From Pichauris to La Bastidonne

A pleasant route around the old hamlet of Pichauris and the Bastidonne estate. Beautiful tracks and paths through heath and kermes oak trees, passing numerous wells. Beautiful views of Mont Julien.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 218 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 215 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 438 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 308 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the large car park at the Domaine Départemental de Pichauris.

(S/E) Go through the large gate at the park entrance and continue along the path. Pass by the Muriel Fountain.
At thefirst intersection, turn right. The path turns left and then comes to a ford. Go straight ahead on the path marked VTT (sign) and then keep to the left. Pass by the Eouré well.

(1) Turn right at the fork. Keep left, cross a ford and you will arrive opposite a large meadow. Turn right onto the track. Follow this track which runs alongside the meadow of the hamlet of Pichauris. Ignore the paths on the left and right.

(2) Turn left 180°. The path climbs, passes next to a fenced-off area and arrives at the Panturle well. Go through the gate and turn right. Keep to the left and arrive at the Téo well, slightly higher up on the right (plaque removed).

(3) Pass an abandoned house and turn left at the barrier. Descend through the grass, then walk along the right side of the house to discover the Amé well. Turn back and then turn left to discover the Jean-Noël well (broken plaque). Head back west. Join a wide track and turn right (to the left of the picnic tables). Cross the Micocouliers car park, then cross the road to take the path towards "La Bastidonne" indicated on a signpost and marked withGRP® 2013 (yellow, red and yellow) markings.

(4) Turn right at the crossroads. Keep to the right. The path climbs, turns and passes next to a large electricity pylon. Join the path on the right that passes under the high-voltage line, then a few metres further on, turn left.

(5) Turn right, then 200 metres further on, turn left. Follow theGRP® 2013 markings which pass by olive trees to reach the ruins of La Bastidonne. In the large field, look for a well. This is Joseph's well. Keep to the left of the building and head west.

(6) Continue right on the path marked on the trees (no hunting zone ) which leads to the Romu and Antonin wells. Continue along the path heading north. Ignore the paths on the left and right and you will arrive at fire hydrant no. 478. Turn left, heading west.

(7) Turn right at a fork, then further on to the left, towards the circular Boucle de la Bastidonne. Pass an electricity pylon, then turn right towards the north, towards the D 908. At the bottom, turn left into the hairpin bend. Follow the road along the bed of the Jarret (dry). The route is easy.

(8) Turn left, then 300 metres further on, turn right, following the yellow and red markings. You will arrive near an observation post.

(9) Turn right, then immediately left. Follow the path downhill to the D 46A. Cross the road carefully. Follow the path along the road back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 310 m - Pichauris car park
  2. 1 : km 0.75 - alt. 335 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 2.55 - alt. 393 m - Towards the Panturle well
  4. 3 : km 3.62 - alt. 402 m - Towards the wells of Amé and Jean-Noël
  5. 4 : km 4.51 - alt. 357 m - Turn right towards the pylon.
  6. 5 : km 5.17 - alt. 409 m - Towards the Domaine de Bastidonne
  7. 6 : km 5.87 - alt. 395 m - Towards the Romu and Antonin wells
  8. 7 : km 6.37 - alt. 418 m - Head towards the "Bastidonne circular route".
  9. 8 : km 7.65 - alt. 320 m - Towards GR 2013
  10. 9 : km 8.12 - alt. 358 m - Observation post
  11. S/E : km 8.65 - alt. 310 m - Pichauris car park

Notes

For information: the author took 2½ hours to complete this route (without a lunch break).

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
jpb2
jpb2

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in the first half. The second half is rather dull.

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MALTERRE Thierry
MALTERRE Thierry

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

GPS ESSENTIAL, lots of paths, crossroads and opportunities to get lost with a mediocre description.
A pleasant walk with no major difficulties. Few people despite the school holidays and a magnificent blue sky.
2 hours 35 minutes without breaks.

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Ohana
Ohana
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Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We got lost
Even though we are used to hiking.
I think it was at point 3...
We did it with only the information provided, without GPS.

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Christian1
Christian1

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Very easy hike, no difficulty. Recommended for families.

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KrisVal
KrisVal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not frequented because it is done during the week
Nice, easy hike

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Gael du Sud
Gael du Sud

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

No problem following the hike with the app and phone in hand, we enjoyed both parts, definitely worth doing again!

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phildaix
phildaix

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy hike; beautiful scenery in the first half; the return trip is a bit dreary. The wells are mainly interesting for their connections to Pagnol or Giono; otherwise, they are all identical. There are a few minor uncertainties along the route, so it is worth using a GPS.

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Georges Dyane
Georges Dyane

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

For logistical reasons, we did the route backwards, so that we would be at the picnic area at midday. But the route wasn't difficult, there wasn't too much elevation gain, it was easy to follow on the app, and the trails were well maintained and easy to spot at the junctions.
The app, which I was discovering for the first time, is easy to use and very well designed. In short, I was delighted with this system.
Thank you and well done, keep up the good work: Georges-Dyane.

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Neoveron
Neoveron

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike in the company of several friends, with good weather and a light breeze – otherwise perfect.

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medaral
medaral

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route until you reach the tarmac road, which you then cross. After that, it's not as beautiful (in my opinion).

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