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Eglise Saint Vincent (Cabrières d'Avignon) walks
Fountain of Vaucluse from Cabrières-d'Avignon
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7.65 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,394 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
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.
Plague wall at the start of Cabrières-d'Avignon
9.81 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,136 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
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.
Discovery trail north-west of Cabrières d'Avignon
2.34 mi
+272 ft
-272 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
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.
Short walk around the Plague Wall in Cabrières-d'Avignon
2.95 mi
+489 ft
-482 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
A short route to discover the history and remains of the Plague Wall.
Circular on the heights of Cabrières d'Avignon
8.19 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,483 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
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.
Walks near Eglise Saint Vincent (Cabrières d'Avignon)
From Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to Mérindol
20.16 mi
+3,773 ft
-3,645 ft
12h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse)
This first stage of the Tour du Luberon offers beautiful, unspoilt Provençal landscapes through the rocky hills and valleys of sparse woodland bordering the Coulon Valley. The highlights of this route include the remains of the Plague Wall, built during the plague of 1720, the little Chapel of Saint-Eusèbe, the medieval village of Oppède-le-Vieux perched on a rocky outcrop, its church of Notre-Dame d’Alidon which offers a beautiful view over the valley, the Galère valley, the old village of Mérindol, its church of Sainte-Anne and its Reformed church.
Gorges de Véroncle
3.62 mi
+974 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Difficult
Departure from Gordes (Vaucluse)
The walk starts near Gordes (listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France) and passes through the Véroncle gorge to Murs and its castle.
A very pleasant, energetic walk in the ravine of the Véroncle gorges, discovering the remains of old mills from different periods along the way.
There are a few ladders and ropes, and an old sluice shaft that cannot be avoided.
From Mérindol to Cucuron
18.44 mi
+3,422 ft
-2,858 ft
11h 25
Difficult
Departure from Mérindol (Vaucluse)
This second stage of the Tour du Luberon takes place on the sunny side of the Durance valley, through the wooded valleys of the Luberon Nature Park. From Mérindol, the route follows the valleyfloor and, after passing Les Borrys, climbs towards the Pic de l’Aigle before descending into the Vallon du Gros Ubac, which it follows to reach the Combe de Recaute. It climbs its slope then crosses over to the Combe du Sautadou, which it descends before climbing up the Vallon des Séyes and reaching the Cap de Serre. Via the Vallon du Bon Dieu, it reaches Lourmarin and, skirting the foot of the Grand Luberon, heads to Cucuron.