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Hike #21: Grottes de Calès Leaders: Claudine Date: April 07, 2026 |
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Durant cette belle et intéressante randonnée nous découvrirons des paysages variés ainsi qu’au loin les vestiges d’une forteresse médiévale et les ruines d’un château. Cette jolie randonnée au départ du village de Lamanon nous permettra de longer des vignes, de traverser des bois et d’admirer des vues panoramiques, de 360°, de toute la région des Alpilles jusqu’au Luberon, le Ventoux, la St Victoire et l’étang de Berre, par temps clair.
On this lovely and interesting hike we will enjoy varied scenery discovering from far away the remains of mediaeval fortifications, as well as the still visible ruins of a château. This pretty hike starting in the village of Lamanon, will take us past vineyards, through wooded areas and give us spectacular 360° views over the whole area of les Alpilles stretching to the Luberon, Le Ventoux, ste Victoire and l'étang de Berre, on a clear day.
Lunch: picnic lunch
Dogs: Yes (with leads in cave area)
Difficulty: 5
Length: 3 ¾ hours plus lunch
Driving directions: see below
Meeting point: directly at the start of the hike at 9.45am.
GPS: 43°42'30.5"N 5°04'56.5"E 43.708481, 5.082356
Directions: If using the motorway take exit 26 for Senas then take D538 to Lamanon. Then take D72E and continue for approx 650 metres before turning right onto Chemin de la source/Lotissement Huriot Gardiol. Follow Chemin de la Source for approx 650 metres to parking.
If using the D7 drive to Mallemort and then take D23 to Lamanon. Continue onto D17D. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Allée des Écoles/D17D. Then turn right onto Route de la Tuiliere/D72E. Continue for approximately 500metres then turn left onto Chemin de la source/Lotissement Huriot Gardiol. Follow Chemin de la Source for approx 650 metres to parking.
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