The Salt Well of Tartonne

This easy hike will take you to the remarkable church of Tartonne, the unusual Puits Salé (salt well) and its protective dyke, and some of the hamlets of Tartonne. Superb views of the Asse and Clumanc valleys.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.05 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 610 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 607 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,711 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,045 ft

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the Robines stopover lodge, follow the Route du Petit Défend (D19) to the right for 150 m, then turn left. Continue on the track that passes in front of Notre-Dame d'Entraigues.

(1) The church of Notre-Dame d'Entraigues takes its name from the Latin inter aquas (between the waters), due to its position between the Asse and the Torrent de la Salaou. Continue on the GRP® until you reach a fork at Puits Salé.

(2) Formerly exploited with a remarkable dyke protecting the well from flooding by the torrent. Leave the GRP® and turn left. You will arrive at the hamlet of Laugiers.

(3) Take the opportunity to cool off at the fountain. Continue on the Route du Col (D219) for a little over 50 m.

(4)Leave the road on the right via a track towards Le Viable. Arrive at the hamlet of Le Viable.

(5) Continue north-west along a path (Les Sarres).

(6) Head south downhill towards the hamlet of Le Thouron. Note the pear trees at the start of the descent. Arrive at the hamlet of Le Thouron.

(7) Keep right, heading west, along a path that then turns south, then west again. You will reach the main hamlet of Tartonne.

(8) Take the opportunity to cool off at the fountain. Head south on the D219, then right onto the D19. After 150 m, turn left towards the stopover lodge (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,104 ft - Les Robines stopover lodge
  2. 1 : mi 0.29 - alt. 3,045 ft - The Church of Notre Dame d'Entraigues - Notre-Dame d'Entraigue (Tartonne)
  3. 2 : mi 1.22 - alt. 3,212 ft - Le Puits Salé
  4. 3 : mi 1.81 - alt. 3,435 ft - The hamlet of Laugiers
  5. 4 : mi 1.87 - alt. 3,445 ft - Leave the road
  6. 5 : mi 2 - alt. 3,524 ft - The hamlet of Le Viable
  7. 6 : mi 2.6 - alt. 3,707 ft - Pear orchard
  8. 7 : mi 2.87 - alt. 3,478 ft - Le Thouron
  9. 8 : mi 3.73 - alt. 3,127 ft - Tartonne
  10. S/E : mi 4.05 - alt. 3,104 ft - Les Robines stopover lodge

Notes

Water points at Laugiers (3) and Tartonne (8).

Accommodation available all year round at the Gîte des Robines (S/E) +33 (0)4 92 34 26 07.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 3208614

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk (although the path is sometimes narrow or muddy from the cows’ passage); the scenery is wonderfully varied and beautiful in May (with an abundance of flowers and shades of green). It’s easy to follow using the guide and map, as there are few yellow markings and some are missing at certain junctions.

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JT
JT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very peaceful and easy walk, where I stumbled upon a small spot rich in diverse wildlife, including butterflies and grasshoppers, between 5 and 6 o'clock at the end of September

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User 24933179

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Twice no signage and once no comments at an important transition point
Otherwise, everything else was fine
Regards

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