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The Cedar Forest from Mérindol
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.
Font de l'Orme - Rocher de la Croix de Fer from Mérindol
A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Durance valley.
Old Mérindol
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!
Vallon du Dégoutau - Rochers des Onze Heures
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.
The southern slope of Le Petit Luberon
On the southern slope of Le Petit Luberon, this trail is for experienced hikers due to two steep rises and randomly waymarked trails.
Petit Luberon: Vallon de l'Arc - Vallon de Sanguinette
This route on the southern slope of the Petit Luberon takes you through two very wild valleys, with a passage through the famous Forêt des Cèdres in between.
Along the Durance in Mallemort
Very easy hike. You can see many birds on the Durance. In the village, the orientation table is very informative and you can enjoy views of the Luberon, the Durance and the Alpilles.
Régalon Gorges
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).
Le Pradon
A beautiful hike on the southern slopes of the Luberon and along the ridge paths.
Les Mayorques and the Peine Gorges
Close to the Gorges de Régalon, the Gorges de la Peine are an easy way to discover this part of the Luberon.
Around the Bois de Sainte-Croix in Charleval
A short walk of about an hour. Beautiful views of the Luberon and the villages of Vaucluse.
Le Cuou de Peyrou and the Mont Trésor sheepfold
This is a short, technical circular in a wild and rugged, unfrequented area, offering views from below and above of the Cul-de-Chaudron (Cuou de Peyrou), an old hiking trail carved into the rock, which is unfortunately no longer passable. The hike takes place mainly in the forest and in cool valley bottoms, with some passages along ridges offering views of the landscape.
Please note: this hike includes some steep or exposed sections, so good footwear is essential, as is experience of walking on steep and sometimes vertiginous terrain.
A loop through the ancient past of Vernègues
Vernègues is a small village in the Bouches-du-Rhône region, rich in Roman and medieval remains.
Roquefraiche to Lauris
A pleasant little hike offering breathtaking views of the Luberon landscape.
The Pic de l'Aigle from Bonnieux
Visit a low peak offering remarkable views of the Lower Durance basin before it joins the Rhône.
Roque des Bancs and Baume des Résistants in Bonnieux
A short but challenging hike in the Bonnieux Cedar Forest.
Cedar Forest, Combe du Sautadou and the Portalas
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.
Ridges of the Plateau de Sèze and Mont Trésor in the Côtes massif
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.
Roque des Bancs
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.
The Combrès valley
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.
Discovery tour of Oppède-le-Vieux
Pleasant circular walk where you will discover the magnificent village of Oppède-le-Vieux and its vestiges.
Oppède le Vieux - Le Petit Luberon
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.
Tour Philippe, Valbigonce and Combe du Sautadou
A very pretty hike offering beautiful views of the northern and southern Luberon, with a passage through a wild ravine.
Chapel of Sainte-Anne de Goiron and the Côtes mountain range
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.
From the Vallon des Buisses to the Valloncourt ridges
Discover beautiful cedars and a stunning viewpoint.
Between Lacoste and Ménerbes
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.
Chaîne des Côtes from Lambesc
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.
Around Bonnieux
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 Castellas de Roquemartine, the Crête du Defens, and the Grottes de Calès caves
A nice hike in the Alpilles to see the ruins of Castellas de Roquemartine (Château de la Reine Jeanne), and end with the caves of Calès, a very interesting cave network.
Les Aires de Bedoin
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.
Sommet des Fourcats (Fourcats Peak)
Excellent walk with an amazing uphill trail to "Les Rochers de Baude" leading to the ridges of the "Luberon plateau"
The Drovers' Road of the Frères Nouguier
Hike in the hills above Robion with beautiful views of Cavaillon and its valley.
Badarel Gorge and Rochers de Baude in the Petit Lubéron
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.
Rocher de Baude via the Colombier 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.
Les Taillades with its varied landscapes and viewpoints
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.
Rochers de Baude and Gorges de Badarel
Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.
Pastorale Trail
This trail invites you to discover the pastoral and agricultural life of yesteryear.
This circuit offers a glimpse of the unique features of the Tallagard Massif at every turn.
TALLAGARD: Dry stone heritage trail
Interpretation trail and discovery of the agro-pastoral heritage around drystone walls and drystone shelters. Information panels along the trail explain the drystone constructions.
Le Sentier des Agassons
This trail is a pleasant walk in the heart of the Tallagard massif, among olive groves, forests and heath.
The Tallagard Massif
Located east of Salon-de-Provence, Tallagard is a plateau that stretches towards Aurons and Vernègues and offers easy hikes. Several well-preserved drystone shelters are visible from the start of the hike. The view is pleasant, overlooking the Alpilles, Mont Ventoux, Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire.