Cabrières-d'Aigues walks

A beautiful walk in the Grand Luberon with the Mourre Nègre, the highest point of this massif, as your destination.

The Mourre Nègre, the highest point in the Luberon mountain range, offers breathtaking views from its crest, stretching from the Étang de Berre to the Southern Alps and including the Sainte-Victoire and Mont Ventoux peaks. On the way down, passing through the Vallon du Roumi, you can get close to the ruins (currently being restored) of the ancient Château Saint-Pierre and the adjoining chapel of the same name.

Short path to access Mourre Nègre via the shaded slopes of the northern side of the Luberon.

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.

A loop that takes you to the hamlet of Seguins along the ridges of the Grand Luberon through Sivergues and Chastelas.

Circuit around the Aigue Brun to see the different aspects of this valley nestled at the foot of the Luberon.

The hike reveals all the nuances of ochre color in these ancient open-air quarries. You'll have to pay for parking lot.

The walk begins with a visit to the Colorado Provençal lookout trail (pedestrian rate) run by the Association du Colorado de Rustrel and continues with a tour of the Colorado via the ridges (GR®) to discover views of other ochre quarries. The walk takes in all the different colours of ochre in these old open-air quarries. Please note: the Parking des Mille Couleurs is reserved exclusively for visitors to the two signposted trails managed by the Association du Colorado de Rustrel for a limited time of around 3 hours. If you wish to hike the Tour du Colorado, you must park in the village and pay only the pedestrian entrance fee for the Belvederes trail.

A colourful visit to a place known as the Colorado of Provence.

Short, easy hike with a steady climb at the start. Views of the Durance, the Luberon and Mont Ventoux. After the hike, you can visit the12th-century Silvacane Abbey with its simple, perfect architecture.

Starting from Meyrargues, this hike offers superb views of the castle overlooking the village and the Durance valley. It takes you along the picturesque Pas de l'Étroit. The horizon is dominated in turn by the Luberon, Sainte-Victoire and finally the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps.

A beautiful loop around the Calavon Gorges from the village of Oppedette.

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.

A hike on little-known tracks in the districts of Lacoste, Goult and Ménerbes. An overview of nearly ten centuries of history, comprising the chapel, the old abbey and the castle.

Walk offering beautiful landscapes and viewpoints on Roussillon and its ochre cliffs. ⚠️ There is a difficult part at the end of this walk : please read "Practical information section."

Discover rain water reservoirs carved into rock, which enabled rural life to continue in this waterless area.

Circuit around Lioux returning through the Madeleine cliffs, with fine views of the Vaucluse ranges.

Discover the Combe de Lioux, which is narrow in places, with its natural caves, as you walk in the cool shade. Leave the valley to cross the cedar forest and reach the Château de Saint-Lambert, a former sanatorium that has been abandoned and vandalised. After a descent, you will reach the Falaise de la Madeleine, a remarkable site with an impressive view of the village of Lioux and a 360° panorama.

Walk up Vaumale valley along a beautiful trail equipped with climbing aids and then come back down the wilder and less rocky Lioux valley.