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Fontaine de l'Oule walks
The Vallon de la Fontaine de l'Oule in Lagnes
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9.84 mi
+1,916 ft
-1,893 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lagnes (Vaucluse)
Climb alongside the plague wall with beautiful views of the Luberon, then descend into the Fontaine de l'Oule valley to return to Lagnes.
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.
Mourre de la Belle Étoile via the fountain trails
10.50 mi
+2,405 ft
-2,395 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (Vaucluse)
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.
Walks near Fontaine de l'Oule
From Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to Mérindol
20.16 mi
+3,773 ft
-3,645 ft
12h 35
Very 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
Very 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.