Dentelles de Montmirail
Gigondas, France
A jagged comb of limestone blades rising out of the vineyards of Gigondas and Beaumes-de-Venise. Easy paths start from the Col du Cayron parking.
The Dentelles de Montmirail are a small limestone massif in the Vaucluse, about eight kilometres long. Beds of Jurassic limestone were tilted almost vertical and eroded into jagged blades, hence the name, which means “lace”. The highest point is the Saint-Amand ridge at about 730 m (sources give 730 to 734 m). The wine villages of Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes-de-Venise lie at its foot.
Waymarked paths for all abilities cross the massif, including the long-distance Tour des Dentelles. The Col du Cayron is a popular starting point. From there a circuit leads to the Dentelles Sarrasines, 7 km with 450 m of ascent; avoid it in strong mistral. The car park fills up quickly in spring, so arrive early at weekends. There are numerous equipped climbing routes, and mountain biking is also possible. In summer the massif can be closed when the fire risk is high.
- Nearest town
- Gigondas, France
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 44.1755, 5.0080
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping du Théâtre RomainCampsite10 km from Dentelles de Montmirail · 65 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping-Car Park MalaucèneMotorhome stopover10 km from Dentelles de Montmirail · 35 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Le BouquierCampsite10 km from Dentelles de MontmirailTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Les Rives de l'AyguesCampsite12 km from Dentelles de MontmirailTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Les 3 RivièresCampsite13 km from Dentelles de MontmirailTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de Bédoin, Mont VentouxMotorhome stopover14 km from Dentelles de Montmirail · 58 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Dentelles de Montmirail?
Dentelles de Montmirail is in Gigondas, France, at GPS 44.1755, 5.0080. It is about 3 km from Séguret.
Can you camp near Dentelles de Montmirail?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de stationnement camping-cars Les Vignerons de Gravillas, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 95 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Dentelles de Montmirail?
Dentelles de Montmirail is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Drôme provençale: olives, lavender and Roman Vaison.
What is there to see near Dentelles de Montmirail?
Places worth a stop nearby: Roman Vaison (9 km), Roman Theatre of Orange (17 km), Mont Ventoux (22 km) and Grignan castle (28 km).
When is the best time to visit Dentelles de Montmirail?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)