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Historical Arles
Visorando Member
7.16 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Discovering Arles and its numerous Roman monuments and buildings. You can enjoy a short picturesque break along the canal from Arles to Bouc where you can go right up to the famous Van Gogh bridge before returning to the no-less famous bull ring.
An easy, step-by-step discovery of Arles' heritage
2.06 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Arles, a city of art and history, is perfect for a short but intense urban stroll. This short route takes you through the must-see sites of the old town: from the ancient theatre to the Roman arena, passing through narrow streets bathed in Provençal light. An easy walk, ideal for strolling between heritage sites and Mediterranean atmosphere.
Discovering the mills of Alphonse Daudet
1.39 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Fontvieille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The Provençal writer Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) spent some time in Fontvieille, where he drew inspiration from the landscapes to write Lettres de mon moulin (Letters from My Mill). This short family route takes you to four mills that are part of Provençal heritage and passes by the Château de Montauban, where Daudet was a guest.
Mills and olive grove of Fontvieille
3.79 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Fontvieille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A slight variation on the existing routes around the Moulin de Daudet. The advantage of this route is that from the Château de Montauban to the return via the Moulin de Daudet (which you pass twice), you are sheltered from the wind.
Fontvieille and its history
7.86 mi
+436 ft
-433 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Fontvieille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Discover Fontvieille, famous for its Daudet mill, but also for the Roman ruins that dot the commune.
The mills of Fontvieille
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.36 mi
+528 ft
-531 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fontvieille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Climb up into the heath in search of the remains of a Gallo-Roman aqueduct. Visit the windmills of Fontvieille. Discover the ruins of the imposing Roman water mill at Barbegal and the aqueduct crossing the Vallon des Arcs.
The Mas du Pont de Rousty discovery trail
3.25 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A route very well designed and maintained by the Camargue Regional Nature Park, offering a concentrated glimpse of this region: wetlands, marshes and ponds, adapted vegetation and wildlife, and local crops and livestock.
Walk in the Planet massif starting from the Saint-Gabriel Chapel
4.25 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Tarascon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy walk in pleasant surroundings, allowing you to discover the Saint-Gabriel Chapel and the ruins of an ancient castle (Ernaginum site) on land once used by the Romans.
Chapelle Saint-Gabriel - Les Alpilles
7.67 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,184 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tarascon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Circuit in the far west of the Alpilles, starting from the Saint-Gabriel Chapel.
Vallon de Lèque in Fontvieille
7.56 mi
+758 ft
-735 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fontvieille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Commune of Fontvieille.
Moderator's note Some sections of this route are difficult to navigate. Please read the information about this hike carefully
07/08/2024: Hike modified to avoid Mont Paon (ENS departmental property) closed to avoid disturbing protected species.
Around the Costière in Bellegarde
7.06 mi
+341 ft
-325 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bellegarde (Gard)
During this easy hike, you will have the opportunity to pass through varied landscapes and walk along the Rhône Canal in Sète.
From Beaucaire to Arles in a circular route
24.82 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Beaucaire (Gard)
Cycle from Beaucaire to Arles across the Beaucaire plain on the ViaRhôna (right bank of the Rhône), cross the Petit Rhône at Fourques, pass through the historic centre of Arles, then return to Beaucaire across the Tarascon plain on the left bank of the Rhône.
From Mas de Pommet to Les Baux de Provence
9.86 mi
+827 ft
-814 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-du-Grès (Bouches-du-Rhône)
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.
Notre-Dame du Château and Cabane du Garde in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès
4.85 mi
+584 ft
-571 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-du-Grès (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pleasant walk in the Alpilles starting from Saint-Étienne-du-Grès, taking in the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Château.
The Hills of Saint-Roman
4.04 mi
+761 ft
-755 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Beaucaire (Gard)
Through heath and pine forests, discover the hills of Saint-Roman and its Roman ruins.
Tour de l'Étang des Aulnes
4.11 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Crau (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A wonderful discovery near Saint-Martin-de-Crau. A superb stretch of water within the estate of the same name. The estate houses an old Provençal-style building with its various annexes, an artists' residence and an open-air concert hall. The foundations of this 300-hectare estate, located in the heart of the Crau, date back to 1213.