Aureille is a region in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, situated within the Alpilles Natural Regional Park. The area is characterized by the rugged peaks and limestone formations of the Alpilles Massif, including the Signal of Opiès, which transitions to the expansive Crau Plain in the south. This diverse landscape, featuring olive groves, vineyards, and pine forests, provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, gravel biking, and more.
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70
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16.9km
04:31
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.4km
02:55
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210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.7km
03:21
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340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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13.0km
03:41
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.3km
01:48
570m
570m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8.78km
01:10
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.95km
01:07
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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55.4km
02:40
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800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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34.3km
01:24
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170m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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00:59
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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53.5km
02:11
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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176
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62.0km
04:31
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.1km
02:01
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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58.7km
04:02
860m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.8km
02:05
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
riders
29.1km
02:35
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.8km
02:41
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.7km
01:34
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.2km
01:49
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
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35.9km
02:11
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.3km
03:20
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.4km
03:03
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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10
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54.3km
03:13
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
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5.43km
01:37
160m
160m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.01km
02:28
260m
260m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Aureille offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Mountaineering. The region features 94 routes across these sports. These routes have been explored by more than 14,000 visitors.
Aureille provides numerous hiking trails, from gentle paths through olive groves to challenging ascents in the Alpilles. The GR 6 long-distance footpath passes through the commune. Popular routes include the Vallon des Caisses de Jean-Jean loop and trails leading to Les Opies. For more information, refer to Hiking around Aureille.
Yes, Aureille offers various road cycling routes with varied terrain. These include quiet country lanes, routes through vineyards and olive groves, and roads connecting Provençal villages. The route from Eygalières to Aureille provides views of the Alpilles. For detailed routes, consult Road Cycling Routes around Aureille.
Gravel biking in Aureille traverses wild olive groves, vineyards, and secret paths through luminous white limestone formations. Dedicated gravel routes, such as sections of the "Voie Aurélia," are available within the Alpilles Natural Regional Park. More details can be found in Gravel biking around Aureille.
Aureille is situated at the foot of the Alpilles Massif, characterized by rocky peaks and limestone formations. The Signal of Opiès, at 492m, is the highest point. The region also features the Crau plain, extensive olive groves, vineyards, and the ruins of the 12th-century Castelas castle.
Jogging routes around Aureille feature a mix of rocky peaks, green valleys, and extensive olive groves and vineyards. Both gentle paths and challenging ascents are available. Trails like the Vallon des Caisses de Jean-Jean loop and the Les Opies loop are popular among runners. Explore options in Running Trails around Aureille.
The komoot community has rated routes in Aureille highly. The 94 available routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1619 ratings. More than 14,000 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Aureille, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Aureille, Road Cycling Routes around Aureille, Running Trails around Aureille, and Gravel biking around Aureille. Additional guides for Cycling, MTB, and Mountain Hikes are also available.
The Alpilles region, where Aureille is located, is home to diverse fauna. Protected birds such as Bonelli's eagle, Egyptian vulture, lesser kestrel, and Eurasian eagle-owl inhabit the area. The ocellated lizard is also emblematic of the arid rocks in the Alpilles.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Aureille is aureille13.fr. The phone number for the Mairie d'Aureille is +33490599201.
Yes, Aureille offers mountain biking trails. The region's diverse landscape, including rocky peaks and valleys, provides suitable terrain for mountain biking. For specific routes and information, consult the MTB Trails around Aureille guide.
The highest point within the commune of Aureille is the Signal of Opiès (Les Opies). This peak reaches an elevation of 492m and dominates the local landscape, offering challenging terrain and panoramic views.

