On the heights of Velleron

A short family walk on the heights of Velleron to discover numerous dry-stone terraces in reasonably good condition.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 120 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 118 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 183 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 91 m

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Description of the walk

On the D938 between L'Isles-sur-la-Sorgue and Pernes-les-Fontaines, turn right on the Chemin des Arrayes after the roundabout and the rest area. Join the Pont des Arrayes (Arrayiès on the map) and park in the car park after the canal.

'Yellow route markers''

(S/E) Cross back over the Pont des Arrayes and turn left on the path along the canal. Continue until the Pont de Vinaise and turn left to cross it.

(1)Spot the marker-signpost opposite on the slope. Go right on the path in the direction of Vedelle. At the next fork, turn left and then immediately right on the Piste des Planes that climbs up. You'll get to an intersection when you reach a property.
Ignore a path on the left and continue straight ahead.

After approximately 100m, pass the trail on the left (not shown on the map) and continue on the path until you reach a fence. Ignore another trail to the left and continue until you get close to some houses. Here, you'll see the remains of a stone wall with two large niches. The path gets narrower and arrives at a crossroads at the bottom of a field.

(2) Turn left - the path will tend to the left and continues. Then turn right and follow the path as it bends left before you get to a tarmac road (Chemen du Cros d'Enfer).
Follow the road left, ignore a path on the right just before starting the descent.
Continue for about 700m to join the Vedelle markers.

(3) Leave the road and turn left in the direction of Pont des Arrayes, on the MV53 trail. Flat at the start, this track gradually rises to reach the plateau and numerous orchards. At a junction, ignore the MV53 trail going off to the left and continue straight on a stony path. When you get to a ruin, ignore the left-hand path and 100m further on stay left to continue on the same path.

After 150m, the path hollows out and a wooden signpost points you in the direction of the restored terraces. This detour isn't very interesting - follow the path that is paved from time to time until you reach a platform.

(4) Ignore the paths on each side and continue straight on to walk down the track to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 95 m - Pont des Arrayes car park
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 94 m - Pont de Vinaise, turn right
  3. 2 : km 1.75 - alt. 146 m - Turning left
  4. 3 : km 3.27 - alt. 130 m - Vedelle beacon, turn left
  5. 4 : km 5.37 - alt. 129 m - Go straight on
  6. S/E : km 5.67 - alt. 97 m - Pont des Arrayes car park

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 102 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
vivilouveton
vivilouveton

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk with pleasant sections in the pine forest and through the orchards. The explanations are very clear. But I can confirm that it would be better to park at the Vinaise car park as you have to take a very narrow bridge that is closed to vehicles.

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Moon Marie
Moon Marie
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A wide variety of paths to take, starting with a towpath along the Canal de Carpentras. An easy family hike.

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Janouk
Janouk

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Easy, very pleasant walk, beautiful scenery, to be planned over half a day. I'd recommend it;

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LOUIT
LOUIT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

To get to the car park at the start of this walk, you have to take a one-way street, whereas at the next point, Pont de Vinaise, there is an authorised and signposted car park. It would be sufficient to change the departure point to Pont de Vinaise, which can also be used as the arrival point, to avoid risking a parking ticket.

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BUTEUX
BUTEUX

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : Yes

Not a problem. The only downside is that the yellow markers on the trees are sometimes placed at an intersection, which means you have to explore both paths in search of another yellow line.

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GillesA
GillesA
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A superb walk in the hills of Velleron.
Shortly before point 2, the topo guide points out two "niches" which are in fact former lime kilns.

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Areac
Areac

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

It wasn't easy to find the car park when we arrived.
But by going further we managed to find it.
As a result, the departure bridge was not the same...

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fredchopin
fredchopin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant, shady walk rather than a hike.
Access to the start is a very narrow two-way path.

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Flipo
Flipo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A great way to discover vines and other fruit trees.
Beautiful sites.

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François789
François789

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

done at the beginning of April - the 2nd part (from point 3 of thejf description) is the most interesting (large area of cherry blossom trees, distant view looking down, etc.) but the whole thing is very nice, especially in the sunshine.

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Randoboy
Randoboy

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A short, pleasant walk through the orchards of Velleron.

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BOUCHER
BOUCHER

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very detailed description. A lovely, easy walk in the countryside near Avignon, ideal for the whole family.

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petruska
petruska

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

Although well known, with a few variations, it was not very popular at the time.

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Thierry in the south
Thierry in the south

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

We did this walk on 24 December in fantastic weather and light. It's not difficult, but it's not suitable for a pushchair. You need to park in the Vinaises car park just after the Vinaise bridge to make sure you don't get fined.

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Julien Palayodan
Julien Palayodan
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : Yes

Enjoy the ride, thank you.

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