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Ganagobie walks
Around Ganagobie Priory
Visorando Member
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.
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.
From Lurs to Ganagobie and back via the Promenade des Évêques
8.45 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,663 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lurs (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
In the woods of the hills of Lurs and Ganagobie with beautiful views of the Alps, the Durance and the Montagne de Lure.
The Sentier des Pénitents des Mées
2.92 mi
+696 ft
-689 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Les Mées (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The upper trail offers a completely different view from the valley. The Pénitents show their heads and draperies, which is almost more surprising than from below! And then there is a lovely view of the nearby Durance valley. The trail is easy, but there is often a drop on at least one side. Take care with children.
Geodetic point "Le Pin Blanc"
4.03 mi
+846 ft
-823 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Niozelles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very easy walk to prepare for longer hikes. Very pretty view of the Volx rock.
Circular walk through the Bois de Saint-Martin in Oraison
5.41 mi
+728 ft
-728 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Oraison (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A good outing to stretch your legs a bit, just a stone’s throw from Oraison.
The tour of the jas in Cruis
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.
The Mourres rocks
3.54 mi
+617 ft
-617 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Forcalquier (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Located north of Focalquier, the Mourres rocks are a geological curiosity. The area is full of enormous mushroom-shaped rocks several metres high. The word Mourre means 'snout' in Provençal.
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.
Bellevue from the Volx Ecomuseum
5.95 mi
+1,611 ft
-1,621 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Volx (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Start from the Ecomuseum car park (or at the foot of the path) to walk around Bellevue, with panoramic views of the Durance plain, the Valensole plateau, Lure and Ventoux.
La Roche Amère
4.72 mi
+928 ft
-922 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Volx (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This loop goes around a rock (La Roche Amère), which will be visible for much of the hike. A quarter of the way round, I suggest a detour to the Chapelle de la Roche. If you wish, continue past the chapel (not marked on the map) and follow the path that leads to the top of the rock (ruin), where you will have a beautiful view of the Durance valley.
La Colette from L'Escale
8.88 mi
+2,303 ft
-2,303 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from L'Escale (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
La Colette and Le Petit Ruth from L’Escale: a circular route featuring ridge sections and a 360° view.
The ascents and descents are often steep.
Around Château-Arnoux Lake - Volonne
4.92 mi
+167 ft
-138 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy route that combines the "Au fil de l'eau" heritage trail created by the Château-Arnoux Heritage Association with an exploration of the flora and fauna of the banks of the middle Durance.
Tour of Lake L'Escale
4.28 mi
+26 ft
-33 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very easy, flat walk around Lake L'Escale. You may spot many birds, so bring your binoculars! Although the road is often nearby, the path is always separate from the carriageway.
The Cabanons de Mane
4.37 mi
+600 ft
-610 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
If you like Bories, you'll see them in the distance at the start, then up close, and you can even go inside some of them. On your way back, before you get to the village, you'll walk up a superb calade (cobbled) street, and there's a little detour to see the Château de Mane.
Circular Mane in Saint-Michel l'Observatoire
15.43 mi
+1,772 ft
-1,762 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Discover the Via Domitia, the drystone shelters, the Roman bridge, the Roman ford at Reculon, the hamlet of Les Craux, the village of Lincel and return via the astronomical observatory.
Above Volx
2.66 mi
+886 ft
-886 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Volx (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The village of Volx is known throughout Europe for its climbing guide, which has recently been redesigned and made safer.
At the start of the hike, you will see the climbing walls on your right.
At the end of the Capellane climb (it's steep), you will be rewarded with a beautiful view overlooking the village.
Then you will have a superb view of the Durance valley on your left.
The Volx Balconies and La Roche Amère
6.94 mi
+2,405 ft
-2,382 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Volx (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful circular walk following the Luberon trails on either side of the Largue. La Chapelle de la Roche, the Château de la Roche Amère and the Écomusée l’Olivier add a touch of history and heritage to this walk. The Visorando GPS app may be useful at the start of the walk.
