Les Quatre Cantons in the heart of the Alpilles

A hike on the many trails of the Alpilles. The part of the circuit that follows theGR®6offers vast panoramic views. Away from the busy trails, the route is quite pleasant and allows you to discover some of the hidden aspects of this mountain range.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.24 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 195 m
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    Descent: - 194 m

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    Highest point: 242 m
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    Lowest point: 132 m

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Description of the walk

Access

From Les Baux-de-Provence, take the D27 towards Maillane. At the pass, shortly after passing through the road carved between the rocks and just before descending, turn right onto the small paved road that climbs to the orientation table. Parking is available just opposite this climb, before thefirst bend (under the "holed" rock).

GR® trail markers (white and red)

(S/E) Descend towards the pass via a path parallel to the tarmac road that brought you to the car park. It leads to the D27, which you cross (take care, poor visibility) to take the AL109 track almost opposite.

(1) Go through the gate and continue along this main track, ignoring the numerous paths on the right and left. About 1 km after the gate, you will see a buried cistern on the left. Shortly after, a track starts on the right.

Unmarked

(2) Leave theGR® and turn right onto this track. After about 300m, take the first track on the left (you have to be on it to see it). Continue on this track until you reach another track. Note an iron stake on the left, the remains of a sign that has disappeared.

GR® (white and red) andPR® (yellow) markings

Turn left (the track climbs) then, quickly (200m), in a hairpin bend, ignore the track on the right and turn left again.

Not marked

(3) About a hundred metres further on, almost at the top of the climb, take the first path on the right (unmarked, cross on the trees). Ignore the track that starts immediately on the right and continue straight ahead. The track descends. Make a large loop, then a smaller, tighter loop at an intersection.

(4) Continue downhill to the right, ignoring the track that climbs up opposite. At the bottom of this track, in a right-angle bend, facing an old open gate, turn right. From this point, you will see a green gate a few metres away on the left, which may be open or closed (I have encountered both).

(5) This is the start of another track that is not very visible at first (head towards the barrier). Go up this track until you reach a crossroads.

(6) Ignore the path that descends to the right and the one immediately to the left and continue straight ahead on the middle path. You will come to a crossroads. Ignore the first path on the right and a few metres further on.

GR® markings (white and red)

(7) Turn left onto a larger track followed by theGR®6. You will come to a junction with signposts.

(8) Stay with theGR® on the same track that turns left towards "Saint-Rémy / Les Baux". Ignore the paths, which become more numerous in the Alpilles, on either side of this main track. Further on, notice an underground cistern on the left where a track starts, which you will ignore.

Unmarked

(9) Take the track on the right that descends for about one kilometre (leave theGR® trail on your left). This will take you to a small paved road.

(10) Follow the road to the left. Shortly afterwards, leave the road and descend to the right onto a dirt track. After the bottom of the valley, the track climbs back up to the road you left earlier. Follow the road to the right to reach the D27 pass.

(1) Turn right, then immediately left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 241 m - Car park under the "rocher troué" (hole in the rock)
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 225 m - Pass - Track AL109 - Road D27
  3. 2 : km 1.15 - alt. 241 m - Turn right after the buried cistern
  4. 3 : km 2.47 - alt. 228 m - Turn right before a crossroads of tracks
  5. 4 : km 3.43 - alt. 176 m - Descent to the right
  6. 5 : km 3.95 - alt. 132 m - Track at the green barrier
  7. 6 : km 4.84 - alt. 171 m - Track opposite
  8. 7 : km 5.47 - alt. 195 m - GR6 on the left
  9. 8 : km 5.91 - alt. 221 m - Head towards St Rémy / Les Baux
  10. 9 : km 7.44 - alt. 232 m - Turn right when leaving the GR
  11. 10 : km 8.46 - alt. 197 m - At the small paved road, turn left
  12. S/E : km 9.24 - alt. 242 m - Return to the car park

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

4.4 / 5
Based on 32 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Alain13
Alain13

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant stroll

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marie3084
marie3084

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello.
An easy, pleasant but monotonous hike.
The end of the hike is more enjoyable.
Very easy to do.

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MECHANI
MECHANI
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

👍

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Jyp8313
Jyp8313

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, easy on beautiful, uncrowded paths in the middle of the week. Varied landscapes of the Alpilles mountains throughout the route. No orientation issues.

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Rémy et Cathy
Rémy et Cathy

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No difficulties, the walk was thoroughly enjoyed by all the hikers in the group. Some lovely views of Mont Ventoux and other mountains.

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tatisane
tatisane

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very well explained, very enjoyable hike. It took us less time than indicated

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25jpc
25jpc

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route with beautiful views and plenty of shade along much of the way
It would have been nice to follow a few trails that run almost parallel to the track
No difficulties
Thank you for this route

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sylrando
sylrando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The small road leading to the orientation table is now closed by a barrier; you must park before reaching it.
To get from point 2 to point 3, you can also stay on the GR trail, which offers more panoramic views.

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Boog
Boog

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hike with little interest apart from a few views of Mont Ventoux, otherwise a hike in the Alpilles forest. No difficulties.

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grahawi
grahawi ★

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route, easy to follow. Thanks to the author.
Some sections exposed to the sun could be problematic in summer.
Shortly after point 8, a beautiful path branches off to the left, follows the ridge and rejoins the route about 500 metres later. It offers beautiful views to the north.
Currently, car access to the orientation table is prohibited. This is not a problem for small groups of hikers, as there are a few parking spaces at the bottom of the climb, but it is a shame for people with reduced mobility!

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fjmi
fjmi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

well-marked route
lovely views of Mont Ventoux from several spots
very pleasant despite strong mistral wind

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Arnaud C.
Arnaud C.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views, wide paths, easy hiking

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MJMRANDO
MJMRANDO

Hello, I made a short comment (short because everything has already been said) on 21 October 2021 at 1:55 p.m.
But I signed J-M instead of MJMRANDO.
A little extra info: I agree with Serge V. (04-11-19) while respecting the opinion of B&G. (04-11-19).
At the end of the week, I will add a few comments on other beautiful "VISORANDO" hikes in the Alpilles.
MJMRANDO.

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FSandra
FSandra

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike surrounded by vegetation, magnificent after a few good rains.
Away from the busy trails.
Not recommended in very hot weather.

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