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Plan d'Eau des Salettes walks
The ochres of Mormoiron and the Sitos ravine
Visorando Member
3.25 mi
+472 ft
-466 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Mormoiron (Vaucluse)
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.
Walks near Plan d'Eau des Salettes
From Bédoin to Mont Ventoux
9.14 mi
+5,295 ft
-85 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bédoin (Vaucluse)
Bédoin - Mont Ventoux is a legendary stage of the Tour de France cycling race. This hike provides more direct access to the summit, via paths that follow the ridges and valleys of the mountain's southern slope. At the beginning, the paths run through pretty woodland, which is magnificent in autumn. Towards the end, the paths cross the rocky landscape of light-coloured stones at the summit of the mountain. Along the way, you will come across "jas", mountain sheepfolds built from dry stone walls.
From Gordes to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
14.71 mi
+2,156 ft
-3,350 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gordes (Vaucluse)
The seventh stage brings this week-long hike through the enchanting Luberon region to a close. The route leads to the village of Gordes, perched on a rocky outcrop, where the dry-stone buildings, winding paved slanting streets and its proud, imposing castle reveal all the charm of these Provençal villages that have weathered centuries of conflict. It then heads to the magnificent Sénanque Abbey, peacefully nestled in a valley; its simple Romanesque architecture, built of grey limestone, is set off by the contrast of a vast field of lavender. Through the woods of the Vaucluse Plateau, he visits the charming little village of Saumane-de-Vaucluse, perched on a rocky outcrop and protected by its fortified castle, now converted into a bastion. He then descends to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to admire the mighty resurgence of the Sorgue de Velleron, before returning to the car park where he started.
Notre-Dame des Anges Chapel – Summit of Mont Ventoux
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.46 mi
+3,186 ft
-371 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aurel (Vaucluse) (Vaucluse)
The ascent of Mont Ventoux starts from the Notre-Dame des Anges du Ventouret Chapel; reach the ridge and follow it to the Col des Tempêtes, and there we are on the Giant of Provence.
Gorges de Véroncle
3.62 mi
+974 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Difficult
Departure from Gordes (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.
From Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to Mérindol
20.16 mi
+3,773 ft
-3,645 ft
12h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse)
This first stage of the Tour du Luberon offers beautiful, unspoilt Provençal landscapes through the rocky hills and valleys of sparse woodland bordering the Coulon Valley. The highlights of this route include the remains of the Plague Wall, built during the plague of 1720, the little Chapel of Saint-Eusèbe, the medieval village of Oppède-le-Vieux perched on a rocky outcrop, its church of Notre-Dame d’Alidon which offers a beautiful view over the valley, the Galère valley, the old village of Mérindol, its church of Sainte-Anne and its Reformed church.