Refine your search for walks in Saint-Paul-lès-Durance
Saint-Paul-lès-Durance walks
The "tiny ochres" of Mirabeau
Visorando Member
3.45 mi
+495 ft
-492 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Mirabeau (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
A walk in the hills and a scramble across a small area of orange sand.
Circular route on the summit of Les Plaines in Mirabeau
4.31 mi
+430 ft
-430 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mirabeau (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
A lovely walk along a wide, pleasant track, with a climb offering unobstructed views of the plateau and a descent in the shade of the woods.
Around and on the Éburettes
4.60 mi
+509 ft
-505 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mirabeau (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
A short walk offering a variety of atmospheres, terrain and views.
Between Mirabeau and Beaumont-de-Pertuis
7.99 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,276 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mirabeau (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
From Mirabeau to Beaumont de Pertuis, between hills and descents, towards the Sainte Croix chapel and Notre Dame de Beauvoir.
A circular walk around Saint-Paul-lès-Durance
11.19 mi
+820 ft
-840 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-lès-Durance (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular walk starting from La Castellane, above Saint-Paul-lès-Durance.
Descent towards the village alongside the Abeou stream, passing the orientation table for views of the village and the Durance valley.
Climb up into the mountains along a track. On the plateau, walk through the vineyards and along a road lined with pruned trees, taking a detour to a memorial stone.
Descend along a path towards the Mirabeau Bridge.
At the bridge, enjoy the view of the piers of the old bridge, the River Durance and the Sainte-Madeleine Chapel.
The Saint-Sépulcre circular route starting from the Mirabeau Bridge
6.96 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,273 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Mirabeau (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
A circular route for mapping the terrain in a little-visited area.
Best done in the opposite direction.
A circular walk starting from the Mirabeau bridge
12.59 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,437 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Jouques (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This circular walk, starting from the Mirabeau Bridge, takes in:
- the Chapel of Sainte-Madeleine,
- the Chapel of the Heath and its statue of the Virgin Mary,
- Mirabeau with its fountain, church and castle,
- a path overlooking the village of Beaumont-en-Pertuis,
- the Chapel of Sainte-Croix and its viewpoints.
From Mirabeau to the Mirabeau Bridge
6.08 mi
+587 ft
-584 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Mirabeau (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
Family hike from the small Provençal village of Mirabeau to the pillars of the old suspension bridge over the Durance. Large car park at the entrance to the village.
The Mirabeau Botanical Trail
3.74 mi
+531 ft
-558 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mirabeau (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
This is a beautiful walk starting from the village where many scenes from the films Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources were shot. You can rediscover the plants of our hills by looking for the signs at the foot of the plants.
The path is poorly maintained, but the view of the Durance, the village and the Château de Mirabeau are well worth the walk.
The Vautubière mountain
5.55 mi
+896 ft
-909 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Jouques (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Despite a slight elevation gain, this is a scenic hike with 360° views of the Luberon and, behind, Mont Ventoux, the Lure mountain, the upper and lower Verdon, and the Dévoluy. On the other side, you can see Sainte-Victoire, Sainte-Baume, and Mont Olympe.
Circular walk between Beaumont-de-Pertuis and La Bastide-des-Jourdans
12.22 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,270 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-de-Pertuis (Vaucluse)
A circular walk between Beaumont-de-Pertuis and La Bastide-des-Jourdans, winding through forests and vineyards. Make the most of it by visiting these two beautiful villages with their chapels, castle and fountains.
Circular around the Plateau de Bèdes via Jouques
4.61 mi
+509 ft
-509 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Jouques (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Circular starting from the hamlet of Bèdes, across the plateau, passing by Notre-Dame de Consolation. Beautiful panoramic views of the Durance, the Vautubière and the Peyrolles gravel pits.
No particular difficulty, between sandy (ochre) paths, tarmac and a few rocky passages.
Boucle des Crêtes de Vautubière
8.15 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rians (Var) (Var)
Located between Sainte-Victoire and Luberon, the Montagne de Vautubiere offers beautiful views of the entire Provençal mountains (from the Southern Alps to Sainte-Baume).
