Méthamis walks

A hike starting from the village of Méthamis, following several GRP® routes, including the Mont Ventoux Massif trail, then the Grande Combe de Lioux, the GRP® de la Pierre en Vaucluse to the beautiful village of Murs, then the GRP® des Monts de Vaucluse and the GR®91. It offers numerous views of the Ventoux, the Luberon and the Carpentras plain to the Dentelles de Montmirail, and even as far as the Lozère mountains in the distance towards the end of the route.You’ll walk through a variety of landscapes, starting with gorges over riverbed pebbles, then through woodland, a track with views, a few stretches of road (though very quiet), a forest track descending into valleys, and stony paths... This route is physically demanding, not only because of its length and elevation gain, but also due to two technical sections: between (18) and (19), descending to the Gorges de Vaumale, and then between (30) and (31), stony descents that require great care.

The hike allows us to explore the Mur de la Peste with its guardhouses and sentry boxes, starting from Méthamis, a beautiful Provençal village built on a rocky slope at the exit of the Gorges de la Nesque. The wall was restored in the 1990s over a distance of approximately 500 m. We also discover the Indochinese Trail and its history. A superb ridge with magnificent views of Mont Ventoux, the Monts de Vaucluse, the Luberon and the Gorges de la Nesque. Pretty little valleys on the way back. Various species of trees, including Atlas cedars in the forest.

Discover the paths around Méthamis, the summit of Gacholle and its balcony trails above the exit of the Gorges de la Nesque.

This hike takes you through two magnificent Provençal villages: Blauvac, perched on a limestone ridge since the 12th century, with superb views of Mont Ventoux to the north and the Monts de Vaucluse to the south, and Méthamis, a historic village built on a rocky promontory at the exit of the Gorges de la Nesque, where traces of Neolithic dwellings were discovered during archaeological excavations. Descending from the summit of Gacholle towards Méthamis,the remains of drystone shelters, shepherds' shelters and sheep pens line the path. Information panels tell you about the harsh life of our ancestors.

Hike through the Monts de Vaucluse to reach the pretty village of Méthamis, with extraordinary views of Mont Ventoux. A challenging out-bound leg with some steep climbs and a gentle return to the starting point, in the commune of Malemort-du-Comtat.

A short loop above Villes-sur-Auzon offering beautiful views of the Monts de Vaucluse.

On mostly shaded paths, discover the combes and vallats of the Grand Défens, and the sheepfolds on the heights of Villes-sur-Auzon, with a magnificent view of Mont Ventoux.

A walk above Villes-sur-Auzon, towards the hamlet of La Lauze, through a field of solar panels, past the Pié Gros sheepfold and through two valleys, amidst a wide variety of vegetation and landscapes.

A walk through stunning scenery with magnificent panoramic views. It’s good preparation if you’re planning to tackle Mont Ventoux a few days later.

A magnificent hike that takes you through history and mineral landscapes on the Vaucluse Plateau, with the special feature of climbing the Ribastié Watchtower with its 360° panorama of the southern Ventoux plain. Beautiful views of Ventoux and the villages of Venasque, then the ascent of Mont Serein.

Starting from the Col de la Ligne, discover traces of Vaucluse history in all its forms, from the Wall of the Plague erected in 1721 to the forced arrival of Indochinese people before the Second World War, who gave their name to a forest road and a track.

A circular eight-shaped loop between forest and heath that allows you to admire Mont Ventoux and discover evidence of pastoral life in days gone by (rain water reservoirs carved into rock, drystone shelters, etc.).

After passing through the beautiful village of Venasque, this route goes through several shaded valleys that are very pleasant in summer. In May, you can pick a few cherries from abandoned trees along the paths.

Discover two magnificent villages, Venasque, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and Le Beaucet, a hilltop village and former fortress, nestling in the shelter of its ruined castle.

Walk between Mormoiron and Villes-sur-Auzon in the footsteps of old quarries that were once used for ochre mining.GPS or the Visorando app are useful for this hike.Moderator's message: You are entering a majestic site. Please respect this sensitive natural area and do not take any samples from the ravines.

