Rochers de Baude and Gorges de Badarel

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

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 290 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 289 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 358 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 114 m
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fields of poppies at the start of the route.
baude rocks
ladder and ramp
the summit

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

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 114 m - Town Hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.38 - alt. 120 m - Carrefour de la boucle
  3. 2 : km 1.02 - alt. 117 m - Chemin du Boulon, on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.32 - alt. 163 m - Bolt Beacon - Source du Boulon
  5. 4 : km 4.33 - alt. 316 m - Castelas beacon, right
  6. 5 : km 5.26 - alt. 134 m - Right-hand fork
  7. S/E : km 6.04 - alt. 114 m - Town Hall car park

Notes

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 53 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
pons21805
pons21805

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, challenging hike for experienced hikers. Beautiful views.

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User 2410518

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike overlooking Cavaillon and its surroundings.
The Badarel Gorges are fairly easy to descend.

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cassecouille
cassecouille

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route for hiking in the Alpilles and enjoying beautiful views. The GPS track is very accurate and the small ladder is not difficult for people who are sensitive to heights.

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User 17840752

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : 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
Pap's84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : 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
CH98

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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

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dobartek
dobartek

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : 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
nathbou24

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : 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
Speudo29
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 1981
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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

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VMX
VMX

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : 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
cheyenne

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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

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GrzeszKo
GrzeszKo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : 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
amilhatb

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
Vivisenas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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

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