From Mas de Pommet to Les Baux de Provence

Walking along the Camargue bull enclosures, you will pass through pine forests and heathland, which offer magnificent panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles and the Baux de Provence valley.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.88 km
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    Average duration: 5h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 252 m
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    Vertical drop: - 248 m

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    Highest point: 252 m
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    Lowest point: 58 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Mas de Pommet car park.

(S/E) Take the path that climbs to the left towards the Cabane du Garde, which is theGR®6marked in red and white. Continue to a crossroads near the Gaudre des Traversières stream.

(1) Stay on this path until you reach the Cabane du Garde and 100m after that, join the three-way junction.

(2) Turn left and continue straight ahead, staying on theGR®6until the next major intersection.

(3) Turn 90° to the right to quickly reach a new crossroads.

(4) Stay on the right-hand path, which is still theGR®6shared with theGR®653D, until the next triangular intersection and continue on theGR®6slightly to the left, passing in front of the cistern until the intersection.

(5) Turn left until the next intersection, which curves, and turn right. Continue on theGR®6, leaving theGR®653Dhere, and go straight ahead, ignoring all paths that branch off to the left and right, until you reach cistern no. 189.

(6) Stay on theGR®6until the next major intersection (barrier) and take the paved road (D27) straight ahead until the next trail that branches off to your right (barrier).

(7) Go through the barrier and continue south to enjoy beautiful views of the Alpilles on your right and Les Baux de Provence on your left along this path.

(8) Continue on the same route to return to the previous crossroads.

(7) Take the small paved road that descends to your left, stay on this road for about 800 metres and take the forest road that climbs uphill until you reach the AL105 marker.

(9) Take the forest road that climbs uphill, which is closed to traffic by a barrier. Stay on this road until you reach theGR®6crossroads.

(5) Turn left onto theGR® and continue to the large intersection (yellow direction signs) that you also passed on the way there.

(4) Leave theGR® and continue left, taking the path that climbs and runs alongside barbed wire fences. Stay on this path, which alternates between ascents and descents (some steeper than others), until you reach the cairn.

(10) At the cairn, turn right through the small pine forest to join a path (PR® yellow markings) and continue straight ahead to cistern no. 157. At the cistern, turn right and stay on this path, which ends at a gate, to rejoin theGR®6.

(1) Turn left onto theGR®6(taken on the way there) which leads to the starting point (car park) along the Camargue bull enclosures (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 58 m - Parking at Mas de Pommet
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 81 m - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 1.69 - alt. 119 m - On the left, GR6 Red/White
  4. 3 : km 2.93 - alt. 195 m - Take the path furthest to the right (GR6)
  5. 4 : km 3.34 - alt. 218 m - Yellow direction signs
  6. 5 : km 4.87 - alt. 232 m - On the left (still GR6 red/white)
  7. 6 : km 6.04 - alt. 239 m - Cistern no. 189
  8. 7 : km 7.01 - alt. 228 m - Barrier
  9. 8 : km 7.71 - alt. 212 m - Half/turn
  10. 9 : km 9.37 - alt. 199 m - Forest path (AL105)
  11. 10 : km 13.26 - alt. 210 m - On the right, at the cairn
  12. S/E : km 15.88 - alt. 58 m - Parking at Mas de Pommet

Practical information

A pleasant hike requiring no special equipment

In the nearby area

During the hike, you will see several enclosures with Camargue bulls (Raço di Biou). There are several magnificent panoramic views of the Alpilles, and you can see Mont Ventoux on the horizon...

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during 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 32 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
georges.esquirol
georges.esquirol

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Beautiful hike. Great view of Les Baux de Provence

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jyd66
jyd66

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Superb hike. And being opposite Les Baux de Provence, by adding an hour (30 minutes each way), you can take the opportunity to visit this magnificent village. The view from the hike's viewpoint is superb, but it's worth adding this detour!

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albertine30
albertine30

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

An easy hike with a beautiful view of the Baux de Provence

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Leibowitz
Leibowitz
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful hike, without much difficulty.
thefirst part is along a wide forest track, but the return is more varied and interesting.

Note that at point 8, we went a little further and enjoyed the view of Les Baux even more. We really appreciated the few extra metres, so feel free to do the same!

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le islois
le islois

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Beautiful hike and easy, very nice view of Les Baux de Provence. Small problem at point 10: no cairn, but with
the GPS we found the path. I recommend this hike.

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Jean N
Jean N

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Everything goes smoothly until point 10, where there is no cairn...
Otherwise, we can do without it because all the paths to the north lead to the car park

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nicolas58
nicolas58

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Easy hike on wide paths (trails). Nice start in the woods, where we saw some bulls. We came across a herd of sheep with their shepherd. After that, the highlight is the view of the surrounding area and, at point 8, the beautiful Provence landscape (bring your binoculars). Interesting vegetation. On the way back at point 7, more precise directions would be helpful, as we didn't take the right path. A lovely day out.

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patrick.bormann
patrick.bormann

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely, easy hike in the Alpilles, mostly on forest firebreak trails. At point 8, there is a beautiful view of Les Baux de Provence.
Highly recommended. Thanks to the author of this hike

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cysougimi
cysougimi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A very beautiful family hike.

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Thierry 643083
Thierry 643083

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent route that we thoroughly enjoyed running!

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Princesse1845
Princesse1845
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent hike if you're looking for distance rather than elevation gain.
I did it in 3½ hours, I walk fast and hardly ever stop.
The start is very pleasant, with Camargue bull farms and then the undergrowth.
There are lots of great spots for picnics all along the way.
Note: for point 7, you have to walk a few dozen metres along the tarmac road, where there is frequent traffic. Then take the path at the barrier on the right. Magnificent view of the village of Les Baux.
Point 10: the cairn no longer exists! Just a few stones lined up on the ground and a tree trunk in the middle of the path (which didn't look like it had been there for long). In any case, you can't miss it, as the path forms a T-junction.
Thanks for sharing

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schnogeloch
schnogeloch

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant walk with no difficulties.
The picnic at point 8 opposite the Rocher des Baux is worth the detour.
A bit of confusion on the way back at point 7 towards 9: the text mentions a paved path going downhill, but it actually looks like a real road.
Thank you for this walk.

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MarieProvence
MarieProvence

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : May 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

very pleasant, picnic opposite the Rocher des Baux.

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LOU-RANDONNE
LOU-RANDONNE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Hello, we completed this hike without any problems until point 7 , but then we encountered difficulties
because when you get back down to the road, it says to go left, but the road goes uphill on the left
we never found the forest path
I'm leaving my email address because I would appreciate it if someone could kindly explain where to find it
oxfordvg2@orange.fr Thank you
so we retraced our steps
anyway, this hike, in our own way, lol, gave us a good laugh. One day we'll be hiking pros, but on that day we'll also lose the fits of laughter that only exist because of these mistakes.
Thanks for the great hike and for the laughs
but if someone could explain the end to me, that would be great
lilou

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MarieProvence
MarieProvence

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant hike, the site is magnificent, with pine forests, the village of Les Baux, the Alpilles mountains and Mediterranean vegetation! A real treat.

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