The Borme cirque tour

At the start, there is a winding climb; then the ridge trail allows you to admire the landscape on the Durance valley side and towards the Crau plain. The descent to Eyguières continues along the famousGR®6trail, and the return to the starting point is via a very pleasant, shaded path.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.41 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 246 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 246 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 310 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 106 m

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Description of the walk

From Lamanon, head towards Eyguières. On leaving the village, 50 m after the roundabout at the entrance to the Barres housing estate, park on the right in a small car park.

(S/E) Take the path that winds upwards under the high-voltage power line, ignoring the paths branching off to the right or left.

(1) When you reach the cistern, take the path that climbs to the left towards Eyguières: from this point, follow theGR®6.

(2) Leave the main path and head towards the relay pylon, pass behind the technical room and admire the view. Continue along the ridge to rejoin theGR® in a curve. At the high-voltage pylon, turn right to follow the GR®. Stay on the wide path. At the bottom of the descent, between markers AL 141 and 144, turn left. A hundred metres further on, turn onto the path on the right to stay on theGR®.

(3) When you reach a wide path, turn left towards Eyguières (yellow sign) and go straight ahead at the crossroads that appears shortly afterwards.

(4) In the valley, continue straight ahead and go through the metal gate. When you reach the ridge, turn right. The descent is opposite the village of Eyguières.

(5) When you reach the road, opposite the Fontaine Gilouse fountain, head left.

(6) Before the roundabout, do not cross the canal and leave theGR® to take the path on the left that runs alongside it. The path passes through the shade of the laurel trees, then between two fences.

(7) At the bend, follow the path that climbs to the left and follows the slope (yellow markings). Enjoy the lovely view of the village of Eyguières.

(8) Descend the concrete slope for about 10 metres, then turn left after the Agglopôle building. Continue along the path (yellow markings) and do not take the DFCI A179c. At the next fork, keep left. Ignore the various DFCI turnings.

(9) At the crossroads, turn right without crossing the barrier and leave the yellow markings. About 100 metres before the road, turn left to rejoin the path you started on. Follow it to the right until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 129 m - Parking along the D17d
  2. 1 : km 1.33 - alt. 245 m - Cistern
  3. 2 : km 2.16 - alt. 304 m - Trail starts on the left
  4. 3 : km 3.7 - alt. 173 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 4.16 - alt. 140 m - Crossing the valley
  6. 5 : km 4.81 - alt. 109 m - Fontaine Gilouse
  7. 6 : km 5.13 - alt. 106 m - Fork in the road - Abandon GR
  8. 7 : km 5.74 - alt. 120 m - Intersection
  9. 8 : km 6.11 - alt. 125 m - Concrete slope
  10. 9 : km 7.77 - alt. 146 m - Crossroads
  11. S/E : km 8.41 - alt. 129 m - Parking along the D17d

Notes

Between points (2), the path is not shaded; take precautions when walking this section in high summer.

Worth a visit

(5) Admire the slate roof of the Fontaine Gilouse fountain.
You can visit the small village of Lamanon, at the foot of the Calès caves.

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

4.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
nesque
nesque

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike.
The explanations are very clear and this easy route allows you to enjoy some lovely views.

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phildaix
phildaix

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy and pleasant hike: gentle climb and no steep slopes. Beautiful landscapes of the cirque and magnificent undergrowth. The return trip is particularly worthwhile for the 17th-century fountain and the astonishing laurel tunnel.

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nesque
nesque

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An interesting and varied route. It takes you through a beautiful cirque of ridges, part of the way through forest, and then back down a fairly pleasant flat section.

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jousselme13510
jousselme13510

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, easy hike with stunning views. Few hikers, but it was particularly cold with a light mistral wind. Thank you to the author for this beautiful hike.

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Jaguar687
Jaguar687

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very beautiful hike offering stunning views, despite the proximity of high-voltage power lines. You can shorten the route by a few hundred metres along the road near Eyguières by taking a small path on the left before reaching the road.

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gg13500
gg13500

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for sharing
Part 1: magnificent landscapes despite the numerous electricity poles and cables.
Part 2 is less interesting because it's a long straight line to finish the circular.
Bring hats and water bottles in summer.

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glaciers
glaciers

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike despite the cold Mistral wind today.
Beautiful sweeping views along the ridge.
Note that the canal was empty...
Lunch sheltered from the wind with a view of Eygalières.
Thanks to the author for sharing.

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Eric Martine
Eric Martine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk. Be careful at point 6: cross the bridge and then follow the canal on your left.

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grossouliers
grossouliers

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice route with beautiful views.
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gitesdelamadrague
gitesdelamadrague

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk with magnificent views across the southern plain and, from time to time, over the Luberon.

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