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Eyguières · Bouches-du-Rhône

EYGUIÈRES - La Routo: the massif du Défends

This loop circles the massif du Défends from the fontaine Gilouse in Eyguières. The path alternates between Mediterranean scrubland, olive groves and ridges, with views of the Alpilles, la Crau and the Castellas de Roquemartine.

The Castellas de Roquemartine in the landscape of Eyguières.
The Castellas de Roquemartine in the landscape of Eyguières, a landmark mentioned among the viewpoints on the Défends route. Photograph taken on 16 January 2022, from the plain rather than the trail.
Mathieu BROSSAIS · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed in WebP format; proportions preserved, possible cropping on display. Derivative versions under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plan your visit

Address
Fontaine Gilouse, Eyguières
Access and precautions
There is a trickier section near the IGN marker after point 4; the narrow path after point 5 can be slippery. Respect private property and check access to the hills.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
7.2 km
Difficulty
Easy
Prices
Check prices with the venue on its official website.
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Information checked on · Parcs naturels régionaux de la région Sud · Chemins des Parcs

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