In the Alpilles

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Starting from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a beautiful walk along large, clearly-marked, shady trails. Beautiful viewpoints over the Alpilles, the village and the château des Baux-de-Provence.
The fragrant plants of the South and also pines and even cedars.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 15.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 288 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 280 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 291 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 69 m
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a curiosity!
le mas des sources
Baux de Provence
Olive groves

Description of the walk

(S/E) Free parking is available in the cemetery car park (south of Saint-Rémy).
Continuing south, cross the small canal and, a hundred metres further on, you will find the "chemin gaulois", an ancient Roman road.

(1) Then turn right and follow theGR®® 653D markings along the small road that crosses an area of pretty farmhouses (more or less Provençal) before turning into a forest track.

(2) When you reach the D27, turn left and follow this road for a few dozen metres. A DFCI track, still marked withGR® signs, starts on the right and continues to climb through forest and heath.

(3) Continue until you come to a new perpendicular track, turn left and almost immediately left again to follow the sign for "Saint-Rémy-de-Provence". This time, follow theGR®®6markings.

(4) Cross the D27, which you will immediately leave again. The small road that climbs towards the orientation table before turning into a track offers exceptional views of Les Baux-de-Provence and the plain.
Continue along this track, following the GR®® markings.

(5) Shortly after passing the Lombards track, which starts on the right, turn left into a gap in the rocks and leave the GR®®.

(6) The track descends towards Saint-Rémy.

(7) At the cistern, stay on the track that descends and reach the Lac de Peïrou car park.

(8) Head left, following the yellow markings that follow the road more or less closely.

(9) When you reach the D5, turn left and a few dozen metres further on, follow the signs for the cemetery car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 71 m - Cemetery car park - Canal septentrional des Alpines
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 79 m - Chemin Gaulois. Turn right.
  3. 2 : km 3.89 - alt. 93 m - Junction with the D27
  4. 3 : km 5.9 - alt. 214 m - New track on the left
  5. 4 : km 7.81 - alt. 225 m - Crossing the D27
  6. 5 : km 11.08 - alt. 288 m - Lombards Trail
  7. 6 : km 11.38 - alt. 267 m - Leave the GR
  8. 7 : km 12.31 - alt. 209 m - Cistern
  9. 8 : km 13.02 - alt. 149 m - On the left, yellow markings. Departure towards the - Lac de Peïrou (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence)
  10. 9 : km 14.66 - alt. 87 m - Junction with the D5
  11. S/E : km 15.32 - alt. 71 m - Cemetery car park

Notes

Access is controlled in summer, make sure you check before leaving.

Worth a visit

The ancient site of Glanum, Les Baux-de-Provence, etc.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 82 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
edmondguevara
edmondguevara

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

the word 'stroll' fits well,

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User 15889848

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike. Note that before reaching point 2, you should stay on the GR653 trail, as there is a closed gate and you have to go around it. Beautiful scenery.

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User 25984226

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good

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christophemarina
christophemarina

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start was a bit tricky as there was a lot of road before you reached the massif.
Otherwise good.

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Soconodo
Soconodo
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk at this time of year, with beautiful vegetation and not too many people on the tarmac sections.
Don't hesitate to make a few detours to discover pretty points of interest (Péroou lake, etc.).

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le islois
le islois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very nice hike with no difficulties, very rolling route, good view of the Baux, to be recommended.

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MlMit
MlMit

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely ride, but beware: there's a lot of tarmac at the start and finish, with a passage through busy town centre roads.

There's also a house on the route that you have to go round

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Doremi 13
Doremi 13

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Trails, paths, broom, pine forests and the Peirou lake. As a bonus, beautiful views of the village and the castle of Les Baux de Provence. A pleasant walk through a variety of landscapes.

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christiangallerne
christiangallerne

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

The views over Les Baux are exceptional, but the walk over wide DFCI roads is long and tedious.

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CHANATH
CHANATH

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk in the Alpilles massif on a wide track through typical vegetation.
There are also some fine views, particularly of Les Baux.

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Wandonneuse
Wandonneuse

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk from Saint Rémy to the Carrières de Lumières via the ridges. Be careful though, as in summer much of the route is treeless. The last few kilometres along a small, busy road are a little tricky.

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Oussaidi
Oussaidi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We really enjoyed this walk and the view over the village of Les Baux de Provence is magnificent. The walk starts with a long stretch on the road from the car park, but it's not very busy. You can also take a number of small paths to get away from the DFCI, especially on the way back, staying on the ridges. The Lac du Péroou is a must-see, of course. We really enjoyed this walk and the weather was fine, so I'd recommend it, especially as it's accessible to everyone.

Slim

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jgueraud
jgueraud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful walk through the Alpilles. Beautiful views of the Beaux de Provence.

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Marc Moissat
Marc Moissat
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We were in the middle of a wild boar hunt, which didn't pose any problems
...sometimes there are problems, but you just have to keep your fingers crossed ...

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fontduloup
fontduloup

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Route completed on 20/03/24. We didn't have any problems with the awkward passage close to a property, perhaps because the route had been re-marked. This route takes us along quiet little roads and wide forest tracks. It offers some beautiful views. It's a shame that the orientation table has disappeared. But the beautiful panorama over Les Baux de Provence is well worth the effort.
On this first day of spring, nature in bloom and the pleasant temperature make this a pleasant walk.
Make a detour to Lac du Peirou. Signs provide information about this site.
Return via minor roads to Saint Rémy de Provence.

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