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Lurs walks
From Lurs to Ganagobie and back via the Promenade des Évêques
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Around Ganagobie Priory
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.