There is a plethora of routes, all with varied and unconventional signposting. In short, you can get lost! And you can even find some dangerous spots. On this safe hike, you'll admire some splendidly original landscapes, with colours ranging from blood red to golden yellow. An absolute must! Keep your eyes peeled.22/04/2025: Modified itinerary - You will be entering a majestic site. Please respect this sensitive natural area and do not sample the ravines. Do not venture onto private land. Read the notices. The new route no longer enters private paths and has been modified accordingly.

Climbing the hill of Notre-Dame des Anges from the typical village of Mormoiron offers a magnificent view of the Giant of Provence (Mont Ventoux). The varied route includes an ascent that resembles a mid-range mountain. The asphalt descent on the return journey takes you back to the village of Mormoiron, facing the Ventoux, with all the villages at the foot of the Ventoux in view: Mormoiron, Flassan, Bedoin, Caromb, Villes sur Auzon, etc.

Visit the rocky and airy Combe de Capellan, then the wooded and more humid Combe de la Fontaine du Rupt. Views of the Comtat and, of course, the inevitable Ventoux. At the end, you can visit the village of Venasque, a medieval gem.

Lovely hike without much difficulty. After climbing uphill for just under a kilometre, just enough time to reach an altitude of 700 m, where the the panoramic view of Lubéron with its lowlands and further below the valley behind Murs, opens up to you. Just for your enjoyment, this view will last for more than 4 km. The majority of the circular hike is through forest paths.

If you want a challenging circular with handrails, cables, etc. On the programme: descent of the Gorges de La Véroncle with some of its ruined mills and ascent of the Combe de Vaumale.

Be prepared to visit the caves on all fours or even crawling, but it's worth the detour. A little dusty clay, a few harmless bats, but a magnificent sight once inside. So avoid wearing a suit and opt for less easily soiled clothing. The rest of the walk will offer you generous sunshine and all along the trail you can see the Combe Denca and the Luberon in the distance and even Sainte-Beaume. The hike takes you along small paths lined with holm oaks, thyme and rosemary.

A hike with numerous balcony paths and beautiful views. In particular, the balcony path through Combe de Capellan overlooks the gorges.

Starting from the Trois Termes car park, situated at the first road junction north of Sénanque Abbey, this circular walk takes you through the heath on the Vaucluse plateau. The route runs alongside a historic section of the famous Plague Wall on two occasions. Wide, easy paths, occasionally rocky trails, and just 350 metres of tarmac.

Between Le Beaucet and Venasque, two shaded valleys for a summer hike.

Discover Murs, its castle and its surroundings.

A circuit to the cliffs of the Gorges de la Nesque, through several wild combs and along balcony trails, with beautiful views of the Gorges de la Nesque and the Rocher du Cire as a bonus.

Between two important sites of medieval Christianity, this hike promises beautiful views of the magnificent landscapes of the Vaucluse: Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux, and the Rhône Valley. The dense vegetation provides shade in summer. Demanding in terms of length and elevation, it is reserved for experienced and motivated hikers. Refrain from hiking in case of rain or threatening storms.

From the Hermitage of Saint-Gens, this trail climbs back up to the miraculous spring, then winds its way across the plateau along the historic Plague Wall trail and returns via the Combe de Capellan and the holm oak forests of the Monts de Vaucluse.

A hike through the different cultures of the Vaucluse, cherry trees, olive trees, asparagus, vineyards and a very beautiful, calm and relaxing route. You can see the three chapels of yesteryear and the sarcophagi in the cemetery. Mont Ventoux will accompany you throughout the walk like a lighthouse in the middle of the ocean.

A short family walk that allows you to discover Saint-Didier and its countryside by following the various oratories that dot the village.

This loop allows you to discover the villages of Le Beaucet and La Roque-sur-Pernes, built entirely of stone, via beautiful paths and trails.

