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La Montagne de Mare and Le Pied du Mulet
A series of 360° panoramic viewpoints all around. Height, views, breathtaking landscapes. Views of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux, the Southern Alps, etc.
Gentle climbs, steep descents.
A walk around Jabron
From Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron, the climb towards the hamlet of Aubard continues along a superb balcony path. The descent into the valley offers views of the summit of Lure and Tréboux. You pass through Vieux Curel. On returning to the plain, you take an old path that leads to the church at Châteauneuf-Miravail. Pass by the Château des Graves and return to Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron.
Montagne de Lure
Ascent of Montagne de Lure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron. A beautiful circular route allowing you to reach the summit via the north-facing slope of Lure and its marl, then cross most of the ridges of Montagne de Lure from east to west.
Magnificent panorama of the Écrins, the Dévoluy (Plateau de Bure, Grand Ferrand), the Vercors and the Diois.
The Crête de Chabre loop via Eygalayes and Ballons
This is the second stage of a three-day circuit on the crests of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers. Starting and ending in Izon-la-Bruisse, the route passes through the two pretty villages of Eygalayes and Ballons before reaching the Crête de Chabre for a splendid view of the Dévoluy, the Écrins and the Ventoux.
From Izon-la-Bruisse to Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze via Perty and Arsuc
This is the third and final stage of a three-day tour of the Méouge and Ouvèze ridges. You first pass through the western face of the Montagne de Chamouse, with its magnificent beech forests, before reaching the remarkable Col de Perty. Then, you'll follow the ridge for several kilometres via the summit of Arsuc and Serre de Charbouisse, enjoying breathtaking views of the Alps and the Ouvèze valley. The last third of the day allows you to explore the hamlets of the valley, in a pretty rural setting.
Izon-la-Bruisse - Orpierre
Another beautiful stage to reach the medieval village of Orpierre, surrounded by its famous cliffs. Straddling the Céans and Méouge valleys, this time it is the endless, narrow Chabre ridge that serves as the guiding thread for the hike, culminating in the picturesque Col Saint-Ange and its climbing walls.
The Chamouse mountain in a circular route from Izon-la-Bruisse
This is the second stage of the Tour de la Méouge, which you can skip but which is so beautiful! It's a distillation of the nature of the Baronnies Provençales, from the sunny Provençal adret with its aromatic scents to the humid beech forests, passing through pastures and lavender fields. A wild atmosphere and breathtaking views are guaranteed, especially on the Chamouse ridges.
The sheepfolds of Contras
A beautiful, easy hike starting from the charming village of Saumane, with beautiful sheepfolds in very good condition and magnificent landscapes.
Bring something to drink on sunny days as much of the route is in direct sunlight.
Pic de Treboux
Ascend Pic de Tréboux from L'Hospitalet by crossing the Montagne de Lure national forest in the Alpes de Haute Provence.
Balcon de Sainte-Colombe via the Col de Saint-Ange
From the village of Sainte-Colombe, nestled against its rock, set off on a varied route to discover magnificent 360° panoramic views.
The balconies of Sainte-Colombe
This 6-kilometre walk from the village of Sainte-Colombe (with a single exposed climb of about 1.8 km) offers aerial views of Sainte-Colombe and the surrounding landscapes (Céans valley, Adrech rocks and Dévoluy) along the Chabre ridge via a flat, shaded hillside path.
A variation halfway through is possible to reduce the route to around 4 kilometres.
Montagne de Chabre starting from Sainte-Colombe
A lovely walk along this ridge separating the Céans valley to the north and the Méouge valley to the south.
Chabre Mountain
This is a lovely walk to discover the Montagne de Chabre, which offers beautiful scenery, especially along the ridge. You can see many hang-gliders heading towards Les Espranons.
Around Ferrassières
A lovely hike on the border between Vaucluse and Drôme. Magnificent landscapes on the Albion plateau and Mont Ventoux. In summer, you can enjoy the lavender in bloom and the cool mountain air.
Gorge de la Méouge - Crête Saint-Cyr
Tour des Gorges de la Méouge au départ de Saint-Pierre-Avez en traversant l'intégralité de la crête de la Montage de Saint-Cyr, afin de réaliser un itinéraire un peu plus sportif.
Summit of La Platte
Facing Pic Saint-Cyr, for the curious, there is a summit off the beaten track where you can enjoy a 360° panorama. You can see the Lure mountain, the Buëch valley, the peaks and valleys of the Baronnies Provençales and much more.
Chamouse Mountain from Somecure
A beautiful walk that takes you from the hamlet of Somecure to the breathtaking promontory of Montagne de Chamouse. Exceptional views of the Baronnies, Montagne de Lure and Dent de Mévouillon.
Méouge Gorges circular loop via L'Ourse
A very pleasant and wilder alternative, with superb views, is the classic circular route of the Gorges de la Méouge, which avoids the long return journey on roads.
