On the Issarts estate

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, partly on roads, but pleasant. Some beautiful views.

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Date of your route : Apr 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, especially after the bridges and railway crossings. There was no one else on the path that day and the weather was magnificent ☺️

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Date of your route : Oct 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The first part is mainly for SNCF technical services, but the second part is enjoyable!

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Date of your route : Sep 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant round trip hike. No major difficulties, beautiful views of Avignon and the surrounding area, a more 'natural' second half once you've passed the path that runs alongside the railway line. Follow the signposts carefully

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Date of your route : Sep 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk. When you reach the turning point, I recommend heading towards a small hillock on the right (go back 200 metres and take the right path) for a beautiful view of the Rhône valley (about 20 minutes there and back). It adds something extra to this walk.

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Date of your route : Mar 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike that takes you from sun-drenched heath with views of Les Angles and Avignon, as well as the junction of the two TGV lines, to a shady pine forest. Best done in winter or spring, due to the heat.

The only downside was that we didn't complete the loop because of a sign indicating that a hunt was in progress. Was this true, or was the hunter just wanting some peace and quiet?

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Date of your route : Aug 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

If possible, when you reach point 6 and turn around, head south towards the Rhône. The path is partially marked (yellow markings) and will take you up one of the small hills overlooking the river, specifically the one on the left, which is 900 metres from point 6. I did not think I saw any signs prohibiting access to private hunting grounds, unlike the rest of the route, which is dotted with multiple signs of this type.
This short 13-minute detour is well worth the effort and takes you to the real highlight of the walk, with views of the confluence of the Rhône and Durance rivers, the (double) viaduct of the LGV Méditerranée high-speed rail line, the Palais des Papes, Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles, the Anglica Tower in Barbentane, the Boulbon quarry (a legendary venue for the Avignon Festival), what I identify as the Château de Boulbon, the not-so-pretty but unmissable chimney of the Aramon thermal power station and the Sanofi Chimie industrial complex, and on days when the atmosphere is very clear, you can even see the Olan and the Barre des Écrins).
Without this detour, the walk is less interesting from a panoramic point of view.

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Date of your route : May 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike in the morning, depending on the conditions along the route, surrounded by the scents of broom, pine and thyme. I was looking forward to the promised views and panoramas, but because of the heat haze, I couldn't see the details very well. Well, Mont Ventoux is there, but in the haze. Ideally, this hike should be done in winter or after a good rain when the air is clearer.

As for the TGV, it's not too bothersome. It's either in a trench or on an embankment, so you can barely hear it. It's less noisy than walking along a motorway, as can sometimes be the case. It's also important to note that the description says at the beginning: " Go to the intersection after the pond." I looked for this pond but couldn't find it. And for good reason: on the way back, with a different perspective, I saw that due to the drought, it was nothing more than a dry hollow.

I had come from the mouth of the Vidourle. It's a bit far! Again, as with the TGV, I knew that.

Thanks to the author of this route, W.B.

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Date of your route : May 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

On Sunday 2 May, I discovered this hike, with superb views of the little village of Les Angles, the Palais des Papes, Luberon, Mont Ventoux, Plateau de La Caume and Les Alpilles
There is a yellow trail that I think was recently marked. When you arrive at the beautiful Bergerie, you will have a view of the Issarts estate.
Turn right at the sheepfold (FLECHE BLEUE) and you will also see a yellow trail... At one point, you will come to a gate. You can go through it and continue to the TGV line, then retrace your steps as indicated in the instructions.
Very easy hike
Many thanks to this person, the instructions are excellent...
Michel

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Date of your route : Apr 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike. Lovely view of the Palais des Papes, the old village of Les Angles and beautiful panorama of the region. The second part of the hike is prettier as it is more wooded. A wonderful moment away from noise and pollution, with lots of flowers and scents at this time of year.

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Date of your route : Feb 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike suitable for all. No particular difficulty.

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Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy hike. Pleasant, with interesting views of Avignon, Les Angles and the Alpilles. Part of the hike takes you close to the TGV railway tracks, which is a very artificial setting and unusual for me.

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Date of your route : Jul 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb walk on 14 June 2020. We were surprised by the beautiful view! Much of the walk is in direct sunlight, so we would not recommend it in very hot weather. And remember to take plenty of water with you. Blue signposts have been added, so there are no more problems with finding your way. We walked with our children and finished within the estimated time. Perfect! We'll be back.

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Date of your route : Feb 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful walk taken today, 23 February 2020, in magnificent weather. Beautiful views of the Palais des Papes, the Alpilles, the Lubéron and Mont Ventoux.

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Date of your route : Oct 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,

we did this hike today and some of the directions were no longer correct. When we turned right before the farmhouse, we came across a sign saying "No entry, private hunting ground". Having heard gunshots shortly before, we didn't venture that way and continued on the main path as recommended on the signs, ending up on remote tracks through heath. The result was an 11 km hike on paths that were not always clear, but it was a good hike nonetheless.

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