Verquières walks

This route will take you on a journey of discovery through Noves, exploring its natural and historical heritage. From church to chapel, hill to viewpoint, you will walk through the streets of the town, along the paths of the small Rougadou forest, and through the little Crau, following in the footsteps of the oratories, crosses, flora and fountains that marked the highlights and symbols of the town's history.

This route, mostly through nature, will take you to La Malautière, the banks of the Durance and the Anguillon before returning to "civilisation" and exploring part of the village.

On this route, you will in turn cross or follow the Grand and Petit Anguillon rivers, pass through roubines (canals), and walk along drovers' roads whilst listening to the sound of the wind in the ‘canié’ and the sound of the water at the ‘martelièro’ waterfalls. You will discover what makes this land unique: a marshy area that has become arable and habitable thanks to a network of canals and roubines built over the centuries, which helps to secure, drain and supply water to this region.

In the heart of Provence and the Alpilles, Domaine d’Éole, an organic vineyard since 1996, invites you to take a stroll amongst the vines and olive trees.

This hike from Eygalières will take you to the Mazet de Romanin aerodrome along the Canal Septentrional des Alpines. If the weather conditions are favourable and you are patient, you will be able to watch the gliders take off and land. The return route takes you through the forest at the foot of the Alpilles via theGR®653D(Via Domitia - Santiago de Compostela). You will also cross the Roman bridge over the Gaudre de Romanin.

The route starts from a typical village of the Alpilles, takes you past a chapel famous for its beauty in a delightful setting, and continues round a hill with views of the north slope of the ridge and the plain of Mollégès. On the return leg, there is a superb view of the old village of Eygalières.

This is a long hike of over 30 km, starting from the beautiful village of Eygalières and leading to the ridges and the Plateau de la Caume, offering views on both sides of Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and the Crau plain. Then take the Chemin de Baume Brignolle via a DFCI track surrounded by nature and tranquillity to reach the watchtower above Aureille, with superb views of the Alpilles and the path you have just walked, the Crau plain and the sea in the distance. A little further on, you can see the Opies tower, before returning to Eygalières via Gros Calan. The advantage of this hike, apart from the fact that it offers a very broad view of the Alpilles, is that despite its distance, there are very few roads to walk along. The route mainly follows paths or DFCI tracks surrounded by nature.

This beautiful hike to discover the Calans starting from Eygalières is accessible to most people. We will first pass by Maset de la Lèque, where Jean Moulin took refuge after his parachute drop on 2 January 1942. Then, a path lined with boxwood will take us to the ridges and along the southern faces of Gros and Petit Calan. The return to the village will be via theGR®6, lined with olive trees and beautiful properties. This varied route offers beautiful views of the Alpilles, Luberon and Ventoux mountains, and allows you to discover the magnificent village of Eygalières. Some steep and/or stony sections require sturdy footwear and walking sticks. This route is not recommended after rain.

A short route to explore the surroundings of Petit Calan and the Badon arboretum.

Short walk on Saint-Jacques hill starting from the centre of Cavaillon.

An aerial hike that includes exposed climbing passages not exceeding 3-. The ridges are marked in yellow. The difficulties are in the Petit Calan, but the Gros Calan is easier apart from a short steep final descent. Do not underestimate this route: +5 hours. Do not attempt in strong winds. Warning: this hike includes some very challenging sections and is reserved for experienced mountaineers with some climbing technique and who are not prone to vertigo. From January to June, please do not use this area.

This is a short family hike that takes you to the foot of the Alpilles on a wide, easily accessible forest path. The path follows the old Roman road, of which nothing remains, and even the bridge dates back to the Middle Ages. However, the variety of landscapes along this circular route is very interesting. The section near the Mazet de Romanin aerodrome offers the opportunity to watch gliders taking off, with some precautions.

Circular route in the heart of the Alpilles that takes you along the ridges of the Caume. It offers unobstructed views stretching from the Crau plain to Mont Ventoux. You will no doubt be flown over by gliders taking off from the small Romanin airport at the foot of the Caume

A walk with a slight elevation gain to discover Cavaillon through the streets of the historic centre and from the heights of Mont Saint-Jacques.

