Col Soubeyran from Poët-Sigillat

An easy hike that will take you through fields of lavender and broom, oak undergrowth and apricot orchards.
Superb views of the Ventoux massif and, just before reaching the pass, of the Eygues and Oule valleys with the Angèle mountain, the Rocher du Caire, the Montrond and the Aiguilles de Rémuzat.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 541 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 544 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,152 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 663 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park near the Poët-Sigillat cemetery, just outside the village on the Col Soubeyran road.

(S/E) Take the forest track that starts above the cemetery.

(1) Ignore the path that branches off to the right and continue along the track (which is paved in places). The track climbs steeply in places.

(2) When you come out of the undergrowth, you will arrive at the edge of lavender fields. Walk along them on the right.

(3) Leave the track that branches off to the right and take the one that climbs between the lavender fields.

(4) At the fork, keep right towards Col Soubeyran.

(5) Highest point of the hike. Begin the descent towards the pass.
Shortly before reaching the pass, enjoy the superb view over the Eygues and Oule valleys.

(6) At the pass, cross the D162 road and take the forest track opposite.

(7) Pass some ancient ruins and continue the descent.

(8) Cross a small stream, ideal for cooling off. Ford the stream and continue along the track.

(9) Leave the track that climbs up to the left and continue downhill, turning right.

(10) Pass by some captured springs and cross the Rieufrais.

(11) Leave the path that leads to the Bellecombe-Tarendol climbing site and continue until you reach the semi-tarmac road. Turn right towards Tarendol.

(12) At the fork, turn right and follow the tarmac road for over 1 km. Cross the Pont des Hoirs bridge, arrive in Tarendol and cross the village.

(13) At the village exit and at the end of the wide right-hand bend, don't miss the forest track that climbs up to the left towards the north-west.

(14) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead and follow the sign for Poët-Sigillat 1.7 km / 30 min. A little further on, rejoin the Col Soubeyran road and, going downhill, head for the cemetery car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 781 m - Poët-Sigillat cemetery car park
  2. 1 : km 0.73 - alt. 883 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 2.23 - alt. 1,115 m - Exit from the woods onto a lavender field.
  4. 3 : km 2.31 - alt. 1,108 m - Fork
  5. 4 : km 2.62 - alt. 1,146 m - Intersection. Hiking signpost.
  6. 5 : km 2.9 - alt. 1,148 m - Highest point of the hike
  7. 6 : km 4.4 - alt. 988 m - Col de Soubeyrand (900m)
  8. 7 : km 5.9 - alt. 920 m - Ruins
  9. 8 : km 6.83 - alt. 840 m - Fording
  10. 9 : km 7.27 - alt. 800 m - Intersection
  11. 10 : km 7.86 - alt. 719 m - Captured sources - Rieufrais (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Ennuye
  12. 11 : km 8.11 - alt. 710 m - Sign presenting the climbing site
  13. 12 : km 8.77 - alt. 665 m - Intersection towards Tarendol
  14. 13 : km 10.22 - alt. 731 m - Departure from Tarendol
  15. 14 : km 10.96 - alt. 809 m - Crossroads
  16. S/E : km 12.53 - alt. 781 m - Poët-Sigillat cemetery car park

Notes

This hike should be avoided in hot weather as it is exposed to the sun.
Take water with you as there are no drinking water points along the hike. Perhaps at the Tarendol stopover lodge.
The route is poorly marked (marking: a yellow line) but follows forest tracks throughout.
Using a GPS or smartphone with the Visorando app can make it easier for walkers to find their way.
This route is not difficult but crosses paths that can mislead walkers.
Hike completed by the author on 14 July 2020.

Worth a visit

Bellecombe-Tarendol climbing site.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
danysm
danysm

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

If I had read the guidebook carefully, I wouldn't have done this hike because it was entirely on tracks and roads. Otherwise, beautiful views, also saw two chamois.

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jYp2496
jYp2496

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent landscapes, blue skies and late spring flowers adorned this beautiful route.

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christophemarina
christophemarina

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Taken on 02.06.2024, shame the lavender wasn't in bloom yet. Otherwise, during the season it must be magnificent, with lots of lavender fields. Beautiful landscape.

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new_patrice
new_patrice

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We added a little detour to the summit of La Tuve (1.5 km).

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deprinse
deprinse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Done on a very cold Mistral morning. Easy paths (a bit monotonous?), some beautiful slopes, magnificent panoramas. You feel like you're at the end of the world!

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lajoelle42
lajoelle42

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful scenery! A steep climb at the start, but then much easier!
No one else on the trails!

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piroulie
piroulie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We followed the route until we reached the sign indicating the pass on the right. But at that point, we turned left, and the view was magnificent! Continuing along this route, we descended back down to the village. A very pretty hike with panoramic views.

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edmondguevara
edmondguevara

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Most (90%) of the D + is taken at the start. Fortunately, the lavender fields are still in bloom to soften this. There are no beautiful paths for the pleasure of walking, but your eyes are constantly captivated by Mother Nature.
Here there are vultures, further on there are unusual rocks, and even a beautiful sailing boat is permanently moored at its final port,
just before the pretty chapel of Tenradol...

Beautiful, delicious, organic cheeses, opposite the chapel.

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