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The coulets and combes of Aurel
From coulets to combes, carved out to varying degrees by torrential waters, discover the naturally shaped landscape around Aurel.
Route between Savoillan and Montbrun-les-Bains
An easy hike through fields of lavender and thyme with beautiful views of Mont Ventoux.
The mountains of Bouvrège and Croc via the old Fort de Mévouillon
It is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges with magnificent views of Ventoux, Montagne de Lure, the Méouge and Ouvèze valleys, and the peaks of Baronnies: Buc, Bergiès, Chamouze, Vanige, Clavelière. The hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the region's historical heritage and passes by the site of the former Fort de Mévouillon. Considered a threat by the king, the fort was razed to the ground in 1684. Several buildings (houses, churches) were built using stones from the old fort. The route is fairly wild and little frequented.
The Lavender Trail in Sault
This route, mostly on tarmac, aims to introduce you to all the facets of the blue gold, the plant so dear to the Provençals: lavender.
The lavender tour on the Albion Plateau
An easy route on the Albion plateau, allowing you to discover the villages of Saint-Trinit and Aurel, as well as the surrounding lavender fields.
Between lavender fields and the Bois du Défends
This circular route allows you to walk through lavender fields before crossing the pretty little village of Aurel. The return journey follows a pleasant path through the Bois du Défends.
Brantes - Savoillan
A hike between two magnificent villages at the foot of Mont Ventoux, between heathland and forests. As a bonus, there is a beautiful Roman bridge over the Toulourenc.
Épaulement de la Frache via Tête de la Grave
The route starts south of Ventoux, at a place called Le Belvédère, and joins the beech forests on the northern slope. It offers beautiful views of the Baronnies, the eastern part of Ventoux and crosses a varied environment: forest, scree, meadows... A short passage on scree on the northern flank may put some people off.
The Mountain of Banne
A hike for lovers of unmarked trails, a partial circular on an isolated, uncrowded and wild mountain. Magnificent lavender fields at the foot of the mountain, a beautiful view of Le Poët-en-Percip and its Tunes and Loube mountains during the steady climb through broom on easy rocks. The superb circular panorama at the summit over Ventoux, the Geine mountain, the Chamouse mountain, the Écrins, the Dévoluy, the Angèle, Miélandre, the Lance...
Les Grandes Terres from La Loge
Discover a varied route: you will follow a path at the bottom of a wild valley, walk along forest tracks, walk alongside lavender fields, descend via a path through the undergrowth and pass by a large oak tree.
Combe de Verdolier and return via a side valley
Walk through a wild valley starting from the village of Verdolier and return via a side valley.
Mont Ventoux from Chalet Reynard
A round trip hike to admire the sunrise at the summit of Mont Ventoux, for example, is a wonderful experience! It takes some effort, but not too much, and the reward is well worth it!
Mont Ventoux via the Pas de la Frache, the ridge and the Vallon de la Grave
A beautiful circular route towards the summit of Mont Ventoux, starting from Chalet Reynard (south side). Can be done in either direction. Varied landscape. 360° view of the surrounding landscape. Can be done on foot or with snowshoes when conditions allow.
Pas de la Frache - Tête de la Grave via Chalet Reynard
From Chalet Reynard, climb up to Pas de la Frache and descend via a wild path on the north face to reach Tête de la Grave.
Mont Ventoux South and North
South and north of Mont Ventoux: different landscapes between the summit teeming with cyclists and motorcyclists, a desert of stone and undergrowth with an intoxicating calm.
Mont Ventoux, north and south slopes
While the southern slope of Mont Ventoux and the ridge trail are well known, the northern slope is less frequented but just as beautiful, with its alternating forests, scree slopes and avalanche couloirs. With a bit of luck, you may even spot some chamois.
Ventoux from the south: forests and rocks
This is an easy hike through beautiful forest landscapes and splendid trees. It is followed by a steep climb to join the GR® trail and go around the summit. The descent is pleasant, through scree slopes, with splendid views. Although difficult, this hike allows you to explore the "giant of Provence" with its varied landscapes depending on the season.
Combe de Saint-Guillem
Take the shaded tracks through the forest, climb towards Les Courtines, then descend into a wide valley. Next, pass by the small Conchettes spring and return via the picturesque Combe de Saint-Guillem.
