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The Bouiron and Seygne trails starting from Lardiers
Visorando Member
11.04 mi
+991 ft
-994 ft
5h 55
Average
Departure from Lardiers (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
In the land of the white oak, through the lavender and heather.
Pic de Treboux
13.63 mi
+2,782 ft
-2,785 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Ascend Pic de Tréboux from L'Hospitalet by crossing the Montagne de Lure national forest in the Alpes de Haute Provence.
Through the countryside between Ongles and Lardiers
7.86 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
4h 20
Average
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.
The sheepfolds of Contras
9.04 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,736 ft
5h 40
Average
Departure from Saumane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful, easy hike starting from the charming village of Saumane, with beautiful sheepfolds in very good condition and magnificent landscapes.
Bring something to drink on sunny days as much of the route is in direct sunlight.
The Seygne Wood, starting from Ongles
3.55 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ongles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This short route starting from the Rocher d’Ongles will take you through the Bois de Seygne. A real local attraction, this dense woodland is dotted with marshes and wetlands. As you round a bend in the path, you might come across a roe deer. And who knows – if you’re lucky, you might even spot a salamander.
Bois de Seigne from Ongles
7.26 mi
+656 ft
-630 ft
3h 55
Average
Departure from Ongles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This short hike over varied terrain will take you to the village of Ongles via the Bois de Seigne and the Vière viewpoint.
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.
Montagne de Lure
20.79 mi
+4,016 ft
-4,016 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A tough climb along tracks and paths to the magnificent Cairn 2000. Just a little more effort takes you to the Lure radio masts, offering a sublime 360° view. Then pure bliss with a descent, first over scree and then a fun ride through the forest.
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
Average
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
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.
Between the summits of Lure and L’Homme
7.19 mi
+2,054 ft
-2,060 ft
5h 05
Average
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 ridges of the Lure mountain
8.35 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,182 ft
5h 45
Average
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.
The Cairn 2000 via the Lure ridges
6.44 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 10
Average
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 tour of the jas in Cruis
6.37 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 20
Average
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
Average
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
Average
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.
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.
Montagne de Lure
18.76 mi
+5,627 ft
-5,627 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Ascent of Montagne de Lure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron. A beautiful circular route allowing you to reach the summit via the north-facing slope of Lure and its marl, then cross most of the ridges of Montagne de Lure from east to west.
Magnificent panorama of the Écrins, the Dévoluy (Plateau de Bure, Grand Ferrand), the Vercors and the Diois.
A walk around Jabron
9.43 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,949 ft
6h 00
Average
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
From Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron, the climb towards the hamlet of Aubard continues along a superb balcony path. The descent into the valley offers views of the summit of Lure and Tréboux. You pass through Vieux Curel. On returning to the plain, you take an old path that leads to the church at Châteauneuf-Miravail. Pass by the Château des Graves and return to Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron.
In the Jabron State Forest
11.55 mi
+2,316 ft
-2,326 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The Jabron Valley stretches from west to east, between the Montagne de Mare and the Baronnies Orientales to the north, and the Montagne de Lure to the south. This walk explores the northern slope of the Jabron, starting from the charming village of Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron. A short, one-kilometre round trip to the Col Saint-Pierre (the highest point) offers views of the Baronnies and the far south of the Hautes-Alpes.
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.
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 route south of Simiane-la-Rotonde and return via the summit of the Espéron
7.24 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,549 ft
4h 40
Average
Departure from Simiane-la-Rotonde (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
From the pretty hilltop village of Simiane-la-Rotonde, a route through coppiced woodland with lovely views to the east, south beyond the Grand Luberon, and north on the return journey from the summit of the Espéron.
Circular route through the wild side of Simiane-la-Rotonde
4.95 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 15
Average
Departure from Simiane-la-Rotonde (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This short circular route, starting from the medieval village of Simiane-la-Rotonde, will take you through pretty holm oak forests and along lavender fields. You will pass by old dry stone sheepfolds (or jas) and the ruins of three mills. At the end of the hike, you can visit the Rotonde and lose yourself in the narrow streets of the old village. As a bonus, you will have beautiful, unobstructed views of the Albion plateau, the Lure Mountain and even the Alps.
