The six passes from Rochebrune

A very pretty hike through the six passes, starting from Rochebrune, where you will see magnificent landscapes.
Open your eyes, savour the surrounding nature, and admire the hills and mountains around you.
This hike will leave a lasting impression on you. It can be done in all seasons.
The Serriés, Lantons, Linceuil, Saint-Vincent, Soubeyrand and Croix passes punctuate this beautiful hike.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 564 m
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    Descent: - 555 m

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    Highest point: 940 m
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    Lowest point: 530 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park opposite the town hall.

(S/E) Go up Rue André Raillard.

(1) Turn right onto Chante Perdrix, cross the bridge over the stream and go up to the right until you reach a narrow path on the left.
Follow these directions carefully, as the old path marked on the maps is no longer usable.

(2) Leave the forest road and take the narrow path opposite in the bend on your left. Continue up this path and then, on the descent, rejoin the old route.
Follow the path to reach the bottom of the valley. Ford the pretty little Rieufrais stream over large stones, then continue climbing to the wind turbine at Col de Sérriès. You will see numerous terraces, one of which shelters a small Roman amphitheatre that is well worth seeing.

(3) Cross the crossroads and a few dozen metres further on, you will find a path leading down to the left. Do not continue along the wide forest road.
Contrary to the sign, do not be afraid of snakes, which exist only in the imagination and are mentioned in a humorous tone.
Descend the shaded path until you reach the Chemin du Villard forest road.

(4) Turn left onto this road, pass by and admire the majestic Rocher Florin, then the farm of the same name. Continue on this wide Chemin du Villard to reach the Col des Lantons.

(5) Admire the landscape and the silence of the place, then continue on the downhill road towards the Col du Linceuil. Keep right on the forest road, do not take the road on the left towards the Col de la Croix.

(6) Leave the forest road and climb the grey sandy path on your left.

(7) Once you reach the crossroads at an altitude of 805 metres, turn left and climb uphill.

(8) Turn right and climb to reach the Col de Linceuil.

(9) Keep to the left and continue climbing until you reach the ruins of the Linceuil sheepfold, which served as a residence for partisan snipers in 1944.
Admire the majestic giant Ventoux in front of you and retrace your steps for about ten metres.

(10) Continue along the slightly descending path marked in yellow until you reach the Col de Saint-Vincent.

(11) Continue downhill to elevation 883.

(12) Stay on the wide path towards the Col de Soubeyrand, pass the Ferme du Col de Soubeyrand on your left and join the intersection with a road.

(13) Turn left, leaving the small building on your left, and continue towards Col de la Croix.

(14) Then take the path on your right and descend to the Combebelle stream bridge.

(15) Just before this small bridge, turn left onto the path entering the forest. Stay on the "Chanteperdrix" path and return to the fork you passed on the way there.

(2) Turn right and retrace your steps back to the car park (S/E).

(S/E) Continue along the village's only paved road to visit the open chapel and watchtower. It's magnificent!

(16) Return to the car park opposite the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 575 m - Parking opposite the town hall.
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 592 m - Common fork in the road (round trip)
  3. 2 : km 0.72 - alt. 615 m - Crossroads of the circular
  4. 3 : km 2.49 - alt. 718 m - Col de Serriès (718m)
  5. 4 : km 3.51 - alt. 597 m - Chemin du Villard. Towards Rocher Florin
  6. 5 : km 5.74 - alt. 723 m - Col des Lantons (726m)
  7. 6 : km 7.07 - alt. 756 m - Return to the clay path. After the - Eyguemarse (rivière) - Afffluent de l'Ouvèze
  8. 7 : km 7.34 - alt. 801 m - Ruins of Le Linceuil
  9. 8 : km 7.45 - alt. 810 m - Ascent to the Linceuil
  10. 9 : km 8.39 - alt. 891 m - Col de Linceuil (893m)
  11. 10 : km 8.97 - alt. 932 m - Ruins of the Linceuil sheepfold. Breathtaking view.
  12. 11 : km 9.64 - alt. 916 m - Col de Saint-Vincent (918m)
  13. 12 : km 9.9 - alt. 878 m - Towards the Col de Soubeyrand
  14. 13 : km 12.29 - alt. 713 m - Towards the Col de la Croix
  15. 14 : km 12.63 - alt. 719 m - Col de la Croix (723m)
  16. 15 : km 13.06 - alt. 663 m - Bridge over the stream
  17. 16 : km 14.78 - alt. 587 m - Chapel open, watchtower
  18. S/E : km 15.04 - alt. 575 m - Parking opposite the town hall.

Notes

The hike can be done in trainers, but the first climb, although pleasant, is quite long and steep, so take your time. You will cross three small streams where you can give your dog a drink.

Worth a visit

At the end of the village, visit the chapel, which is open during the day, and the old watchtower. Currently undergoing restoration.

