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The tour of the jas in Cruis
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6.37 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cruis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A pleasant hike along paths that wind through the foothills of the Lure mountain, allowing you to discover jas restored by volunteers from the commune of Cruis in sublime locations.
Follow the yellow and red markings at first, then only the yellow markings.
La route des Jas et l'Abbey Church of Notre-Dame de Lure
10.72 mi
+2,516 ft
-2,510 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cruis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A route following in the footsteps of Giono to discover a few sheepfolds (jas), before entering the forest to reach the former Abbey of Notre-Dame de Lure.
Cairn 2000 via Jas en Tôle
5.39 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,703 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cruis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This beautiful hike on the Lure mountain takes you via the Jas en Tôle, offering a panoramic view of the Durance valley. An even more remarkable view awaits at Cairn 2000, well known to hikers.
Montagne de Lure, southern ascent
17.24 mi
+3,976 ft
-3,980 ft
11h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Ascent of Montagne de Lure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues. Circular route to the summit via Notre-Dame de Lure and the resort of Lure, covering part of the ridges of Montagne de Lure.
This route offers varied landscapes, crossing a beech forest, alpine meadows and dwarf junipers on the ridges, all offering panoramic views of Mont Ventoux and the Albion Plateau, the Southern Alps and the peaks of the Écrins.
The summit of Lure as seen from the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Lure
7.83 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,195 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Starting from the former abbey, founded in the 12th century and situated in the forest on Lure Mountain, the route first climbs through the forest and then along the ridges, offering a superb 360° panorama
Between the summits of Lure and L’Homme
7.19 mi
+2,054 ft
-2,060 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Whilst the Montagne de Lure may not be as well-known, publicised or popular as Mont Ventoux, it is no less interesting for its 360° panoramas and vantage points, offering views of the mountain ranges to both the north and the south.It is, quite simply, magnificent on a clear day once the morning mist shrouding the surrounding valleys has cleared!Far off to the north, even in summer, you can catch a glimpse of the eternal snows on certain Alpine peaks.
The Cairn 2000 via the Lure ridges
6.44 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This is a short hike along the ridge of Lure Mountain, with guaranteed 360° panoramic views, to Cairn 2000, which commemorates the transition tothe third millennium.
Even though this is a round trip, the advantage of a ridge is that the landscape is completely different on each side
The ridges of the Lure mountain
8.35 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,182 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The hike quickly reaches a superb viewpoint offering a clear view of the mountains of south-eastern France:- Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire (Bouches-du-Rhône)- Le Lubéron or Mont Ventoux (Vaucluse)- Le Verdon (Var/Alpes de Haute Provence)- Les Trois Becs (Drôme)- Le Dévoluy or Les Écrins (Hautes Alpes)- Mont Aiguille and Grand Veymont (Isère).Then we set off to explore the resort's old ski lifts, finally returning via the old coal mines.
Cairn 2000 by Ubac de Lure
7.61 mi
+2,415 ft
-2,444 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Valbelle (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This short circular walk takes you to Cairn 2000 after crossing
a little-used part of the Lure ridge. The climb, which is well shaded, is on the north-facing side, making it more pleasant in summer.
Through the countryside between Ongles and Lardiers
7.86 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ongles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A country walk between the villages of Ongles and Lardiers. A bucolic and peaceful route in the spirit of Jean Giono, surrounded by fields, farms, lavender and oak forests.
Around Ganagobie Priory
2.56 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Ganagobie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A short walk with lots to discover: the priory, of course, as well as an old millstone quarry and the oppidum known as Villevieille.
Sumiou Mountain and Lure Ridge
19.31 mi
+5,837 ft
-5,807 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valbelle (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Circular ridge walk in the Jabron valley on the Montagne de Sumiou and on the eastern side of the Montagne de Lure.
Pass through the small rock-cut chapel of Saint-Pons on the cliff face.
Magnificent views on a clear day of the Écrins, the Dévoluy (Bure plateau), the Vercors and the Diois.
Circular Lurs, a hilltop village in Provence
5.20 mi
+719 ft
-719 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ganagobie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Lurs, a Provençal village perched on a rocky outcrop, with its shaded paved slanting streets, surrounded by a landscape of olive trees, offers an exceptional panorama of the Pre-Alps, the Durance valley, the Valensole plateau, the Montagne de Lure and the Luberon mountain range.
Ganagobie via the Buès valley
9.74 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,437 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ganagobie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A varied and easy hike that combines a climb up a pretty valley, a crossing of wide plateaus, open landscapes stretching from the Montagne de Lure to the Alpine peaks, and a visit to the beautiful Priory of Ganagobie.
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