In the Alpilles

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 288 m
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    Vertical drop: - 280 m

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    Highest point: 291 m
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    Lowest point: 69 m

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Description of the walk

Free parking is available at the cemetery car park (south of Saint-Rémy) (S).

While heading in a southerly direction, cross the small canal and, about a hundred metres later, join the 'chemin gaulois' (1), an old Roman road. Head towards the right and follow the marked trail of the GR 653D along the small road which passes through a hamlet of pretty (mostly Provençal) farmhouses .

(2) On reaching the D27, turn left and follow this new route for a few metres. A DFCI path, with GR waymarkers, starts on your right and continues to climb upwards through forest and garrigue.

Follow it until it meets a new perpendicular track, turn left and almost immediately left again to follow the sign in the direction of "Saint-Rémy-de-Provence". This time you need to follow the GR6 marked trail.

(3) Cross the D27 which we meet only to then leave it again immediately, taking the small road which climbs up to the orientation table before turning into a track, providing exceptional views over Les Baux-de-Provence and the plain.

Follow this track, the GR marked trail and, a little after passing beyond the Lombards trail which starts on the right, turn to the left through a gap in the rocks and leave the GR.

The trail goes back down towards Saint-Rémy. At the water tank, stay on the trail which heads downwards and you will reach the car park at Lake Peïrou.

Head away towards the left, keeping an eye on the yellow waymarkers that more or less closely follow the route.

When we meet D5, turn left and a few metres later follow the signs for the cemetery car park.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 71 m - Cemetery car park
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 79 m - Chemin Gaulois. Turn right
  3. 2 : km 3.89 - alt. 93 m - Junction with the D27
  4. 3 : km 5.9 - alt. 214 m - New track on the left
  5. 4 : km 7.81 - alt. 225 m - Crossing the D27
  6. 5 : km 11.08 - alt. 288 m - Piste des Lombards
  7. 6 : km 11.38 - alt. 267 m - Leaving the GR
  8. 7 : km 12.31 - alt. 209 m - Tanker
  9. 8 : km 13.02 - alt. 149 m - Yellow markings to the left. Start towards the - Lac de Peïrou (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence)
  10. 9 : km 14.66 - alt. 87 m - Junction D5
  11. S/E : km 15.32 - alt. 71 m - Cemetery car park

Practical information

Access is controlled in summer, make sure you check before leaving.

In the nearby area

The ancient site of Glanum, Les Baux-de-Provence, etc.

 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.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 80 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 25984226

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Very good

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christophemarina
christophemarina

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The start was a bit tricky as there was a lot of road before you reached the massif.
Otherwise good.

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Soconodo
Soconodo
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant walk at this time of year, with beautiful vegetation and not too many people on the tarmac sections.
Don't hesitate to make a few detours to discover pretty points of interest (Péroou lake, etc.).

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le islois
le islois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

very nice hike with no difficulties, very rolling route, good view of the Baux, to be recommended.

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MlMit
MlMit

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely ride, but beware: there's a lot of tarmac at the start and finish, with a passage through busy town centre roads.

There's also a house on the route that you have to go round

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Doremi 13
Doremi 13

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Trails, paths, broom, pine forests and the Peirou lake. As a bonus, beautiful views of the village and the castle of Les Baux de Provence. A pleasant walk through a variety of landscapes.

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christiangallerne
christiangallerne

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : May 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Busy trail : Yes

The views over Les Baux are exceptional, but the walk over wide DFCI roads is long and tedious.

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CHANATH
CHANATH

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely walk in the Alpilles massif on a wide track through typical vegetation.
There are also some fine views, particularly of Les Baux.

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Wandonneuse
Wandonneuse

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A superb walk from Saint Rémy to the Carrières de Lumières via the ridges. Be careful though, as in summer much of the route is treeless. The last few kilometres along a small, busy road are a little tricky.

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Oussaidi
Oussaidi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

We really enjoyed this walk and the view over the village of Les Baux de Provence is magnificent. The walk starts with a long stretch on the road from the car park, but it's not very busy. You can also take a number of small paths to get away from the DFCI, especially on the way back, staying on the ridges. The Lac du Péroou is a must-see, of course. We really enjoyed this walk and the weather was fine, so I'd recommend it, especially as it's accessible to everyone.

Slim

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jgueraud
jgueraud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Beautiful walk through the Alpilles. Beautiful views of the Beaux de Provence.

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Marc Moissat
Marc Moissat
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We were in the middle of a wild boar hunt, which didn't pose any problems
...sometimes there are problems, but you just have to keep your fingers crossed ...

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fontduloup
fontduloup

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Route completed on 20/03/24. We didn't have any problems with the awkward passage close to a property, perhaps because the route had been re-marked. This route takes us along quiet little roads and wide forest tracks. It offers some beautiful views. It's a shame that the orientation table has disappeared. But the beautiful panorama over Les Baux de Provence is well worth the effort.
On this first day of spring, nature in bloom and the pleasant temperature make this a pleasant walk.
Make a detour to Lac du Peirou. Signs provide information about this site.
Return via minor roads to Saint Rémy de Provence.

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Aymeric
Aymeric
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Lovely walk!
just a comment at the end of point 1 to attack point 2 we can not follow the route because a resident has put a sign not to cross his house ... we could easily bypass.
One comment when you get to point 8, there's the Lac du Peirou, which is not on the route but is a lovely place to visit.

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pepinet
pepinet

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A few inconsistencies between the description and the map, but nothing to worry about - it's easy to find your way around.
A pleasant walk with beautiful views

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