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Vaucluse walks
The ochres of Mormoiron
Visorando Member
6.40 mi
+797 ft
-784 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mormoiron (Vaucluse)
Walk between Mormoiron and Villes-sur-Auzon in the footsteps of old quarries that were once used for ochre mining.GPS or the Visorando app are useful for this hike.Moderator's message: You are entering a majestic site. Please respect this sensitive natural area and do not take any samples from the ravines.
The Dentelles tour
6.92 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,293 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lafare (Vaucluse)
Following the paths that wind through the rows of vines, this tour takes you to the foot of the rocky bars of the Dentelles de Montmirail, finely chiselled against the Provencal sky, with Mont Ventoux as a backdrop.
Risk of fire and hunting: risk of fine! See the practical information section for details of local regulations.
The Dentelles of Montmirail leaving from Gigondas
4.09 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,089 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Gigondas (Vaucluse)
A hike for everyone. You will find typical Mediterranean vegetation, protected flora and fauna. Equip yourself with good walking shoes and water. Respect nature and the silence (take your rubbish with you). Making fires, picking flowers and wild camping are strictly prohibited. Only follow the waymarking colours mentioned in the description.
The Nesque River gorges from Monieux
5.17 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,266 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Monieux (Vaucluse)
The Nesque River gorges and the Saint Michel chapel starting from the Bourget Lake in Monieux.
Mount Ventoux starting from the Mont Serein cam site
8.38 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,106 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-du-Ventoux (Vaucluse)
A beautiful round trip leading to the summit and back along the crests.
Vaumale valley - Lioux valley
7.79 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,020 ft
4h 30
Moderate
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.
A looping route between Venasque and Le Beaucet
5.55 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,142 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Venasque (Vaucluse)
Discover two magnificent villages, Venasque, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and Le Beaucet, a hilltop village and former fortress, nestling in the shelter of its ruined castle.
The Arfuyen Ridges
9.38 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,896 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Barroux (Vaucluse)
Starting from Sainte-Madeleine Abbey at Barroux, this is quite a wild route offering many views over Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the surrounding plains.
The Véroncle mills
6.21 mi
+991 ft
-994 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gordes (Vaucluse)
The route leads up the Véroncle canyon then down the south-facing slopes of the Monts de Vaucluse.
Lioux - The Madeleine cliff
8.02 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lioux (Vaucluse)
Circuit around Lioux returning through the Madeleine cliffs, with fine views of the Vaucluse ranges.
On the heights of Velleron
3.52 mi
+394 ft
-387 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Velleron (Vaucluse)
A short family walk on the heights of Velleron to discover numerous dry-stone terraces in reasonably good condition.
Aigue Brun valley
5.04 mi
+869 ft
-846 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Buoux (Vaucluse)
A loop around the green valley of the Aigue Brun, a permanent stream in the Luberon, enclosed by imposing cliffs, passing through Sivergues and the Baume de l'Eau on the way back.
The Rain Water Reservoirs Trail
9.05 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,339 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt (Vaucluse)
Discover rain water reservoirs carved into rock, which enabled rural life to continue in this waterless area.
Le Thor and Thouzon Castle
4.52 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Thor (Vaucluse)
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.
Around the Aigue Brun
8.97 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,454 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Buoux (Vaucluse)
Circuit around the Aigue Brun to see the different aspects of this valley nestled at the foot of the Luberon.
Paty lake and chapel via le Barroux
8.18 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,342 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Caromb (Vaucluse)
A hike against the backdrop of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, taking you through the village of Barroux to admire the castle and the beautiful views of the valley. The walk then continues past Paty lake and chapel.
The Combrès valley
8.01 mi
+2,290 ft
-2,297 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Oppède (Vaucluse)
Starting from the medieval village of Oppède-le-Vieux, this circuit allows you to discover the wild Combrès valley and magnificent views of the surrounding plain.
Régalon Gorges
5.75 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,024 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Cheval-Blanc (Vaucluse)
This is a classic hike that can become very difficult in bad weather and when there is water.
You are entering the Luberon State Biological Reserve and National Geological Nature Reserve. This site is extremely fragile and difficult to access in some places. Please respect this area. (see practical information).
𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐮 𝐑𝐞́𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧. Due to rock falls, access to the Régalon Gorges is prohibited until further notice as a safety measure. An assessment will be carried out shortly to evaluate the situation.𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐝e 𝐑𝐞́𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧
In the footsteps of Vaucluse pastoralism
6.96 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,332 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse)
Circuit on either side of the Sorgue in the footsteps of Vaucluse pastoralism.
Between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
7.45 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,385 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lagnes (Vaucluse)
Route between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse along typical Provençal paths.
The Combe de Curnier
5.74 mi
+2,172 ft
-2,175 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
This hike on the southern slope of Mont Ventoux, narrow, wooded and always chilly, carved out by capricious waters, leads to a vast panoramic view.
Mont Ventoux by the southern slopes
13.62 mi
+4,724 ft
-4,724 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
Beautiful climb up the southern slopes of Mont Ventoux from the hamlet of Sainte Colombe 4 km from Bédoin.
The summit of Gacholle from Méthamis
6.17 mi
+932 ft
-932 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Méthamis (Vaucluse)
Discover the paths around Méthamis, the summit of Gacholle and its balcony trails above the exit of the Gorges de la Nesque.
Around Le Beaucet
7.20 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Beaucet (Vaucluse)
This loop allows you to discover the villages of Le Beaucet and La Roque-sur-Pernes, built entirely of stone, via beautiful paths and trails.
Sommet des Fourcats (Fourcats Peak)
9.62 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,487 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Robion (Vaucluse)
Excellent walk with an amazing uphill trail to "Les Rochers de Baude" leading to the ridges of the "Luberon plateau"
Rochers de Baude and Gorges de Badarel
3.75 mi
+951 ft
-948 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Taillades (Vaucluse)
Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.
Roque des Bancs
6.97 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,483 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lacoste (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
This circuit on the upper slopes of the Luberon leads to the Forêt des Cèdres, then passes at the foot of the Roque des Bancs before descending through the Vallon de Cavède.
The Rocalinaud Rock
4.37 mi
+568 ft
-538 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Beaumes-de-Venise (Vaucluse)
Beaumes-de-Venise, near the Dentelles and discover the Rocher de Rocalinaud.
Around the Fortress of Mornas
3.98 mi
+512 ft
-515 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Mornas (Vaucluse)
The first part of the hike is through the woods, followed by a ridge trail offering superb views of the Rhône valley. At the end of the trail, you will arrive above the fortress.
Les Trois Luisants via Saumane-de-Vaucluse
7.41 mi
+1,821 ft
-1,847 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saumane-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse)
A lovely little hike around Saumane-de-Vaucluse on typical Provençal trails.
Vallon de Prébayon and Notre-Dame d'Aubusson
8.58 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,886 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Séguret (Vaucluse)
A tour of the countryside around Séguret to discover the Vallon de Prébayon and the ruins of its monastery, then the Notre-Dame d'Aubusson chapel.
From Gordes to Sénanque Abbey via the Sénancole
5.22 mi
+906 ft
-889 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gordes (Vaucluse)
A beautiful, easy hike that takes you to some of the most beautiful sites in the Luberon, including the villages of Gordes and Les Bories and Sénanque Abbey.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its surroundings
6.70 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Vaucluse)
An easy route that allows you to discover Châteauneuf-du-Pape, its vineyards and its Rhone side.
Gorges de Véroncle
3.62 mi
+974 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Difficult
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.
Font de l'Orme - Rocher de la Croix de Fer from Mérindol
9.43 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,972 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cheval-Blanc (Vaucluse)
A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Durance valley.
The crests of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
9.20 mi
+2,421 ft
-2,405 ft
6h 20
Difficult
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.
Le Mourre Nègre via Cabrières-d'Aigues
10.18 mi
+2,753 ft
-2,726 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Cabrières-d'Aigues (Vaucluse)
A beautiful walk in the Grand Luberon with the Mourre Nègre, the highest point of this massif, as your destination.
From the Vallon des Buisses to the Valloncourt ridges
5.72 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,411 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cheval-Blanc (Vaucluse)
Discover beautiful cedars and a stunning viewpoint.
The lavender tour on the Albion Plateau
8.80 mi
+686 ft
-686 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sault (Vaucluse)
An easy route on the Albion plateau, allowing you to discover the villages of Saint-Trinit and Aurel, as well as the surrounding lavender fields.
