The crests of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Departure from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse)
A demanding route that climbs up to the crests above Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, where you will have unrivalled views.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse by the Oppidum de Bondelon and the Galas Aqueduct
Departure from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse)
A circuit on old cart tracks with ruts worn in the stone (“rodans”), then along the Carpentras Canal and over the Galas Aqueduct. Splendid views over the Sorgue and an opportunity to visit the village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
Between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Departure from Lagnes (Vaucluse)
A trek between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse on typical Provençal trails.
Lagnes discovery trail
Departure from Lagnes (Vaucluse)
A pleasant trail, largely in the shade of the forest, to explore Lagnes, its landscapes and points of interest.
Fountain of Vaucluse from Cabrières-d'Avignon
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
From Cabrières-d'Avignon, this is a nice circle route leading to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse going along the Wall of the Plague (Mur de la Peste) and passing by Fontaine-de-Vaucluse castle.
Discovery trail west of Cabrières d'Avignon
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
A short trail to discover the hidden attractions of the western part of Cabrières d'Avignon: olive groves, vineyards, hills, cedars, the Plague Wall (the "Mur de la Peste")
Discovery trail north-west of Cabrières d'Avignon
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
A short trail to discover the hidden attractions of the upper part of Cabrières d'Avignon: the distinctive architecture of the village houses, porticos and dry-stone walls, fountains and wash-houses, the cedar forest. It also includes Léopold Truc's "paradise", stone shelters ("bories") and olive groves.
From Cabrières d’Avignon to the “Village des Bories” in Gordes
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
A pleasant circuit, partly in the shade of the forest, to discover many very well-preserved stone huts (“bories”) and splendid olive groves.
The Trois Termes via La Sénancole
Departure from Gordes (Vaucluse)
Loop around Gordes and its dry stone dwellings, through the valley of Sénancole and its unique Sénanque Abbey.
On the heights of Velleron
Departure from Velleron (Vaucluse)
A short family walk on the heights of Velleron to discover numerous dry-stone terraces in reasonably good condition.
Gorges de Véroncle
Departure from Gordes (Vaucluse)
The walk starts near Gordes (listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France) and passes through the Véroncle gorge to Murs and its castle.
A very pleasant, energetic walk in the ravine of the Véroncle gorges, discovering the remains of old mills from different periods along the way.
There are a few ladders and ropes, and an old sluice shaft that cannot be avoided.
The Véroncle mills
Departure from Gordes (Vaucluse)
The route leads up the Véroncle canyon then down the south-facing slopes of the Monts de Vaucluse.
Sommet des Fourcats (Fourcats Peak)
Departure from Robion (Vaucluse)
Excellent walk with an amazing uphill trail to "Les Rochers de Baude" leading to the ridges of the "Luberon plateau"
Around Murs via the Grande Blaque
Departure from Murs (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
Lovely hike without much difficulty. After climbing uphill for just under a kilometre, just enough time to reach an altitude of 700 m, where the the panoramic view of Lubéron with its lowlands and further below the valley behind Murs, opens up to you. Just for your enjoyment, this view will last for more than 4 km. The majority of the circular hike is through forest paths.
Rochers de Baude and Gorges de Badarel
Departure from Taillades (Vaucluse)
Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.
Les Taillades with its varied landscapes and viewpoints
Departure from Taillades (Vaucluse)
A fine loop starting from Les Taillades. You will walk through varied scenery such as the Source of the Boulon, the cliffs of the Petit Luberon, the Rochers de Baude cliff and the Badarel Gorge, the Carpentras Canal and the old village. This walk is not recommended for people suffering from vertigo. See the “Useful information” section.
More walks in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
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