Mont Ventoux via the north face
Complete ascent of Mont Ventoux via the north face from the Chapelle Saint-Basile in the commune of Saint-Léger du Ventoux.
Mont Ventoux via the Saint-Basile Chapel
Circular allowing you to climb the north side of Mont Ventoux, then cross the ridges to Tête de la Grave and reach Col de la Frache further east.
Route allowing you to discover the beech forest and cliffs of the north face.
Mont Ventoux - le Rat
Discover the vegetation's biodiversity of the Mont Ventoux.
From Bedoin, take the road (by car) leading to the Mont Ventoux.
Cross the remarkable cedar's forest then the beech forest will appear.
Continue (approx. 10km) until you find a car park on the right-hand side. (Jas des Melettes)
The ice houses of Mont Ventoux
As in other places, the southern face of Mont Ventoux was a place where ice was produced. This route passes along some of the paths once used to transport ice to Bédoin.
Around the Combe Brune
A hike in the Ventoux area, on little-used trails and good tracks. The forest offers a wide variety of tree species.
Although this circuit is not physically demanding, it is suitable for experienced hikers as the trails are poorly marked or unmarked. Mont Ventoux is a mountain and caution is advised.
From Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze to Izon-la-Bruisse via the summit of Chamouse
This is the first stage of a three-day circuit on the ridges of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers. Between heaven and earth, this is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges. Throughout the day, there are fantastic views of the Ouvèze valley, the Provençal peaks such as Lure and Ventoux, and then the Southern Alps. This is a wild route, far from everything, ending in the equally wild micro-village of Izon-la-Bruisse.
On the crests of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers, in the Baronnies Provençales
This itinerary between the valleys of the Méouge and Ouvèze allows you to take the pulse of the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales. Little travelled and regularly on balconies and ridges, the route alternates between lavender fields and rocky slopes, Scots pine forests and sublime beech woods, pastoral paths and ridges with exceptional panoramic views. In addition to its particularly wild character, the few small villages it passes through are particularly picturesque, and the route allows you to explore the sublime Montagne de Chamouse from every angle.
Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze - Izon
Perhaps the most beautiful stage of the Tour des Baronnies. Between heaven and earth, it is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges. Throughout the day, there are fantastic views over the Ouvèze valley, the Provençal peaks such as Lure and Ventoux, and then the Southern Alps. The route is particularly wild, far from everything, ending in the equally wild micro-village of Izon-la-Bruisse.
The Sault national forest
From the peaceful hamlet of Les Abeilles, set off to explore the Sault national forest.
Mount Ventoux starting from the Mont Serein cam site
A beautiful round trip leading to the summit and back along the crests.
The Bluye Mountain
Straddling the Drôme and its Ouvèze valley and the Vaucluse and its Toulourenc valley, the Montagne de Bluye offers magnificent views from its ridges.
Combes de Coste Chaude and Saint-André from Monieux
This route around the medieval village of Monieux follows two valleys linked by old communal paths. In places, you will find remains of the dry stone walls that lined these paths. This route takes you through unspoilt countryside.
Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux - Brantes loop
A very beautiful hike north of Mont Ventoux, between the magnificent villages of Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux and Brantes. A climb via the Chaussène and Fontaube passes and a return trip along the banks of the Toulourenc.
Montagne de l'Arsuc and Col de Perty from Ruissas
A hike in Drôme Provençale on the border of the Alpes de Haute-Provence. The aim of the route is to reach the crest of Montagne de l'Arsuc to enjoy a 360° view from Mont Ventoux to the Barre des Écrins and Queyras: a magnificent spectacle on a clear day!
Chamouse Mountain
This is a very beautiful, uncrowded walk offering remarkable landscapes for most of the route.
Vallat du Loup and Vallat des Fourches
This wild trail takes in the mythical lower Vallat du Loup. If you can't spot a wolf, you might spot wild boar or hear a roe deer barking. You return to Le Défens via a little-known combe.
The Nesque gorge via the Saint-Hubert farm
A forested circuit to reach the Saint-Hubert farm, then the second part of the route on the cliffs above the Nesque gorge.
Balcony paths to the west of the Monieux lake
A pleasant walk to discover the old balcony paths on the right bank of the Nesque, with beautiful views over the valley.
Vallon de Peissonnier and Gorges de la Nesque
Climb up the wild Vallon de Peissonnier, follow the paths through the woods and return via the Gorges de la Nesque trail.
