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The Orgon plateau

Circuit in the eastern Alpilles, first passing by the Notre-Dame de Beauregard chapel overlooking the Durance valley and a long tour over the Orgon plateau and its valleys.
The Happy Valley of Orgon

A very pleasant short hike with views of the Durance valley, Mont Ventoux, the Luberon, etc. No particular difficulty.
From the Vallon des Buisses to the Valloncourt ridges

Discover beautiful cedars and a stunning viewpoint.
Saint-Jacques Hill

Short walk on Saint-Jacques hill starting from the centre of Cavaillon.
Les Taillades with its varied landscapes and viewpoints

A fine loop starting from Les Taillades. You will walk through varied scenery such as the Source of the Boulon, the cliffs of the Petit Luberon, the Rochers de Baude cliff and the Badarel Gorge, the Carpentras Canal and the old village. This walk is not recommended for people suffering from vertigo. See the “Useful information” section.
Rochers de Baude and Gorges de Badarel

Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.
The Saint Sixtus chapel and the "Tête du Long Jean"

The route starts from a typical village of the Alpilles, takes you past a chapel famous for its beauty in a delightful setting, and continues round a hill with views of the north slope of the ridge and the plain of Mollégès. On the return leg, there is a superb view of the old village of Eygalières.
Sommet des Fourcats (Fourcats Peak)

Excellent walk with an amazing uphill trail to "Les Rochers de Baude" leading to the ridges of the "Luberon plateau"
The Castellas de Roquemartine, the Crête du Defens, and the Grottes de Calès caves

A nice hike in the Alpilles to see the ruins of Castellas de Roquemartine (Château de la Reine Jeanne), and end with the caves of Calès, a very interesting cave network.
Les Mayorques and the Peine Gorges

Close to the Gorges de Régalon, the Gorges de la Peine are an easy way to discover this part of the Luberon.
The Gorges du Régalon - Short circuit via the Mayorques farm

A lovely walk to discover some very narrow gorges, but with no great difficulty, and a beautiful view of the Durance plain on the way back. Ideal for families.
Beware: there are some steep sections inside the gorges.
You are entering the Luberon National Geological Reserve and Réserve Biologique Domaniale. This is an extremely fragile site. Please respect the site (see practical information).
=> Avoid this hike from January to September, preferring mornings or late afternoons.
Trou du Rat and Régalon

An easy loop (provided the Gorges du Régalon are not flooded!) on beautiful forest trails. Some lovely views of the Durance valley and a taste of the Luberon.
You will be entering the Luberon Biological Reserve and National Geological Nature Reserve. This site is extremely fragile. Please respect this place. (see practical information).
The Régalon gorges

An exceptional walk for young and old alike!
In summer in the amazing coolness of the rock (10 to 15°C difference) and the rest of the year with the risk of walking in the water like adventurers!
=> Passage through crevices where it is impossible for two people to pass, with large caves to discover!
=> Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
You are entering the Réserve Biologique Domaniale and Réserve naturelle nationale géologique du Luberon. This site is extremely fragile and difficult to access in certain places. Please respect the site (see practical information).
Régalon Gorges

This is a classic hike that can become very difficult in bad weather and when there is water.
You are entering the Luberon State Biological Reserve and National Geological Nature Reserve. This site is extremely fragile and difficult to access in some places. Please respect this area. (see practical information).
Défens d'Eyguières - Lamanon, Grottes de Calès

A hike starting from Eyguières with its two enclosed springs, the Fontaine des Bormes and the Fontaine Gilouse.
A walk in the Défens d'Eyguières, with fine views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance valley and, if the weather is fine, the Mont Ventoux.
Access to the Grottes de Calès site is forbidden.
Return by the olive groves below the Défens d'Eyguières.
__Caution! Because of the nature of the rock (mollasse sandstone, and therefore friable) and the cliffs, parts of the site are dangerous.
A municipal order prohibiting access to these areas is currently in force. Take great care.__
The Combrès valley

Starting from the medieval village of Oppède-le-Vieux, this circuit allows you to discover the wild Combrès valley and magnificent views of the surrounding plain.
Le Gros Calan in the Alpilles

Short hike in the Alpilles, below Eygalières. Best done in autumn or winter.
Aureille lookout tower

The highlight of the walk is the wonderful view from the lookout tower over the Alpilles range, giving superb photo opportunities!
The Opies and the Mont Menu from Eyguières

A fine, challenging circuit in rocky terrain. A few technical sections add spice to this route, as does the intriguing section passing through the two-ended cave on the Mont Menu. The Mont Menu ridge requires concentration and a sense of direction since the cairns are few and far between.
There is always a superb view in every direction: the Étang de Berre, the plain of the Crau, Aureille, the Alpilles, the Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and of course the cliffs of the Mont Menu.
The Opies Tower

The Tour des Opies is the highest point in the Alpilles mountain range, rising to 498 m and offering a 360° panoramic view of the Durance plain, the Rhône, the Comtat Venaissin, the Camargue plain and the Crau plain as far as the Étang de Berre. The route, located in the Alpilles Natural Park, begins in the wooded valley of Les Glauges. It leads to the ruins of a Gallo-Roman villa. On the way back, a visit to the charming village of Aureille is a must.
The Aureille Loop

This pretty little loop runs alongside olive groves and the Civadières climbing cliffs, climbs up to the watchtower and then descends to the village via a track and a large valley crossed by theGR® 6 hiking trail. The route mainly follows wide, easy paths that allow you to admire the landscape. From the top of the watchtower, on a clear day you can see the Crau plain, the Mediterranean Sea and the Étang de Berre to the south, and the Calans mountain range silhouetted against the horizon to the north.
Aureille to Eygualières

A pleasant walk through the Alpilles.
Not particularly difficult, this is a hike that is excellent for beginners.
Nevertheless, there are beautiful stretches, commanding views and surprising natural displays of surprise and vigour.
Aureille: through the olive groves

In the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Park, this circuit crosses vast olive groves, runs alongside a canal and an old sandpit, and passes close to a Vaudoret oil mill.
Les Caisses de Jean-Jean from Aureille

An easy, family-friendly walk in the south of the Alpilles mountains. Passes near the Caisses de Jean-Jean oppidum.
From Cabrières d’Avignon to the “Village des Bories” in Gordes
A pleasant circuit, partly in the shade of the forest, to discover many very well-preserved stone huts (“bories”) and splendid olive groves.
Discovery trail north-west of Cabrières d'Avignon
A short trail to discover the hidden attractions of the upper part of Cabrières d'Avignon: the distinctive architecture of the village houses, porticos and dry-stone walls, fountains and wash-houses, the cedar forest. It also includes Léopold Truc's "paradise", stone shelters ("bories") and olive groves.
Discovery trail west of Cabrières d'Avignon

A short trail to discover the hidden attractions of the western part of Cabrières d'Avignon: olive groves, vineyards, hills, cedars, the Plague Wall (the "Mur de la Peste")
Fountain of Vaucluse from Cabrières-d'Avignon

From Cabrières-d'Avignon, this is a nice circle route leading to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse going along the Wall of the Plague (Mur de la Peste) and passing by Fontaine-de-Vaucluse castle.