La Roque-d'Anthéron walks

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A short walk of about an hour. Beautiful views of the Luberon and the villages of Vaucluse.

This route is quite challenging as it passes over several ridges of Mont Trésor and the heights of the Plateau de Séze. The slopes are sometimes quite rugged. This area is wild and very quiet, but it offers views over the Durance valley to the Alpilles and the southern mountains of the department. Please note: the elevation gain is closer to 520 metres.

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.

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.

A pleasant little hike offering breathtaking views of the Luberon landscape.

This is a beautiful walk that offers stunning views of the Luberon from the Durance to Mont Ventoux.

A very wild hike on the southern slope of the Petit Luberon. The lack of signposting and paths on certain parts of the circuit means that access is restricted to experienced hikers.

On the southern slope of Le Petit Luberon, this trail is for experienced hikers due to two steep rises and randomly waymarked trails.

Vernègues is a small village in the Bouches-du-Rhône region, rich in Roman and medieval remains.

Hike on the southern slope of the Petit Lubéron starting from Mérindol. A beautiful climb up to the Forêt des Cèdres, offering wide panoramic views of the Durance valley.

A short but challenging hike in the Bonnieux Cedar Forest.

Visit a low peak offering remarkable views of the Lower Durance basin before it joins the Rhône.

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.

A very pretty hike offering beautiful views of the northern and southern Luberon, with a passage through a wild ravine.

This is an easy 16km circuit for a walk in the forest in the Pays d'Aix south of Saint-Cannat, a charming Provençal village located in a plain and surrounded by wooded areas.

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.)