(10) Take the time to stop at the old sheepfold at the foot of Le Linceul. Altitude 943 metres.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
PAQUITO 85
PAQUITO 85
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2025
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 on accessible trails. The various views are magnificent, especially of Mont Ventoux and the other mountains.
The hike is a bit challenging, with the first part on the mountainside and a steep climb to the first pass and its wind turbine. The rest is easier. The last part from the Col de St Vincent is just a descent from 940 metres to 530 metres, the starting point.
Crossing the Col de Saint Vincent with its lavender fields still in bloom adds a touch of colour.
Please note that the first path has changed name: it is no longer called "Chemin de Pierre Feu" but "Chemin de Chante Perdrix".
The hike took 3 hours and 15 minutes of walking and 3 hours and 55 minutes with breaks.

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DROP34
DROP34

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A beautiful hike starting from the lovely little village of Rochebrune, quite hilly, a little too much walking for our taste, but we were alone, "lost" in nature, perfect!

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your feedback.

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sissi020564
sissi020564

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice route, well marked overall. We got a bit lost at the Linceuil Pass because there are lots of paths and the pass is below, but in principle all paths lead there.
We did the route in reverse. The last climb is short but quite tough on the legs.

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JODIDO
JODIDO

Thank you! Could you please make the necessary corrections anyway?
Regarding the start of the hike and the sandy path...
It would be better to provide a description that corresponds to the reality of the hike as I experienced it on that day...

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Well done

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JODIDO
JODIDO
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Having completed the "La ligne de crêtes des Costes" hike on 10 December 2023, I wanted to return to this area.
It was a beautiful approach to the village of Rochebrune, with the sun casting an orange hue over the mountains...
Parking at the entrance to the village. I started the hike at 8:30 a.m. and it wasn't cold at all!
As mentioned in a comment, the directions at the start are incorrect, and the author of the description has still not corrected them...
You must therefore take the Chante Perdrix path (and not Pierre Feu, which is not indicated). There is no bridge; the path crosses the concrete ford. Beautiful views of the village on the way up to the Col de Serriès. Ignore the crossed-out cross when the main track turns left, but continue on this small path. There are no signs at the Col de Serriès, just a wind turbine. The descent to the Chemin de Villard offers beautiful panoramic views of the Baronnies, and you can even see the Montagne des Ruelles (1,400 m).
Pass by the foot of Rocher Florin and continue along the track to Col des Lantons, a true haven of peace where I stopped for a break with tea and dates...
I didn't find a sandy path as indicated in the description. I followed the track and when you reach a sign saying "Parking dans le champ" (Parking in the field), the markings are opposite, but there are no signs. The path is not sandy at all, but muddy at first, then stony, and leads to Col du Linceuil, which I discovered on 10 December. I then climbed up to the ruins of the Bergerie de la Fournache, where only two sections of wall remain, but the place offers a beautiful view of Mont Ventoux. I passed by the lavender fields, which unfortunately were not yet in bloom, before reaching the Col de Saint Vincent. This was followed by a long descent on a track where we passed the Soubeyran farm (no sign!) before reaching the small road. The Col de la Croix was quickly reached, and the path back to Rochebrune offered beautiful views of the village, which I visited after my snack break.
The hike took 4 hours and 15 minutes with a 15-minute break.
It is also possible to start from Beauvoisin via the Col de Milmandre, which adds an extra 10 km.
A beautiful route, unfortunately spoiled a little by long stretches on tracks, which is a bit of a shame!
I will post this hike on the Visorando Facebook page and include 30 photos.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards

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SEYTRE Gérard
SEYTRE Gérard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We deliberately walked the route backwards with my walking group (16 people).
No worries about following the route. We used the reconnaissance that had been carried out on 22 May
All clear

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your lovely feedback
Lovely hike

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Pierelo
Pierelo
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike. Not difficult, lots of forest roads with little shade. We did it in 5 hours, including stops.
Be careful at the start, which has been changed: you need to turn right onto the Chante Perdrix path (not Pierre Feu, which is not signposted). There is no bridge; the path crosses the concrete ford.
We saw a few processionary caterpillars along the way.
Thanks for the guide!

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

There are lots of caterpillars at the moment, whole metres of them in procession. Be wary.
Thank you for your feedback.

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rochenadine1
rochenadine1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 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 with lovely scenery. We covered the 15 kilometres in 5 hours.
We discovered the pretty village of Rochebrune.
Mid-March is a little early in the season, the trees are not yet in leaf but
there are trees in bloom.
I didn't take my dog with me, which was fortunate because there were lots of processionary caterpillars
coming down from their nests.
To be repeated.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Thank you for your comment and for your interest in this beautiful hike.
Thank you for sharing.

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Maryma
Maryma

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely discovery in the village of Rochebrune! A medieval hilltop village with cobbled streets lined with flowers.
You are surrounded by mountains throughout the hike, with magnificent views at the Col de Linceuil.
However, there are a few too many tracks for my liking between points 4 and 6 and 12 and 13. And there is no shade. So be careful in sunny weather, with the heat and your water supply.
I didn't encounter any snakes on the trail, but it's not the season when they come out!
Best done when the lavender is in bloom, as you pass many fields! It must make the landscape even more beautiful!
Thank you for sharing this little-known route.

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