Monieux walks

This wild trail takes in the mythical lower Vallat du Loup. If you can't spot a wolf, you might spot wild boar or hear a roe deer barking. You return to Le Défens via a little-known combe.

A forested circuit to reach the Saint-Hubert farm, then the second part of the route on the cliffs above the Nesque gorge.

A pleasant walk to discover the old balcony paths on the right bank of the Nesque, with beautiful views over the valley.

Climb up the wild Vallon de Peissonnier, follow the paths through the woods and return via the Gorges de la Nesque trail.

The Nesque River gorges and the Saint Michel chapel starting from the Bourget Lake in Monieux.

Discover the more or less forgotten trails of the Nesque Gorges.

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 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

Walk through a wild valley starting from the village of Verdolier and return via a side valley.

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.

This circular route allows you to walk through lavender fields before crossing the pretty little village of Aurel. The return journey follows a pleasant path through the Bois du Défends.

An easy route on the Albion plateau, allowing you to discover the villages of Saint-Trinit and Aurel, as well as the surrounding lavender fields.

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.

From coulets to combes, carved out to varying degrees by torrential waters, discover the naturally shaped landscape around Aurel.

Discover the vegetation's biodiversity of the Mont Ventoux. From Bedoin, take the road (by car) leading to the Mont Ventoux. Cross the remarkable cedar's forest then the beech forest will appear. Continue (approx. 10km) until you find a car park on the right-hand side. (Jas des Melettes)

A hike in the Ventoux area, on little-used trails and good tracks. The forest offers a wide variety of tree species. Although this circuit is not physically demanding, it is suitable for experienced hikers as the trails are poorly marked or unmarked. Mont Ventoux is a mountain and caution is advised.

This is a beautiful, easy hike in the Luberon in a magnificent landscape where you can discover numerous rain water reservoirs carved into rock and drystone shelters.

From Chalet Reynard, climb up to Pas de la Frache and descend via a wild path on the north face to reach Tête de la Grave.

While the southern slope of Mont Ventoux and the ridge trail are well known, the northern slope is less frequented but just as beautiful, with its alternating forests, scree slopes and avalanche couloirs. With a bit of luck, you may even spot some chamois.

This is an easy hike through beautiful forest landscapes and splendid trees. It is followed by a steep climb to join the GR® trail and go around the summit. The descent is pleasant, through scree slopes, with splendid views. Although difficult, this hike allows you to explore the "giant of Provence" with its varied landscapes depending on the season.

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.

South and north of Mont Ventoux: different landscapes between the summit teeming with cyclists and motorcyclists, a desert of stone and undergrowth with an intoxicating calm.