Notre-Dame d'Aubune

A circular to discover one of the curiosities of Beaumes-de-Venise.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.96 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 199 m
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    Descent: - 199 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 259 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 85 m

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Description of the walk

Park at Place du Marché.

(S/E) Take the passage between the post office and the library. Cross Avenue Raspail and take Chemin du Pasquier opposite. Follow the lane, then head towards "N.D. d'Aubune" at the first crossroads.
Leave Impasse Saint-Sébastien on your left and follow the paved path to the Notre-Dame d'Aubune Chapel.

Red and yellow markings (there are also blue markings)

(1) Just after the chapel, take the tarmac road uphill, go through the barrier and then, immediately afterwards, turn left and follow the path up the mountainside.
At the top of the slope, follow the ridge to the Rocher du Diable (viewpoint), then turn left. Follow the path that crosses a small pass and continue straight ahead, ignoring the path on the right (the latter, marked in blue, leads to the Chapelle Saint-Hilaire).

(2) Follow the path downhill, which widens as it runs alongside a vineyard. At the intersection shortly after, turn right, leaving the red and yellow markings.

Blue markings

Follow the path along the edge of the forest until you reach a road.

(3) Follow the road downhill for 200 metres, then take a path on the right (a sign indicates "Beaunes-de-Venise 1.8 km" and "Grône 1.1 km").
This path begins to climb slightly before crossing the ridge and descending. When it crosses a wide path, continue along the path, which becomes a little steep, until you reach the first houses.

(4) Take the street and follow it downhill until you reach a three-way junction. A sign indicates Grône and several directions. Take the one indicating Beaumes-de-Venise and Les Moulins and go down the street until you reach a T-junction.

(5) Turn right onto Avenue du Portail-Neuf, go under the gate, continue straight ahead onto Rue du Château and then, shortly afterwards, Rue du Presbytère.
When you reach a fountain, the street joins Grande Rue and shortly afterwards crosses Rue de la République. Continue straight ahead (the street passes under a house) and you will arrive in front of the church.

Cross Place de l'Église and Avenue Gambetta, take Allée Charles de Gaulle to reach Place du Marché (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 90 m - Market Square, Beaumes-les-Venise
  2. 1 : km 1.37 - alt. 104 m - Notre-Dame d'Aubune
  3. 2 : km 2.04 - alt. 228 m - Small pass
  4. 3 : km 3.05 - alt. 259 m - Road junction
  5. 4 : km 3.86 - alt. 167 m - Street
  6. 5 : km 4.43 - alt. 109 m - Chemin Urban and Avenue du Portail Neuf crossroads
  7. S/E : km 4.96 - alt. 90 m - Market Square, Beaumes-les-Venise

Notes

Alternative route: between (2) and (3), you can follow the blue markings to pass by the Saint-Hilaire Chapel.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Léa DELSOOL
Léa DELSOOL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great route, very busy on the upper part of the mountain. We took the detour, which isn't any longer, and I recommend it because the Saint Hilairer chapel is magnificent.

Be careful at the start and end of the hike, which is not easy but rather difficult. You climb over difficult, smooth rocks where it is a bit slippery, and the descent is also very slippery.
Good physical condition required.

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Philippekfp
Philippekfp

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike with my wife, who is a beginner. The climb after the abbey (after about 2 km) is quite steep. As it is an old quarry path, it is still clearly visible and sometimes even has steps. However, if you are uncomfortable on steep paths, it is best to avoid this hike. The rest of the route is very pleasant. The descent to Beaumes les Venise is reasonable. Hike completed at around 8 a.m.

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User 7602759

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good route.
We added a stop at the ruins of Durban and St Hilaire Chapel, which offer beautiful views.

Thank you.

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micpha
micpha

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The description in point 3 is unclear if you arrive via the alternative route.

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Sandrine24
Sandrine24

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Difficult after passing Notre Dame, the climb is dizzying and slippery, not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo. In my opinion, it is a rather difficult hike, but the view is magnificent.

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Toybou
Toybou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This was my third time doing this walk. It's an easy hike, although you need to be alert when climbing the hill. No difficulty for an average hiker. I only use GPS for guidance, so no worries there. A really interesting walk with lots to see: Notre Dame d'Aubune, an orchard with restored ruins, the magnificent St Hilaire chapel, which you can visit if the caretaker is available, a sarcophagus, a magnificent view of the Clapis mountain range, the Castellas ruins currently being restored, and the return via a beautiful path that winds through old terraces in the pine forest. There is a picnic table with a great view at the St Hilaire chapel and two tables at Castellas. The route is busy but still reasonable. A very beautiful walk not to be missed if you are in the area! Thank you to the author for introducing me to this area!

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Philippe rando 63
Philippe rando 63

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful walk, chapel closed. No difficulty.

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jlcrcfx
jlcrcfx
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely route for a half-day. The Sainte-Aubune chapel was closed, which was a shame! After the climb (steep but short / note: there is a small signposted detour at the start), I recommend not following the suggested route, but instead following the ridge to the Saint-Hilaire chapel, which has been beautifully restored (but was also closed). Beautiful views of the Comtat Venaissin. Nice return trip through the village.

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Les Bibi
Les Bibi
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A beautiful route that allowed us to discover the local heritage of the stone quarry used to build the buildings in Beaumes de Venise, as well as the archaeological site.
Timing and difficulty level between scrubland and vineyards as described. Return trip through the village of Beaumes de Venise and its typical narrow streets was very interesting.
Well worth discovering!!!

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JB de St Mitre
JB de St Mitre

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good route, but part of it is very steep on rock, so not accessible to everyone.
This was not a problem for us and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
The timing is quite realistic.

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Les Bibi
Les Bibi

Hello, lovely hike on 24 December 2023. We discovered this hike and rediscovered the beautiful village of Beaumes de Venise and its narrow Provençal streets.
We explored historical sites and local heritage, enjoying a very pleasant hike between quarries, scrubland and vineyards.
Thank you to the author.

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Danny wilde
Danny wilde

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful outing, best enjoyed when there is no wind.

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Makichiro
Makichiro

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We were unable to complete the entire hike.
The route looked very nice, but the description could have been more precise about how steep the mountain path was. The path was slippery in places, and we had to turn back before reaching point 2.
We met quite a few people on the same path and we weren't the only ones to turn back.

Overall, it's not insurmountable, but it's important to note that the hike may not be suitable for all ages.

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Ghelderode
Ghelderode

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A good, easy route. Notre-Dame d'Aubune.
Even the steep climb at the start and the descent at the end are not difficult, and the beauty of the paths easily makes up for the slight "difficulty".
However, be careful at the crossroads at 2.100 km or 1.800 km and with the map, which is not up to date. There are two signs 200 metres apart that can be misleading if you're not careful.
Overall: a beautiful hike.

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