Cairn 2000 by Ubac de Lure
7.61 mi
+2,415 ft
-2,444 ft
5h 35
Average
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.
Sumiou Mountain
6.74 mi
+1,900 ft
-1,923 ft
4h 45
Average
Departure from Valbelle (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Starting from the Jas des Bailles car park, this is a lovely circular hike passing via the summit of the Montagne de Sumiou. A beautiful winter hike, with panoramic views of the Alps; it’s quite wild, with some off-trail sections. Of course, this hike can be undertaken in any season, although it gets very hot in summer.
Tour of the Plaine des Masques in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
5.57 mi
+515 ft
-545 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A short, easy walk in the hills above the village, passing a rock shelter used in the Neolithic period and a spring halfway along the route. At the end of the route, you can see the domes of the observatory.
The Vachères viewpoint and the Oppedette Gorges
13.78 mi
+2,070 ft
-2,060 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Vachères (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
There’s a sweeping view of Haute Provence and a bird’s-eye view of the Oppedette Gorges with their cliffs and ‘giants’ potholes’.
Le Vieux Noyers and the Saint-Claude Chapel
5.42 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,493 ft
3h 50
Average
Departure from Noyers-sur-Jabron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Discover Le Vieux Noyers, home to the remains of a 13th-century castle, the ruins of the old village and the Church of Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem et Sainte-Euphémie. A round trip to the Saint-Claude Chapel allows you to pass through other ruins and hamlets that were once attached to the village, and to enjoy a panoramic view of the site and the surrounding peaks.
Towards the Haute Provence Observatory
3.67 mi
+459 ft
-446 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful short family hike in the Luberon Regional Nature Park. The commune of Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is located between the Lure mountain and the Luberon massif. Lovers of old stones, Provençal nature and astronomy will be charmed by this route.
Cave and chapel in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
8.07 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,086 ft
4h 40
Average
Departure from Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A hike between wild hills and a village full of character. Wash houses and fountains. A Neolithic rock shelter.
From Oppedette to Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt
18.17 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,838 ft
10h 15
Difficult
Departure from Oppedette (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This fifth stage takes you on a journey of discovery through the splendid Gorges d’Oppedette and, once past the Chapelle Saint Ferréol, visits the remarkable medieval village of Viens with its maze of narrow streets marked by the passage of centuries, before crossing the gleaming ochre landscapes of the Colorado de Rustrel, notable for its canyon-like scenery and fairy chimneys reminiscent of John Ford’s Westerns. The route reaches the hilltop village of Villars before continuing on to Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt.
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.
Oppedette - Vachères circular
10.55 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,309 ft
6h 00
Average
Departure from Oppedette (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Discover the villages of Oppedette and Vachères, the Saut du Moine waterfall, and sweeping panoramic views of the Luberon, the Alps...
The Gorges of Oppedette
3.80 mi
+627 ft
-630 ft
2h 20
Average
Departure from Oppedette (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful loop around the Calavon Gorges from the village of Oppedette.
From Lurs to Ganagobie and back via the Promenade des Évêques
8.45 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,663 ft
5h 20
Average
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.
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.
Oppedette Gorges - Le Calavon
3.26 mi
+863 ft
-833 ft
2h 15
Average
Departure from Oppedette (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Wild and difficult to access gorges, between 150 and 200m deep, very narrow in places, only a few metres wide. The descent of the Karstic Cave is very well equipped but tricky to navigate.
Pierre Impie and Roc de l'Aigle
4.84 mi
+1,801 ft
-1,798 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bevons (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Hiking is not recommended between 15 February and 15 June due to nesting.
A demanding hike, but one that offers splendid views, from the Durance and Buech valleys to the Pic de Bure, the Écrins, the Massif de l’Estrop, the Verdon and Lure.