Grand tour of Rognes to the Saint-Marcellin Chapel

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A lovely walk through the vineyards (and poppies if it's the right season), starting in Rognes, going to the start of the "ridges" and then returning via the Chapelle Saint-Marcelin.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.09 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 153 m
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    Descent: - 153 m
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    Highest point: 328 m
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    Lowest point: 234 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Rognes (13840)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.666242° / E 5.348148°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3143ET, 3243OT
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Description of the walk

Departure from the library, next to the post office. Parking is available nearby or on Cours Saint-Étienne.

(S/E) Take the road down towards Versailles; do not follow the main road towards Lambesc.

(1) Turn left onto the gravel path that runs alongside the houses.

(2) Turn right when you reach the tarmac road. After about 100 metres, at the junction with the bins, turn left and continue straight on until you reach the junction with a main road.

(3) Cross carefully and continue straight ahead. From here, the road climbs gently... keep going. At the end of the road, you will reach the forest on the ridges of the Domaine de Caireval.

(4) Turn left for a short climb and you will reach an intersection.

(5) Turn left and head downhill! There are no difficulties here, but watch out for stones on the path and fragile ankles. Continue straight ahead when the path turns right. Further on, ignore the path on the right, then follow the right-angle bend to the right to reach a tarmac road. Continue straight ahead to join the D66.

(6) Cross carefully and continue on the path opposite, even though it looks like you are entering someone's property. You can walk around the house on the right and follow the path that then turns left. Continue along the dirt track through the forest.

(7) At the edge of the forest, you will see a panorama of fields with a path leading straight through them. Follow this path to the end, until you reach the district road. Enjoy the scenery.

(8) Carefully cross this road and continue opposite on Chemin de Traspigut, which is slightly uphill, until you reach the Saint-Marcellin Chapel.

(9) Turn left to visit the chapel, then turn back and continue the route to the left, rejoining Chemin de Traspigut. Then continue straight ahead. If it is hot, you can turn right at the next intersection. Just follow the tarmac road, which is a little hillier than the other but also more shaded. The two roads meet further on, so there is no risk of getting lost. After a climb, you will reach the D15 in Rognes.

(10) Take the road on the left to reach the town centre. You can also take the streets in the town for a more leisurely route. On Cours Saint-Étienne, turn left and go to the end to find the car park near the post office (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 315 m - Library
  2. 1 : km 0.34 - alt. 297 m - Turn left at the fork.
  3. 2 : km 0.83 - alt. 277 m - Junction, on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.94 - alt. 247 m - Departmental road
  5. 4 : km 4.27 - alt. 314 m - Turn left through the forest.
  6. 5 : km 4.71 - alt. 324 m - Intersection, on the left
  7. 6 : km 5.56 - alt. 303 m - RD66
  8. 7 : km 5.95 - alt. 293 m - Exit the forest
  9. 8 : km 7.07 - alt. 264 m - Crossing the road
  10. 9 : km 7.67 - alt. 268 m - Chapel junction
  11. 10 : km 9.44 - alt. 328 m - D15
  12. S/E : km 10.09 - alt. 315 m - Library

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
User 3557327

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is relatively flat and easy, and the paved sections are not a problem as the roads are not very busy.

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LIONEL13118
LIONEL13118

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Thank you very much for sharing,

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Hersey
Hersey

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk along a little-used route. Be careful shortly after starting the route, as a housing development under construction may be misleading. You can rejoin the path by walking along the left-hand side of the building site.

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goulistan
goulistan

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The walk is mostly on roads and tracks (very few paths), and for someone who hikes regularly, the scenery is far from the best the area has to offer (it's a peaceful walk through vineyards and fields with a bit of forest, but no memorable views or landscapes). For a regular hiker, the ratio of time spent on tarmac to the scenery on offer is not satisfactory.

Nevertheless, this walk is very suitable for someone who is not used to walking and is looking to get started or get some fresh air without any difficulty. I do not recommend it to experienced hikers looking for a short outing, but I thank the author for sharing it as it will delight less experienced walkers.

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sakado13
sakado13

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk, partly shaded, on good paths, some of which are tarmaced, but with little traffic. Please note that on leaving the village of Rognes, the first path on the left described in the itinerary is now occupied by a housing development, so you will need to continue for 2 or 3 kilometres to reach the marked path, but with a map this is not very complicated.

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cordoba
cordoba

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Nice little hike, perhaps a bit too much tarmac.

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Loulette
Loulette

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nice walk but too much tarmac.

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lauriers
lauriers

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It was out of ignorance that I mistook white wicker for almond trees (we are in Provence, after all!). My apologies to those who read my comment on 8 February.

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phildaix
phildaix

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike has one positive point: beautiful open landscapes with real agricultural activity, unlike other hikes in the region, which are generally much wilder. But on the negative side, it should be noted that two-thirds of the hike is on tarmac, often quiet minor roads, but with some traffic nonetheless. On the other hand, the St Marcellin chapel is a little gem in a very peaceful location. Rognes is a beautiful village.
We didn't see the almond trees in bloom mentioned above!
To park on market day (Wednesday), there is a car park (without blue zone) next to the media library.
Finally, on the way back, take Rue de l'Eglise rather than the busy road indicated on the map!

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lauriers
lauriers

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Many roads and paths: follow the description carefully. A few hikers nonetheless. Best done in spring when the fruit trees are in bloom (many orchards, including almond trees). Almost flat route, with little visibility in the distance (basin). Very peaceful, and above all, don't forget to stop at the St-Marcellin chapel.

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fanmirando
fanmirando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

hike with varied landscapes without difficulty

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Les fantastiques
Les fantastiques
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hike with nice scenery, shame we walked more on tarmac than paths. 😢

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Crapet
Crapet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this very enjoyable hike, which was well described and went smoothly. The only slight difficulty was parking, as it was market day and there were few parking spaces available.

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Suzon
Suzon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting walk, easy, without any significant elevation gain, so accessible to those who find climbing a bit difficult. Very clear explanations. We only had one problem, but it was our own fault, at point 5: we didn't notice the first path on the right, so we tried to ignore the other one, which was actually the right one, and ended up turning around unnecessarily before we realised our mistake. Don't do as we did! We had a picnic at the chapel, which is very interesting. If you want more information about it, visit the website "La Bulle de Manou".
Thank you Madydou for this beautiful hike.

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