Cavaillon walks

Short walk on Saint-Jacques hill starting from the centre of Cavaillon.

A walk with a slight elevation gain to discover Cavaillon through the streets of the historic centre and from the heights of Mont Saint-Jacques.

Climb up the Colombier valley to reach a place called "Les Aires de Bedoin" and descend via the forest track with magnificent views of the Durance valley.

Global warming makes us seek out the cool shade of our tree friends. The deep valleys form veritable tunnels of greenery and coolness. As you leave the Vallon de la Sapine, you’ll come across the sheepfold and its beautifully restored cistern.

A route in the eastern Alpilles, starting with the Notre-Dame de Beauregard Chapel overlooking the Durance Valley, followed by a long loop around the Orgon plateau and its valleys.

Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.

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.

Hike on the famous Baude rocks, climbing up the winding and charming Colombier valley. At the end, you can visit the old village of Taillades. All in all, a multifaceted hike.

A varied hike from the village of Les Taillades, through the Gorge de Badarel to the Crane de Colombier plateau, then down to Robion via the Vallon de la Brayette – an opportunity for a short detour to the cave of the same name. The return journey is via the Rochers de Baude ledge and the Brèche de Castelas. Please read the description carefully before embarking on this hike. Be careful of (3), (5) and (10), for example.

A very pleasant short hike with views of the Durance valley, Mont Ventoux, the Luberon, etc. No particular difficulty.

Discover beautiful cedars and a stunning viewpoint.

Excellent walk with an amazing uphill trail to "Les Rochers de Baude" leading to the ridges of the "Luberon plateau"

Hike in the hills above Robion with beautiful views of Cavaillon and its valley.

Located between Eygalières and Eyguiéres, this circular hike crosses a little-used plateau, from where you can see Les Opies to the south. Most of the route is through woodland, but the northern part and the plateau can be windy (Mistral). 17/07/2023 Moderator's note: the hike has been modified because the Roquemartine estate has closed all access from Saint Hubert to coast 169. A GPS or the Visorando app seems necessary for this hike. See reviews

This circular walk allows you, with a bit of effort, to see various geological features (caves, rock shelters and natural arches) in the Petit Luberon.

A hike with many points of interest, from its geography and variety of landscapes to the remains of two largely unknown castles and the discovery of the typical village of Lagnes. A break on the banks of the Sorgue will allow you to enjoy a most welcome moment of tranquillity.

A pleasant trail, largely in the shade of the forest, to explore Lagnes, its landscapes and points of interest.

A circular walk from the pretty village of Lagnes through the Vaucluse hills to the Plague Wall. The walk alternates between tracks and woodland paths, following a GRP® or GR® route throughout.

Route between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse along typical Provençal paths.

Hike starting from Lagnes, which runs along the plague wall throughout the climb, then descends towards Cabrières d'Avignon with its drystone shelters and dry stone walls, and returns to the plague wall as you return to the starting point.

Climb alongside the plague wall with beautiful views of the Luberon, then descend into the Fontaine de l'Oule valley to return to Lagnes.

The waters of the Sorgue' dynamism has fostered industrial activities: milling, drapery, paper mill, silk industry... At the height of the occupation, 66 wheels were installed. This walk allows you to discover the few wheels still present but also to enjoy the clarity of these waters frequented by mallards, swans and chars. Numerous facilities allow you to get closer to the water, or even to dip a toe in...

This is a long hike of over 30 km, starting from the beautiful village of Eygalières and leading to the ridges and the Plateau de la Caume, offering views on both sides of Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and the Crau plain. Then take the Chemin de Baume Brignolle via a DFCI track surrounded by nature and tranquillity to reach the watchtower above Aureille, with superb views of the Alpilles and the path you have just walked, the Crau plain and the sea in the distance. A little further on, you can see the Opies tower, before returning to Eygalières via Gros Calan. The advantage of this hike, apart from the fact that it offers a very broad view of the Alpilles, is that despite its distance, there are very few roads to walk along. The route mainly follows paths or DFCI tracks surrounded by nature.

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.

This beautiful hike to discover the Calans starting from Eygalières is accessible to most people. We will first pass by Maset de la Lèque, where Jean Moulin took refuge after his parachute drop on 2 January 1942. Then, a path lined with boxwood will take us to the ridges and along the southern faces of Gros and Petit Calan. The return to the village will be via theGR®6, lined with olive trees and beautiful properties. This varied route offers beautiful views of the Alpilles, Luberon and Ventoux mountains, and allows you to discover the magnificent village of Eygalières. Some steep and/or stony sections require sturdy footwear and walking sticks. This route is not recommended after rain.

This hike from Eygalières will take you to the Mazet de Romanin aerodrome along the Canal Septentrional des Alpines. If the weather conditions are favourable and you are patient, you will be able to watch the gliders take off and land. The return route takes you through the forest at the foot of the Alpilles via theGR®653D(Via Domitia - Santiago de Compostela). You will also cross the Roman bridge over the Gaudre de Romanin.

A pleasant circuit, partly in the shade of the forest, to discover many very well-preserved stone huts (“bories”) and splendid olive groves.

A short route to discover the history and remains of the Plague Wall.

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.

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")

The plague wall was built in 1720 to protect the Comtat Venaissin from the plague that was ravaging Marseille. This 27 km long dry stone wall was guarded day and night. Guard posts can be seen all along the wall. For 17 months, the plague did not cross this wall.