The Chamouse mountain in a circular route from Izon-la-Bruisse
This is the second stage of the Tour de la Méouge, which you can skip but which is so beautiful! It's a distillation of the nature of the Baronnies Provençales, from the sunny Provençal adret with its aromatic scents to the humid beech forests, passing through pastures and lavender fields. A wild atmosphere and breathtaking views are guaranteed, especially on the Chamouse ridges.
The Crête de Chabre loop via Eygalayes and Ballons
This is the second stage of a three-day circuit on the crests of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers. Starting and ending in Izon-la-Bruisse, the route passes through the two pretty villages of Eygalayes and Ballons before reaching the Crête de Chabre for a splendid view of the Dévoluy, the Écrins and the Ventoux.
From Izon-la-Bruisse to Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze via Perty and Arsuc
This is the third and final stage of a three-day tour of the Méouge and Ouvèze ridges. You first pass through the western face of the Montagne de Chamouse, with its magnificent beech forests, before reaching the remarkable Col de Perty. Then, you'll follow the ridge for several kilometres via the summit of Arsuc and Serre de Charbouisse, enjoying breathtaking views of the Alps and the Ouvèze valley. The last third of the day allows you to explore the hamlets of the valley, in a pretty rural setting.
Izon-la-Bruisse - Orpierre
Another beautiful stage to reach the medieval village of Orpierre, surrounded by its famous cliffs. Straddling the Céans and Méouge valleys, this time it is the endless, narrow Chabre ridge that serves as the guiding thread for the hike, culminating in the picturesque Col Saint-Ange and its climbing walls.
Circular from Monieux to Saint-Jean-de-Sault
An easy hike from the Monieux lake to Saint-Jean-de-Sault (or Saint-Jean-de-Durefort) with a return trip along the banks of the Nesque.
The Nesque River gorges from Monieux
The Nesque River gorges and the Saint Michel chapel starting from the Bourget Lake in Monieux.
The lost trails of the Nesque
Discover the more or less forgotten trails of the Nesque Gorges.
Combe du Puits Verrier and Pointes d'Éguilles
A trail in a secret valley and a small forest track ending at a viewpoint make up this unique circuit in the heart of nature.
Côteau de la Meynière and Brancouï from Saint-Jean
A varied route starting from Saint-Jean de Sault, with paths through the undergrowth or at the bottom of a valley, passages over old charcoal kilns and the discovery of a long path that is now almost forgotten, but was once used by charcoal burners on the Coteau de la Meynière.
Between heath and lavender fields in Saint-Jean-de-Sault
This walk is best done when the lavender is in bloom, in late June or early July.
Walk in the Baronnies
A beautiful walk through vineyards, lavender fields and olive groves, as well as forests. Glimpses of stone lacework and a pretty chapel. A Mediterranean landscape with hilltop villages stretching as far as the eye can see.
The Nesque Gorges
A very beautiful hike in the Nesque Gorges, along the riverbed and its overhangs.
Moderator's addition on 14/06/2021: see reviews for help finding certain passages
At the foot of Roche Saint-Julien
A pleasant walk above Buis-les-Baronnies, along the foot of Roche Saint-Julien
Around Rocher Saint-Julien
From Buis-les-Baronnies, walk around the Rocher Saint-Julien enjoying the views of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.
Gorges and passes in the Baronnies
An easy, well-marked hike that starts at the Ubrieux Gorges and continues through olive groves, vineyards, orchards and forests, not to mention a few passes and the sometimes rugged landscapes of the Baronnies.
Tour of Rocher des Mieyes
Beautiful view of the Ennuye Valley.
Circular starting from Besignan via the Col d'Autanne and Col d'Anjuan passes.
A hike where you can enjoy permanent views of the surrounding mountains, from La Vanige to Montagne de Raton and the summit of Linceuil. You will be in the centre of a magnificent mountain cirque. Sometimes on forest paths, sometimes on trails, this walk offers you magnificent landscapes. You will cross no less than four passes and impressive reliefs.
This hike is not suitable for dogs! See practical information.
Vallat de Saume Morte and Vallat de Peisse
A circuit to the cliffs of the Gorges de la Nesque, through several wild combs and along balcony trails, with beautiful views of the Gorges de la Nesque and the Rocher du Cire as a bonus.
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