The Roubines walk

On this route, you will in turn cross or follow the Grand and Petit Anguillon rivers, pass through roubines (canals), and walk along drovers' roads whilst listening to the sound of the wind in the ‘canié’ and the sound of the water at the ‘martelièro’ waterfalls. You will discover what makes this land unique: a marshy area that has become arable and habitable thanks to a network of canals and roubines built over the centuries, which helps to secure, drain and supply water to this region.

Details

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  • Touring/Gravel
    Activity: Touring/Gravel
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    Distance: 12.25 mi
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    Duration according to the author: 1.5 hrs 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 26 ft
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    Descent: - 26 ft

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    Highest point: 161 ft
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    Lowest point: 128 ft

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Description of the route

On Place Jean Jaurès, park near the medieval gate known as the Porte d’Agel.

(S/E) Opposite the pharmacy on the D30, turn right towards Saint-Rémy-de-Provence / Les Paluds-de-Noves.

(1) Turn right onto Chemin du Grès.

(2) At the large electricity pylon, just after the Mas de Gachon, turn left. Follow Chemin du Grès all the way (about 2 km), with the Grand Anguillon stream running below on your left.

(3) You will see the Villargelle cross on your left, then the Château de Villargelle (private residence) on your right. Continue straight ahead.

(4) At the end of Chemin du Grès, at the crossroads, cross over towards Les Paluds - Saint Andiol on the D29.

(5) Then take the first right, the small Chemin de Saint-Rémy. Follow it to the bridge.

(6) When you reach the bridge over the Petit Anguillon, turn left onto Chemin du Marais.

(7) Then take the first right onto the Draillette.

(8) At the end of La Draillette, first turn left then right, head south on Chemin de la Rimade and join the D30a.

(9) Slightly to the right, follow Cours des Longues southwards, which will take you to Route des Paluds (D31).

(10) Turn left (east) towards Mollègés.

(11) Then take the first left, the Chemin des Lubières, and follow it northwards to the end.

(12) At the Pont Coloré, cross the D30 and continue north to the centre of Les Paluds-de-Noves at the Noria roundabout (waterwheel) and the 19th-century Oratoire Saint-Roch (cart in September).

(13) Continue straight on along Avenue de la République.

(14) In front of the bullring (early 20th century), continue straight ahead.

(15) At the next junction, opposite the Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur, turn right (east) and head towards the entrance to Verquières. At the first small roundabout, turn right, leaving the war memorial on your left.

(16) At Saint-Vérédème Church, continue straight ahead and, at the large roundabout, take the Route de Cabannes heading east.

(17) Then take the first left onto Route de Noves.

(18) Take the 4th road on the left, known as Chemin de l’Eau, which, after about 3km, will take you back to Noves and Place Jean Jaurès (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 135 ft - Place Jean Jaurès - Porte d'Agel et remparts
  2. 1 : mi 0.28 - alt. 131 ft - On the right, Chemin du Grès
  3. 2 : mi 0.92 - alt. 135 ft - On the left, Chemin du Grès. After the bridge over the - Anguillon (rivière) - Affluent de la Durance
  4. 3 : mi 1.98 - alt. 144 ft - La croix de Villargelle
  5. 4 : mi 2.58 - alt. 151 ft - Junction - D29
  6. 5 : mi 2.74 - alt. 141 ft - On the right, Chemin de Saint-Rémy
  7. 6 : mi 3.49 - alt. 144 ft - On the left, a bridge over the Petit Anguillon
  8. 7 : mi 3.67 - alt. 148 ft - On the right, La Draillette
  9. 8 : mi 4.25 - alt. 148 ft - Left-right
  10. 9 : mi 4.57 - alt. 148 ft - Cours des Longues
  11. 10 : mi 5.59 - alt. 151 ft - On the left, the D31. Towards the confluence of the Roubine and the Tyran - Gaudre de Romanin (rivière)
  12. 11 : mi 6.08 - alt. 154 ft - On the left, Chemin des Lubières - Roubine de Tiran (rivière)
  13. 12 : mi 7.37 - alt. 154 ft - Bridge
  14. 13 : mi 8.09 - alt. 148 ft - Oratoire Saint Roch
  15. 14 : mi 8.31 - alt. 148 ft - Arènes des Paluds
  16. 15 : mi 8.45 - alt. 148 ft - Chapelle du Sacré Choeur
  17. 16 : mi 9.35 - alt. 161 ft - Saint-Vérédème Church (Verquières) - Eglise Saint Vérédème
  18. 17 : mi 9.45 - alt. 157 ft - On the left, Route de Noves
  19. 18 : mi 9.73 - alt. 157 ft - On the left, Chemin de l’Eau
  20. S/E : mi 12.25 - alt. 135 ft - Place Jean Jaurès

Worth a visit

Manade des Orgonens: a bull farm for Camargue bullfighting.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 26481725

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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novesinfos
novesinfos

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rc84
rc84

Oh, I see what you mean now! 😂😂
So that makes perfect sense and is really interesting!
Thank you for your reply.

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novesinfos
novesinfos

Hello,

Actually, if you look at the details page, the ride is listed as a cycle route ( _cyclo-route__). So it’s a 1½-hour cycle and mostly on tarmac. That seems to match what you’re saying.

Kind regards

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rc84
rc84
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Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A clear error in the timing: 1 hour 30 minutes announced for an actual distance of 20 km!
Disappointing route, as you’re walking on tarmac the whole time, which is sometimes a bit dangerous.

On the other hand, the route is flat and easy.
In spring, trees in bloom, horses in the fields... So lovely views of nature.

More suited to a bike ride.

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Phachat
Phachat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk in the countryside; it was lovely to cycle along the canal, with some beautiful scenery

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roubinacqua
roubinacqua

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An easy and pleasant walk. Beautiful scenery.

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