You can also discover a pretty hidden agricultural valley. This walk combines superb views with the freshness of cultivated meadows surrounded by forests, offering a pleasant change of scenery.
Fountains of Jouques
1.75 mi
+308 ft
-292 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Jouques (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Walk through a pretty Provençal village, rich in pretty old houses and original fountains.
On the outskirts of Rians
8.63 mi
+974 ft
-948 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rians (Var) (Var)
A circular walk between La Grande Bastide and the village of L'Ubac, on the outskirts of the town of Rians, passing by its church.
Moderator's warning on 08/02/2021: Changes to the starting point of the hike; see notices.
Trou du Loup and Ravin de Bernadine, with return via La Bosse
5.27 mi
+902 ft
-896 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Corbières (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy loop starting from Corbières, with the Torrent de Corbières gorges and the Trou du Loup. The start of the walk offers a glimpse of the gorge on a gently ascending path, with very cool spots and a wide variety of flora. The Ravin de Bernadine has the same atmosphere but with a torrent that is often dry. The climb to La Bosse and the descent on the way back take you through scrubland typical of the Luberon. A pleasant way to discover the hills and scrubland of the Luberon.
Vallée sous les Sarrasins and back via the Chapelle Saint-Brice
2.51 mi
+492 ft
-489 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Corbières (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy walk: after a short stroll through Corbières, we’ll follow the valley along the hillside, returning via the Saint-Brice Chapel.
Le Trou du Loup via the cairn
8.25 mi
+650 ft
-640 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Corbières (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This is a pleasant hike with a visit to the Chapelle Saint Brice, another to the cairn built here for the 20th anniversary of the Sainte Tulle Hiking Club, and finally the Trou du Loup reservoir.
The plain and forest of the Montagne de l'Artigues
6.61 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Artigues (Var) (Var)
An alternating view of pasture and fresh forests, this pleasant flat walk will lead you past the Notre Dame d'Esparron chapel and its small cemetery classified as an historical monument.
Crossing the tiny village of Artigues is also surprising. You'll particularly enjoy refilling your water bottles at the communal fountain.
The advantage of this charming loop that it's flat and very manageable, there are only one or two small climbs along the route.
Chapel of Sainte-Consorce in Jouques
5.02 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,496 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Jouques (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk to this little Provençal chapel on the heights of Jouques, at the top of Concors Mountain. Particularly isolated, it is only accessible on foot. From the top of Mont Concors, there is a beautiful view (watchtower), notably of the castles of Grand Sambuc and Petit Sambuc, and of Sainte-Victoire.
You can do this hike in reverse if you want to enjoy the views better on the way back. And enjoy a nice climb in the shade ;-)
A circular walk between La Bastide-des-Jourdans and Vitrolles-en-Lubéron
13.63 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,604 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from La Bastide-des-Jourdans (Vaucluse)
A circular walk starting from La Bastide-des-Jourdans towards Vitrolles-en-Lubéron, mostly through woodland. A stroll through the pretty village of Vitrolles-en-Lubéron and, on the way back, views of the surroundings of La Bastide-des-Jourdans.
In the Pays d'Aigues: from Grambois to La Bastide-des-Jourdans
9.34 mi
+1,358 ft
-1,365 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Grambois (Vaucluse)
A walk through the Provençal countryside in the magnificent landscapes of the Luberon Regional Nature Park. This route, linking two typical villages in the Pays d'Aigues, follows unmarked paths, often through woodland and away from any traffic.
The landscapes are varied and reflect the richness of the flora and a past that can be glimpsed.
Please note: follow the directions carefully; using a GPS device can provide additional safety.
Artigues via the ridges
5.42 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Artigues (Var) (Var)
Circular, via the ridges of Montagne d'Artigues, with an optional visit to the village of Esparron. The first part follows the red and white markings of the GR®99A, and the second part follows the blue markings on the ridges.