Ménerbes walks

A very beautiful hike starting from Lumière Goult car park under the cliff at Lumière.

Hike in the Petit Luberon, after visiting the Sainte Cécile garden and the old medieval village. The first part is very steep with a tricky section on a ledge, but it is doable and should not be attempted in wet weather.

Pleasant circular walk where you will discover the magnificent village of Oppède-le-Vieux and its vestiges.

Starting from the medieval village of Oppède-le-Vieux, this circuit allows you to discover the wild Combrès valley and magnificent views of the surrounding plain.

This circuit on the upper slopes of the Luberon leads to the Forêt des Cèdres, then passes at the foot of the Roque des Bancs before descending through the Vallon de Cavède.

A hike on little-known tracks in the districts of Lacoste, Goult and Ménerbes. An overview of nearly ten centuries of history, comprising the chapel, the old abbey and the castle.

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

A short but challenging hike in the Bonnieux Cedar Forest.

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.

In April 1545, nearly 3,000 Waldensians from Provence, who had converted to Protestantism, were hunted down and almost entirely exterminated on the orders of the Parliament of Aix-en-Provence. Mérindol was the first village targeted by this crusade against 24 villages in the Luberon, which were pillaged and burned. A memorial to the Waldensians of Provence has been erected on the site of the former fortified castle of Mérindol.If, like us, you don't immediately see any connection between Mérindol and Pic de la Mirandole, perhaps a little philosophical and purely personal reflection will help you make the link... or not!

A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Durance valley.

Hike in the hills above Robion with beautiful views of Cavaillon and its valley.

Excellent walk with an amazing uphill trail to "Les Rochers de Baude" leading to the ridges of the "Luberon plateau"

Loop around Gordes and its dry stone dwellings, through the valley of Sénancole and its unique Sénanque Abbey.

A pleasant circuit, partly in the shade of the forest, to discover many very well-preserved stone huts (“bories”) and splendid olive groves.

A short trail to discover the hidden attractions of the upper part of Cabrières d'Avignon: the distinctive architecture of the village houses, porticos and dry-stone walls, fountains and wash-houses, the cedar forest. It also includes Léopold Truc's "paradise", stone shelters ("bories") and olive groves.

A short trail to discover the hidden attractions of the western part of Cabrières d'Avignon: olive groves, vineyards, hills, cedars, the Plague Wall (the "Mur de la Peste")

From Cabrières-d'Avignon, this is a nice circle route leading to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse going along the Wall of the Plague (Mur de la Peste) and passing by Fontaine-de-Vaucluse castle.

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

This walk, mainly under the oak trees of the Luberon, will allow you to discover the numerous stone walls that line the route, a sign of past occupation. You will see an old shell-shaped bridge, the Philippe tower (named after a utopian), a Gallic village, and of course the Grand Luberon with the Mourre Nègre, the Combe de Lourmarin, the Ventoux, the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, and the view of Bonnieux with its two churches.

The route leads up the Véroncle canyon then down the south-facing slopes of the Monts de Vaucluse.

A varied hike from the village of Les Taillades, through the Gorge de Badarel to the Crane de Colombier plateau, then down to Robion via the Vallon de la Brayette – an opportunity for a short detour to the cave of the same name. The return journey is via the Rochers de Baude ledge and the Brèche de Castelas. Please read the description carefully before embarking on this hike. Be careful of (3), (5) and (10), for example.

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

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.

A beautiful, easy hike that takes you to some of the most beautiful sites in the Luberon, including the villages of Gordes and Les Bories and Sénanque Abbey.

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.

Hike on the famous Baude rocks, climbing up the winding and charming Colombier valley. At the end, you can visit the old village of Taillades. All in all, a multifaceted hike.

A fine loop starting from Les Taillades. You will walk through varied scenery such as the Source of the Boulon, the cliffs of the Petit Luberon, the Rochers de Baude cliff and the Badarel Gorge, the Carpentras Canal and the old village. This walk is not recommended for people suffering from vertigo. See the “Useful information” section.

Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.

This is a classic hike that can become very difficult in bad weather and when there is water. You are entering the Luberon State Biological Reserve and National Geological Nature Reserve. This site is extremely fragile and difficult to access in some places. Please respect this area. (see practical information).

The walk starts near Gordes (listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France) and passes through the Véroncle gorge to Murs and its castle. A very pleasant, energetic walk in the ravine of the Véroncle gorges, discovering the remains of old mills from different periods along the way. There are a few ladders and ropes, and an old sluice shaft that cannot be avoided.

Close to the Gorges de Régalon, the Gorges de la Peine are an easy way to discover this part of the Luberon.

Climb up the Colombier valley to reach a place called "Les Aires de Bedoin" and descend via the forest track with magnificent views of the Durance valley.

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

A trek between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse on typical Provençal trails.

A pleasant trail, largely in the shade of the forest, to explore Lagnes, its landscapes and points of interest.

Hike starting from Lagnes, which runs along the plague wall throughout the climb, then descends towards Cabrières d'Avignon with its drystone shelters and dry stone walls, and returns to the plague wall as you return to the starting point.

Climb alongside the plague wall with beautiful views of the Luberon, then descend into the Fontaine de l'Oule valley to return to Lagnes.

Discover beautiful cedars and a stunning viewpoint.

Walk offering beautiful landscapes and viewpoints on Roussillon and its ochre cliffs. ⚠️ There is a difficult part at the end of this walk : please read "Practical information section."

A magnificent hike around Fontaine-de-Vaucluse with beautiful views of the rocky cliffs and valleys. On the way back, a detour to the Gouffre de Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a must.

A very pleasant loop in a varied and, in places, wild landscape, offering beautiful views of Sénanque Abbey and Mont Ventoux.

A very beautiful loop (technical in places) in wild gorges with varied and pleasant trails that alternate between undergrowth, a hamlet, pools in the bed of the Véroncle and mills in picturesque gorges. At the request of some hikers, I have classified this hike as 'difficult' Allow 5 hours for this hike, not 3 hours 45 minutes as indicated. Do not do this hike with a dog, in rainy weather or after rain, or in excessively hot weather. Read the reviews.

A circuit on old cart tracks with ruts worn in the stone (“rodans”), then along the Carpentras Canal and over the Galas Aqueduct. Splendid views over the Sorgue and an opportunity to visit the village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

A circular loop that takes us to the terraces that were once cultivated and the ancient oppidum of Bondelon.

Discover the dry stone buildings, large and small, scattered around Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

Circuit on either side of the Sorgue in the footsteps of Vaucluse pastoralism.

A demanding route that climbs up to the crests above Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, where you will have unrivalled views.

A very pleasant walk, but difficult at the start to reach the castle. The view of the Sorgue and the village is very impressive from the castle.