Chapel of Sainte-Consorce in Jouques

A walk to this little Provençal chapel on the heights of Jouques, at the top of Concors Mountain. Particularly isolated, it is only accessible on foot. From the top of Mont Concors, there is a beautiful view (watchtower), notably of the castles of Grand Sambuc and Petit Sambuc, and of Sainte-Victoire.

You can do this hike in reverse if you want to enjoy the views better on the way back. And enjoy a nice climb in the shade ;-)

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.07 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 460 m
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    Descent: - 456 m

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    Highest point: 780 m
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    Lowest point: 372 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Jouques (13490)
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    Start/End: N 43.590703° / E 5.642686°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3244ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park at the Vallon du Lièvre de Taulisson car park on the D11.

(S/E) Take the forest track. At the first fork, turn left. Do not continue to the cistern, which is buried with a sign saying "Clos de Marine n°291", but continue straight ahead on the track that has been built to combat forest fires

(1) Stay on the forest track on the left, which gradually enters a low-lying wood.

(2) At the second fork, turn right and continue uphill. Further on, a small sign indicates the direction of the Chapelle Sainte-Consorce on the left. Take the path that leads there, equipped with a handrail

(3) At the chapel, take the ridge path northwards. Pass the watchtower (poorly marked) and rejoin the forest track.

(4) At the hairpin bend, there is a beautiful view. Stay on the forest track and return almost to the small sign indicating the chapel. On the left, opposite the sign at the level of the path leading to the chapel, an unmarked path descends into a small valley. Take this path. This path is not marked. Be careful, as this section is slippery in wet weather.

(5) Once you reach the bottom of the valley, you will come to a forest track. Take this track to the right for about 150 metres until you reach a fork. Another path branches off to your left in a hairpin bend. Ignore this path. Take the forest track opposite, slightly to the left, going uphill to reach the cistern. At the first crossroads, stay on the track on the right to return to the cistern.

(1) Then turn left onto the path you took on the way up and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 398 m - Parking lot at Vallon du Lièvre in Taulisson
  2. 1 : km 0.77 - alt. 453 m - Cistern
  3. 2 : km 3.01 - alt. 708 m - Turn right at the fork
  4. 3 : km 3.33 - alt. 746 m - Chapel of Sainte-Consorce
  5. 4 : km 3.99 - alt. 768 m - Viewpoint from the forest track
  6. 5 : km 6.32 - alt. 377 m - Bottom of the valley
  7. S/E : km 8.07 - alt. 398 m - Parking lot at Vallon du Lièvre in Taulisson

Notes

No water.
Good track and path.

Worth a visit

The person canonised under the name of Saint Consorce (Consortia in Latin) was the daughter of Saint Eucher, a bishop who lived in Provence in the 6th century.

The chapel is normally closed to the public.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 29 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Jean-Claude Clémens
Jean-Claude Clémens

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful views on the climb up the DFCI trail (I did it in the same direction as the author), a little less pleasant on the descent through the woods during these winter days.

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phildaix
phildaix

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This time, we did the circuit in the opposite direction to the description (so this one was not used). It was a challenging climb but not slippery despite the rain two days ago (probably because there were few dead leaves at the end of summer and the damp earth held the large stones in place). It's true that in this direction you get a better view on the way down. In any case, there are magnificent views on both sides of the mountain.

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Krapulax
Krapulax

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

tip: do the route in reverse, especially to avoid the rather slippery descent through the woods

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quantum
quantum

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a beautiful, wide trail for climbing with a superb view from the summit. Return via the same route to avoid the undergrowth.

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EGIALIS84
EGIALIS84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a beautiful route, quite challenging and well signposted. We did it in the direction indicated, but I think it's better to do it the other way round. The climb through the woods is a little slippery on the way back, but it will be easier to climb on the way down, and you can enjoy the view.

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kayakceur
kayakceur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Enjoy your hike. There is some elevation gain. A wide path from the start to the summit.
Superb 360° view at the summit.
Didn't find the moon hole at the summit?
The descent into the valley is superb, with a steep drop down a narrow path covered in leaves.
Be careful, it can be slippery in wet weather.

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J?rôme
J?rôme

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy hike done in reverse to enjoy the views at a leisurely pace

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LMDu
LMDu

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Unlike other reviews, I did the circuit in the direction described and I don't regret it. The climb is steeper but shorter and better to do in this direction when the path through the woods is slippery. In addition, the descent, which is on a long track, offers some very pretty views. So, I recommend following the hike in the right direction!

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Lou Facomochère
Lou Facomochère

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike for groups of all abilities, except perhaps the descent along the trail. In the morning and in winter, it is very pleasant to do in the direction indicated (DFCI track on the way up and descent via the trail). In the afternoon and in summer, it is probably better to do it in the opposite direction (walk in the shade when going uphill!)

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GillesB
GillesB

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike in July after the rain, so it was nice and cool. The scenery is magnificent, and the little chapel is full of charm. The entire climb is on a wide track, which didn't bother me, but it's perhaps less intimate than a narrow path like the one on the ridge or on the descent.
One thing to note that confused me in the first part: before the fork marked as the first junction, there is a path that branches off to the left. I took it and it goes downhill. After a few hundred metres, you realise you've gone wrong and have to retrace your steps (it's a steep climb ), but this could be signposted.
Thank you for your suggestions for more enjoyable walks.

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Marco13
Marco13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike (which I have done several times) is varied and very enjoyable, with a beautiful view from the summit.
I lead a hiking group in Aix-en-Provence and have suggested this hike to my group several times.
However, it is quite clear to me that it is better to do this loop in the opposite direction to that indicated in the description.
The fairly steep climb through the forest with rocky areas that are a little daunting (but not difficult!) is much easier going up than down!
I've always done it this way.

Marco13

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Eric_Galice
Eric_Galice
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike!
Magnificent 360° views
Like many others, we did it in reverse, which seems more logical.
For those who are afraid of heights, like me, the path that descends a little after the chapel can be left after about thirty metres via flat rocks to join the path that leads to the watchtower. This avoids the only difficult (vertiginous) part.
Hike completed in 2 hours and 50 minutes.
Thanks to the author!

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phildaix
phildaix

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

No one on the road, clear blue skies, perfect temperature – what more could you want after lockdown?
Follow the route as indicated, no problems; yes, it's a bit slippery on the way down, even in dry weather!
Otherwise, after the chapel, don't take the wrong turn. The path to take follows the edge of the cliff. Don't take the path that gradually descends.
Thanks for this lovely ride!

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bheroux
bheroux

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I think it makes more sense to do the route in reverse. The climb through the rocks is quite steep but is in the shade. At the top, the clear weather allowed us to see the Durance valley, the Étang de Berre, and of course the Sambuc and Sainte-Victoire mountains, as well as the Luberon massif, Mont Ventoux, the Lure mountain and, in the distance, the peaks of the Ecrins.
The descent is very gentle along the wide track, allowing us to enjoy the panorama once again.

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dames
dames
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike with all kinds of landscapes (undergrowth, narrow paths, wide tracks, viewpoints).
A few tricky sections but fairly easy overall. Watch out for wild boars in the evening around 7pm as this is a hunting area (I came across two).

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