Maussane-les-Alpilles walks

Perched on its rocky outcrop, the village of Les Baux-de-Provence welcomes you like a life-size film set. Here, every cobbled street and every sculpted façade seems to whisper centuries of history. Stroll among the stone houses, Renaissance mansions, discreet chapels and ramparts overlooking the valleys. The view of the Alpilles is breathtaking.As you climb to the heights, the Château des Baux offers you a glimpse into medieval times: a fortress carved into the rock, war machines and breathtaking views of the heath. It reveals the village's warrior spirit.And to end the day on a high note, head to the Val d'Enfer, just below. There, the Carrières des Lumières await you for a unique, almost magical sensory experience that prolongs the emotion of the village in another register: that of living art.

A short circuit to discover a little-known fortified site above Les Baux-de-Provence with an unusual view of the village. The circuit starts with a path that takes you to a plateau above the quarries and ends with good tracks. It offers beautiful panoramic views of the south and east of the Alpilles.

Les Baux-de-Provence is a wonderful village dominated by the Alpilles mountain range, hidden in the middle of a landscape of rugged relief. This hike takes you deep into the Val d'Enfer, following the ridges along a wide forest path with panoramic views of the Alpilles, before returning to Les Baux-de-Provence for a tour of the neighbourhood. No difficulty except for the stairs to access the village.

A short route for visiting the magnificent village of Les Baux-de-Provence and its immediate surroundings.

A short hike around Baux-de-Provence, mostly on good trails. There is a short climb down a well-maintained rocky path. 360° views at the viewpoint (or what remains of it). The Baux cover "every angle" with many panoramic views. Return via the village with the option to pay it a visit.

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.

A circuit on the north slope of the Alpilles on good tracks nice, overlooking cross-shaded valleys and ridges that offer views on all sides of the Alpilles. The view goes far beyond this. The tour starts with a track which “keeps its cards close to its chest”. Apart from the return by the GR 6, you will meet few if any other people on this route that is far off the beaten track.

An easy hike on good paths that allows you to discover part of the Val d'Enfer (Rochers) before skirting the Rocher des Baux and passing through the olive groves to reach the Crêtes de Baumayrane with superb views of Les Baux and the Alpilles, the Crau, the Gulf of Fos and Mont Ventoux.

This is a circular hike on stony tracks and rocky paths, off the marked trails. If you enjoy solitude, this hike is for you! Be sure to bring plenty to drink, as there is no possibility of replenishing your water supply along the way.

A circular loop starting from Les Baux-de-Provence, following the Crêtes des Alpilles with views of the Crau plain, Fonvieille, Arles and the Camargue. Then on to Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and the Notre-Dame du Château chapel with beautiful views of the Rhône plain, Tarascon and Beaucaire, along the Canal des Alpilles and back to Les Baux.

This circuit starts in a pine forest in shady valleys. The return journey is along a ridge trail with panoramic views of the village of Les Baux de Provence, the Alpilles and the adjacent valleys to the north and south. Warning: This hike has been modified from the one I originally described (due to a gate problem preventing access to part of the route). If you downloaded it before it was updated, please make sure you have the correct version.

This walk follows ridge and forest paths, some marked and some unmarked, allowing you to discover the rich panoramas of the Alpilles.

How do you get from the plain or the centre of the Alpilles to a place where you can see as far as the sea, nearly 50 km away, and in good weather, as far as the Cévennes? From the Pas de l'Aigle, with binoculars, you can see very far.

This circuit requires attention and caution. You should not be prone to vertigo and should avoid wet weather and strong Mistral winds. If these conditions are met, you can use the fully renovated ladders and a few small secure ledges (handrails). A splendid panorama of the Alpilles, the Luberon, the Ventoux and the surrounding plains will reward you for your efforts.

A ridge walk starting off the beaten track, with views over the south of the Alpilles. A climb through an almost untouched valley to join the ridge trail, offering panoramic views of the north.

Circuit in the Alpilles that alternates between pleasant tracks and wilder trails.

A short, easy walk in the Alpilles, mainly on tracks. There are some panoramic views on both sides of the valley along this route.

Starting from the Barrage des Peirou, this hike takes you through the forest and along a ridge trail with panoramic views of the southern slopes of the Alpilles. You can start or end your walk by strolling along the lake.