Chamouse Mountain
This is a very beautiful, uncrowded walk offering remarkable landscapes for most of the route.
The ridges of the Lure mountain
The hike quickly reaches a superb viewpoint offering a clear view of the mountains of south-eastern France:- Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire (Bouches-du-Rhône)- Le Lubéron or Mont Ventoux (Vaucluse)- Le Verdon (Var/Alpes de Haute Provence)- Les Trois Becs (Drôme)- Le Dévoluy or Les Écrins (Hautes Alpes)- Mont Aiguille and Grand Veymont (Isère).Then we set off to explore the resort's old ski lifts, finally returning via the old coal mines.
The Cairn 2000 via the Lure ridges
This is a short hike along the ridge of Lure Mountain, with guaranteed 360° panoramic views, to Cairn 2000, which commemorates the transition tothe third millennium.
Even though this is a round trip, the advantage of a ridge is that the landscape is completely different on each side
The Buc Mountain
A lovely walk with no technical difficulty, offering a beautiful view of the Bergiès Observatory, the peaks of the Drôme Provençale, the Dévoluy and the Ventoux in the background. The Montagne du Buc is a favourite spot for paragliding. You can watch the paragliders and, with a bit of luck, the majestic vultures of the Baronnies.
The summit of Lure as seen from the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Lure
Starting from the former abbey, founded in the 12th century and situated in the forest on Lure Mountain, the route first climbs through the forest and then along the ridges, offering a superb 360° panorama
Montagne de l'Arsuc and Col de Perty from Ruissas
A hike in Drôme Provençale on the border of the Alpes de Haute-Provence. The aim of the route is to reach the crest of Montagne de l'Arsuc to enjoy a 360° view from Mont Ventoux to the Barre des Écrins and Queyras: a magnificent spectacle on a clear day!
The mountains of Bouvrège and Croc via the old Fort de Mévouillon
It is an exceptional route, mostly along ridges with magnificent views of Ventoux, Montagne de Lure, the Méouge and Ouvèze valleys, and the peaks of Baronnies: Buc, Bergiès, Chamouze, Vanige, Clavelière. The hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the region's historical heritage and passes by the site of the former Fort de Mévouillon. Considered a threat by the king, the fort was razed to the ground in 1684. Several buildings (houses, churches) were built using stones from the old fort. The route is fairly wild and little frequented.
Rocher Saint Michel in Orpierre
A beautiful, fairly shaded walk with plenty of lovely views. The 360° panorama at the summit is remarkable. Everything is very well marked and signposted. Some sections are very steep, especially on the descent.
Orpierre - Trescléoux
A short but very pretty stage, especially the second part. The exit from Orpierre, via the heights, is fantastic, thanks to the bird's eye view of the narrow village nestled in the cliffs. After Le Suillet, a beautiful ridge and a memorable passage through the black marl, the GR® passes by the Mont Garde lodge.
Le Suillet at the start of the village of Orpierre
This beautiful hike offers lovely views of the Céans and Blaisance valleys and the legendary cliffs of Orpierre, which make this village an exceptional climbing site.
The Pic de Saint-Cyr
The ascent and descent of this peak take place through the forest, whilst the section between the two follows a stunning ridge route.Note: following reports from several hikers, it is preferable on the return journey to follow the yellow markings indicating the direction of Antonaves.
From Antonaves to Izon-la-Bruisse via the Méouge Gorges
The first stage of the Tour de la Méouge gets off to a beautiful start with a complete crossing of the Gorges de la Méouge. It then passes through Barret-sur-Méouge before reaching the Crête de Chabre for a splendid panorama of the Dévoluy, the Écrins and the Ventoux. Then you arrive at the remote hamlet of Izon-la-Bruisse with its spectacular view. It is possible to split the stage in two (recommended in case of high temperatures or bad weather and depending on the level of the participants) by spending the night at the Ferme de l'Ubac, before Barret-sur-Méouge.
The Méouge Gorges
Hiking through gorges is always a pleasure, and in the Méouge Gorges, it is a real delight.
Along the Méouge Gorges with a return via Pierre Grosse
Immerse yourself in the refreshing atmosphere of the Méouge Gorges and the forest that covers its southern slopes.Starting from the Roman bridge, this route follows the course of the river via theGRP®® Sud de Buëch-Méouge (Baronnies Provençales Regional Park), then climbs into the woods of Pierre Grosse to overlook the gorges, offering several viewpoints.
Note that some people prefer to do it in the opposite direction so they can finish by cooling off in the Méouge!
Summit of Pirivigier - Grand Serre
A pleasant walk with no real difficulty, apart from a few steep sections. You’ll enjoy superb views for most of the way. The whole section above Grange Neuve is fairly well signposted.
Through the countryside between Ongles and Lardiers
A country walk between the villages of Ongles and Lardiers. A bucolic and peaceful route in the spirit of Jean Giono, surrounded by fields, farms, lavender and oak forests.
Montagne de Lure, southern ascent
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.