The Pic de l'Aigle from Bonnieux

Visit a low peak offering remarkable views of the Lower Durance basin before it joins the Rhône.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 206 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 211 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 711 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 570 m

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Description of the walk

On the D36 coming from Bonnieux, turn left towards Tour Philippe. Continue to the end of this road at the Route des Cèdres car park.

(S/E) Continue past the barrier along the wide avenue and you will soon reach the crossroads at the Pré de Roustan signpost.

(1) Leave the driveway and turn 90° left to take theGRP® Autour du Luberon et des Monts de Vaucluse, marked in yellow and red. Follow a nearly horizontal path through a pleasant forest to reach an open area. Leave theGRP® on the right to reach a small peak near the Tête de la Baraque. Here you can enjoy a remarkable view of the Durance plain.

(2) Turn left and follow the path between the box trees to reach the Portalas crossroads and rejoin the GRP®.

(3) Take theGRP® on the right and begin a descent that is easy at first but becomes more difficult, ending at a crossroads of DFCI roads.

(4) Continue on theGRP® trail, then leave it a few hundred metres further on to take the climb on the right, which ends at Pic de l'Aigle.

(5) Retrace your steps until you return to the Portalas crossroads.

(3) Turn right onto thePR® downhill and follow the yellow markings. Take the hairpin bend to the right to easily reach the Route des Cèdres car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 703 m - Route des Cèdres car park - Forêt des cèdres
  2. 1 : km 0.45 - alt. 711 m - Pré de Roustan marker
  3. 2 : km 1.35 - alt. 689 m - Tête de la Baraque
  4. 3 : km 1.76 - alt. 674 m - Portalas marker
  5. 4 : km 2.51 - alt. 570 m - DFCI crossroads
  6. 5 : km 3.01 - alt. 612 m - Pic de l'Aigle
  7. S/E : km 5.34 - alt. 703 m - Route des Cèdres car park - Forêt des cèdres

Notes

The Cedar Forest is also full of boxwood, which has escaped the moth that has ravaged the area in recent years.

Worth a visit

(2) and (5) Remarkable views of the Durance plain, the Étang de Berre, and the Saintes Baume and Victoire mountains.

 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.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 24480530

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Around point 3, difficulties in finding the paths.

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MAMAROT J-L
MAMAROT J-L

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

i would like to congratulate the local council (and/or) the volunteers who do a great job maintaining the trails. They deserve a big THANK YOU.

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eve meffre
eve meffre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We only did the short loop (about an hour) due to time constraints, but it was well worth it.
We started the trail backwards, as indicated on site. This turned out to be a good choice for us, as part of the trail has slippery rocks, worn down by many hikers, which are easier to cross going up than down
There are some beautiful views along the way on both sides of the Petit Luberon. After the orientation table, we returned through the cedar forest and, 300 metres before the end, took a short detour to the left along a fun little path (tarmacked) suitable for pushchairs, children's bikes and wheelchairs (we came across one!). A great initiative that makes the forest accessible to everyone.
Despite the high risk of fire at this time of year, the walk was granted special permission, which was kindly pointed out to us by the security guards at the entrance to the site.
A lovely family walk that makes you want to come back and do the whole hike!

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Patalain
Patalain

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with a beautiful view of the Durance.
The first part is very easy to access up to the arch, the second part is more challenging for the Pic de l'Aigle, and the third section was more difficult with fairly high and slippery steps to descend, given the rain in the previous days.
The climb back up to the cedar forest is uninteresting.
Good signposting and accurate description.

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Auri
Auri

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant start in the cedar forest. A good spot during the hike. However, it is best to do this either in the morning or at the end of the day (which is what we did) when it is warm, because after the cedar forest, three quarters of the hike is in open terrain. A little bonus at the end of the day is the incredible sunset over Eagle Peak. The trail markers stop halfway up the peak, so you have to keep climbing to get the panoramic view. Be careful on the descent, as the rocks tend to be quite slippery. It's best to have a good pair of shoes. It's marked as 2 hours and 10 minutes, but we took our time, with plenty of photo breaks and water breaks, plus the sunset at the peak, and it took us exactly 2 hours. Without breaks and with a watch, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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LIONEL13118
LIONEL13118

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you very much for sharing!

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Isacou
Isacou

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A beautiful hike that starts in the magnificent Cedar Forest and continues up into the hills, offering lovely unobstructed views. There are two steep climbs that are quite tiring. Towards the end, the GPS track doesn't follow the trail, but that's okay because you can't get lost. The terrain forces you to follow the trail, which eventually leads you to your destination.

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JULIETTE0615
JULIETTE0615

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed under bright sunshine. The route is mostly rocky and requires good footwear and walking poles. No major difficulties except for the somewhat tricky climb up Pic de l'Aigle. Beautiful sections through the cedar forest.

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Cdudu3
Cdudu3

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, but fairly moderate in difficulty. The climb between points 4 and 5 and the ascent from point 4 are definitely not easy.
There weren't many people there that day. It was very nice.

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Elo79
Elo79

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The Eagle Peak is very windy, but the view from the summit is magnificent. The hike is easy overall, except for the section between points 3 and 5, which is more difficult (but still doable), particularly the final ascent to the summit of Eagle Peak, where the trail is very steep and the rocks make the path slippery.

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Gouriev
Gouriev

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent view from the top of Pic de l'Aigle. A very pleasant walk under the beautiful cedar trees of the high plateau.
However, while the first part of the hike is easy, we would describe the second part as "moderately difficult". You need to be fit for the ascents and descents, and manage the steep sections on gravel.
The duration is well calculated.
All in all, a short, enjoyable and moderately challenging hike before enjoying a good lunch!

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johnvcross
johnvcross

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route with superb views over the Durance valley and as far as the sea.

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RafRuns
RafRuns

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route and a beautiful steep climb to the peak of the eagle.
The views are breathtaking, even though the weather was a bit grey.
The walk through the cedar forest is magnificent.
thank you for the route!

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Elpelisino
Elpelisino

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very quiet, not too difficult. The start/finish village is lovely

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