Starting from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a beautiful walk along large, clearly-marked, shady trails. Beautiful viewpoints over the Alpilles, the village and the château des Baux-de-Provence. The fragrant plants of the South and also pines and even cedars.

Pleasant walk in the Alpilles with magnificent panoramic views in places

At the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Reserve, a small easy hike on good paths. The route takes you to the picturesque Rock with Two Holes painted by Van Gogh during his stay in Saint-Paul de Mausole from May 1889 to May 1890. It offers vast panoramic views over the two slopes of the Alpilles. To the south, in clear weather the view stretches to the Mediterranean, to the north over the Montagnette, the Gard, the Mont Ventoux, etc.

The southern slope of the Caume Plateau is very suitable for winter hiking. This slope benefits from late sunshine and provides protection from the rather cold mistral wind after walking along part of the ridges coming from the Montagne des Deux Trous. (Please note) This route passes through the perimeter of the prefectural decree protecting the Caume biotope.

Randonnée qui passe par trois étapes essentielles qui sont le Mont Gaussier, le Rocher des Deux Trous et le Lac de Peirou.

Take a short walk around the Glanum site, climbing up the Gaudre de Valrugue and then descending the Vallon de Saint Clerg botanical trail.

From the Antiques de Glanum site, a beautiful climb up the Saint-Clerg valley, which serves as a botanical trail, takes you to the ridges and back down to Lake Peirou (Peirou, on the IGN map).

Nice walk between the wild and steep ridge of the Alpilles and the plains of Romanin.

After admiring the Roman monuments of Les Antiques, hikers will set off on a short route through the Alpilles, featuring exposed sections and leading to small peaks offering breathtaking views.

Located between Eygalières and Eyguiéres, this circular hike crosses a little-used plateau, from where you can see Les Opies to the south. Most of the route is through woodland, but the northern part and the plateau can be windy (Mistral). 17/07/2023 Moderator's note: the hike has been modified because the Roquemartine estate has closed all access from Saint Hubert to coast 169. A GPS or the Visorando app seems necessary for this hike. See reviews

Short hike in the Alpilles, below Eygalières. Best done in autumn or winter.

A hike in the Alpilles along good paths. A varied landscape ranging from pine forest to Mediterranean scrubland with fine views over the hills and valleys.

Starting from the Barrage des Peirou, this hike takes you through the forest and along a ridge trail with panoramic views of the southern slopes of the Alpilles. You can start or end your walk by strolling along the lake.

A short, easy walk in the Alpilles, mainly on tracks. There are some panoramic views on both sides of the valley along this route.

This route allows you to discover various heritage sites in Montfavet.

Discover Le Thor, situated downstream from L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, which benefits from the numerous sorgues (springs) originating from the resurgence at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.Perched on one of the few hills in the Comtat Venaissin plain, set back a little from the town, stands the Château de Thouzon and, at its base, the caves of the same name.

Circuit in the Alpilles that alternates between pleasant tracks and wilder trails.

A ridge walk starting off the beaten track, with views over the south of the Alpilles. A climb through an almost untouched valley to join the ridge trail, offering panoramic views of the north.

This circuit requires attention and caution. You should not be prone to vertigo and should avoid wet weather and strong Mistral winds. If these conditions are met, you can use the fully renovated ladders and a few small secure ledges (handrails). A splendid panorama of the Alpilles, the Luberon, the Ventoux and the surrounding plains will reward you for your efforts.

How do you get from the plain or the centre of the Alpilles to a place where you can see as far as the sea, nearly 50 km away, and in good weather, as far as the Cévennes? From the Pas de l'Aigle, with binoculars, you can see very far.

This walk follows ridge and forest paths, some marked and some unmarked, allowing you to discover the rich panoramas of the Alpilles.

This circuit starts in a pine forest in shady valleys. The return journey is along a ridge trail with panoramic views of the village of Les Baux de Provence, the Alpilles and the adjacent valleys to the north and south. Warning: This hike has been modified from the one I originally described (due to a gate problem preventing access to part of the route). If you downloaded it before it was updated, please make sure you have the correct version.