Entrance to the vineyards
  6. 5 : km 3.47 - alt. 180 m - Chemin des Ramières - Eygues (rivière)
  7. 6 : km 3.86 - alt. 182 m - Path through the vineyards
  8. 7 : km 4.91 - alt. 190 m - Chemin des Rouvières - Le Rieu
  9. 8 : km 6.04 - alt. 247 m - Chemin des Sources - Villedieu
  10. 9 : km 6.26 - alt. 248 m - Chemin de la Croix Granier
  11. 10 : km 6.69 - alt. 242 m - La Baude
  12. 11 : km 7.76 - alt. 220 m - Track
  13. 12 : km 7.86 - alt. 217 m - Path
  14. 13 : km 8.65 - alt. 224 m - Chemin d'Argelier
  15. S/E : km 9.8 - alt. 188 m - Boules court car park

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike, low elevation gain, ideal for relaxation. Beautiful scenery.

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