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Loop of the Cadenet and Lourmarin castles
Walking loop starting from Cadenet. Pass through the paths and vineyards of Cadenet, then visit the narrow streets of Lourmarin and continue on to the château. Return via the Château de Cadenet.
Vallon du Ru and Château de Janson starting from the Saint-Christophe basin
An easy, family-friendly hike in a little-visited mountain range along the refreshing banks of the Durance.
15/05/2024: Route modified in (10) to avoid walking along the D66E.
From Silvacane Abbey to the Vallon de la Baume
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.
Silvacane Abbey and the Côtes mountain range
Hike from Silvacane Abbey (worth visiting) and climb up to the ridges for beautiful views of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Alps. The descent through the Castellas valley, which follows the bed of a torrent, is tricky in places but possible in dry weather.
Around La Roque d'Anthéron
From the Cistercian abbey of Silvacane to the village along the Durance. An easy walk combining history and nature.
Moderator's note: this is a fairly old hiking guide; please refer to the comments at the bottom of this page
La Roque-d'Anthéron
Come and discover part of the Chaîne des Côtes, a 10 km long and 6 km wide mountain range separating the Touloubre Valley from the Durance, at the exit of the village of La Roque d'Antéron, very close to Silvacane Abbey. The start and finish are in the holiday village of La Baume.
Cap de Serre from Lourmarin
This is a beautiful walk that offers stunning views of the Luberon from the Durance to Mont Ventoux.
Chapel of Sainte-Anne de Goiron and the Côtes mountain range
A varied hike between the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Anne de Goiron and the ridge line of the Côtes mountain range, which offers beautiful panoramic views: from Mont Ventoux to the Massif de l'Étoile and beyond to the Étang de Berre, passing through the mountains of the Haut Verdon.
The Crête du Grand Luberon ridge from Vaugines
This is one of my favourite hikes in the Grand Luberon, and you can easily vary the route along the summit. This hike takes you to the summit through several valleys, offering superb views in places. The descent on the oldGR®®9trail is just as interesting for its many views. (TheGR®®9route has now changed slightly.)
Le Mourre Nègre via Cucuron
This long circuit allows you to discover two of the most beautiful valleys on the southern flank, the ridges and the highest point of the Grand Luberon, as well as the picturesque villages of Vaugines and Cucuron.
From the cistern to Vaugine via the Rocher de Curet
A short, varied hike that alternates between beautiful views, tracks through the heath and the human-scale escarpments of the Luberon.
Cucuron Vaugines via La Chapelle de l'Ermitage
A magnificent hike with some very pretty views.
Grand tour of Rognes to the Saint-Marcellin Chapel
A lovely walk through the vineyards (and poppies if it's the right season), starting in Rognes, going to the start of the "ridges" and then returning via the Chapelle Saint-Marcelin.
Roquefraiche to Lauris
A pleasant little hike offering breathtaking views of the Luberon landscape.
Aigue Brun valley
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.
Walk around Sivergues
This pleasant walk will allow you to discover the beautiful village of Sivergues and its surroundings while enjoying the coolness along the Aiguebrun and the magnificent site of the Buoux cliffs. It can be done in all seasons and is accessible to all.
On the ridges of the Grand Luberon
A loop that takes you to the hamlet of Seguins along the ridges of the Grand Luberon through Sivergues and Chastelas.
Around the Aigue Brun
Circuit around the Aigue Brun to see the different aspects of this valley nestled at the foot of the Luberon.
Tour Philippe, Valbigonce and Combe du Sautadou
A very pretty hike offering beautiful views of the northern and southern Luberon, with a passage through a wild ravine.
Chaîne des Côtes from Lambesc
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.
Tour of the Buoux cliffs
This hike starts in the village of Buoux, in the heart of the Luberon massif, and takes you to the banks of the Aiguebrun, at the foot of Fort de Buoux (open to visitors), then through the woods to the impressive cliffs of Buoux, world-renowned for their climbing sites.
Once at the foot of these impressive walls, you will walk around them and then along the top, enjoying some breathtaking views of the Vallon de l'Aiguebrun, before returning leisurely to the village.
Around Buoux
A short loop from Buoux follows a balcony path above the Aigue Brun valley and returns along the stream.
Around Bonnieux
This walk, mainly under the oak trees of the Luberon, will allow you to discover the numerous stone walls that line the route, a sign of past occupation. You will see an old shell-shaped bridge, the Philippe tower (named after a utopian), a Gallic village, and of course the Grand Luberon with the Mourre Nègre, the Combe de Lourmarin, the Ventoux, the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, and the view of Bonnieux with its two churches.
The Petarelle valley, the ridge and the Rocher gorge
This walk begins with a refreshing stroll along the Aiguebrun, then climbs up to the ridge of the massif via the Petarelle valley. The descent is along a path that passes through the Rocher gorge. The landscapes are splendid and peaceful.
Throughout this hike, you will encounter numerous vestiges of a time when this mountain range was a place of life and resources. Best done in spring or autumn.
Cedar Forest, Combe du Sautadou and the Portalas
An easy hike offering splendid views of the villages of the Luberon and then the southern slope of the massif. Arrive in the Cedar Forest to complete your knowledge of the Luberon on the botanical trail.
Roque des Bancs and Baume des Résistants in Bonnieux
A short but challenging hike in the Bonnieux Cedar Forest.
The Pic de l'Aigle from Bonnieux
Visit a low peak offering remarkable views of the Lower Durance basin before it joins the Rhône.
Mourre Nègre from Cabrières d'Aigues
A round trip to the highest point of the Luberon mountains, from Cabrières-d'Aigues.
Panoramic view of the Durance Valley from Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
Discover La Quille (or Quiho in Provençal), an ancient abandoned village, topped by an oppidum and the ruins of a castle. With panoramic views of the Trevaresse mountain range, Sainte-Victoire, the Durance valley, the Provence canal, the Alpilles, Le Grand Luberon, the Pre-Alps... and beyond.
A little further on is the Sainte-Réparade Chapel, before climbing a little higher up the hill.
This route offers numerous viewpoints over the Durance valley.
Roque des Bancs
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.
Le Mourre Nègre from Auribeau
Short path to access Mourre Nègre via the shaded slopes of the northern side of the Luberon.
The Mourre Nègre loop, passing by the old Saint-Pierre castle
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.