Mormoiron walks

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 beautiful circuit that starts in Malaucène, at the foot of the Ventoux, and takes you around the magnificent Château du Barroux.

A pleasant, looping circuit that makes for a pleasant visit to the hilltop village of Le Barroux.

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 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.

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.

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.

Following the paths that wind through the rows of vines, this tour takes you to the foot of the rocky bars of the Dentelles de Montmirail, finely chiselled against the Provencal sky, with Mont Ventoux as a backdrop. Risk of fire and hunting: risk of fine! See the practical information section for details of local regulations.

Beaumes-de-Venise, near the Dentelles and discover the Rocher de Rocalinaud.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Gigondas is renowned for its vineyards and lace.There are climbing routes for enthusiasts of this sport. The tour of the lace-like rock formations offers a view of the immensity of the vineyards from above.

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

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

A tour of the countryside around Séguret to discover the Vallon de Prébayon and the ruins of its monastery, then the Notre-Dame d'Aubusson chapel.