Pernes-les-Fontaines walks

Discover the heritage of Pernes-les-Fontaines, the former capital of the Comtat Venaissin, with its many fountains.

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

A short family walk that allows you to discover Saint-Didier and its countryside by following the various oratories that dot the village.

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.

A pleasant short hike with magnificent views of Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles and the Luberon.

Hike starting from the hamlet of Saint-Antoine, in the commune of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, passing along the Carpentras canal and climbing up to the heights, with views of the Luberon and the Rhône valley.

After passing through the beautiful village of Venasque, this route goes through several shaded valleys that are very pleasant in summer. In May, you can pick a few cherries from abandoned trees along the paths.

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.

Visit the rocky and airy Combe de Capellan, then the wooded and more humid Combe de la Fontaine du Rupt. Views of the Comtat and, of course, the inevitable Ventoux. At the end, you can visit the village of Venasque, a medieval gem.

From the Hermitage of Saint-Gens, this trail climbs back up to the miraculous spring, then winds its way across the plateau along the historic Plague Wall trail and returns via the Combe de Capellan and the holm oak forests of the Monts de Vaucluse.

A lovely, easy hike starting from the car park at the Château de Saumanes in Vaucluse.

A lovely little hike around Saumane-de-Vaucluse on typical Provençal trails.

Set off to discover some of the gems in the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse region, such as the semi-troglodyte shelter in Marculy, the old Valescure farm and the watchtower at the top of the valley between Mourre Pelé and Trois Luisants.

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.

The waters of the Sorgue' dynamism has fostered industrial activities: milling, drapery, paper mill, silk industry... At the height of the occupation, 66 wheels were installed. This walk allows you to discover the few wheels still present but also to enjoy the clarity of these waters frequented by mallards, swans and chars. Numerous facilities allow you to get closer to the water, or even to dip a toe in...

Discover Thor, located downstream from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, which benefits from the many sorghums flowing from the resurgence of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. On one of the few hills in the Comtat Venaissin plain, a little way from the town, stands the Château de Thouzon and, in its lower part, the caves of the same name.

A very pleasant walk, but difficult at the start to reach the castle. The view of the Sorgue and the village is very impressive from the castle.

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.

Discover the dry stone buildings, large and small, scattered around Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

A circular loop that takes us to the terraces that were once cultivated and the ancient oppidum of Bondelon.

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.

A magnificent hike around Fontaine-de-Vaucluse with beautiful views of the rocky cliffs and valleys. On the way back, a detour to the Gouffre de Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a must.