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Rognes walks
Grand tour of Rognes to the Saint-Marcellin Chapel
Visorando Member
6.27 mi
+502 ft
-502 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rognes (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A lovely walk through the vineyards (and poppies if it's the right season), starting in Rognes, going to the start of the "ridges" and then returning via the Chapelle Saint-Marcelin.
From Valfère to the Bassin de Saint-Christophe
5.09 mi
+522 ft
-525 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rognes (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy walk along a wide DFCI track.
Castillon ridge to Rognes
3.02 mi
+377 ft
-371 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Rognes (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Hike along the ridge, with panoramic views of the Durance valley, vineyards, forests and Provençal mountains: Ventoux, Lubéron, Sainte-Victoire, Sainte-Baume, Alpilles and, in the distance, the peaks of the Alps.
Vallon du Ru and Château de Janson starting from the Saint-Christophe basin
7.69 mi
+456 ft
-449 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rognes (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy, family-friendly hike in a little-visited mountain range along the refreshing banks of the Durance.
15/05/2024: Route modified in (10) to avoid walking along the D66E.
Around La Roque d'Anthéron
5.61 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
From the Cistercian abbey of Silvacane to the village along the Durance. An easy walk combining history and nature.
Moderator's note: this is a fairly old hiking guide; please refer to the comments at the bottom of this page
From Silvacane Abbey to the Vallon de la Baume
6.72 mi
+909 ft
-896 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Short, easy hike with a steady climb at the start.
Views of the Durance, the Luberon and Mont Ventoux.
After the hike, you can visit the12th-century Silvacane Abbey with its simple, perfect architecture.
Silvacane Abbey and the Côtes mountain range
7.93 mi
+948 ft
-942 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Hike from Silvacane Abbey (worth visiting) and climb up to the ridges for beautiful views of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Alps. The descent through the Castellas valley, which follows the bed of a torrent, is tricky in places but possible in dry weather.
Silvacane Abbey circular route via Rocher du Castellas
8.11 mi
+1,207 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An alternative route around La Roque-d'Anthéron with a 300 m climb to the Rocher du Castellas, which we did not want to go to the end of for safety reasons, although it is quite possible without difficulty (if you are careful). The view from the top is worth the trip.
La Roque-d'Anthéron
9.19 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,539 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Come and discover part of the Chaîne des Côtes, a 10 km long and 6 km wide mountain range separating the Touloubre Valley from the Durance, at the exit of the village of La Roque d'Antéron, very close to Silvacane Abbey. The start and finish are in the holiday village of La Baume.
Chaîne des Côtes from Lambesc
5.69 mi
+636 ft
-656 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lambesc (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A 2½-hour circular walk above Lambesc. A steady climb through the woods, then along the ridge of the Côtes mountain range, with superb 360° views of the Étang de Berre, the Alpilles, Mont Ventoux, the Luberon, the Alpes du Verdon and Sainte Victoire. Return via the plateau of the hamlet of Janet through vineyards along farm tracks.
Chapel of Sainte-Anne de Goiron and the Côtes mountain range
9.82 mi
+1,470 ft
-1,470 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A varied hike between the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Anne de Goiron and the ridge line of the Côtes mountain range, which offers beautiful panoramic views: from Mont Ventoux to the Massif de l'Étoile and beyond to the Étang de Berre, passing through the mountains of the Haut Verdon.
Saint-Cannat
10.01 mi
+522 ft
-512 ft
5h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cannat (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This is an easy 16km circuit for a walk in the forest in the Pays d'Aix south of Saint-Cannat, a charming Provençal village located in a plain and surrounded by wooded areas.
Panoramic view of the Durance Valley from Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
8.34 mi
+833 ft
-830 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Discover La Quille (or Quiho in Provençal), an ancient abandoned village, topped by an oppidum and the ruins of a castle. With panoramic views of the Trevaresse mountain range, Sainte-Victoire, the Durance valley, the Provence canal, the Alpilles, Le Grand Luberon, the Pre-Alps... and beyond.
A little further on is the Sainte-Réparade Chapel, before climbing a little higher up the hill.
