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Beaumettes walks
Heath and the troglodyte castle at Beaumettes
Anyone travelling along the D900 between Avignon and Apt will certainly have noticed the cave dwellings to the north of the road, near the village of Les Beaumettes. This walk offers the chance to stop off and explore them. This is by no means an exhaustive or organised list, but here is a brief overview of the sights: the pretty little town hall square, the climb up to the cave castle, heaths, forests, ruins, wells, rain water reservoirs carved into rock, the botanical trail, drystone shelters, Provençal farmhouses, dry-stone walls, lavender fields, etc.
Goult Lumière
A very beautiful hike starting from Lumière Goult car park under the cliff at Lumière.
Around Saint-Pantaléon
Starting from Saint-Pantaléon-de-Gordes, where you mustn't forget to visit the small Romanesque church with its rock necropolis, this is an easy little circular route that winds through the undergrowth and between traditional Provençal dry stone walls. Numerous drystone shelters line the route, some accessible, others on private property. Walkers can also discover the remains of an old Jas and, well hidden in an oak forest, the longest drystone shelter in Provence, which is in perfect condition.
A private path is available for the respectful use of hikers and cyclists, excluding all motor vehicles.
The app's GPS is highly recommended on this route.
From Ménerbes to La Drouine
A lovely little walk starting from the village of Ménerbes for a stroll through the surrounding countryside.
The Trois Termes via La Sénancole
Loop around Gordes and its dry stone dwellings, through the valley of Sénancole and its unique Sénanque Abbey.
Oppède le Vieux - Le Petit Luberon
Hike in the Petit Luberon, after visiting the Sainte Cécile garden and the old medieval village.
The first part is very steep with a tricky section on a ledge, but it is doable and should not be attempted in wet weather.
Discovery tour of Oppède-le-Vieux
Pleasant circular walk where you will discover the magnificent village of Oppède-le-Vieux and its vestiges.
The Combrès valley
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.
Circular in La Sénancole
A lovely walk sheltered by the trees and cliffs of La Sénancole.
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.
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.
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.
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")
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.
Plague wall at the start of Cabrières-d'Avignon
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.