From Aire des Mascas to Coteau de la Combe and back via Vallon des Roumis

A lovely hike along the Luberon ridges, often through woodland with views on both sides. Views of the Pre-Alps and the Vaucluse mountains during the first part and of the Aigues valley and the Durance valley and beyond, weather permitting. A few kilometres on the DFCI track overlooking the valleys, but the view is well worth it.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.04 km
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    Average duration: 4h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 397 m
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    Descent: - 400 m

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    Highest point: 1,037 m
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    Lowest point: 629 m

Description of the walk

Park at the Vallon des Agasses car park.

(S/E) Walk up to the pass, known as Aire des Mascas, then take the path that branches off to the left (west) towards Les Crêtes and Les Cours.

(1) At the fork, keep right on the path. Beautiful view of the Monts du Vaucluse and the Pre-Alps. Join the DFCI track and follow it to the right around the bend.

(2) Take the marked path that climbs to the right: a beautiful crossing of undergrowth and cedar forest. Continue through the undergrowth until you reach the sign: Coteau de la Combe, where you will join the track and a cistern.

(3) Opposite and slightly to the right, take the marked GR® path that climbs to the summit of Coteau de la Combe (1,038 m).

(4) Beautiful views on both sides of the Luberon. Turn back.

(3) Continue along the track opposite, which offers views of the Vallée d'Aigues and the Vallée de la Durance. Depending on the weather, you may be able to see the Étang de Berre in the distance and even the sea.

(2) Stay on the track until you come to a narrower path on the right with ayellow PR®sign on a tree.

(5) Follow this path through the woods, which begins to descend after a bend, and continue to the second fork on the right (marked with a yellow PR® sign and a yellow cross opposite).

(6) Turn right onto this path, which gradually becomes a trail that descends into the Vallon des Roumis. Follow it to the bottom, where you will see a sign for Les Roumis.

(7) Turn left and walk back up the GR®, parallel to the road above, to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 682 m - Vallon des Agasses car park
  2. 1 : km 0.77 - alt. 719 m - Fork in the road, to the right
  3. 2 : km 2.48 - alt. 839 m - Fork in the path, take the path on the right
  4. 3 : km 3.99 - alt. 939 m - Track, cistern, opposite
  5. 4 : km 4.73 - alt. 1,037 m - Coteau de la Combe
  6. 5 : km 8.36 - alt. 825 m - Turn right at the PR junction
  7. 6 : km 9.22 - alt. 791 m - Turn right at the PR junction
  8. 7 : km 10.39 - alt. 629 m - Les Roumis sign, on the left
  9. S/E : km 11.04 - alt. 681 m - Vallon des Agasses car park

Notes

You can also park a little higher up at the DFCI track or at the Aire des Mascas.
Not very difficult, but there is a slightly steep climb at point (4) to reach the summit.
Walking shoes and water are required.

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 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 8539792

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful family hike.
We let the children guide us for the most part. With the instructions, the map loaded and our route marked, they had no trouble at all.
The GPS was indeed useful for getting into the Roumis valley, as the start is difficult to find, which ultimately makes this part of the hike even more interesting.
Magnificent view at the summit.
We did (without having read it beforehand) what is written below: from point 4, descend to Pas de Marseille and take the path along the hillside of the combe to return to point 3. A nice alternative, great for knees that are a bit dodgy and beautiful views of the Calavon valley.
Thank you for this lovely walk.

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fanny84
fanny84

Thank you for your feedback. Point 6 is indeed a bit complicated. Last time, I found a few markers by paying close attention, but Visorando's GPS is better. 🙏

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JT
JT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

as already mentioned, the view from the summit is magnificent. We enjoyed a day with no wind, rain or mist and spring-like temperatures (which is unusual for spring 2025!) and saw 20 griffon vultures passing overhead and 50 white-bellied swifts migrating noisily!
the only comment on point 6: probably due to forestry clearing work, the start of the path to the Vallon des Roumis is not visible from the track, and without GPS it is difficult to find...

