Le Barroux walks

A challenging circular route with nothing insurmountable. A little courage on the climb and caution on the descent will be rewarded with superb panoramic views from the Dentelles de Montmirail to Mont Ventoux and over the Rhône valley to the Alpilles. The pretty village of Le Barroux is photogenic from every angle and a visit to the château after the hike is highly recommended to round off the day in style.

Please note: much of the route is on tarmac. This minor drawback is more than compensated for by the magnificent views of Ventoux, Le Barroux and the Dentelles de Montmirail. You can picnic next to the Abbey of Notre-Dame-de l'Annonciation.

Starting from Sainte-Madeleine Abbey at Barroux, this is quite a wild route offering many views over Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the surrounding plains.

This easy route, along pleasant forest tracks, a few footpaths and quiet roads, offers remarkable views over the Carpentras plain, the Rhône Valley and as far as the Alpilles to the south, the Dentelles de Montmirail to the north-west and Mont Ventoux to the east. This route also takes you up to the summit of the unusual Rocher de Rocalinaud, an ancient underwater dune shaped by erosion and human activity, where you can explore a beautiful cave. Caution: take care on this rock, as it may be slippery in places.

The route passes successively through two peaks near La Roque-Alric to reach Le Barroux, then returns via Le Devès. It mainly consists of paths through the woods, some of which are steep, but unfortunately there is a section of tarmac road after Le Barroux.

A beautiful walk, accessible to everyone, between two Benedictine abbeys: Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation and Sainte-Madeleine, with a passage next to the old 19th-century aqueduct that supplied water to Le Barroux. Pretty landscapes: vineyards, olive trees, views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Saint-Amand, Château du Barroux and Mont Ventoux.

The hike first passes over the Clairier ridges, where you can see, amid the scrub and scree, the traces of the ancient oppidum overgrown with vegetation. It then continues along the Gippières ridges with beautiful views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Saint Amand, Le Barroux, and the Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation and Sainte Madeleine abbeys. It passes by the ruins of a curious 19th-century aqueduct with circular arches that supplied Le Barroux with water.

A beautiful walk among the pine trees and wild olive trees around Lac du Paty. Moderator's warning on 06/04/2021: GPS or Visorando app useful for this hike; see comments at the bottom of this page

A hike against the backdrop of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, taking you through the village of Barroux to admire the castle and the beautiful views of the valley. The walk then continues past Paty lake and chapel.

This hike takes you from the recently opened bar-restaurant "Le Belvédère" to the hilltop village of Crillon-le-Brave. While the first part is not particularly difficult, the return journey involves a long, sometimes quite steep climb along the Torrent de Pié Blanc. Only the descent to Crillon is marked with red and yellow signs. After that, don't hesitate to use a GPS or the Visorando app.

An ideal half-day hike to discover the Dentelles de Montmirail, starting from the village of Lafare. There are no markings on this hike, so you will need to make good use of a map and GPS. Fire and hunting risks: risk of fines! Make sure you are familiar with the local regulations in the practical information section.

A challenging hike along ridges and through woods. Magnificent views of the Dentelles mountains, Mont Ventoux and the Rhône plain. Fire and hunting risks: risk of fines! Find out about local regulations in the practical information section.

This is a long hike that takes you around the entire massif. The ascent of the Crête Saint-Amand, crossings of the Grande Montagne (or Grand Travers chain), the Dentelles Sarrasines (south then north faces), the Grand Montmirail and the Clapis are all on the programme. The Chambre du Turc and the Belvédère du Rocher du Midi are also included. Fire hazard and hunting: risk of fines! Make sure you are familiar with the local regulations in the practical information section.

This circular route allows you to climb and cross the entire Crête Saint-Amand, then the Crêtes d'Arfuyen and Crêtes des Gippières. Panoramic views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux and Barroux throughout the route. Fire hazard and hunting: risk of fines! Make sure you are familiar with the local regulations in the practical information section.

Following the paths that wind through the rows of vines, this tour takes you to the foot of the rocky bars of the Dentelles de Montmirail, finely chiselled against the Provencal sky, with Mont Ventoux as a backdrop. Risk of fire and hunting: risk of fine! See the practical information section for details of local regulations.

Circular route around the western part of Mont Ventoux with an ascent via Combe Obscure, Combe du Grand Barbeirol and Combe Brame-Fam, then descend towards Tête du Gros Charme and its unobstructed views.

A very beautiful loop off the beaten track that allows you to climb a peak and ridges on the western side of Mont Ventoux via some very pleasant and fairly wild passages offering beautiful views!

A beautiful hike that alternates between pleasant woodland and panoramic views that are emblematic of the region. Don't forget your binoculars!

This circuit allows you to discover the ridges of Saint-Amand and enjoy a 360° view of the Rhône Valley, the Drôme, Mont Ventoux, the Monts de Vaucluse, the Alpilles and, of course, the Dentelles de Montmirail.

A short loop to discover these two characteristic rock formations as well as Saint-Christophe's Chapel, which protects the site, taking a less conventional route.

This beautiful hike will take you to the heights of Arfuyen, offering a 360° view of Provence and the Drôme Provençale. Then, through the undergrowth, you will reach La Pousterle and the foot of Saint-Amand. In the distance, you will see Le Barroux and its majestic castle.

A beautiful circuit that starts in Malaucène, at the foot of the Ventoux, and takes you around the magnificent Château du Barroux.

A beautiful circuit which, starting from the Malaucène paper mill, takes you up to the Chapelle de Piaud and then on to the combes of Grand Barbeirol, Brame Fam and Comentige. Finally, you reach a disused gypsum quarry, the spring and Notre Dame du Groseau.

A tour of the north-western foothills of Mont Ventoux to discover three chapels and the Groseau spring.