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distance 12.00 km Vertical gain +479 m Vertical drop -473 m Duration 4h50 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Lagnes - 84 - Vaucluse

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

Walking Gorges de Véroncle ( Download : PDF )
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distance 5.83 km Vertical gain +303 m Vertical drop -10 m Duration 2h30 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Gordes - 84 - Vaucluse

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.

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The ridges of the Petites and Grandes Dentelles de Montmirail
distance 7.35 km Vertical gain +493 m Vertical drop -487 m Duration 3h30 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Lafare - 84 - Vaucluse

A short loop to discover these two characteristic rock formations as well as Saint-Christophe's Chapel, which protects the site, taking a less conventional route.

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The Nesque River gorges from Monieux
distance 8.32 km Vertical gain +383 m Vertical drop -378 m Duration 3h30 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Monieux - 84 - Vaucluse

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

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The Combe de Curnier
distance 9.24 km Vertical gain +639 m Vertical drop -643 m Duration 4h30 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Bédoin - 84 - Vaucluse

This hike on the southern slope of Mont Ventoux, narrow, wooded and always chilly, carved out by capricious waters, leads to a vast panoramic view.

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distance 6.58 km Vertical gain +327 m Vertical drop -320 m Duration 2h50 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Gigondas - 84 - Vaucluse

A hike for everyone. You will find typical Mediterranean vegetation, protected flora and fauna. Equip yourself with good walking shoes and water. Respect nature and the silence (take your rubbish with you). Making fires, picking flowers and wild camping are strictly prohibited. Only follow the waymarking colours mentioned in the description.

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The ochre trails of Mormoiron
distance 11.02 km Vertical gain +249 m Vertical drop -245 m Duration 3h50 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Mormoiron - 84 - Vaucluse

Take a walk between Mormoiron and Villes-sur-Auzon on the trails of old ochre quarries.

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distance 5.16 km Vertical gain +90 m Vertical drop -93 m Duration 1h45 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Rustrel - 84 - Vaucluse

A colourful visit to a place known as the Colorado of Provence.

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distance 9.55 km Vertical gain +179 m Vertical drop -185 m Duration 3h15 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Bédoin - 84 - Vaucluse

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)

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distance 5.67 km Vertical gain +136 m Vertical drop -135 m Duration 2h00 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Velleron - 84 - Vaucluse

A short family walk on the heights of Velleron to discover numerous dry-stone terraces in reasonably good condition.

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Fontaine-de-Vaucluse by the Oppidum de Bondelon and the Galas Aqueduct
distance 7.69 km Vertical gain +175 m Vertical drop -181 m Duration 2h40 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse - 84 - Vaucluse

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.

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Paty lake and chapel via le Barroux
distance 13.16 km Vertical gain +369 m Vertical drop -369 m Duration 4h50 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Caromb - 84 - Vaucluse

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.

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distance 16.00 km Vertical gain +382 m Vertical drop -377 m Duration 5h40 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Gordes - 84 - Vaucluse

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

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distance 13.78 km Vertical gain +658 m Vertical drop -665 m Duration 5h50 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Beaumont-du-Ventoux - 84 - Vaucluse

A beautiful round trip leading to the summit and back along the crests.

Walking The Arfuyen Ridges ( Download : PDF )
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The Arfuyen Ridges
distance 15.09 km Vertical gain +568 m Vertical drop -576 m Duration 5h55 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Le Barroux - 84 - Vaucluse

Starting from Sainte-Madeleine Abbey at Barroux, this is quite a wild route offering many views over Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the surrounding plains.

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Lioux - The Madeleine cliff
distance 12.90 km Vertical gain +341 m Vertical drop -340 m Duration 4h40 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Lioux - 84 - Vaucluse

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

Walking The Véroncle mills ( Download : PDF )
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The Véroncle mills
distance 10.00 km Vertical gain +310 m Vertical drop -301 m Duration 3h45 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Gordes - 84 - Vaucluse

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

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distance 14.80 km Vertical gain +833 m Vertical drop -824 m Duration 6h35 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse - 84 - Vaucluse

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

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Mont Ventoux by the southern slopes
distance 21.92 km Vertical gain +1,446 m Vertical drop -1,438 m Duration 10h25 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Bédoin - 84 - Vaucluse

Beautiful climb up the southern slopes of Mont Ventoux from the hamlet of Sainte Colombe 4 km from Bédoin.

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Hike to the Tour des Dentelles de Montmirail
distance 14.04 km Vertical gain +567 m Vertical drop -575 m Duration 5h40 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Gigondas - 84 - Vaucluse

A superb hike around the Dentelles de Montmirail.
This trek will take you through all sides of the Dentelles.

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The Cabanons de Mane
distance 6.05 km Vertical gain +235 m Vertical drop -234 m Duration 2h25 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Mane - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

If you like Bories, you'll see them in the distance at the start, then up close, and you can even go inside some of them. On your way back, before you get to the village, you'll walk up a superb calade (cobbled) street, and there's a little detour to see the Château de Mane.

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distance 12.54 km Vertical gain +311 m Vertical drop -311 m Duration 4h30 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Lioux - 84 - Vaucluse

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

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distance 12.67 km Vertical gain +291 m Vertical drop -286 m Duration 4h25 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Murs (Vaucluse) - 84 - Vaucluse

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.

Walker
distance 6.12 km Vertical gain +209 m Vertical drop -214 m Duration 2h20 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Oppedette - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

A beautiful loop around the Calavon Gorges from the village of Oppedette.

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distance 12.07 km Vertical gain +294 m Vertical drop -294 m Duration 4h15 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Redortiers - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Discover the dry stone sheepfolds to the west of the Lure mountains.

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