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cc_ribas
cc_ribas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views at the summit. The return trail is a bit monotonous and seems a little long towards the end, but the panoramic view of the Durance valley at the start made us glad we chose this route.
Thank you to the author of this lovely walk

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1950bba
1950bba

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Due to the vegetation, there are very few views during the ridge walk on the way there.
On the plus side, most of the climb is in the shade, which is welcome even in early May when it's not really that hot.
I also liked the gentle, steady slopes, both on the way up and on the way down.
At the summit, there was a panoramic view and vast expanses of flowering thyme.
three and a half hours of actual walking (at a 74-year-old's pace).
Ideal for a gentle warm-up in pleasant surroundings.

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Suzanne-Belgique
Suzanne-Belgique

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

The first part of the hike was very promising: pleasant, well-shaded tracks and paths, with lots of wildflowers and beautiful views of the Calavon Valley, Lure Mountain and Mont Ventoux. The view from the summit was simply sublime, even if the heat prevented us from seeing very far. On the way back, the track was quite long. From point 5 onwards, the June rains had washed away the path and progress was difficult: branches, stones, holes... The passages were often blocked by brushwood. It is therefore better to return by the same route as on the way there from point 2.
This hike must be magnificent in spring or autumn, on a clear, sunny day.

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François du 44
François du 44

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Yes, disappointing because the paths are also an integral part of a hike. Here, they are mundane and the motorway (firebreak) is tedious, even with beautiful scenery. But it must be said that the 360-degree view in the middle of the hike is fantastic.

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phildaix
phildaix

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent 360° views, despite the slightly overcast weather; on a clear day, it must be breathtaking, even sublime. But there are also fields of daffodils, boxwood forests, and undergrowth like something out of a film... In short, a very beautiful hike.
The description is spot on (just a small clarification: at the start, you don't take a path, you just climb the hill to reach the path that runs above it).
Thank you for this wonderful day.

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gilbes84
gilbes84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very beautiful, peaceful hike with stunning views.
An interesting alternative route is possible from point 4. Descend to the crossroads known as Le Pas de Marseille and take the path along the hillside of the valley to return to point 3.

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hervevisorando
hervevisorando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this beautiful hike. We modified the route slightly, starting from the lovely village of Vitrolles-en-Lubéron (car park at the entrance to the village) and joining the S/E via the GR trail, which saves a bit of driving.The hike is a little longer (16 km and 593 m elevation gain) but it also allows you to visit the very pretty village of Vitrolles. The description could be improved by referring to the markings and signposts.
Thanks again.
Hervé

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Princesse1845
Princesse1845
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and enjoyable hike.
I did it in 2½ hours; I walk fast and hardly ever stop for breaks.
I'm used to more elevation gain, but I wasn't looking for that this time.
The scenery and views are magnificent.
The descent between points 6 and 7 is more technical than it looks, but nothing insurmountable.
Thank you for sharing!

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kine84
kine84

Hikes not completed in preparation

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nichou
nichou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike with superb views across the entire region: Mont Ventoux, the snow-capped Pre-Alps, the Durance valley, etc.
From the start to point 3, the climb is gentle and steady.
Access to point 4 (there and back) is more difficult. But once you reach the top of the mountain, there are so many beautiful things to see.
It's definitely worth the effort.
The descent into the Roumis valley (between points 6 and 7) is also very pleasant, as it is sheltered and shaded.
We recommend parking in the car park located 150 metres to the right after the pass (Mascas area) when coming from CERESTE (near the cistern), as it is larger and more accessible than the car park recommended in the information sheet.
Perfect description of the route.
Thanks to the author of this hiking guide.
Highly recommended.

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moa13
moa13

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Some difficulty finding your way at certain junctions due to a lack of signposting. Magnificent views throughout the route

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EZQUERRA
EZQUERRA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a lovely hike with no particular difficulties, the summit of Coteau de la Combe is worth a look, with a beautiful panorama. It's a shame that clouds quickly surrounded us and prevented us from admiring the landscape on the way down

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