Château de Chabrières walks

This is a pleasant walk along small paths, mainly through the woods. The various vantage points offer 360° panoramic views of the surrounding plains and mountain ranges. Crossing the underground quarries of Saint-Restitut gives you an insight into the difficult work of the quarrymen. There are numerous remains of dwellings around these quarries. A visit to the village of Saint-Restitut is also enjoyable.

This circular route takes us on a journey through time, via the Château de Chabrières and the troglodytic hamlet of the same name, of which a few traces remain, the unique Grotte de l'Ermite cave, and the village of Barry, part of which has already been beautifully restored. This route keeps us sheltered from the Mistral wind most of the time and often takes us through woodland, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Rhône valley, Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the Baronnies. However, be sure to wear sturdy footwear as the terrain is often rocky. There is also a short, somewhat exposed section under the Château de Chabrières. As the Barry massif is criss-crossed by numerous paths, we recommend using the app's GPS.

A circular route starting from the pretty village of Saint-Restitut provides access to the ruins of Chabrières Castle (11th-12th centuries). This route, largely shaded and sheltered from the Mistral wind, passes through the former climbing site of L'Enclume, where you can discover a surprising array of ruiniform rocks forming a network of labyrinthine paths. From the top of the hill, the site overlooks the Lauzon plain where the town of Bollène lies, with breathtaking views of the Baronnies Provençales, Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail. An unmarked path then runs along the edge of the cliff before leading to the ruins of the watchtower castle, opening up a panoramic view of the Rhône valley. The use of the app's GPS is strongly recommended on this route.