This route offers numerous viewpoints over the Durance valley.
Loop of the Cadenet and Lourmarin castles
7.32 mi
+633 ft
-623 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cadenet (Vaucluse)
Walking loop starting from Cadenet. Pass through the paths and vineyards of Cadenet, then visit the narrow streets of Lourmarin and continue on to the château. Return via the Château de Cadenet.
Observe nature at the former gravel pits of Puy-Sainte-Réparade.
3.10 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The route is flat and located between the Durance and the former gravel pits. This wet and well-shaded area around large bodies of water is ideal for wildlife, including beavers, nutria, herons, swans, cormorants, egrets and ducks. Observation posts have been set up.
Circular loop in the Chaîne des Côtes in Charleval
10.78 mi
+2,218 ft
-2,211 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lambesc (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This route will take you past Mont Trésor, Cuou de Peyrou, the Marseille Canal and the Sainte-Anne Chapel in Goiron, with beautiful views of the Durance plain, the Luberon, the village of Malemort, etc.
Ridges of the Plateau de Sèze and Mont Trésor in the Côtes massif
8.03 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lambesc (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This route is quite challenging as it passes over several ridges of Mont Trésor and the heights of the Plateau de Séze. The slopes are sometimes quite rugged. This area is wild and very quiet, but it offers views over the Durance valley to the Alpilles and the southern mountains of the department.
Please note: the elevation gain is closer to 520 metres.
Around the Bois de Sainte-Croix in Charleval
2.77 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Charleval (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A short walk of about an hour. Beautiful views of the Luberon and the villages of Vaucluse.
Cycling along the Verdon Canal, between Puyricard and Le Grand Saint-Jean
12.73 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An almost flat cycle route, ideal for a leisurely ride. A pleasant, shaded route running alongside the canal where the water flows gently, passing through wooded areas and offering magnificent views of the Aix countryside.
Le Cuou de Peyrou and the Mont Trésor sheepfold
3.25 mi
+564 ft
-554 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Charleval (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This is a short, technical circular in a wild and rugged, unfrequented area, offering views from below and above of the Cul-de-Chaudron (Cuou de Peyrou), an old hiking trail carved into the rock, which is unfortunately no longer passable. The hike takes place mainly in the forest and in cool valley bottoms, with some passages along ridges offering views of the landscape.
Please note: this hike includes some steep or exposed sections, so good footwear is essential, as is experience of walking on steep and sometimes vertiginous terrain.
Around the village of Eguilles
8.64 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Éguilles (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Starting from the village of Eguilles, this walk takes us to the Eguilles lookout point, where we can admire the village and Sainte-Victoire mountain, before crossing the olive groves and returning to the village. An easy, enjoyable walk that can be done in all seasons.
Vallon de l'Arc, Arche du Portalas
8.77 mi
+2,700 ft
-2,707 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Puget (Vaucluse)
A fairly challenging hike on little-used trails in the Petit Luberon. You will admire the Vallon de l'Arc, the Durance valley and pass under the Arche du Portalas, the most beautiful natural arch in the Luberon.
There are a few tricky sections: two walls to climb, approximately 6m and 4m high respectively, with good handholds.
Please note: a municipal by-law prohibits access between2 and 5 February and from the end of August. Please respect these instructions.
Arche des Portalas from Puget-sur-Durance
8.37 mi
+2,073 ft
-2,096 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Puget (Vaucluse)
A beautiful circular route that takes you from the Durance valley up to the Luberon ridges and under the impressive Portalas arch, with a very steep descent after the arch.
Petit Luberon: Vallon de l'Arc - Vallon de Sanguinette
12.34 mi
+2,503 ft
-2,503 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Mérindol (Vaucluse)
This route on the southern slope of the Petit Luberon takes you through two very wild valleys, with a passage through the famous Forêt des Cèdres in between.
Vallon du Dégoutau - Rochers des Onze Heures
7.90 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,811 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Mérindol (Vaucluse)
A very wild hike on the southern slope of the Petit Luberon.
The lack of signposting and paths on certain parts of the circuit means that access is restricted to experienced hikers.