A very beautiful hike in the Nesque Gorges, along the riverbed and its overhangs. Moderator's addition on 14/06/2021: see reviews for help finding certain passages

A pleasant hike in the Beaucet area. After the climb to Rocher des Trois Luisants, the walk continues on comfortable tracks offering beautiful views of the Vaucluse Plateau.

An easy, undemanding hike in the hills above Saint-Didier, on the south side of the village. Some sections are on roads, then carriageways and finally footpaths. This hike is suitable in all seasons, but beware of mud in wet weather.

Discover the last valley in the southern foothills of Mont Ventoux before the Gorges de la Nesque. The route takes you to the amazing Saint-Jean Chapel, nestled in the heart of the Sault National Forest.

A beautiful walk through the forests and heaths of the Luberon with many traces of rural activity (beautiful ruins of Lausemolan, cisterns, wells and rain water reservoirs carved into rock) but also the Wall of the Plague and beautiful views of Mont Ventoux.

Walk up Vaumale valley along a beautiful trail equipped with climbing aids and then come back down the wilder and less rocky Lioux valley.

This circular route allows you to discover many picturesque landscapes such as the Falaise de la Madeleine in Lioux and the Combe de la Sigalière, as well as the Col de la Ligne, offering a view of Mont Ventoux. The route consists mainly of small, isolated and very quiet roads winding between scrubland and forests.

A peaceful, easy walk. Climb up to the plateau planted with fruit trees, then descend through very narrow gorges, less than a metre wide in places.

Discover the Combe de Lioux, which is narrow in places, with its natural caves, as you walk in the cool shade. Leave the valley to cross the cedar forest and reach the Château de Saint-Lambert, a former sanatorium that has been abandoned and vandalised. After a descent, you will reach the Falaise de la Madeleine, a remarkable site with an impressive view of the village of Lioux and a 360° panorama.

Discover the Sentier Vigneron trail from the Les Vignerons de Saint-Marc - Canteperdrix cooperative winery in Mazan. Signposts guide you along this circular route through the vineyards, allowing you to discover our wine-growing terroirs at the foot of Mont Ventoux.

A trail in a secret valley and a small forest track ending at a viewpoint make up this unique circuit in the heart of nature.

A very pleasant short hike on good paths, surrounded by abundant and varied vegetation, including a cedar forest. Extensive view of the Calavon valley with the Luberon as a backdrop.

Circular route north of Gordes with a viewpoint overlooking Sénanque Abbey.

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

A beautiful walk, mainly through the woods (so shaded), with some lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Part of the walk is not signposted, so I recommend following your GPS, especially when taking the small path that leads to the farm, and then for the section between leaving theGR® and rejoining the wide track after the lavender field.

The Gordes Maquis Trail is a suggested walking route between Gordes and Sénanque, commemorating the local activities of the Secret Army during the Second World War… all set against an exceptional natural backdrop. A few information boards are dotted along the route. As well as its historical significance and natural beauty, a brief stroll through the narrow streets and sights of Gordes, together with the magnificent setting of Sénanque Abbey, make this a must-do walk.The term ‘revisited’ in the title simply means that the route is not exactly the one suggested by local organisations, as it is here in the opposite direction – starting from Sénanque rather than Gordes – and does not follow the suggested route exactly. The detour via Les Dilais offers a splendid view of the Gorges de la Sénancole.

The seventh stage brings this week-long hike through the enchanting Luberon region to a close. The route leads to the village of Gordes, perched on a rocky outcrop, where the dry-stone buildings, winding paved slanting streets and its proud, imposing castle reveal all the charm of these Provençal villages that have weathered centuries of conflict. It then heads to the magnificent Sénanque Abbey, peacefully nestled in a valley; its simple Romanesque architecture, built of grey limestone, is set off by the contrast of a vast field of lavender. Through the woods of the Vaucluse Plateau, he visits the charming little village of Saumane-de-Vaucluse, perched on a rocky outcrop and protected by its fortified castle, now converted into a bastion. He then descends to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to admire the mighty resurgence of the Sorgue de Velleron, before returning to the car park where he started.