The dovecotes of Limans
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.85 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Limans (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The small village of Limans is known for its six dovecotes.
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
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.
Valensole Plateau and Ravin de la Combe
6.63 mi
+404 ft
-400 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Valensole (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A peaceful hike on the Valensole plateau via the Ravin de la Combe. You can admire the magnificent lavender fields in season and pass by beehives, which you should leave alone, of course (if they have not been moved in the meantime). The hike is not complicated and is accessible to all, but please take into account the comments mentioned in the Practical Information section.
La Colette - Piégu around Mirabeau
7.34 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,657 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Mirabeau (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely, not too long walk with beautiful views of the Durance and Bléone valleys.
Volx, on the side of the Margaridètes
2.83 mi
+833 ft
-820 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Volx (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This circular route starts by climbing up one side of the Margaridètes and then descends along the Fontamauri Ravine.
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.
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.
The Bellevue circuit via the Margaridètes and the Montaigu dovecote
4.70 mi
+768 ft
-771 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Manosque (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy hike with little elevation gain but great variety: pine forests, holm oak woods, panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, the Montagne de Lure and then the Durance Valley. Ruins, the Montaigu dovecote and modern art at the finish.
Tour of Bois d'Agut, La Tuilière and Pietramal
5.30 mi
+499 ft
-463 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Manosque (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A peaceful walk around three pretty little hills overlooking the Durance valley. Go via the western side, which is more agricultural, with vineyards and olive groves, and return via the eastern side, following the shaded irrigation canal.
Short circular Bellevue
3.28 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Manosque (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This is a family hike that can be done with children.
On your left, you will have a permanent view of the Luberon, with Mont Ventoux as the focal point. Then you will see the Montagne de Lure. On the way back from the circular, you can also admire the peaks of the Alps.
Walk in the Pélicier forest
5.04 mi
+617 ft
-617 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Manosque (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A pleasant walk through the woodland of the Pélicier Forest (behind Manosque). You can take a break at several spots thanks to the wooden benches. The forest is criss-crossed by many paths and tracks, making it easy to shorten the route if needed.
Walk from Pétavigne and the Luberon ridge trails.
2.43 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Manosque (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A superb short hike with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Numerous signs of red foxes.
Gaude, the dovecote of Montaigu
3.24 mi
+735 ft
-722 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Manosque (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A loop which poses no problems so can be undertaken with children to discover a dovecote which is still in a good state.
In the forest at Saint-Martin-les-Eaux
4.27 mi
+659 ft
-659 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-les-Eaux (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
If you enjoy walking in the forest, this hike is for you. You will encounter several species of pine trees, oaks and other service trees.
Much of this hike is in the shade, so you can enjoy this circular route in summer when the sun starts to heat up.
From the Bourne farm to Saint-Martin-les-Eaux
3.94 mi
+571 ft
-554 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-les-Eaux (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This is a hike that can be done with children. On the way there, you will have beautiful views of pretty villages such as Lincel and Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire. On the way back, the views of the snow-capped Alps are superb. The beautiful village of Saint-Martin-les-Eaux is also worth seeing, with its church and nativity scenes in December and January. Enjoy your walk!
Moderator's warning on 06/02/2021: Please note There are maintenanceissues on the trails at the start of the route. See reviews.
Circular route on the heights of Manosque and Saint-Martin-les-Eaux
3.93 mi
+512 ft
-486 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-les-Eaux (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
In a single walk on the heights of Manosque, you can see Mont Ventoux, the Lure mountain, the Southern Alps, the Valensole plateau, Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire; with superb panoramic views, a reasonable elevation gain, accessible to all, half in the sun, half in the shade.
Please note: the start of the route has been altered to avoid crossing pig pens that have appeared in recent months.
As the route is not signposted, we recommend following it using GPS and the Visorando app.