The sheepfolds of Mont Ventoux

This route takes you on a journey of discovery to some of the sheepfolds or "jas" that dot the southern slope of Ventoux.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.10 km
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    Average duration: 6h 35 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 908 m
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    Descent: - 911 m

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    Highest point: 1,324 m
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    Lowest point: 442 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from Les Fébriers, 4 km north-east of Bedoin.

(S/E) Take theGR® 91 trail on the right, heading towards Combe d'Ansis for 400 m.

(1) After leaving theGR®, take thePR® on the left and climb up Combe d'Ansis to Guibert.

(2) At the crossroads, turn right and continue to Carrefour des Cèdres.

(3) Turn left onto the track and 100 m further on, turn left again onto thePR®, which leads to Jas du Mourre.

(4) At the crossroads, take the path on the leftGR®91B, which leads to Jas de la Couanche.

(5) Once you arrive, continue straight ahead towards Combe Fiole Sud and join a track.

(6) Ignore the first path on the right and, immediately after the track turns 90° to the left, turn right onto theGR®91Bto Jas du Toumple.

(7) Go around the sheepfold on the left, take the path behind Jas de Toumple (do not follow the main path) and arrive at Route des Cèdres.

(8) Turn left and descend for 200 metres.

(9) Turn right and, after a few steps, turn left into the Vallon de la Fougassette. The descent is steep, stony and slippery. Once you have passed Jas de Baumasson, continue along the valley for 20 metres, then climb up to the right to Jas des Landerots.

(10) At the crossroads, descend to the left to reach a track supported by low walls. Follow it to the right for 50 metres, then leave it to descend to the left into the Combe de Curnier. After a few narrow passages, the combe widens.

(11) At Les Colombets, turn left to return to the starting point at Les Fébriers (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 510 m - Fébriers
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 524 m - Junction with the PR Combe d'Ansis trail
  3. 2 : km 2.9 - alt. 834 m - Guibert intersection
  4. 3 : km 3.41 - alt. 882 m - Carrefour des Cèdres
  5. 4 : km 4.61 - alt. 1,041 m - Jas du Mourre
  6. 5 : km 5.71 - alt. 1,132 m - Jas de la Couanche
  7. 6 : km 6 - alt. 1,144 m - Track
  8. 7 : km 7.3 - alt. 1,287 m - Jas du Tomple
  9. 8 : km 7.53 - alt. 1,324 m - Intersection with the Route des Cèdres.
  10. 9 : km 7.76 - alt. 1,302 m - Vallon de la Fougassette
  11. 10 : km 9.11 - alt. 1,021 m - Jas des Landérots.
  12. 11 : km 13.01 - alt. 442 m - Intersection at Les Colombets
  13. S/E : km 14.09 - alt. 511 m - Fébriers

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Roland1fois
Roland1fois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2023
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, especially at this time of year, with a mix of conifers and deciduous trees in autumn colours. Beautiful panoramic views. The Combe de Curnier is a surprise compared to the rest of the hike, but should be avoided in rainy weather.

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yves84320
yves84320

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

do the circuit in reverse. Descent of the Combe Curnier is dangerous

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bouchedu rhone
bouchedu rhone

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route is well marked, but if you follow the detailed description, you may find yourself off the route. "Some details may be confusing." At points 2 and 3, take the PR trail that branches off to the left instead of continuing straight ahead on the PR trail. There is shade during hot weather.

The descent into the beautiful Combe Curnier is worth it, despite being made difficult by its rocky terrain, which requires good ankles!
I counted 1,026 metres of elevation gain and took 7 hours to complete the loop.

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quito84
quito84

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Do this route in reverse today to avoid the rollercoaster ride back before arriving at the car park and the Curnier valley on the way down...
Thank you for this very enjoyable and varied loop, which I did a long time ago and have fond memories of.
Very beautiful views of Ventoux and Comtat Venaissin under a sea of clouds... Magnificent light at this time of year.
Took about 5½ hours. To be done again in the suggested direction to compare...

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ThC
ThC

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2021
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 climb isn't very difficult considering the elevation gain. We stopped for a picnic between points 7 and 8, on a small scree slope on the right just before the DFCI path, to enjoy the view of the sea. The weather was clear and very sunny, which was great.
The route is very clear thanks to the J signage along the way. The valleys are superb and the route is varied with beautiful views of Mont Ventoux.

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effelle30
effelle30

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Behind that beautiful, rugged mountain, you can find the beautiful shepherd's hut of our avi. Alas! The forces are crumbling.
To finish, the Curnié gorge is a marvel of nature.
The marks are clearly visible. OSCO, who discovered this trail

A very beautiful hike where you can find the beautiful sheepfolds of our ancestors. Alas, many are in ruins.
Finally, the Combe des Curniers is a marvel of nature.
The landmarks are clearly visible. Well done to whoever discovered this route.
Frédéric

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Sylevin
Sylevin

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Points 2 and 3 are unclear. At the post, go straight ahead and do not take the track on the left. If you have GPS tracking, follow the directions on your GPS

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lazzerini
lazzerini

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent hike!
although there is a significant elevation gain, it is easy going, with no steep sections except perhaps the one from (2) to (3).
There are easy-to-follow markings along the route, marked with a green J. They are there all the way.
The Combe de Curnier at the end, after the very rocky descent from Landerots, is a bit of a challenge. We enjoyed it more when we did it in the first few kilometres of another route.
The final blow is the last climb in three parts to return to the car park after leaving the Combe de Curnier.
But make no mistake, we loved it.
We'll do it again and try the return via the Combe de Landerots.

Carla

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GMGALD
GMGALD

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike on Sunday, 25 February, very pleasant in fine weather with no wind. At the end of the route, the Combe de Curnier is very pretty to see, even if the passage is tricky.
Thank you to the author of the hike.

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montignac
montignac

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We did this hike on Sunday, 10 September 2017, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We loved the Jas tour, and at the end of the route, the Combe de Curnier is magnificent but not easy.
We would definitely do it again.

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montignac
montignac

date of hike: Sunday, 10 September 2017
interest of the hike: a very beautiful walk, enhanced at the end by the very interesting Combe de Curnier.
Magnificent hike.

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abflm
abflm

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

It is a very pleasant walk, and thank you for the reliable directions along the route.

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MALRIF
MALRIF

Thank you for this information so that we don't miss the path behind the Toumple barn. I have clarified the description.

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larsonausore_steph
larsonausore_steph

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Great hike, lots of fun (be careful on the last few kilometres downhill on very loose stones). The only slight hiccup that meant a small detour: after Jas de Tomple, to find the path that goes down to Jas de Beaumasson (you have to go behind Jas de Tomple, not take the main path). In any case, thank you for this magnificent route.

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cacal_bazo
cacal_bazo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

the first part is in the forest, with no view

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