Notre-Dame de Toronne from Clansayes

This route takes you along pleasant paths in the heart of nature between Clansayes and Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux.
You will also enjoy beautiful views of the Vaucluse and Mont Ventoux, as well as the Rhône Valley and the Ardèche mountains.
The return journey is via the Combe du Verger, and you can reach the Notre-Dame de Toronne Chapel via its Way of the Cross.
When you arrive, take the time to visit the beautiful village of Clansayes.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.75 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 224 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 227 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 298 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 113 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Clansayes (26130)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.372138° / E 4.809059°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3039ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the cemetery car park or the large visitor car park.

(S/E) Take the path north of the cemetery and continue to the D481.

(1) Turn right onto the road and then immediately right onto the dirt track. Leave the track and take the first path on the left. Cross the road and continue along the path. This passage avoids walking on the road. Continue straight ahead for about 450 m and turn right, west, south-west until you reach the D481.

(2) Cross it and follow thePR® path (yellow markings) to the left, heading southwest, until you reach the signpost "La côte du Serre" (elevation 197).

(3) Cross Chemin de Jardoze and continue along the path. Continue along thePR® path (yellow markings), still in the same direction, until you reach the fork.

(4) Leave thePR® trail by continuing straight ahead (heading west) and ignoring the paths that descend to the left. Descend to the equestrian centre.

(5) Go around it along the vineyards and continue north-east until you reach a fork.

(6) Turn right, walk to Chemin de la Riaille and follow it to Chemin de Jardoze.

(7) Take this path on the left, which continues along a road on the right, until you reach the start of the Way of the Cross.

(8) Turn left onto the Way of the Cross, which climbs up to the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Toronne.

(9) Retrace your steps back to the road.

(8) Walk alongside the farm on Chemin Rosine and continue along this path. This avoids having to walk back up to the village along the road. Continue left on the dirt track until you reach a farm.

(10) Behind the farm, turn right into a small field. Continue on the left, walking alongside the cypress trees, until you reach a small orchard. Follow the small path on the right which climbs uphill, with wooden steps, to the village. When you reach the road, the car park is on the right (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 238 m - Cemetery car park - La tour de Clansayes
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 252 m - D481
  3. 2 : km 1.61 - alt. 288 m - PR junction
  4. 3 : km 3.02 - alt. 196 m - Signpost "La côte du Serre"
  5. 4 : km 3.55 - alt. 180 m - Fork (end of the PR)
  6. 5 : km 4.45 - alt. 116 m - Equestrian centre
  7. 6 : km 4.94 - alt. 125 m - Fourche
  8. 7 : km 5.78 - alt. 148 m - Fork
  9. 8 : km 6.43 - alt. 159 m - Start of the Way of the Cross
  10. 9 : km 6.72 - alt. 225 m - Chapel of Notre-Dame de Toronne
  11. 10 : km 8.18 - alt. 183 m - Farm
  12. S/E : km 8.75 - alt. 238 m - Cemetery car park - La tour de Clansayes

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Jipaipai
Jipaipai

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A route suitable for everyone, which we undertook on a day when the mistral was blowing very, very strongly; we decided not to tackle the climb up to Toronne, which we’d done many times before, as walking into the wind had left us feeling a bit ‘dried out’. Beautiful views over Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux and the village of Clansayes.

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Joel Reifa
Joel Reifa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pretty walk, very beautiful village with a lovely view from the esplanade of the keep.

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User 11242420

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

At points 8 and 9, the path, which tackles the steep slope to return to the starting point, is difficult to find. JJ

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Sandrine.B
Sandrine.B

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello. I did it on a Monday, so there was no one around 😁. The route was clear and simple, taking two hours plus the village. As for the route, there's nothing tricky at the equestrian centre. Two metres further on, you just need to walk along the vineyard. Everyone must do this as there is already a well-marked trail. However, be careful of dogs running free, although they are very friendly. The same applies just after La Toronne. When you reach the bottom, there is a dog running free that looked much less friendly. To climb up to La Toronne, we took the left path. It's a climb, but very short, no more than 10 minutes. At the end, don't forget to visit the tower and chapel with the little alleyways.

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Rando84
Rando84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with pretty little paths, especially in the first half.
There's a steep climb to La Chapelle ND de Toronne, but it's worth the effort.
Can be done in half a day.

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Tartarin
Tartarin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to do in spring – in summer, bring a hat and water as you'll be walking in the sun – good shoes
Equestrian centre – there is a slight issue with the route through the vineyards.

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pascal031691
pascal031691

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route. Be careful at points 4-5, as the equestrian centre no longer allows passage (fence, private passage). We had to cross through the middle of the vineyard to the south to reach the small road, then follow it to the right for a short distance until the next crossroads. At this crossroads, take the road on the right to rejoin the route a little further on. If you are travelling in a group, the car parks mentioned are recommended. If you are travelling alone, the route could start at point 7, allowing you to cover most of the elevation gain at the beginning of the hike. (2 climbs: the climb to ND de Toronne, then the climb to reach the car park). The elevation gain was more than 290 m rather than the 226 m indicated.

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