Aureille lookout tower

The highlight of the walk is the wonderful view from the lookout tower over the Alpilles range, giving superb photo opportunities!

Technical sheet

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A Aureille walk posted on 09/10/13 by Tamtraductions. Last update : 29/09/17
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.15 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 200 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 203 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 322 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 135 m
  • ⚐
    Area: Alpilles
  • ⚐
    District: Aureille (13930)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.719366° / E 4.949868°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3042OT, 3043OT

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Description

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

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 177 m
  2. 1 : km 0.16 - alt. 179 m - AL119 track to the left
  3. 2 : km 1.71 - alt. 296 m - Junction
  4. 3 : km 2.36 - alt. 317 m - Lookout Tower
  5. 4 : km 6.76 - alt. 135 m - Passage through Aureille
  6. 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.

During the walk or to do/see around

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
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
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..

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