The Dentelles of Montmirail leaving from Gigondas

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A hike for everyone. You will find typical Mediterranean vegetation, protected flora and fauna. Equip yourself with good walking shoes and water. Respect nature and the silence (take your rubbish with you). Making fires, picking flowers and wild camping are strictly prohibited. Only follow the waymarking colours mentioned in the description.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.58 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 334 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 332 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 567 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 238 m
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View of the Dentelles at the end of the hike
View from the Dentelles
At the top of the Dentelles de Montmirail
The Dentelles de Montmirail

Description of the walk

Leave from the Gigondas Town Hall where the car park is located.

(S/E) Leave to the right of the town hall (south-south-east) on the Chemin des Dentelles with the GRP (Red and Yellow waymarking). Follow the lovely climb uphill for at least 1 km until you arrive at a crossroads.

(1) Turn left in the direction of the "Dentelles de Montmirail" (Blue waymarking), between the grape vines. Go around a sharp bend to the right. At the next crossroads, turn left and ignore the path opposite. You will reach the access path to a lookout.

(2) On the left, go up and back to the lookout, the 'Rocher du Midi', where you will find an orientation table (benches and tables), then return back to the path.
Next take the CFCDI road on the left for 100 m (very wide path) going along the bottom of the Dentelles Sarrasines, then take the waymarked path on the right (south-east) which takes you to the foot of the dentelles (the small chain of mountains). After 1.5 km on this quite challenging path, you will reach a crossroads. Turn left onto a path going downhill which takes you to a very large space, the Cayron Pass, also used as a car park (not recommended though as it is not passable for vehicles).

(3) Head in the direction of "Gigondas" until you are in front of the "Florets" wine domaine, where you follow the Blue waymarking on the path going downhill to your left alongside a large car park. At the bottom of the car park, veer to the right (50m) where you will find the Tonin fountain.

Then re-trace your steps and take the path opposite, leaving the car park and the domaine on your right. After 100 m, you will find a private vegetable garden on your right, and a single-track path going alongside the wooden fence.

(4) Continue on to the north through the undergrowth and then join the GRP (Red and Yellow waymarking).

(5) Change direction to the west (to the left) and continue on until you enter the village.

(6) Head in the direction of the 'Montée des Hospices' on the left and then take the first right in order to go through the centre of the old town, before going downhill towards the town hall and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 238 m - Town Hall
  2. 1 : km 0.38 - alt. 282 m - Crossroads of the GRP Blue Trail
  3. 2 : km 1.75 - alt. 432 m - picnic area and belvedere
  4. 3 : km 3.6 - alt. 399 m - the Col de Cayron
  5. 4 : km 4.61 - alt. 323 m - After Tonin's source
  6. 5 : km 5.45 - alt. 266 m - Carrefour GRP
  7. 6 : km 6.04 - alt. 257 m - Entrance to Gigondas
  8. S/E : km 6.58 - alt. 238 m - Town Hall

Practical information

Warning! A prefectural order regulates access to the Vaucluse massifs during the summer season. You need to get further information before you leave as any person found on a closed massif (mountain) is liable to a fine of € 750 and may face legal proceedings. You can get further information from the Vaucluse tourist offices, town halls or police stations.

On 1 March 2012, a municipal order entered into force regarding traffic and parking on the massif of the Dentelles de Montmirail in the town of Gigondas (Articles L2213-1 to L2213-6 of the 'Code général des collectivités territoriales' ('Local Authorities General Code') and the code de la route ('Highway Code), Article L411-1). Parking of any vehicles is strictly prohibited in both directions on the D.F.C.I. track situated in the Massif des Dentelles de Montmirail between the Cayron Pass (leading to local road No. 18) and the hamlet of Montmirail (leading to local road No. 12) via the Alsau Pass. Traffic (all motorised land vehicles) is also prohibited on the same portion due to the nature of this lane (D.F.C.I. track). You will see the above rules on regulatory signs in the locations mentioned with specific wording and, if necessary, with suitable security barriers.

In the nearby area

(3) Information: Read the sign on how the Dentelles de Montmirail were formed, it's very interesting and will help you to admire the vertical ridges which are so characteristic of this massif.

Domaine des Florets, sells wine as does the whole of the village and the surrounding areas.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 139 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 26288627

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant hike to the foot of the Dentelles, with beautiful views. Varied and not too steep in this heat 🥵

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Gérard Marchal
Gérard Marchal

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Hike completed in the morning at 8:45 a.m. in moderate heat.
The section after the midday rock towards the foot of the Dentelles is very rocky and can be difficult for inexperienced hikers.
Good hiking boots are essential.
Gérard Marchal.m

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J.J.Rousseau
J.J.Rousseau

At point 2, after returning to the peak, a wooden sign indicates "dentelles de Montmirail" on a path to the right. It climbs through boxwood and holm oak; at first it is marked with a few blue dots. Then nothing... we're approaching the Dentelles but there's no crossroads as indicated... Lacking landmarks, I turned back and took the very wide path that becomes a small road to return to Gigondas. This part of the journey is not very pleasant... I didn't download a GPS application and just photocopied the route. It was probably a mistake.

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Torquebiau
Torquebiau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A beautiful hike with a wonderful view from the summit.

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Sophigrou
Sophigrou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

It's a nice walk, but it's very uphill! A bit too many wide paths for my liking though.

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Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

I love this area. The Dentelle sud section is quite strenuous, with its staircase-like rock. Beware of hikers with little training

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vb31
vb31
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

the beginning rises very steadily. not recommended for young children.
the rest is the same.
After the picnic tables, go up the log stairs (it's very steep) and you'll see the orientation table and the beautiful view!
after descending the stairs, continue along the track to the left for a few metres...looking ++ to your right is a very small path that climbs up through the trees. a very steep and long climb.
parish specific to Brittany: continue along this path for a few metres.
Caution for the continuation: continue on this path which skirts the lace then will go down little by little. there, no blue beaconing seen!
the col du Cayron is actually at the bottom of this path through evergreen oaks (don't look for the col at the top!).
At this "col du Cayron", there are picnic tables there too, under the trees.

the small path near the BEGINNING of the florêts car park is not easy to find. it is between the car park and the hill. it goes round the hill. very shady.

Allow at least 3 hours walk.

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phil1300
phil1300

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

We hiked in beautiful winter sunshine in an anti-clockwise direction, which allowed us to warm up in the sun on the way up.

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Petitcrunch77
Petitcrunch77

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk. The whole of the first part is uphill. Not recommended for children who don't like to climb. Much too busy. No problem if you follow the blue dots or the map's GPS.

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NJM
NJM

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

A VERY GOOD WEBSITE that we will continue to follow with great interest.

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lumodu
lumodu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk with a nice climb but then what a view, it's always a pleasure to visit our beautiful region....
However, you need to follow the blue markings carefully to avoid getting lost. You need good shoes.
Thank you to the signposters and for maintaining the path.

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Francis 26
Francis 26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

It was a lovely walk that allowed us to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Dentelles, but it was so busy despite the end of the season.
It was also a shame to come across two trial bikes!

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Francou38
Francou38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Nice hike,
A few wet stretches and therefore slippery rocks.
Lovely views of the vines and lace.

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GOY JEAN LOUIS
GOY JEAN LOUIS

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

This tour of the Dentelles is a very pleasant one, with a number of high points and magnificent scenery.

We passed over the Col du Cayron, so I wouldn't classify this route as easy, but rather as a little difficult.

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P.Godart
P.Godart

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Beautiful hike. Hilly route from the high point to the Col du Cayron. Beautiful scenery.

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