Les Aires de Bedoin

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful scenery; the Bedouin plateau is very pleasant. The climb was a bit tricky due to a wrong turn caused by a lack of clear signposting at the crossroads.

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A beautiful hike that starts pleasantly in the undergrowth, with a gradual, easy climb to La Bergerie (point 2). The climb becomes a little more strenuous as you approach the summit of Les Fourcats, with magnificent views of Mont Ventoux and the surrounding area.
The descent along the forest track (tarmac) is very long, but fortunately you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
See if there is another path to return to the car park.
If not, make sure you have good footwear as there are lots of stones up to the ridge.
Thank you for introducing me to this hike 🙏🙂

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Date of your route : Nov 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly long hike, but not difficult. The first section is well shaded during the ascent. Upon exiting the forest, you are treated to beautiful views of the surrounding area, which continue throughout the descent. Highly recommended.

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

Hello,
A pleasant hike with beautiful views. The route starts in a small valley, through the woods, climbing up to the ridge. It's a long climb, but not difficult. On the way, you can visit the sheepfold.
At the ridge, you'll find yourself in full sunshine with a 360° view: the sea, Mont Ventoux, the Alps. Descend via the track, half dirt road, half tarmac. Enjoy the scenery: Les Opies, Cavaillon, Combe de Vidauque. Thank you for the GPS track and explanations.
Yvanbidule.

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

A beautiful, varied route with consistent difficulty (medium).
At the bottom of the valley at the start, overlooked by magnificent rocks, then breathtaking views from above.
A very pleasant stop at La Bergerie, where the reception area invites you to stay!
A long descent on tarmac, fortunately the verges are welcoming to our shoes, which tend to get hot.
Thank you for this beautiful tour!

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

A beautiful hike on easy trails, except for the final climb to the summit of Les Fourcats. The parish-specific to Brittany view from the summit is particularly stunning. It's true that the descent is a bit long, but the views are so beautiful.
Best done when it's not too hot; winter is ideal.
Thanks to the author of this hike.

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Date of your route : Oct 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike. The passage through the valley was superb. Once we reached the plateau, the view was magnificent and made us forget the walk along the trail.

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Hello,

The beginning of the circuit up to WPT3 is quite shaded in the valley, but after the end of the climb, the entire descent is on the track, with no shade and facing south. This circuit should be avoided when it is too hot, or you should set off very early in the morning.

As for public transport, I can't say, you might have to try looking on the Internet.

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Hello,

I plan to do this hike, leaving at around 7am from Cavaillon station on a day when it will be very hot. Are there many shaded areas? Is it possible to get to the starting point by public transport?

Thank you

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Date of your route : Jun 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A climb without much interest. Lots of flies. Arrival on the plateau of the Bédoins area with no directional signs. A rather pleasant view. At point number 4, a path branches off to the right but ends after a few hundred metres. Forced to turn back. Extremely disappointed with this route.

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Hello,

@Marc M5.

Thank you for your comment.

However, for some time now, I have been unable to print Visorando maps, even though my printer is working fine otherwise. Does anyone know what the problem is?

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Date of your route : Sep 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike, the return trip by road may seem a little long, but the views of the Durance, the Alpilles and Cavaillon are lovely. However, for some time now, I have been unable to print Visorando maps, even though my printer works fine otherwise. Does anyone know why this is happening? It's all the more STRANGE because I can print JGN superheros maps without any problems.

Thank you

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Date of your route : May 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

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This is a superb hike that I recommend (it may seem long) when returning via the Crêtes tarmac road, but (for those who don't know the area) the reward is the magnificent views from the road and, above all, the simplicity of the route personally, I prefer a path that returns via the Combe de Vidauque. Along the way, you can climb up to Baume Martin (a valley of the same name) and arrive at the car park. This path starts at a cistern (a good kilometre after the Aires de Bédoin signpost; the trail is on the right-hand side)

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Date of your route : Mar 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Easy hike, steady climb, 360° view from the summit and all along the descent.
The estimated time is generous, 5 hours in total, excluding picnic breaks, with slow walkers.
I had already done this hike twice before, as described in an old Franck guidebook, in 4½ hours with faster walkers.
I always enjoy the Colombier sheepfold, which is so charming and well maintained!

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