Circuit around Lioux returning through the Madeleine cliffs, with fine views of the Vaucluse ranges.

A very beautiful and dynamic hike through the Véroncle Gorges and its four famous water mills. Climbing up these gorges, sometimes with the help of ladders or knotted ropes, is a real pleasure. The exit from the gorges leads to a sunny, stony plateau where you can take a well-deserved break. The return from Murs to Joucas via Notre-Dame du Salut will round off this original hike that you will certainly never forget.

A very, very beautiful circular hike (technical in places) through wild gorges with varied and pleasant paths that alternate between woodland, a hamlet, pools in the Véroncle riverbed 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 attempt this with a dog, nor in or after rainy weather, nor in excessively hot weather. Read the reviews.

A pleasant short hike with magnificent views of Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles and the Luberon.

An easy walk between two magnificent villages in the Monts de Vaucluse, Joucas and Murs.

Along the rocky ridges of the Gorges du Marignon, discover two magnificent caves and breathtaking views of the Luberon.

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.

This walk takes you to a lookout point over the Monts du Vaucluse; along the way, you’ll see Mont Ventoux and, at the summit, a stunning view of the plain.

Suitable for children aged six and over, this shaded route takes you through the natural forest of Mont Ventoux, the exceptional site of the Chapelle Saint-Jean, and small sections of valleys. There are numerous clearings offering views of the summit of Mont Ventoux and the southern plains. GPS or Visorando app recommended

From the peaceful hamlet of Les Abeilles, set off to explore the Sault State Forest.

A beautiful circular on very pleasant paths offering beautiful views of the plain, Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail.

A lovely, easy hike starting from the car park at the Château de Saumanes in Vaucluse.

Set off to discover some of the gems in the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse region, such as the semi-troglodyte shelter in Marculy, the old Valescure farm and the watchtower at the top of the valley between Mourre Pelé and Trois Luisants.

A lovely little hike around Saumane-de-Vaucluse on typical Provençal trails.

A pretty walk around Saumane-de-Vaucluse. Fine scenery and troglodytic dwellings. Since a lot of the walk is in the shade of the forest, it is pleasant in hot weather.

Short family hike in the hills above Saumane-de-Vaucluse.

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.

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

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

A circular route on sometimes demanding terrain, starting from the ridges above Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and ending at the Hermitage of Saint-Gens. Crossing wild valleys and the Vallon de Valescure (arch and karstic cave). Beautiful panoramic views of the Vaucluse mountains and Mont Ventoux.

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

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

The Sorgue, one of the most beautiful rivers in the Vaucluse department, springs from the foot of a cliff some 240 m high, at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. This walk takes you along paths that are not exposed to the drop, up to the ridge above the spring, where you can enjoy an exceptional view. On the way back, you’ll pass by the ruins of the Château des Évêques (also known as the Château de Pétrarque or the Château de Vaucluse) before returning to the village and the spring.

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 pretty circular route, without any major technical difficulties, providing access to the ridges of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and offering panoramic views of the Monts du Vaucluse and the village.

A circular loop of around twenty kilometres with lovely views of Mont Ventoux and the Luberon mountains, and 600 m of elevation gain. A fairly gentle climb but some lovely descents! There is a more challenging section during the descent to Fontaine de Vaucluse (hence the difficulty rating); otherwise, the difficulty remains moderate, particularly as there is a slight climb.

Séraphin guides you along a blue-marked route, C No. 1, to explore the village. An easy route that takes about an hour. As you set off along Avenue de la Baisse, at the traffic lights, take a look at the rose window of Saint Maurice Church. Further on, take care when crossing the Malagrone… There was a time when it used to burst its banks. Unfortunately, the stream is currently dry.

A hike against the backdrop of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, taking you through the village of Barroux to admire the castle and the beautiful views of the valley. The walk then continues past Paty lake and chapel.