Mourre Nègre from Cabrières d'Aigues

A round trip to the highest point of the Luberon mountains, from Cabrières-d'Aigues.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 675 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 672 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,122 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 448 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the top of Cabrières, at the small car park next to a recent housing development.
NB: motor vehicles are not permitted on the tracks in the Luberon massif, so you will need to park well in advance.

(S/E) Take the track heading north-west then north and follow theGR®92. After going around a hill at an altitude of 632m, ignore a turn-off on the left and continue to the Carrefour du Couleton.

(1) Turn left onto the path that climbs towards Mourre Nègre (signposted). The climb is steady, starting on a path that follows ravines and gradually becomes rocky in the undergrowth. After several hairpin bends, you will reach Basse de Cabrières (cairn and signposts, nice view to the north and south).

(2) Turn left onto the wide path parallel to the DFCI track. Return to the track and continue west-southwest to a crossroads.

(3) Turn left and climb gently up to the Mourre Nègre antennas (panoramic view).

(4) The descent follows exactly the same route back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 450 m - Parking in a housing estate (upper Cabrières)
  2. 1 : km 2.72 - alt. 587 m - Le Couleton
  3. 2 : km 4.79 - alt. 1,028 m - Basse de Cabrières
  4. 3 : km 5.81 - alt. 1,092 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 6.18 - alt. 1,122 m - Mourre Nègre - Mourre Nègre
  6. S/E : km 12.35 - alt. 450 m - Car park in a housing estate (upper Cabrières)

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
JMC_01
JMC_01

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, accessible without too much difficulty.
Not very busy on this particular day. Beautiful view as a reward once you reach the top.

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JoMarch
JoMarch

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike - Magnificent 360° landscape

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mathilde.gallay
mathilde.gallay

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Circuit completed at the end of August. Clear signage. Shaded climb except for the last kilometre.
Superb view at the summit.
CAUTION: large numbers of horseflies that attack during the hike.
Avoid wearing black and wear clothing that covers your skin.

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LIONEL13118
LIONEL13118

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you so much for sharing, it was great!

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Lartiste84
Lartiste84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy-to-follow itinerary.

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viale guy
viale guy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Route taken during the All Saints' Day holidays. The climb is through woodland and is tough but not difficult. The view when you reach the ridges is magnificent.

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REG&JJL
REG&JJL

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Varied landscapes and paths. Option to do a loop, but this adds an extra 3 km.
Apart from the climb through the undergrowth, which is a bit tricky. Very pretty views once you reach the ridge.

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pepinet
pepinet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike. The climb is a bit tough but rewarded by magnificent views at the summit

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Cidje
Cidje

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike.
The view from the top is magnificent.

Next time, I'll try returning via the west to go around the Luberon and make a loop.

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Roland1fois
Roland1fois

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

In fact, when we reached the ridge, instead of turning left towards Mourre Nègre, we turned right to enjoy a bit of a rollercoaster ride while taking in the superb views. Then, after our picnic, we descended via the yellow trail. 14km. An excellent day.

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bernardSalon
bernardSalon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views from the ridge. Highly recommended
Thank you

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GIjoe04
GIjoe04

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a wide variety of landscapes.
The climb was difficult (600m elevation gain over a relatively short distance), but the view was well worth the effort.

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groupo segundo
groupo segundo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very beautiful hike, splendid view at Mourre, the village is picturesque and historic, being Protestant, the place is very Provençal, and a squirrel crossed the road... In short, a must-do. Quickly.:great(great)great:

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melissa13
melissa13

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful loop with diverse vegetation and beautiful panoramic views from Mourre Nègre and during the ridge crossing.
A varied route, climbing through the woods, with a slightly steep descent at the start which is also very pleasant.
And last but not least, the picturesque and historic village of Cabrières-d'Aigues

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pauleetpierre
pauleetpierre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

All directions are correct and the view upon arrival is superb, with a 360° panorama.

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