Malaucène walks

A pleasant, looping circuit that makes for a pleasant visit to the hilltop village of Le Barroux.

A beautiful circuit that starts in Malaucène, at the foot of the Ventoux, and takes you around the magnificent Château du Barroux.

A beautiful circuit which, starting from the Malaucène paper mill, takes you up to the Chapelle de Piaud and then on to the combes of Grand Barbeirol, Brame Fam and Comentige. Finally, you reach a disused gypsum quarry, the spring and Notre Dame du Groseau.

A tour of the north-western foothills of Mont Ventoux to discover three chapels and the Groseau spring.

This circuit takes you to two peaks nestled behind Mont Ventoux, as well as Roman quarries that were used to supply building materials for Vaison-la-Romaine.

Starting from Sainte-Madeleine Abbey at Barroux, this is quite a wild route offering many views over Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the surrounding plains.

This is a very beautiful hike that will allow you to admire the Vaisonnais region as far as Montélimar to the north, the Dentelles de Montmirail and Saint-Amand to the south. And also, the giant Ventoux, ever-present.

A very beautiful loop off the beaten track that allows you to climb a peak and ridges on the western side of Mont Ventoux via some very pleasant and fairly wild passages offering beautiful views!

A beautiful walk through the woods below Saint-Maurice to the start of the Saint-Amand ridge. Moderator's addition on 13 March 2021: GPS useful for this hike, see reviews.

One of the possible hikes on the southern slope of Mont Ventoux. A beautiful climb through the forest leads to Jas de Piè Gros, with magnificent views of the valley before descending via the Combe de Malaval.

This circuit allows you to discover the ridges of Saint-Amand and enjoy a 360° view of the Rhône Valley, the Drôme, Mont Ventoux, the Monts de Vaucluse, the Alpilles and, of course, the Dentelles de Montmirail.

A short loop to discover these two characteristic rock formations as well as Saint-Christophe's Chapel, which protects the site, taking a less conventional route.

Following the paths that wind through the rows of vines, this tour takes you to the foot of the rocky bars of the Dentelles de Montmirail, finely chiselled against the Provencal sky, with Mont Ventoux as a backdrop. Risk of fire and hunting: risk of fine! See the practical information section for details of local regulations.

An ideal half-day hike to discover the Dentelles de Montmirail, starting from the village of Lafare. There are no markings on this hike, so you will need to make good use of a map and GPS. Fire and hunting risks: risk of fines! Make sure you are familiar with the local regulations in the practical information section.

A hike against the backdrop of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, taking you through the village of Barroux to admire the castle and the beautiful views of the valley. The walk then continues past Paty lake and chapel.

This hike on the southern slope of Mont Ventoux, narrow, wooded and always chilly, carved out by capricious waters, leads to a vast panoramic view.

A superb hike around the Dentelles de Montmirail. This trek will take you through all sides of the Dentelles.

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

An easy loop for exploring the Dentelles. The Dentelles de Montmirail: this is a mountain range forming thefirst foothills of the Alps in the Rhône valley. It includes the Clapis range, the Grand Montmirail, the Dentelles Sarrasines, the Crête de la Salle, the Crête de Cayron and the Crête Saint-Amand. This loop trail takes you through the heart of the three main ranges, along wide tracks and paths through the woods. There are numerous viewpoints, including the Rocher du Midi viewpoint.

Gigondas is renowned for its vineyards and lace.There are climbing routes for enthusiasts of this sport. The tour of the lace-like rock formations offers a view of the immensity of the vineyards from above.

Beautiful climb up the southern slopes of Mont Ventoux from the hamlet of Sainte Colombe 4 km from Bédoin.

A tour of the countryside around Séguret to discover the Vallon de Prébayon and the ruins of its monastery, then the Notre-Dame d'Aubusson chapel.

A loop starting from Beaumes-de-Venise, around the hill on which the village is built, offers an interesting journey into the past. You will discover Notre-Dame d'Aubune (12th century), its spring and its incredible bell tower, the Grottes d'Ambrosi (former millstone quarries), the oppidum des Courens where the remains of a 5th-century necropolis can still be seen, the Chapelle Saint-Hilaire (7th-12th century), the ruins of the feudal castle overlooking the baumes (caves inhabited since prehistoric times that gave the commune its name). Not to mention the superb panoramic views of the Comtat Venaissin plain to the south, the Dentelles de Montmirail to the north, and Mont Ventoux further to the east.

Beaumes-de-Venise, near the Dentelles and discover the Rocher de Rocalinaud.

This is a beautiful hike in the hills above Beaumes-de-Venise, where you will discover not only the magnificent landscapes of the Dentelles de Montmirail but also an interesting historical heritage.

Discover the last valley in the southern foothills of Mont Ventoux before the Gorges de la Nesque. The route takes you to the amazing Saint-Jean Chapel, nestled in the heart of the Sault National Forest.