A lovely circular loop between Cabrières-d’Avignon and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, taking you through varied landscapes and offering magnificent views of the Sorgue.

This is a beautiful circular route that takes you along wide, shaded paths to the summit of Mourre de la Belle Étoile, which rises above Fontaine-de-Vaucluse at 673 m. The return journey can be combined with two other hikes, depending on whether you want to return as directly as possible or continue exploring the region's rich history.

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.

A lovely circular loop with no particular difficulties in the hills above Cabrières d'Avignon. The end of the walk follows the Plague Wall. Best avoided during periods of high heat as there is little shade.

Discover Le Thor, situated downstream from L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, which benefits from the numerous sorgues (springs) originating from the resurgence at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.Perched on one of the few hills in the Comtat Venaissin plain, set back a little from the town, stands the Château de Thouzon and, at its base, the caves of the same name.

A circular loop of around twenty kilometres with lovely views of Mont Ventoux and the Luberon mountains, and 600 m of elevation gain. A fairly gentle climb but some lovely descents! There is a more challenging section during the descent to Fontaine de Vaucluse (hence the difficulty rating); otherwise, the difficulty remains moderate, particularly as there is a slight climb.

In the heart of Provence and the Alpilles, Domaine d’Éole, an organic vineyard since 1996, invites you to take a stroll amongst the vines and olive trees.

Largely wooded, the Luberon attracts tourists with its ochre quarries, steep-sided gorges, monuments and hilltop villages with paved slanting streets that evoke the Provence of Daudet, Giono and Pagnol. The first three stages take place in the Luberon Regional Nature Park through the woods on the southern slope of the massif, visiting the medieval village of Oppède-le-Vieux and those of Mérindol, Cucuron and Vitrolles-en-Luberon. The fourth stage crosses over to the northern slope, passing through Céreste, Pont de Baou, the Priory of Carluc and Oppedette. The fifth stage explores the Gorges d’Oppedette, the medieval market town of Viens, and the ochre quarries of Rustrel and Villars. The sixth route crosses Gargas then Roussillon to explore its ochre quarries before setting off to discover the Gorges de la Véroncle. The final route heads to the beautiful village of Gordes, the Abbaye de Sénanque, Saumane-de-Vaucluse and the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

This first stage of the Tour du Luberon offers beautiful, unspoilt Provençal landscapes through the rocky hills and valleys of sparse woodland bordering the Coulon Valley. The highlights of this route include the remains of the Plague Wall, built during the plague of 1720, the little Chapel of Saint-Eusèbe, the medieval village of Oppède-le-Vieux perched on a rocky outcrop, its church of Notre-Dame d’Alidon which offers a beautiful view over the valley, the Galère valley, the old village of Mérindol, its church of Sainte-Anne and its Reformed church.

A magnificent hike around Fontaine-de-Vaucluse with beautiful views of the rocky cliffs and valleys. On the way back, a detour to the Gouffre de Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a must.

A pretty circular route, without any major technical difficulties, providing access to the ridges of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and offering panoramic views of the Monts du Vaucluse and the village.

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.

The Sorgue, one of the most beautiful rivers in the Vaucluse department, springs from the foot of a cliff some 240 m high, at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. This walk takes you along paths that are not exposed to the drop, up to the ridge above the spring, where you can enjoy an exceptional view. On the way back, you’ll pass by the ruins of the Château des Évêques (also known as the Château de Pétrarque or the Château de Vaucluse) before returning to the village and the spring.

Circuit on either side of the Sorgue in the footsteps of Vaucluse pastoralism.

A circular loop that takes us to the terraces that were once cultivated and the ancient oppidum of Bondelon.

A circular route on sometimes demanding terrain, starting from the ridges above Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and ending at the Hermitage of Saint-Gens. Crossing wild valleys and the Vallon de Valescure (arch and karstic cave). Beautiful panoramic views of the Vaucluse mountains and Mont Ventoux.

Discover the dry stone buildings, large and small, scattered around Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

A demanding route that climbs up to the crests above Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, where you will have unrivalled views.

An aerial hike that includes exposed climbing passages not exceeding 3-. The ridges are marked in yellow. The difficulties are in the Petit Calan, but the Gros Calan is easier apart from a short steep final descent. Do not underestimate this route: +5 hours. Do not attempt in strong winds. Warning: this hike includes some very challenging sections and is reserved for experienced mountaineers with some climbing technique and who are not prone to vertigo. From January to June, please do not use this area.

This is a short family hike that takes you to the foot of the Alpilles on a wide, easily accessible forest path. The path follows the old Roman road, of which nothing remains, and even the bridge dates back to the Middle Ages. However, the variety of landscapes along this circular route is very interesting. The section near the Mazet de Romanin aerodrome offers the opportunity to watch gliders taking off, with some precautions.

Circular route in the heart of the Alpilles that takes you along the ridges of the Caume. It offers unobstructed views stretching from the Crau plain to Mont Ventoux. You will no doubt be flown over by gliders taking off from the small Romanin airport at the foot of the Caume

A short route to explore the surroundings of Petit Calan and the Badon arboretum.

A very pleasant walk, but difficult at the start to reach the castle. The view of the Sorgue and the village is very impressive from the castle.

A beautiful hike on the southern slopes of the Luberon and along the ridge paths.

Close to the Gorges de Régalon, the Gorges de la Peine are an easy way to discover this part of the Luberon.

Short hike in the Alpilles, below Eygalières. Best done in autumn or winter.