From Piégon to Pas de Maneyrole via the hamlet of Les Géants

A lovely walk through the undergrowth and apricot and almond orchards, with beautiful views of the Ollon valley and Mont Ventoux.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.25 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 443 m
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    Descent: - 438 m

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    Highest point: 810 m
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    Lowest point: 374 m

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Description of the walk

Head to Piégon and park in the car park by the chapel.

(S/E) Leave the car park by taking the small road to the left, then at the wash house, continue straight ahead towards Grange Neuve, leaving the buildings on your left. You will find the start of the small path called "Colombette".

(1) Continue along the small tarmac path, which will become a stony track further on. Leave the access to Le Jas on your left and keep to the right. Continue for about 50 metres.

(2) Look for the path on your right, which will be the return route. Continue straight ahead until you reach the three-way junction just after, where you should turn left. Continue straight ahead.

(3) Turn onto the path on your right and continue to a crossroads where you will have a magnificent view of the Ollon valley.

(4) Continue straight ahead and begin the gentle descent towards Pas de Maneyrole. At the crossroads (Saint-Sosier on the map), keep to the right to reach Pas de Maneyrole.

(5) Follow the small path that climbs up into the forest for about 300 metres to reach the viewpoint over Ventoux and the various ridges.

(6) Admire the beauty of the site, then turn back towards Pas de Maneyrole.

(5) Descend the path on your left, which leads to a wider track further down.

(7) Continue to the right to reach the hamlet of Les Géants, which you can visit. Enter the old chapel, walk around it and then resume the route. The path is a little worn in places by rainwater runoff.

(8) Go up the path on your right, go through the small gate and don't forget to close it behind you. Turn right to walk along this beautiful ridge, from where you can see the villages of Mirabel and Vinsobres. Join the small tarmac road at the start.

(2) Follow it to the left until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 374 m - Grassy car park near the olive trees - Notre-Dame du Cadenet (Piégon)
  2. 1 : km 0.79 - alt. 392 m - Start of the Colombette trail
  3. 2 : km 1.08 - alt. 405 m - Crossroads of the circular
  4. 3 : km 3.42 - alt. 739 m - Gros Moure
  5. 4 : km 4.07 - alt. 808 m - Viewpoint
  6. 5 : km 5.18 - alt. 711 m - Pas de Maneyrole - Le Pas de Maneyrole (706m)
  7. 6 : km 5.31 - alt. 730 m - Viewpoint
  8. 7 : km 6.16 - alt. 598 m - Junction. Towards - Lauzon (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Ouvèze
  9. 8 : km 8.38 - alt. 488 m - Path on the right
  10. S/E : km 10.25 - alt. 374 m - Grassy car park near the olive trees. Close to - La Belle Vendangeuse (Piégon)

Worth a visit

(4) Beautiful view of the Ollon Valley.

(6) A must-see, take the opportunity to take a break.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
anca69
anca69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike with beautiful views, but the trail is rutted after point 5 and on the last section, which slows down the descent a little. There is a beautiful chapel in the hamlet of Le Géant, and young almond trees have been planted along the route.

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Tricastine
Tricastine

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

The climb starts right from the beginning and it's quite steep.
Lovely views in the distance of Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles mountains, almond groves... The descent isn't very easy in places. Otherwise, I recommend it.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for this lovely feedback.
Enjoy your walks
Happy New Year

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Fabienne Verstraeten
Fabienne Verstraeten

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I often do this route, which is ideal for a half-day hike in autumn, winter or early spring. But I do it in the opposite direction, preferring the long climb on the way there. Once you reach the pass, it's pure pleasure and you descend with the sun in front of you. There are beautiful fields of young almond trees and, around the hamlet of Les Géants, magnificent fields of olive and fruit trees, apricot and cherry trees, ending with a walk through the vineyards.

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Barbara26
Barbara26

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We loved this hike. There are beautiful views. We met a group of hikers, but only on part of the route. There are many options for changing the hike during the walk. Accessible to all. Easy.

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samyn
samyn

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Very disappointed with this hike, which I found rather uninteresting. Up to point 4, it's an uphill forest track with no interesting views. The entire climb takes place over the first three-quarters of the route. Then there are a few nice views at the following points, before ending with a descent down another forest track for the last few points.

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Francis 26
Francis 26

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Well-documented hike. Only the last part from the ridge may pose a problem in case of rain.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your insightful feedback

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Rascasse7
Rascasse7

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on a beautiful summer's day on 14 April.
A very pretty route, with most of the elevation gain concentrated in the first 4 kilometres, making for a long, steep climb that is fairly consistent, ranging from difficult to slightly less difficult. It's best to take it slowly without pushing the pace, and then it's no problem. In the morning, it was nicely shaded, which was appreciated given the heat of the day.
The rest of the route is very pleasant.

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mbabi
mbabi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A group of friends and I started 2024 with this very interesting, easy and varied hike.
We fell in love with the hamlet of Les Géants and the adjoining chapel.
Thank you @ Jacky Anx
mbabi

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your feedback. Not too windy?

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danysm
danysm

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I had already done this hike, but I didn't remember it being so beautiful.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your feedback.

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Bachasson
Bachasson

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A walk taken with friends. Does not present any particular difficulty.

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Francine84
Francine84

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Superb hike! It's a steep climb up to point 2, but after that, it's pure bliss!
We had a picnic at point 5 facing Mont Ventoux and enjoyed a magnificent view.
Thank you to the creator of this technical sheet.

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