The Gorges of Oppedette
Departure from Oppedette (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful loop around the Calavon Gorges from the village of Oppedette.
The Colorado Provençal de Rustrel (official route)
Departure from Rustrel (Vaucluse)
The hike reveals all the nuances of ochre color in these ancient open-air quarries. You'll have to pay for parking lot.
The Colorado of Rustrel
Departure from Rustrel (Vaucluse)
A colourful visit to a place known as the Colorado of Provence.
The Cabanons de Mane
Departure from Mane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
If you like Bories, you'll see them in the distance at the start, then up close, and you can even go inside some of them. On your way back, before you get to the village, you'll walk up a superb calade (cobbled) street, and there's a little detour to see the Château de Mane.
On the ridges of the Grand Luberon
Departure from Buoux (Vaucluse)
A loop that takes you to the hamlet of Seguins along the ridges of the Grand Luberon through Sivergues and Chastelas.
Around the Aigue Brun
Departure from Buoux (Vaucluse)
Circuit around the Aigue Brun to see the different aspects of this valley nestled at the foot of the Luberon.
Gaude, the dovecote of Montaigu
Departure from Manosque (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A loop which poses no problems so can be undertaken with children to discover a dovecote which is still in a good state.
Around Roussillon and its ochre cliffs
Departure from Roussillon (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
Walk offering beautiful landscapes and viewpoints on Roussillon and its ochre cliffs.
⚠️ There is a difficult part at the end of this walk : please read "Practical information section."
Vaumale valley - Lioux valley
Departure from Lioux (Vaucluse)
Walk up Vaumale valley along a beautiful trail equipped with climbing aids and then come back down the wilder and less rocky Lioux valley.
Lioux - The Madeleine cliff
Departure from Lioux (Vaucluse)
Circuit around Lioux returning through the Madeleine cliffs, with fine views of the Vaucluse ranges.
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.
The Nesque gorge via the Saint-Hubert farm
Departure from Monieux (Vaucluse)
A forested circuit to reach the Saint-Hubert farm, then the second part of the route on the cliffs above the Nesque gorge.
The sheepfolds of the Contadour
Departure from Redortiers (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Discover the dry stone sheepfolds to the west of the Lure mountains.
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.
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.
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 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.
Mont Ventoux - le Rat
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
Discover the vegetation's biodiversity of the Mont Ventoux.
From Bedoin, take the road (by car) leading to the Mont Ventoux.
Cross the remarkable cedar's forest then the beech forest will appear.
Continue (approx. 10km) until you find a car park on the right-hand side. (Jas des Melettes)
Mont Ventoux by the southern slopes
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
Beautiful climb up the southern slopes of Mont Ventoux from the hamlet of Sainte Colombe 4 km from Bédoin.
The plain and forest of the Montagne de l'Artigues
Departure from Artigues (Var) (Var)
An alternating view of pasture and fresh forests, this pleasant flat walk will lead you past the Notre Dame d'Esparron chapel and its small cemetery classified as an historical monument.
Crossing the tiny village of Artigues is also surprising. You'll particularly enjoy refilling your water bottles at the communal fountain.
The advantage of this charming loop that it's flat and very manageable, there are only one or two small climbs along the route.