Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Vallon des mines

1.7 mi
round trip
1,572 ft
climb
2,682 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Vallon des mines is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Mont-Ventoux. It runs between about 1,350 ft and 2,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,450 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Bédoin, about 1.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Petit Fribouquet, Le Grand Barbeirol and Le Mourre de Cros. For camping, Camping le Pastory and Camping municipal La Pinède are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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