Beauvoisin Castle via the 6 passes

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A very beautiful hike alternating between panoramic views and woodland. First among fruit trees and vineyards, then in the hills with exceptional views. You won't regret the effort you put into this hike. What's more, you can get close to the ruins of Beauvoisin Castle via the new woodland path.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 409 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 413 m
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    Highest point: 953 m
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    Lowest point: 565 m
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Description of the walk

Park behind the school bus shelter on the departmental road, just before you reach the town hall.

(S/E) On Chemin Rambaud, opposite the bus shelter, turn right towards the D523. Turn right towards Buis-les-Baronnies. At the cross, turn left onto Chemin de la Bastie. Climb up, staying on the PR® marked path. You will reach a three-way junction.

(1) Go up the forest road on the left, still on the PR®, until you reach a fork.

(2) Leave the PR® and head east on the wide path to the right towards Col de Milmandre.You will come to a forest road.

(3)Head left towards theGR®9 to find the Col de Milmandre.

(4) Continue left and stay on the GR®9 until you reach Col du Linceuil. Go past the pass by a few dozen metres.

(5) Turn left, heading due west. The wide path leads to Col de la Posterle, at an altitude of 897 metres.

(6) Leave the GR® and continue straight ahead, north-west, along the ridge. You will find light green markings that are very useful during the crossing. Continue towards the summit, at an altitude of 964 metres. Admire the landscape, then begin the descent, heading north, to an altitude of 880 metres.

(7) __Caution!__ Turn left, south-west, to find a pleasant little path that leads you to the Col des Moulins, still following the green markings.

(8) Cross the dry stream and, about ten metres further on, take the forest road on the right (north), continuing until you rejoin the PR®.

(9)Turn left at the hairpin bend and continue along the wide forest road. Keep to the left, ignoring the paths on your right. Climb up to Col de la Croix.

(10) Take the forest road downhill towards the village until you reach a path on the right.

(11) Leave the forest road and take this path through the woods, marked in blue, towards Château de Beauvoisin.

(12) Walk to the castle ruins, then turn back about thirty metres. Descend the blue-marked path towards Col de la Viare. __Be careful, the descent is narrow and very steep__. Cross the pomegranate field and rejoin the forest road at Col de la Viare.

(13) Take it to the left towards Beauvoisin and return to the bus shelter car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 578 m - Car park behind the bus shelter
  2. 1 : km 0.72 - alt. 625 m - Forest road
  3. 2 : km 1.45 - alt. 723 m - Towards Milmandre
  4. 3 : km 2.39 - alt. 818 m - Fork to the left
  5. 4 : km 2.73 - alt. 851 m - Col de Milmandre (854m)
  6. 5 : km 3.67 - alt. 886 m - Col de Linceuil (893m)
  7. 6 : km 4.19 - alt. 895 m - Col de la Posterle (897m)
  8. 7 : km 5.8 - alt. 894 m - Fork to the left
  9. 8 : km 6.17 - alt. 859 m - Col des Moulins (825m)
  10. 9 : km 6.42 - alt. 840 m - Hairpin bend to the left
  11. 10 : km 7.46 - alt. 777 m - Col de la Croix (781m)
  12. 11 : km 7.77 - alt. 753 m - Downhill path towards the castle
  13. 12 : km 8.8 - alt. 733 m - Steep descent towards the Col de la Viare - Col de la Viare (736m)
  14. 13 : km 9.03 - alt. 689 m - Fork to the left
  15. S/E : km 10.32 - alt. 578 m - Car park behind the bus shelter

Notes

Make sure you have good footwear for the descent to Col de la Viare. 

Worth a visit

Beauvoisin Castle. Beautiful panoramic view of the Crête des Costes.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Dechpra
Dechpra
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike passing through trails with little shade and rocky, steep paths that are partially slippery due to pebbles.
I would classify it as difficult rather than moderately difficult.
The view from the ridge is magnificent.

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dauphinois
dauphinois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk with a stunning ridge trail. We didn't visit the castle ruins or climb the last pass due to the heat on this scorching day.

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marikgrr
marikgrr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done with a group of 12 hikers staying at Buis les Baronnies
Another group of 22 hiked the 5 cols circuit.
A very beautiful walk with sublime scenery and the omnipresent Ventoux.
Passage along the edge of the cliffs, but the path is well marked.
A little technical for some, both uphill and downhill.
But everyone passed and was delighted to have done it.
Honestly, it's a beautiful route.
Thanks to the author.
A little bonus on the way back: we were able to buy some PDO olive oil from the mill in Beauvoisin, as we passed the farm...
The whole Club de Lyonnais was delighted.

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FABRE SYLVETTE
FABRE SYLVETTE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route with superb views. The only problem is the descent after visiting the castle, which is very difficult and requires great care.

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Annick84
Annick84

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The trail was perfect until we reached the castle ruins, but then our ordeal began.
We couldn't find the route and ended up following some faint blue markings that weren't really a "path" at all; quite challenging and not recommended for average hikers!

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Basso
Basso

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, varied hike, with almost no tarmac.
The path leading to the castle ruins and the descent are beautiful but tricky, so it's best not to do it in rainy weather and/or with young children.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your kind feedback.

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Bubud
Bubud

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A very beautiful, varied hike offering stunning scenery.
A wonderful experience for those who love the great outdoors.
Thank you!
B. Ramon

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