Grand Pomerolle via Pas de Berlhe and Pas Jossaud

A very beautiful hike for regular hikers, which, in good weather, will allow you to discover the ridges of the Eyzahut rocks, Saint-Maurice, Mont Ventoux, the Lance massif, Montagne d'Angèle, Les Trois Becs and Grand Delmas.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.83 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 30 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 793 m
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    Descent: - 785 m

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    Highest point: 1,059 m
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    Lowest point: 362 m

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Description of the walk

Coming from Saou via the D136, turn right at Le Pertuis and park in the first car park on the right.

(S/E) Leave the car park and take the road on the left to Le Pertuis.

(1) Turn left onto the marked path, continue to the Pas de Lestang signpost and carry on, ignoring the paths on the right.

(2) Turn left near a barrier and climb the wide unmarked path. Go around the houses on the left and continue uphill to a fork.

(3) Keep to the right and continue along this path. Pass the Berles house.

(4) Immediately afterwards, follow the yellow-marked path uphill to the left. After two hairpin bends, the path turns north-west.

(5) Continue along this path marked with a yellow line, which makes a sharp right turn (elevation 537) then describes a wide circular loop and leads up a steep climb through the rocks to Pas de Berlhe above Petit Pomerolle.

(6) Follow the path to the right for a steep climb between boxwood, forest and grassy ridges to Grand Pomerolle.

(7) Continue to follow the sometimes narrow path along the ridges, which climbs and descends to Pas de Jossaud.

(8) Follow the path on the north side, which descends gently at first and then becomes steeper with a short climb to Les Berches. Join the junction with a wide path.

(9) Turn left at the hairpin bend and continue downhill on this wide path.

(10) Leave the yellow-marked path on your right and take the track downhill.

(11) Turn right for a few metres, then left onto a marked path leading downhill. When you see the car park, turn right onto the small path that crosses the stream and leads to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 419 m - Car park. Towards the bridge at
  2. 1 : km 1.3 - alt. 393 m - Le Pertuis
  3. 2 : km 3.08 - alt. 375 m - Barrier
  4. 3 : km 4.09 - alt. 476 m - Junction
  5. 4 : km 4.71 - alt. 515 m - Les Berles
  6. 5 : km 5.57 - alt. 581 m - Yellow markings, opposite
  7. 6 : km 7.12 - alt. 881 m - Pas de Berlhe
  8. 7 : km 7.75 - alt. 1,048 m - Le Grand Pomerolle
  9. 8 : km 9.79 - alt. 969 m - Downhill path
  10. 9 : km 11.05 - alt. 857 m - Wide path
  11. 10 : km 12.02 - alt. 717 m - Crossroads
  12. 11 : km 13.28 - alt. 573 m - Fork to the right then to the left
  13. S/E : km 14.83 - alt. 418 m - Car park

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Hervebu
Hervebu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike.
Eagles nesting on the cliffs provide an incredible sight.
On the way back, the path is sometimes less interesting.
Very few people for a summer weekend.

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ldmexplorer
ldmexplorer

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The direction indicated is correct.
- On the climb up to Pas de Berthe, depending on your level, it may be useful to use your hands at times.
- The descent through the woods is easy (the paths in the Saou woods are quite busy, but fortunately they are wide enough to allow people to pass each other easily).

In some places, it is impossible to follow the trail precisely (be prepared to deviate from the trail as the paths have changed since then).

Possible alternative: start from and return to the Auberge des Dauphins (on-site catering and small exhibitions in season).

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Memelouise
Memelouise

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice hike, done in the opposite direction, as it is easier in the other direction than the one indicated.

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ludovic.sauvajon
ludovic.sauvajon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting hike with beautiful views; the only downside is the monotonous return journey.

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Bros Jean-Jacques
Bros Jean-Jacques

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike. Very beautiful, well-marked trail with lovely slopes. A challenging hike, and when you reach Grand Pommerolle after Pas de Berhle, you're treated to a spectacular view:
- a superb 360-degree view
- Mont Ventoux in the background
- and very close by, the famous 3 peaks
And the calm that allows you to reconnect
A beautiful day spent in the Pays de Saou.

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BRUN Mireille
BRUN Mireille
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello
Beautiful view at the summit, picnic in the sun, but a cold descent at this time of year as it's on the north face, but well dressed, no problem!
The climb up the Berlhe Pass is a bit steep, but not so much that you need to use your hands! Walking sticks are useful
Not very busy given the temperatures and the mistral wind, but in my opinion much more popular in summer!
MB

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MC5638
MC5638

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Please note that climbing the Berlhe Pass requires the use of your hands.
The markings do not always follow the .gpx file.
The view from the summit is as beautiful as ever.

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Hermès07
Hermès07

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike with a slightly steep climb at the end, but the scenery that follows is magnificent. Plenty of places to picnic at the top. Gradual descent. Worth doing again.

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lesignal
lesignal

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The climb up the Pas de la Berche requires a lot of attention. You often need to use your hands to help you, but it's still a lovely climb. Be careful not to attempt it on the way down, though.
Once at the summit of Grand Pommerole, you are rewarded with a beautiful view. The descent begins through a magnificent beech forest.

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Nini26
Nini26

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, very quiet at this time of year, completed in 4½ hours. A slight climb up to the little Pommerole and a pleasant return trip through the Saou forest.

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