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- Location: Cabrières-d'Avignon (84220)
- Gender: man
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Published route(s)
Fountain of Vaucluse from Cabrières-d'Avignon
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 north-west of Cabrières d'Avignon
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
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 tour of Oppède-le-Vieux
Pleasant circular walk where you will discover the magnificent village of Oppède-le-Vieux and its vestiges.
From Cabrières d’Avignon to the “Village des Bories” in Gordes
A pleasant circuit, partly in the shade of the forest, to discover many very well-preserved stone huts (“bories”) and splendid olive groves.
Lagnes discovery trail
A pleasant trail, largely in the shade of the forest, to explore Lagnes, its landscapes and points of interest.
Around Saumane-de-Vaucluse
A pretty walk around Saumane-de-Vaucluse. Fine scenery and troglodytic dwellings. Since a lot of the walk is in the shade of the forest, it is pleasant in hot weather.
Les Taillades with its varied landscapes and viewpoints
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.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse by the Oppidum de Bondelon and the Galas Aqueduct
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 Cabrières-d'Avignon and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
A lovely circular loop between Cabrières-d’Avignon and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, taking you through varied landscapes and offering magnificent views of the Sorgue.
Short walk around the Plague Wall in Cabrières-d'Avignon
A short route to discover the history and remains of the Plague Wall.
Circular on the heights of Cabrières d'Avignon
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.
Mourre de la Belle Étoile via the fountain trails
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.