The Combe de Curnier

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This hike on the southern slope of Mont Ventoux, narrow, wooded and always chilly, carved out by capricious waters, leads to a vast panoramic view.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.24 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 662 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 663 m
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    Highest point: 1,062 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 426 m
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Combe de Curnier, the exit from the gorges
Combe de Curnier, narrow passage
Narrow passage in the Combe

Description of the walk

Go to Bédoin, cross the village and take the Route du Mont Ventoux which leads to Chalet Reynard. About 200 m further on, turn left on "le Chemin de la Montagne" just before the petrol station "les Lavandes" and follow it until the car park "les Colombets", with signs to "Chambres d'hôtes de Curnier". The car park is located about 100 m after the guest houses.

(S) From the car park, climb the Combe de Curnier on the PR up to the top of the valley to reach a track.

(1) Turn right for a hundred meters then fork left to continue the long climb on the track that joins the Jas des Landérots.

(2) This sheep pen and the clearing offer a panoramic view over Bédoin and the entire valley. At this crossing point, take the GR91B to the left, in the direction of the Jas du Pié Gros. Stay on the main track that leads around the mountainside for approximately 1.5km.

(3) Once you have reached the Jas du Pié Gros, leave the GR to descend left on the PR in the direction of Replanas.
(S) From the car park, climb the Combe de Curnier on the PR up to the top of the valley to reach a track.

(1) Turn right for a hundred meters then fork left to continue the long climb on the track that joins the Jas des Landérots.

(2) This sheep pen and the clearing offer a panoramic view over Bédoin and the entire valley. At this crossing, take the GR91B to the left, in the direction of the Jas du Pié Gros. Stay on the main track that leads around the mountainside for approximately 1.5km.

(3) Once you have reached the Jas du Pié Gros, leave the GR to descend left on the PR in the direction of Replanas.

(S) From the car park, climb the Combe de Curnier on the PR up to the top of the valley to reach a track.

(1) Turn right for a hundred meters then fork left to continue the long climb on the track that joins the Jas des Landérots.

(2) This sheep pen and the clearing offer a panoramic view over Bédoin and the entire valley. At this crossing, take the GR91B to the left, in the direction of the Jas du Pié Gros. Stay on the main track that leads around the mountainside for approximately 1.5km.

(3) Once you have reached the Jas du Pié Gros, leave the GR to descend left on the PR in the direction of Replanas.

(4) Once you get to the GR91, continue left to reach the car park.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 442 m - Parking les Colombets
  2. 1 : km 1.96 - alt. 690 m - Exit from the combe
  3. 2 : km 3.91 - alt. 1,009 m - Jas des Landérots.
  4. 3 : km 5.69 - alt. 939 m - Jas du Pié Gros
  5. 4 : km 8.43 - alt. 442 m - Intersection with GR91.
  6. S/E : km 9.24 - alt. 442 m - Parking les Colombets

Practical information

In the winter and early spring, take a spare pair of socks or even shoes because their can be a lot of water.

 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 63 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Phil139055
Phil139055

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Nice walk to discover the combe. The part in the coomb was covered in water (5 to 10 cm).

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jeani84
jeani84

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

I found the descent quite slippery, it was early July and we were very hot on the way back.

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ElodieP
ElodieP

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very nice hike. The combe is exceptional and the two jas very bucolic. The descent from Mas Pié Gros is disappointing, however, as it is in direct sunlight and follows a wide stone path of little interest.

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Jeff972
Jeff972

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Busy trail : No

Few viewpoints
Relatively long hike (4h30 min. or even 5h including a few breaks) of moderate difficulty but not very interesting and hard on the knees on the way back.
The descent after point 3 is interminably long and over more or less slippery stones. Those with sensitive knees should expect to suffer a little on the way back, as there is little respite and few points of interest.
Bring a good litre of water per person in summer and hiking poles or Nordic walking poles to cushion the impact on the way down, or even to ensure a bit of balance on the gravel.

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SanSeg
SanSeg

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We followed the instructions as a family with 2 kids (8 and 10 years old). Beautifull path with nice small « combe » and beautiful views.
The « jas » has been renovated and looks good, nice resting point to sit enjoy a pauze.
maudelardinois
maudelardinois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Don't underestimate the average difficulty. Take poles and suitable hiking boots. I found this hike magnificent!

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Visi84
Visi84

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely walk, sheltered from the wind on the way up when the route is shadier and well exposed to the wind on the way down. Lovely views over the valley and the Ventoux.

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popol61
popol61

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

the combe part is nice and cool but after the ascent and descent in the sun it's hard work
and not too interesting

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dada05
dada05
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

Apart from the combe and its lovely trickle of water, it's a tough climb and a tough descent.

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claudia eric
claudia eric

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

we find it hard to climb and quite complicated as a family

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The Dude
The Dude

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A dry walk across the Combe in this dry month of July.

At point 1, turn right at the crossroads. At first, I saw the semblance of a path going straight up, but it took me a while, and a few scares, to realise that it wasn't, and to turn back.

The journey between the two jas was the most enjoyable part.

The descent and ascent (outside the combe), on the other hand, were a bit testing, due to the exposure to the sun and the lack of variety.

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Visorando FT
Visorando FT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

An unexpected and very pleasant hike in the Ventoux massif
We would have liked to have discovered it with a bit of water
Thanks to the author for this discovery

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Rando84
Rando84

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

very much in the shade in the morning, so cold and damp, but quite amazing and great fun for children
On the other hand, the climb up to the jas Landerot is pretty tough and the stony descent quite painful.
Worth seeing ++.

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bernardrobert
bernardrobert

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Very pleasant walk with. Beautiful landscapes

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K84
K84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

the interesting approach and the EXTRAORDINARY parade !!!!!!!
well worth the diversions
the descent is ........

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