Aurel
AUREL - Découverte de la grande faune du Ventoux
Route
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
1h03
Distance
2km
Positive elevation gain
66 meters
Negative elevation gain
67 meters
Altitude
Min. 1261 meters
Max. 1324 meters
- circuit
- variante
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
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Parking
profil altimétrique
Tourist service in Aurel :
En pleine forêt, parcours thématique sur les animaux qui peuplent le massif du Ventoux et jalonné d'œuvres de land'art.
Du parking suivre le chemin balisé.
Go to the route
public transportation
No public transport options.
road access
From Avignon and Carpentras, head towards Bédoin. Drive until you reach Chalet Reynard, then turn right (hairpin bend) to take the RD164 which goes towards Sault.From Sault, take the RD164 towards the summit of Mont Ventoux. The parking is located alongside the RD164 (Around 3km from Chalet Reynard).A large carved stag helps you to identify the right Belvédère.
To note
Make sure you bring the right equipment with you (hiking shoes), water, and brightly coloured, weather-appriopriate clothing.
Hunting takes place from September to February 2023. Don't forget to find out about the battues before you set off.
Hunting takes place from September to February 2023. Don't forget to find out about the battues before you set off.
If you want to report a problem on your hike (marking, maintenance, danger...), let us know on Suricate: sentinels.sportsdenature.fr
Access to the massifs
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
In brief
A family-friendly trail accessible to all-terrain pushchairs.All through the forest, the walk is punctuated by sculptures and information about the magnificent fauna of the Ventoux (stag, Chamois, mouflon, wolf...). The scupltures and information help children to better understand these wild animals (prints, calls, feeding...).In spring and summer the trail is cool and shaded, in autumn the colours are magical and in winter, the trail can be snowy but it is still manageable with suitable boots.Beautiful views over the village of Aurel.Downloads