Volx, on the side of the Margaridètes

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This circular route starts by climbing up one side of the Margaridètes and then descends along the Fontamauri Ravine.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.56 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 254 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 250 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 658 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 411 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Luberon
  • ⚐ City: Volx (04130)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.869332° / E 5.831572°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3342OT
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Olive trees
Superb cairn
On the hillside
On the descent

Description of the walk

You can park your vehicle in the car park in front of the entrance to the Volx campsite.

(S/E) Walk up from the car park and turn left (west). At the fork, continue on your left. Pass the first path on your right.

(1) Then take the second path on the right, a beautiful, steep path that goes straight up. At the top, turn left.

(2) At the crossroads, turn right and then right twice. At the top, you will see the sign "Margaridètes altitude 660 m".

(3) Turn right towards the descent. At the bottom, be careful not to cross the stream (often dry).

(4) Stay on the same side. At the next intersection, continue straight ahead on Chemin des Patis. You will arrive directly opposite your car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 411 m - Parking in front of the entrance to the Volx campsite.
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 432 m - Fork in the road, turn right.
  3. 2 : km 1.58 - alt. 539 m - Crossroads, on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.41 - alt. 658 m - Margaridètes. Fork in the road, to the right
  5. 4 : km 3.41 - alt. 513 m - On the right just before the stream
  6. S/E : km 4.56 - alt. 411 m - Parking in front of the entrance to the Volx campsite.

Notes

For this hike, wear good shoes and bring water. As always, especially with children, don't forget a first aid kit.

Worth a visit

We are in Volx, a village known throughout Europe for its climbing walls. The Margaridètes are made up of rocks formed by alternating marl and limestone dating from the Lower Cetacean period.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Manu d'Aix
Manu d'Aix
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with plenty of welcome shade. The margaridées are remarkable.

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Libellule🌸
Libellule🌸

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this route. We did the hike today in the direction indicated, and I think that's preferable because the views of the Durance valley are beautiful during the last part of the route. Indeed, the elevation gain doesn't seem correct. The app showed me 250 m. The gradual climb is therefore not very difficult. The route is well shaded.
It's true that part of the descent is rocky and requires a bit of caution, but it's only a short distance. I also think the duration should be re-evaluated: we did it in two hours without going very fast.
I thought the trail would pass through the Fontamaurri ravine from point 4, but the trail is above it and the ravine is hidden by trees. However, at point 4, you pass by a small, really pleasant pool of water. It's about the size of a large household basin today. At this point, there was a little water in the stream, but then a few metres further on, it dries up very quickly.
We really enjoyed the little paths and trails that pass through the olive groves.
I used the GPX track, which was accurate, so I can't comment on the route description.

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J-Loup
J-Loup

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I followed the trail in the opposite direction. There are some beautiful sections and views, but the path is quite rocky and downhill in places, so it's better to watch your step than admire the scenery.
I didn't get the same elevation gain (100 m less) that I checked on the map.
Thank you for the route.

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ejacky
ejacky

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

pleasant, easy hike; these rocks are amazing

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