Sommet des Fourcats (Fourcats Peak)

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Excellent walk with an amazing uphill trail to "Les Rochers de Baude" leading to the ridges of the "Luberon plateau"

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.49 km
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    Average duration: 6h 35 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 750 m
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    Vertical drop: - 758 m
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    Highest point: 674 m
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    Lowest point: 125 m
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Fourcats summit
col de la gnole!
View. Fourcats walk. 24 April 2018.
Cherry trees

Description of the walk

Start point (S) from the "theatre de verdure" car park, 100m to the left, behind Robion church.

From the car park (1), take the road towards "Le Boulon" "Les Taillades" and after the Fontaine du Temps car park, take the Boulon Haut path, an uphill paved road (yellow waymarks)
After heading downhill, they'll be a sign "Le Boulon" (2) leave the road taking the path that leads downhill to the left towards "Le Castelas".
This wonderful trail rises through the cliffs in a semi rock tunnel giving you an astonishing view over Cavaillon and the valley.
Once you've arrived at Castelas (3) take a left towards "Le Pin de Maillet". Be careful, the trail isn't very clear but has yellow waymarks. Stay alert so as not to get lost. At the next two signs, continue towards "Le Pin de Maillet".
Once you reach the sign "Le Pin de Maillet", keep going straight ahead towards "Le Quillot". When you get to the sign "Le Quillot", continue towards "Maubec" and "La Draille de Maubec" 50 m further, you'll reach the "La Draille de Maubec" and "Des Frères Nouguirs" sign (4). Ignore this sign and follow the uphill trail to the right. You're now leaving the yellow waymarks but several cairns show the way. This path takes you up to the ridge above the Vallon de Sapine and leads to another track (5), which allows you to catch up with the yellow waymarks a bit further uphill. Once you get to a wide esplanade (6) acting as a roundabout for hunters' cars, go up the large path to the left going past the weather station. Furthr along, you'll come across cairns all the way downhill. This path leads directly in front of Mont Ventoux. After completing the descent, you'll come across the GR6-GR97 (8), you'll need to head left towards Maubec (9), the GR leaves the road and rises over the camp site. When you get to the "La Draille de Maubec" sign, keep going strait heading towards "Robion".
Once at the sign "Cimetière de Robion" (10), take a left towards "Robion""Théâtre de Verdure". Leave the GR to catch up to the yellow waymarks once again. Once you get to "l'Avenue du Luberon", go back up the road to the left to find the car park (1).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 153 m - Théâtre de Verdure
  2. 1 : km 0.59 - alt. 163 m - Le Boulon junction. Turn left.
  3. 2 : km 2.58 - alt. 317 m - Le Castelas junction. Turn left.
  4. 3 : km 4.71 - alt. 472 m - Directional signs. Right-hand side.
  5. 4 : km 6.38 - alt. 553 m - Junction with path. Straight ahead.
  6. 5 : km 7.41 - alt. 642 m - Esplanade . Car park for hunters. To the left - Sommet des Fourcats (649m)
  7. 6 : km 8.16 - alt. 674 m - Cairn. Change direction. Left turn
  8. 7 : km 10.95 - alt. 255 m - Junction with the GR6 and GR97. Turn left.
  9. 8 : km 13.11 - alt. 139 m - Maubec campsite.
  10. 9 : km 15.04 - alt. 125 m - Robion cemetery. On the left.
  11. S/E : km 15.49 - alt. 153 m - Théâtre de Verdure

Practical information

There can be areas that are quite steep up and downhill which could bother average level hikers, hence the difficulty rating.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during 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

4.6 / 5
Based on 56 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
lutindandoloisir
lutindandoloisir

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

This is a very nice walk that we started in Maubec, but that doesn't change anything as it's a circuit.
We did this walk in the rain and the section from Brebion to the Col de la Gnôle is very technical and slippery, but if you take your time and pay close attention, it's manageable.
It's a pity it was overcast, as we cut across via the Maubec drovers' road.

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lepapou
lepapou

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

We hiked in fine sunshine, but it was - 2°C at the start.
The first part is really beautiful, especially the sections below the cliffs.
Access to the summit of Les Fourcats is difficult in the first part: you have to be careful on the unmarked track, but the trace is clearly visible.
There is a fine view of Mont Ventoux on the way down; the second part of the descent is very steep and difficult.
This is a hike for experienced walkers only, but it will leave you with some good memories.

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RAF61
RAF61

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very nice hike done yesterday with my club, the 1st part up is long but without too many difficulties, part of the descent to Maubec is more tricky, risk of slipping in places (stony track). on the other hand very nice views.

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Valavie!
Valavie!

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A fine, well-balanced walk: uphill, picnic and downhill. Beautiful scenery. A lovely day on these paths.

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nanou13430
nanou13430

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent walk. Breathtaking scenery and views.
The only drawback is the descent, which is very long, steep and slippery.

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Ma Mie
Ma Mie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

We hiked in very hot weather. The first part was interesting, then not much else. We didn't find it particularly difficult.

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Sèv84
Sèv84

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

It's a nice outing that's somewhat challenging but not technically very difficult.
After point 1, as you approach Les Baumes, one to the left and a large one to the right, pay close attention to the markings. Don't take the left-hand cellle despite the tracks that lead off, the route is downhill. We were fooled. And so did other hikers behind us.

Once on the plateau and then on the ridges (points 2, 3, 4, 5), stay visible and noisy, as there are many hunters. Follow the signs and cairns carefully.

Reading the comments, I was expecting scree on most of the route. That's not the case at all, the paths are fairly clean, with some stones, of course, but you just have to keep your feet up.
Still following the comments, I was expecting a terrible descent. The descent is indeed steep, but still manageable and accessible.
For connoisseurs of the Ventoux and Dentelles area, it's just a bit of cat's paw next to that ^^.

A very nice hike for hardy walkers who enjoy scrambling.
Mr Slinky, thank you once again.

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margot buisson
margot buisson

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

very nice hike. magnificent scenery. sporting hike with a good level of difficulty
to be avoided in wet or rainy weather the rocks become very slippery increasing the difficulty of this circuit especially
downhill sections.

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dzy
dzy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

trail version
super bien

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Jean-Bernard
Jean-Bernard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Superb! The difficult classification is justified by the fact that we are almost constantly on a scree slope, and the descent is very hard on the knees. Careful with fragile ankles - you'll need mountain boots! Breathtaking views of the Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, as well as the craggy massifs that make up the Luberon Natural Park.
Thank you Slinky, but I know you know this beautiful region well.

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LEFEVRE DOMINIQUE
LEFEVRE DOMINIQUE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful walk in a magnificent, unspoilt setting. The description is very precise and perfectly accurate. Exceptional ridge route. Thank you for this suggested walk.

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marco3031
marco3031

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Good evening
Magnificent hike, very stony path in places, but be careful with your ankles.
The comments in "Practical information" are justified.
Thank you for this beautiful route.

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Sala13
Sala13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

It's a lovely hike, with magnificent scenery, it's great to be able to get up high, and the vegetation at this time of year heralds the arrival of spring, with wild flowers on the plateau that you discover after a pleasant, physically demanding climb. Thank you for this wonderful escape!

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leballadeur
leballadeur

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

The Baude rocks are very beautiful, and I also enjoyed the downhill path.
I had a bit of trouble finding the start of the path to the Baude rocks, but the rest was no problem, it's very well signposted.

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bernie13610
bernie13610

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very nice, varied walk. Lots of stones and difficult path to follow when you reach the ridges. Be careful

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