Alleins walks

The "Alleins Cœur de village" association offers this very pleasant hike in the Massif des Costes. There is plenty of shade along the route, with beautiful views of the Luberon. The route is accessible to all, although there are a few very steep sections on the descent to Alleins. Nothing dangerous, but you do need to wear sturdy footwear.

Vernègues is a small village in the Bouches-du-Rhône region, rich in Roman and medieval remains.

Very easy hike. You can see many birds on the Durance. In the village, the orientation table is very informative and you can enjoy views of the Luberon, the Durance and the Alpilles.

This is a short, technical circular in a wild and rugged, unfrequented area, offering views from below and above of the Cul-de-Chaudron (Cuou de Peyrou), an old hiking trail carved into the rock, which is unfortunately no longer passable. The hike takes place mainly in the forest and in cool valley bottoms, with some passages along ridges offering views of the landscape. Please note: this hike includes some steep or exposed sections, so good footwear is essential, as is experience of walking on steep and sometimes vertiginous terrain.

This trail invites you to discover the pastoral and agricultural life of yesteryear. This circuit offers a glimpse of the unique features of the Tallagard Massif at every turn.

Interpretation trail and discovery of the agro-pastoral heritage around drystone walls and drystone shelters. Information panels along the trail explain the drystone constructions.

This trail is a pleasant walk in the heart of the Tallagard massif, among olive groves, forests and heath.

Located east of Salon-de-Provence, Tallagard is a plateau that stretches towards Aurons and Vernègues and offers easy hikes. Several well-preserved drystone shelters are visible from the start of the hike. The view is pleasant, overlooking the Alpilles, Mont Ventoux, Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire.

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.

At the start, there is a winding climb; then the ridge trail allows you to admire the landscape on the Durance valley side and towards the Crau plain. The descent to Eyguières continues along the famousGR®6trail, and the return to the starting point is via a very pleasant, shaded path.

This route is quite challenging as it passes over several ridges of Mont Trésor and the heights of the Plateau de Séze. The slopes are sometimes quite rugged. This area is wild and very quiet, but it offers views over the Durance valley to the Alpilles and the southern mountains of the department. Please note: the elevation gain is closer to 520 metres.

This route will take you past Mont Trésor, Cuou de Peyrou, the Marseille Canal and the Sainte-Anne Chapel in Goiron, with beautiful views of the Durance plain, the Luberon, the village of Malemort, etc.

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

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

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).

A short walk of about an hour. Beautiful views of the Luberon and the villages of Vaucluse.

Hike on the southern slope of the Petit Lubéron starting from Mérindol. A beautiful climb up to the Forêt des Cèdres, offering wide panoramic views of the Durance valley.

A short walk near Salon-de-Provence offering views of arid vegetation on the hillsides and denser vegetation in the valley. Please note: there appears to be a private property issue at (1) after crossing the ford. => User comment on 28 January 2025.At this location, the signs were very dissuasive: the first one saying: "No unauthorised access. Sworn guard", the second: "Private property - no trespassing" and the third: "Danger - traps".

A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Durance valley.

In April 1545, nearly 3,000 Waldensians from Provence, who had converted to Protestantism, were hunted down and almost entirely exterminated on the orders of the Parliament of Aix-en-Provence. Mérindol was the first village targeted by this crusade against 24 villages in the Luberon, which were pillaged and burned. A memorial to the Waldensians of Provence has been erected on the site of the former fortified castle of Mérindol.If, like us, you don't immediately see any connection between Mérindol and Pic de la Mirandole, perhaps a little philosophical and purely personal reflection will help you make the link... or not!

A peaceful hike near Pélissane, which partly follows the route of an ancient Roman road.

A very wild hike on the southern slope of the Petit Luberon. The lack of signposting and paths on certain parts of the circuit means that access is restricted to experienced hikers.

This route on the southern slope of the Petit Luberon takes you through two very wild valleys, with a passage through the famous Forêt des Cèdres in between.

On the southern slope of Le Petit Luberon, this trail is for experienced hikers due to two steep rises and randomly waymarked trails.

A 2½-hour circular walk above Lambesc. A steady climb through the woods, then along the ridge of the Côtes mountain range, with superb 360° views of the Étang de Berre, the Alpilles, Mont Ventoux, the Luberon, the Alpes du Verdon and Sainte Victoire. Return via the plateau of the hamlet of Janet through vineyards along farm tracks.

An easy walk around Grans and through the Crau Verte, avoiding busy roads as much as possible, starting from the west of Salon-de-Provence.

A short hike along the Marseille Canal in the heath.

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.

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