How to get there: Take the D25a out of Aureille Village and continue to the small car park on the right between firefighting access tracks AL236 and AL235.
(S) Starting point: park here and continue up the D25a.
(1) On the left after about 300 metres, there is an unnumbered marker stone which in fact is track AL119. Turn left and follow this track.
Keep going straight ahead ignoring a trail heading right, then another heading left.
(2) At the third junction, bear right. From here, you can see the lookout tower. To reach it, carry on and bear right at the fork (3).
To return, retrace your steps and continue straight on (track AL227, unmarked), following the forest track and unsealed road to Aureille.
(4) Pass through the village and head north, returning to the car park and the finishing point. (E).
Waypoints
S/E : km 0 - alt. 177 m
1 : km 0.16 - alt. 179 m - AL119 track to the left
2 : km 1.71 - alt. 296 m - Junction
3 : km 2.36 - alt. 317 m - Lookout Tower
4 : km 6.76 - alt. 135 m - Passage through Aureille
S/E : km 8.15 - alt. 177 m
Useful Information
There is a drinking water fountain in the village.
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.
Aureille http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/bouches/aure...: a charming little village with a former wash-house and the old village on the hillside above (it is better not to go there due to the risk of falling rocks). Make sure to explore the heart of the village: the typical stonebuilt houses are splendid and there are superb squares, the clock tower (place de l'Horloge) and the castle (place du Château).
Reviews and comments
4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Clarity of route description 5 / 5
Clarity of route map 4.5 / 5
Walk interest 4.5 / 5
lingey
Overall rating :
5 / 5
Date of walk : 04/06/22 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A peaceful walk on easy to follow rough stone tracks, but little shade so take a hat and water. Some uphill for first part to the lookout tower, but the views were stunning across the Alpilles in 360 degrees. The village of Aureille was delightful and perfect for a refreshing drink in the local bar/restaurant before the final 0.9miles back to the start point.
Miguelluna19
Overall rating :
4.3 / 5
Date of walk : 27/05/18 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Nice quiet walk with a few very nice lookouts and spots to have a nice picnic..
A pleasant walk through the Alpilles.
Not particularly difficult, this is a hike that is excellent for beginners.
Nevertheless, there are beautiful stretches, commanding views and surprising natural displays of surprise and vigour.
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.
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A fine, challenging circuit in rocky terrain. A few technical sections add spice to this route, as does the intriguing section passing through the two-ended cave on the Mont Menu. The Mont Menu ridge requires concentration and a sense of direction since the cairns are few and far between.
There is always a superb view in every direction: the Étang de Berre, the plain of the Crau, Aureille, the Alpilles, the Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and of course the cliffs of the Mont Menu.
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Access to the Grottes de Calès site is forbidden.
Return by the olive groves below the Défens d'Eyguières.
__Caution! Because of the nature of the rock (mollasse sandstone, and therefore friable) and the cliffs, parts of the site are dangerous.
A municipal order prohibiting access to these areas is currently in force. Take great care.__
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