Tour of the Saint-Jaume Plateau

A beautiful, accessible hike, entirely on paths, with a multitude of views. The route passes through the Plateau des Cailles, where you’ll be treated to a superb view of the Rhône Valley. The path then winds through the forest, where you can admire Mont Ventoux as well as the Dentelles de Montmirail. You will then cross over to the other side of the mountain, descending via Pied de Garde Grosse towards the Rocher de l'Aiguille. From there, you can admire the view of Nyons as well as the Montagne d'Angèle.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.72 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 935 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 935 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,369 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,404 ft

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Description of the walk

Pass the houses in Saint-Rimbert and park on the right-hand side of the road, in a space large enough for several vehicles. 

(S/E) Head back towards Saint-Rimbert and turn left to go round the houses. 

(1) At the junction, turn left again to follow the Chemin du Rocher de l'Aiguille. Continue along the path past Les Hauts Guards until you reach a three-way junction. 

(2) Keep to the right, ignoring the path on the left leading to the Rocher de l'Aiguille, which you will take on the way back. 

(3) Once at Les Blaches, head straight on and begin the climb. 

(4) Keep left and reach the Plateau des Cailles. Continue climbing until the next junction. 

(5) Turn left towards the Ravin de Saint-Jaume to walk along the upper edge of the ravine. 

(6) Keep left at this junction, walk on for a few dozen metres, then turn left again to continue following the ravine. Further on, ignore two paths branching off to the right and reach the Rocher de l'Aiguille. 

(7) Continue on to rejoin the path taken on the way out. 

(2) Keep right and retrace your steps along the route you took on the way there to return to the car park (S/E). 

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,434 ft - Car park, Saint-Rimbert district
  2. 1 : mi 0.22 - alt. 1,414 ft - Common junction for out and return
  3. 2 : mi 0.58 - alt. 1,499 ft - Crossroads of the circular loop
  4. 3 : mi 0.87 - alt. 1,532 ft - Les Blaches
  5. 4 : mi 1.14 - alt. 1,778 ft - Three-way junction, on the left
  6. 5 : mi 1.68 - alt. 2,100 ft - Turn left
  7. 6 : mi 2.25 - alt. 2,343 ft - Junction, left
  8. 7 : mi 2.99 - alt. 1,654 ft - Rocher de l'Aiguille
  9. S/E : mi 3.72 - alt. 1,434 ft - Car park, Saint-Rimbert district

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Gandon Eric
Gandon Eric

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk to get back in shape after winter! Beautiful views of the valley and Nyons.

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User 28204185

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Problem with the directions: we had to arrive at a certain place to start climbing, but there was nothing to indicate that we had arrived at the right place, so we took the wrong path and turned back. What's more, we were crossing private property, according to one of the local landowners.

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User 27563417

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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Dinou59
Dinou59

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful views. Be careful between points 5 and 6, where the path takes a small staircase carved into the rock to descend, which is not clearly visible.

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Titidu73
Titidu73

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy walk with plenty of shade, which is very welcome at the moment.

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User 3574625

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful views; it’s shaded, very pleasant and accessible.

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