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Le Barroux from Malaucène
Visorando Member
11.95 mi
+1,627 ft
-1,621 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Malaucène (Vaucluse)
A beautiful circuit that starts in Malaucène, at the foot of the Ventoux, and takes you around the magnificent Château du Barroux.
Malaucène - The 3 combes
5.84 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,650 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Malaucène (Vaucluse)
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.
The chapels around Le Groseau
8.73 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,991 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Malaucène (Vaucluse)
A tour of the north-western foothills of Mont Ventoux to discover three chapels and the Groseau spring.
The Clairier and Gippières ridges between Le Barroux and Malaucène
5.07 mi
+896 ft
-906 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Barroux (Vaucluse)
The hike first passes over the Clairier ridges, where you can see, amid the scrub and scree, the traces of the ancient oppidum overgrown with vegetation. It then continues along the Gippières ridges with beautiful views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Saint Amand, Le Barroux, and the Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation and Sainte Madeleine abbeys. It passes by the ruins of a curious 19th-century aqueduct with circular arches that supplied Le Barroux with water.
Between two abbeys: Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation and Sainte-Madeleine
4.30 mi
+564 ft
-446 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Barroux (Vaucluse)
A beautiful walk, accessible to everyone, between two Benedictine abbeys: Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation and Sainte-Madeleine, with a passage next to the old 19th-century aqueduct that supplied water to Le Barroux. Pretty landscapes: vineyards, olive trees, views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Saint-Amand, Château du Barroux and Mont Ventoux.
The chapels of the hamlets of Beaumont-du-Ventoux
6.76 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,585 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-du-Ventoux (Vaucluse)
Discover an interesting heritage with chapels scattered throughout the mountains and the many hamlets that make up Beaumont-du-Ventoux. Not to mention the ancient Roman quarry.
Le Partifiage and the Cirque de Saint-Amand
3.44 mi
+561 ft
-541 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Malaucène (Vaucluse)
A beautiful hike that alternates between pleasant woodland and panoramic views that are emblematic of the region. Don't forget your binoculars!
Arfuyen via the Col de la Chaîne and Col de la Pousterle
6.69 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,437 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Malaucène (Vaucluse)
This beautiful hike will take you to the heights of Arfuyen, offering a 360° view of Provence and the Drôme Provençale. Then, through the undergrowth, you will reach La Pousterle and the foot of Saint-Amand. In the distance, you will see Le Barroux and its majestic castle.
Summit of La Plate - Pic du Comte
10.24 mi
+2,956 ft
-2,943 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Beaumont-du-Ventoux (Vaucluse)
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.
Mont Ventoux via the Sommet de la Plate and the Rochers de Cachillan
20.50 mi
+6,220 ft
-6,220 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaumont-du-Ventoux (Vaucluse)
Alternative ascent of Mont Ventoux via the Sommet de la Plate and the Col de Comte.
Then cross the ridges from east to west via the Rochers de Cachillan. This route has many poorly marked sections.
The Arfuyen Ridges
9.38 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,896 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Barroux (Vaucluse)
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.
The hills of Lac du Paty
6.15 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,148 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Malaucène (Vaucluse)
A beautiful walk among the pine trees and wild olive trees around Lac du Paty.
Moderator's warning on 06/04/2021: GPS or Visorando app useful for this hike; see comments at the bottom of this page
La Combe Fréou starting from Font du Pommier
5.62 mi
+1,161 ft
-1,152 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Crestet (Vaucluse)
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.
The Grand Barbeirol via the Vallon des Mines and the Crêtes de la Madeleine
6.30 mi
+1,834 ft
-1,827 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
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!
L'Arfuyen and Saint-Amand
7.89 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,749 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Crestet (Vaucluse)
A very beautiful hike, strangely little known, offering sumptuous views of the Ventoux massif and the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Tête du Gros Charme via Combe Obscure
8.01 mi
+2,113 ft
-2,110 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
Circular route around the western part of Mont Ventoux with an ascent via Combe Obscure, Combe du Grand Barbeirol and Combe Brame-Fam, then descend towards Tête du Gros Charme and its unobstructed views.
Short circular loop around the Combe Obscure
Association / Club / Walk leader2.92 mi
+935 ft
-938 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
The Combe Obscure is one of the westernmost valleys of Mont Ventoux: a charming, winding, stony path takes you into the folds of the Giant of Provence before climbing and returning to the start via a path along the cliffs of La Madeleine.
From the Belvédère to Crillon-le-Brave
3.95 mi
+604 ft
-604 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Crillon-le-Brave (Vaucluse)
This hike takes you from the recently opened bar-restaurant "Le Belvédère" to the hilltop village of Crillon-le-Brave. While the first part is not particularly difficult, the return journey involves a long, sometimes quite steep climb along the Torrent de Pié Blanc. Only the descent to Crillon is marked with red and yellow signs. After that, don't hesitate to use a GPS or the Visorando app.
Between the Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Sidoine chapels
3.16 mi
+889 ft
-889 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-du-Ventoux (Vaucluse)
A short walk between two neighbouring chapels, one in the valley near a small hamlet and the other perched on a rocky outcrop.
Entrechaux and its castle
3.44 mi
+377 ft
-371 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Entrechaux (Vaucluse)
Located north-west of Mont Ventoux, in the Ouvèze plain, the village of Entrechaux is dominated by its castle, perched on top of a hill. Let's climb this hill! The view from the castle is extraordinary, and it's no coincidence!
Tour du Devès starting from Barroux
5.47 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Barroux (Vaucluse)
A challenging circular route with nothing insurmountable. A little courage on the climb and caution on the descent will be rewarded with superb panoramic views from the Dentelles de Montmirail to Mont Ventoux and over the Rhône valley to the Alpilles. The pretty village of Le Barroux is photogenic from every angle and a visit to the château after the hike is highly recommended to round off the day in style.
Tour du Barroux
8.18 mi
+1,161 ft
-1,171 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Barroux (Vaucluse)
Please note: much of the route is on tarmac. This minor drawback is more than compensated for by the magnificent views of Ventoux, Le Barroux and the Dentelles de Montmirail.
You can picnic next to the Abbey of Notre-Dame-de l'Annonciation.
Combe de Maraval then return via Tête du Gros Charme
3.33 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,325 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
A family hike offering beautiful caves on the way up and a stunning view of the Comtat Venaissin on the way down.
Le Pas du Loup, Saint-Amand and the Bishops’ Cypresses from Crestet
9.54 mi
+1,680 ft
-1,680 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Crestet (Vaucluse)
A walk that takes you through woodland and along the ridges of Saint-Amand, offering 360° views of Provence, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the Drôme Provençale. The route is easy on narrow paths.
Shaped like a figure of 8, it can be shortened for those who do not wish to walk the full 16 km.
Equally enjoyable in summer and winter, it alternates between woodland and breathtaking views.
From Crestet to Pas du Loup
6.26 mi
+922 ft
-909 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Crestet (Vaucluse)
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.
Circular between Bédoin and Gros Pata
7.99 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
A moderately difficult, well-shaded circular route from the Ventoux vineyards to the Malaucène National Forest, with views of the Dentelles de Montmirail and the Bédoin ochre quarry.
The hike was modified at the end of May 2021 to avoid crossing private property.
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