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V06 Discovery trail "Jean Henri Fabre"

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Course, Hiking itinerary in Beaumont-du-Ventoux
Unresolved hours
6.5 km
2h
Very easy

  • Along the trail, some twenty enamelled lava plaques provide information on the history, geography and botany of Mont Serein.
    Just 5 km from the summit of Mont Ventoux, this trail pays tribute to the famous Provencal entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre.

  • The Mont Ventoux has much to offer in these 2 short hiking paths, one which lasts 1 hour, the other 2 and a half hours. Here you follow in the footsteps of the famous entomologist, Jean-Henri Fabre. Paths have informative panels describing the fauna and the flora. Start from the 'Bergerie de l'Avocat' (sheepfold). Topo map available from the Malaucène Tourist Office.
  • Departure
    Beaumont-du-Ventoux
  • Difference in height
    168.333 m
  • Plain text period
    All year round.
  • Environment
    • View over the vineyards
    • Close to GR footpath
    • Overview on river
    • Mountain view
    • Forest location
    • Mountain location
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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168 meters of difference in height
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  • Maximum altitude : 1431 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1347 m
  • Total positive elevation : 168 m
  • Total negative elevation : -168 m
  • Max positive elevation : 49 m
  • Min positive elevation : -74 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Car park
    • Coach parking
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Restaurant