Tour of the Montmirail Dentelles
11.33 mi
+3,150 ft
-3,150 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Gigondas (Vaucluse)
Gigondas is renowned for its vineyards and lace.There are climbing routes for enthusiasts of this sport. The tour of the lace-like rock formations offers a view of the immensity of the vineyards from above.
The lost trails of the Nesque
7.23 mi
+2,385 ft
-2,379 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Monieux (Vaucluse)
Discover the more or less forgotten trails of the Nesque Gorges.
Mont Ventoux - le Rat
5.93 mi
+548 ft
-574 ft
3h 10
Easy
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)
The Bois de la Montagne
8.61 mi
+938 ft
-945 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sérignan-du-Comtat (Vaucluse)
Walk in the woods of the Montagne between Sérignan du Comtat and Uchaux.
Le Mourre Nègre from Auribeau
4.07 mi
+1,742 ft
-1,745 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Auribeau (Vaucluse)
Short path to access Mourre Nègre via the shaded slopes of the northern side of the Luberon.
On the ridges of the Grand Luberon
7.76 mi
+2,001 ft
-2,031 ft
5h 20
Moderate
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.
Saint-Gens - Combe de Capellan
9.25 mi
+1,831 ft
-1,808 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Beaucet (Vaucluse)
From the Hermitage of Saint-Gens, this trail climbs back up to the miraculous spring, then winds its way across the plateau along the historic Plague Wall trail and returns via the Combe de Capellan and the holm oak forests of the Monts de Vaucluse.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse by the Oppidum de Bondelon and the Galas Aqueduct
4.71 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
2h 45
Easy
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.
Goult Lumière
8.93 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,171 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Goult (Vaucluse)
A very beautiful hike starting from Lumière Goult car park under the cliff at Lumière.
The paddle wheels of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
1.96 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Vaucluse)
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...
Petites and Grandes Dentelles de Montmirail
4.56 mi
+2,369 ft
-2,346 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lafare (Vaucluse)
A short route offering the chance to discover these two distinctive rock formations, as well as the Chapel of Saint-Christophe which watches over the site, all via less conventional paths.Fire hazards and hunting: risk of a fine! Make sure you check the local regulations in the practical information section.
More walks in Vaucluse
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- Apt
- Aubignan
- Aurel (Vaucluse)
- Auribeau
- Avignon
- Beaumes-de-Venise
- Beaumettes
- Beaumont-de-Pertuis
- Beaumont-du-Ventoux
- Bédoin
- Blauvac
- Bollène
- Bonnieux
- Brantes
- Buisson
- Buoux
- Cabrières-d'Aigues
- Cabrières-d'Avignon
- Cadenet
- Cairanne
- Camaret-sur-Aigues
- Caromb
- Caseneuve
- Cavaillon
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Cheval-Blanc
- Crestet
- Crillon-le-Brave
- Cucuron
- Entrechaux
- Flassan
- Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
- Gigondas
- Gordes
- Goult
- Grambois
- Joucas
- L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
- La Bastide-des-Jourdans
- La Roque-Alric
- La Roque-sur-Pernes
- Lacoste (Vaucluse)
- Lafare
- Lagarde-d'Apt
- Lagarde-Paréol
- Lagnes
- Lauris
- Le Barroux
- Le Beaucet
- Le Thor
- Lioux
- Lourmarin
- Malaucène
- Malemort-du-Comtat
- Maubec (Vaucluse)
- Mazan
- Ménerbes
- Mérindol
- Méthamis
- Mirabeau (Vaucluse)
- Mondragon
- Monieux
- Mormoiron
- Mornas
- Murs (Vaucluse)
- Oppède
- Orange
- Pernes-les-Fontaines
- Pertuis
- Peypin-d'Aigues
- Piolenc
- Puget
- Rasteau
- Robion
- Rustrel
- Saignon
- Saint-Didier (Vaucluse)
- Saint-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron
- Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux
- Saint-Romain-en-Viennois
- Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde
- Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt
- Sault
- Saumane-de-Vaucluse
- Savoillan
- Séguret
- Sérignan-du-Comtat
- Sivergues
- Sorgues
- Taillades
- Uchaux
- Vacqueyras
- Vaison-la-Romaine
- Vaugines
- Velleron
- Venasque
- Viens
- Villes-sur-Auzon
- Visan
- Vitrolles-en-Lubéron