Route between Savoillan and Montbrun-les-Bains

An easy hike through fields of lavender and thyme with beautiful views of Mont Ventoux.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 21.47 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 45 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 562 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 559 m

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    Highest point: 796 m
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    Lowest point: 503 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the foot of the village of Savoillan.

(S/E) From the car park, head towards Toulourenc, cross the bridge, cross the D40 and take the small road opposite which turns sharply to the right to join the D41.

GR®91CWhite and Red markings

Continue on the D41, which joins the D40 after 200 m and becomes the D72.

(1) Leave this road after about 200 m and take the first tarmac road on the left that runs alongside a lavender field. 20 m after taking this road, don't miss a small shaded path that branches off to the right. It runs parallel to the D72 until it joins a tarmac road, which you take to the left. Continue along this road until the next intersection.

(3) At the intersection in Briançon, take the tarmac road on the right (south-east). It turns into a track. Cross a small stream and then a dry ravine. The track turns right, then leave it and take the shaded path on the left heading east

(4) It climbs slightly above a ravine. Continue along theGR®91C, which passes through fields of thyme, to the Toulourenc River.

(5) Cross the bridge, turn right and then follow the Toulourenc along the road.

Off the trail

(6) Leave the road 200 metres further on by taking a small road on the left. Follow this road and, at the next intersection, take the road on the right.

(7) A few metres further on, turn right onto a pretty little path that descends like a balcony with an interesting view of Mont Ventoux on the right.

(8) Join a road that leads immediately to the entrance to Montbrun, at the Sainte-Marie gate, which can be reached by taking the stairs on the right. Cross the village to join the D542, which you should take to the left towards Barret-de-Lioure, heading north-east, away from Aurel.

Yellow markings

(9) About 60 m after the sign announcing the exit from Montbrun, turn left onto the small road that runs alongside a stream.

(10) At the intersection at the corner of a lavender field, turn right onto the track towards La Boucoule. Follow the Ravin de Trémoi. Continue on this path, which turns right and becomes narrower. After another left turn, descend to reach a new track near La Boucoule.

(11) Take the track on the left and leave it 200 metres further on for a path that branches off to the left towards La Niègle. Soon, Mont Ventoux appears on the left. Continue along this path, which becomes a track, until you reach the Toulourenc at La Niègle.

(12) Cross the Toulourenc and take the road on the left. Follow it for a few metres, then at the next intersection, turn right and follow the road uphill towards Vergol.

Yellow and redGRP® markings

(13) At Col de l'Aiguillon, you will join theGRP®. Leave the lodge on your right and continue straight on towards La Gabelle.

(13) At La Gabelle, continue on theGRP® trail, leaving the road and following the path on the left that leads back to Briançon.

(3) Return to Savoillan by retracing your steps (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 509 m - Car park at the foot of the village of Savoillan.
  2. 1 : km 0.98 - alt. 512 m - Fork in the path
  3. 2 : km 1.85 - alt. 529 m - Intersection at a place called Briançon
  4. 3 : km 2.79 - alt. 566 m - Path on the left
  5. 4 : km 5.69 - alt. 595 m - Cross the bridge over the Toulourenc (river), a tributary of the Ouvèze. - Toulourenc (rivière) - Affluent de l'Ouvèze
  6. 5 : km 6.11 - alt. 585 m - Small road on the left
  7. 6 : km 7.15 - alt. 686 m - Descent on the path to the right
  8. 7 : km 7.75 - alt. 617 m - Arrival in Montbrun - Château des Dupuy-Montbrun - Château des Dupuy-Montbrun
  9. 8 : km 9.16 - alt. 619 m - Leaving Montbrun. Near the - Anary (river) - Tributary of the Toulourenc - Anary (cours d'eau) - Affluent du Toulourenc
  10. 9 : km 9.91 - alt. 654 m - Lavender field, track on the right
  11. 10 : km 11.48 - alt. 731 m - Boucoule
  12. 11 : km 14.53 - alt. 651 m - Niègle (Toulourenc and D159)
  13. 12 : km 16.05 - alt. 742 m - Col de l'Aiguillon Saint-Claude (741 m) - Col de l'Aiguillon Saint-Claude (741m)
  14. 13 : km 17.13 - alt. 658 m - La Gabelle
  15. S/E : km 21.47 - alt. 508 m - Car park at the foot of the village of Savoillan.

Notes

No particular difficulties. The trail is well marked.
There are a few restaurants in Montbrun if you haven't planned a picnic, but it's always best to bring at least 1.5 litres of fresh water as there is very little shade and it can get very hot.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Ma Mie
Ma Mie

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This hike is fairly moderate, with no particular difficulties. You just need to be used to walking long distances.
Far too much tarmac.

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vdboo
vdboo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

In autumn, this walk is superb.
In summer, it must be very hot, as there is little or no shade.

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millim
millim

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

No difficulties. The main attraction is the passage through MONTBRUN LES BAINS.

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hervevisorando
hervevisorando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike despite yesterday's strong mistral wind. No difficulty, varied route (small roads, tracks or small paths) and different and interesting views of Mont Ventoux. A hike not to be missed.
Thank you for this beautiful hike.
See you soon!

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helenes_serrand
helenes_serrand

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I only did part of this hike because I only had the afternoon, I started at the Château de Gipière (Montbrun les Bains thermal baths) and reached point 8, then continued to point 11 and returned by road for about 2 km, then took the Courge ravine to the south and returned to the route between points 9 and 10. The only problem with this route is that you don't pass through the village, but I had visited it in the morning.
Total distance: 12 km, just under 2½ hours and 400 m elevation gain.
Magnificent autumn colours everywhere, including on the slopes of Ventoux, which was hidden in the clouds.

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Isabel04
Isabel04

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike!
Sunshine in the morning and rain in the afternoon, but that didn't dampen our spirits or our desire to continue!
We visited Montbrun les Bains, a small village perched on the hillside, and Savoillan, another village at the foot of Mont Ventoux.
A must-see!

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Labouré Philippe
Labouré Philippe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely, easy hike with a beautiful section through Montbrun les Bains, where you can linger for a while.

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