EYGUIERES - The Défends massif in Eyguières

Name: EYGUIERES - The Défends massif in Eyguières
Address: Eyguières, 13430, FRANCE
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Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Eyguières

11.9 km

Between scrubland, olive groves and views, a nice walk at the intersection of massifs surrounded by birdsongs!
At the Gilouse fountain, cross the road and take the DFCI track that climbs opposite the fountain. Follow the red and white markings (GR®).
1 - At the junction, turn left onto the gravel path that descends below, then continue straight ahead at the next crossroads to stay on the GR®.
2 - At the crossroads of the DFCI AL 140 and AL 141 tracks, continue until you reach the departmental signpost. Follow the direction of “Lamanon par les crêtes du Défens.”
3 - At the intersection, follow the... Read more
At the Gilouse fountain, cross the road and take the DFCI track that climbs opposite the fountain. Follow the red and white markings (GR®).
1 - At the junction, turn left onto the gravel path that descends below, then continue straight ahead at the next crossroads to stay on the GR®.
2 - At the crossroads of the DFCI AL 140 and AL 141 tracks, continue until you reach the departmental signpost. Follow the direction of “Lamanon par les crêtes du Défens.”
3 - At the intersection, follow the GR® to the left, pass the first trail on the right, then turn right at the next intersection and begin the strong ascent.
4 - Shortly after the first pylon, leave the track on the right, following the GR® trail, before rejoining it a little further on and continuing to the right. Near the next pylon, leave the track and take a trail that follows the crest line to the right.
5 - At the junction of tracks AL 142 and AL 143, turn right and follow the path “Eyguières par le chemin du Défends.” Leave the track for a small gravel path marked in yellow that leads off to the right and starts the descent.
6 - Once at the bottom, turn left, go through the barrier and turn right. Continue on this track overlooking the olive groves, ignoring the paths on the right and left.
7 - At the fork that divides the path in two, take the right fork and continue straight ahead until you reach a concrete track. Then turn right up the hill for a few meters before turning left onto the small yellow-marked path that leads into the vegetation. Continue to the D17 without entering private property.
8 - At the paved road, turn right onto the Chemin de la Fontaine Gilouse to return to the parking lot.

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Departure

Eyguières
Difference in height

387 m
Departure : Gilouse fountain, Eyguières.
Arrival : Gilouse fountain, Eyguières.
Road access : Cross the village of Eyguières towards Sénas. At the last roundabout before leaving the village, turn right on the way to the Gilouse Fountain and continue for 100m..
Parking recommended : Car park at the Gilouse fountain, Eyguières .
Public transport : Search for the public transport timetables on the website www.lepilote.com in the municipality of Eyguières. .
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387 meters of difference in height

Maximum altitude : 303 m
Minimum altitude : 105 m

Total positive elevation : 387 m
Total negative elevation : -387 m
Max positive elevation : 187 m
Min positive elevation : -147 m