Grand Pomerolle via Pas de Berlhe and Pas Jossaud

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

⚠️ 1 July 2026: Between 1 July and 15 September, Prefectural Order DDT-SEF-2026-0176 of 4 June 2026 concerning temporary restrictions on access to the Saoû Forest and the Ambel Plateau in the event of a fire risk , assessed on a daily basis. A map is published every evening (around 5.30 pm) for the following day.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.21 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,602 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,575 ft

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    Highest point: 3,474 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,188 ft

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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 your right.

(S/E) Leave the car park and head back along the road to the left towards Le Pertuis.

(1) Turn left onto the signposted path, continue to the Pas de Lestang signpost and carry on, ignoring the turn-offs to the right.

(2) Turn left near a gate and head up the wide, unmarked path. Go round the houses on the left and continue uphill to a junction.

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

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

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

(6) Follow the path to the right up a steep climb through boxwood, woodland and a grassy ridge to the Grand Pomerolle.

(7) Continue along the sometimes narrow path over the ridges, which winds up and down to the Pas de Jossaud.

(8) On the north-facing slope, follow the path, which descends gently at first before becoming steeper with a short climb back up to Les Berches. Reach the junction with a wide track.

(9) Turn left at the hairpin bend and continue the descent along this wide track.

(10) Pass the yellow-marked path on your right and take the track suitable for vehicles down the slope.

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

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,375 ft - Car park. Towards the bridge at the
  2. 1 : mi 0.81 - alt. 1,289 ft - Le Pertuis
  3. 2 : mi 1.91 - alt. 1,230 ft - Barrier
  4. 3 : mi 2.54 - alt. 1,562 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 2.93 - alt. 1,690 ft - Les Berles
  6. 5 : mi 3.46 - alt. 1,906 ft - Yellow markings, opposite
  7. 6 : mi 4.43 - alt. 2,890 ft - Pas de Berlhe
  8. 7 : mi 4.82 - alt. 3,438 ft - Le Grand Pomerolle
  9. 8 : mi 6.08 - alt. 3,179 ft - Downhill path
  10. 9 : mi 6.86 - alt. 2,812 ft - Wide path
  11. 10 : mi 7.47 - alt. 2,352 ft - Junction
  12. 11 : mi 8.25 - alt. 1,880 ft - Junction: turn right, then left
  13. S/E : mi 9.21 - alt. 1,371 ft - 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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