The Castellas de Roquemartine, the Crête du Defens, and the Grottes de Calès caves
Departure from Lamanon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A nice hike in the Alpilles to see the ruins of Castellas de Roquemartine (Château de la Reine Jeanne), and end with the caves of Calès, a very interesting cave network.
Défens d'Eyguières - Lamanon, Grottes de Calès
Departure from Eyguières (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A hike starting from Eyguières with its two enclosed springs, the Fontaine des Bormes and the Fontaine Gilouse.
A walk in the Défens d'Eyguières, with fine views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance valley and, if the weather is fine, the Mont Ventoux.
Access to the Grottes de Calès site is forbidden.
Return by the olive groves below the Défens d'Eyguières.
__Caution! Because of the nature of the rock (mollasse sandstone, and therefore friable) and the cliffs, parts of the site are dangerous.
A municipal order prohibiting access to these areas is currently in force. Take great care.__
The Tour des Opies- the Eyguières Alpilles
Departure from Eyguières (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Hiking in the Alpilles, starting from the Eyguières bullring.
A quiet start among olive trees and cicadas at the foot of the Opies.
You'll discover the old Romanière sheep pens.
The ascent starts on a beautiful path through the maquis and ends with a little climb to finish at the Tour de Guet where a magnificent 360° view awaits you.
You can also visit the vestiges of Villa Gallo Romaine.
The Opies and the Mont Menu from Eyguières
Departure from Eyguières (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A fine, challenging circuit in rocky terrain. A few technical sections add spice to this route, as does the intriguing section passing through the two-ended cave on the Mont Menu. The Mont Menu ridge requires concentration and a sense of direction since the cairns are few and far between.
There is always a superb view in every direction: the Étang de Berre, the plain of the Crau, Aureille, the Alpilles, the Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and of course the cliffs of the Mont Menu.
The Orgon plateau
Departure from Orgon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Circuit in the eastern Alpilles, first passing by the Notre-Dame de Beauregard chapel overlooking the Durance valley and a long tour over the Orgon plateau and its valleys.
Aureille lookout tower
Departure from Aureille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The highlight of the walk is the wonderful view from the lookout tower over the Alpilles range, giving superb photo opportunities!
The hills of Grans
Departure from Grans (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk to discover bories (dry-stone huts), perfect for a little mountain biking special, alternating between false-flat single trails (be careful of the trees!) and wide rolling tracks to get your heart pumping or to work on your endurance.
Aureille to Eygualières
Departure from Aureille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pleasant walk through the Alpilles.
Not particularly difficult, this is a hike that is excellent for beginners.
Nevertheless, there are beautiful stretches, commanding views and surprising natural displays of surprise and vigour.
The Saint Sixtus chapel and the "Tête du Long Jean"
Departure from Eygalières (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The route starts from a typical village of the Alpilles, takes you past a chapel famous for its beauty in a delightful setting, and continues round a hill with views of the north slope of the ridge and the plain of Mollégès. On the return leg, there is a superb view of the old village of Eygalières.
The southern slope of Le Petit Luberon
Departure from Mérindol (Vaucluse)
On the southern slope of Le Petit Luberon, this trail is for experienced hikers due to two steep rises and randomly waymarked trails.
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.
Rochers de Baude and Gorges de Badarel
Departure from Taillades (Vaucluse)
Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.
The Quatre Termes and Baume Brignolle
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A hike in the Alpilles along good paths. A varied landscape ranging from pine forest to Mediterranean scrubland with fine views over the hills and valleys.
Discovery tour of Oppède-le-Vieux
Departure from Oppède (Vaucluse)
Pleasant circular walk where you will discover the magnificent village of Oppède-le-Vieux and its vestiges.
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"
The cliffs and ridges above Mouriès
Departure from Mouriès (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pretty hike in this area of the Alpilles to discover the white cliffs of "Caisses de Jean Jean", the "Caisses de Servanne," the Castellas ridges and its viewpoints, and a walk along Servanne golf course in Mouriès.
Between Lacoste and Ménerbes
Departure from Lacoste (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
A hike on little-known tracks in the districts of Lacoste, Goult and Ménerbes. An overview of nearly ten centuries of history, comprising the chapel, the old abbey and the castle.
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.
Between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Departure from Lagnes (Vaucluse)
A trek between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse on typical Provençal trails.
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.
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.
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")
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.
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.
The Canal de Marseille and Aqueduc de Roquefavour
Departure from Ventabren (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Leaving from Ventabren, a walk in the surrounding hills and then along the Canal de Marseille and ending at the Aqueduc de Roquefavour.
A loop hike from Ventabren to L'Aqueduc de Roquefavour
Departure from Ventabren (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A loop hike starting from Ventabren Village, heading downhill and crossing Arc River to head up the hill on the other side reaching a stunning panoramic view over Mont Ventoux, Eguilles Village, the Aqueduc de Roquefavour Bridge, Sainte-Victoire Mountain and l'Etoile mountain range with the Pilon du Roi.