Rochers de Baude and Gorges de Badarel

Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.

Technical sheet

n°2020001

Creation:
28 Apr 2019

Last update:
22 May 2021

Last review:
26 May 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 6.04 km
Average duration: 2h 35
Difficulty: Moderate
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 290 m
Vertical drop: - 289 m
Highest point: 358 m
Lowest point: 114 m

Country: France
Area: Luberon
District: Taillades (84300)
Start/End: N 43.833942° / E 5.093104°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3142OT
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fields of poppies at the start of the route.

Description of the walk

Park in front of the town hall of Les Taillades.

(S/E) On leaving the car park, cross the road and take the lane to the left, following the sign to the Chapelle Saint-Gens. Pass the graveyard.

(1) Note on the right the lane by which you will return (Gorges de Badarel) and carry straight on following the yellow waymarks.

(2) Turn right up the Chemin du Boulon. Later, turn sharp left and follow the waymarks to the "Boulon" signpost.

(3) Turn right towards the Castelas on a little path leading down into the forest. Continue for about 2km with many uphill sections, fine views and cliffs. Where the path levels out, one can see Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon. Continue to the "Castelas" signpost.

(4) Turn right towards the Gorges de Badarel. After passing through the gorge, you arrive at a junction.

(5) Continue half right to reach the junction you noted at the beginning of the walk.

(1) Turn left to return to the car park from which you set out (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 114 m - Town Hall car park
1 : km 0.38 - alt. 120 m - Carrefour de la boucle
2 : km 1.02 - alt. 117 m - Chemin du Boulon, on the right
3 : km 2.32 - alt. 163 m - Bolt Beacon - Source du Boulon
4 : km 4.33 - alt. 316 m - Castelas beacon, right
5 : km 5.26 - alt. 134 m - Right-hand fork
S/E : km 6.04 - alt. 114 m - Town Hall car park

Practical information

The whole route is waymarked in yellow: there is no danger of getting lost.

The only minor difficulty is a ramp and small ladder in the Gorges de Badarel.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5

Based on 50 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5

Clarity of route map
4.5 / 5

Route interest
4.8 / 5

User 17840752

May 26, 2025 at 03:07 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

I did this trail with my 57-year-old father and my brother and his small dog, who did well on the hike, but it requires patience, so it's not necessarily suitable for this type of dog. Bring suitable footwear for the descent. If you're a regular hiker, it will be easy and intermediate for less sporty people. The descent via the ladder is not really impressive and is not at all difficult.
Panoramic views of the Alpilles mountain range, Mont Ventoux and the plains accompany you all the way. If you have them, don't forget your binoculars (like me) and you'll be able to spot birds of prey. This little hike is really very pleasant and everyone loved it.

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Pap's84

May 19, 2025 at 11:52 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk, with a bit of climbing in some sections where you have to use your hands to help yourself. Be careful not to do it in very hot weather. Not suitable for young children or those with joint problems. Lovely views

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User 15200640

May 19, 2025 at 04:03 EDT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The climb is a little rough but it's a hike with incredible views, well signposted and very complete.
Watch out for the slippery, stony descent.
A beautiful hike.

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CH98

May 12, 2025 at 03:09 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very fine walk of moderate difficulty, done with two children.

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dobartek

May 02, 2025 at 15:33 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very varied, fairly short walk (done alone in less than 2 hours). Not recommended for older people or young children,
I followed the track even if it is not exactly on the way there is little risk of getting lost.
Thanks to the contributor for this wonderful discovery.

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nathbou24

Jan 06, 2025 at 11:31 EST

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful walk from every point of view, and the village of Les Taillades is very pleasant. I use the GPS and the track more often than the description and I had no problems. I even had a little surprise at the Col
Thank you to the contributor and to Visorando for this wonderful discovery.

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Speudo29

Nov 26, 2024 at 00:09 EST • Last modified: Nov 26, 2024 at 02:20 EST

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 09, 1981
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice route. Beautiful viewpoints. Complicated with dogs on the part with the ladder. Have good hiking boots.

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VMX

Aug 01, 2024 at 13:35 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

The path dug into the side of the rock after point 3 is magnificent, but a little tricky for people with vertigo. It's a fine route, but quite strenuous and therefore not recommended for children.
The visit to Les Taillades at the end of the walk is a must.

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cheyenne

Jun 15, 2024 at 05:34 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Superb tour discovered on 13/06/2024
https://www.relive.cc/view/veqz1k85NB6

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GrzeszKo

May 21, 2024 at 02:02 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Superb ride with no difficulties.
Don't forget to stock up on quayside supplies on the Col de la Gnole.

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amilhatb

Apr 23, 2024 at 05:02 EDT

A very varied walk (a bit of heath, a bit of ridge, a bit of beautiful view, a bit of gorge), representative of the Petit-Luberon, short, without major difficulty, and relatively popular for the area. In fact, it is listed in all the Luberon hiking guides.

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Vivisenas

Apr 23, 2024 at 04:06 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful walk. Medium to difficult level.
Very picturesque.

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St123

Oct 30, 2023 at 04:57 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very nice trail with beautiful views.
The walk includes some sections with a difference in height to reach the panoramas and a descent through the rocks where you have to be careful, a not very complicated ladder section.
In terms of difficulty, I would rate it between "medium" and "difficult". You need to be sporty.

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CLOCLO11

May 15, 2023 at 07:08 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Nice little hike, a bit short, with pleasant ascents and descents along the rocks and lovely views of CAVAILLON and the St Jacques hill. The passage to the gorges with a ladder is within everyone's reach.to think about with a dog... Do it again without hesitation.

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amilhatb

May 01, 2023 at 09:13 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

This is a classic hike. It is relatively short. It is very varied and gives a good idea of the little Luberon and the landscapes you can admire there.

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