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Prieuré de Carluc walks
From Vitrolles-en-Lubéron to Oppedette
Visorando Member 
16.74 mi
+2,434 ft
-2,405 ft
9h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Vitrolles-en-Lubéron (Vaucluse)
This fourth stage begins with a route halfway up the wooded slope of the Vallat de Pissaire before entering the Ravin du Gancet and then crossing the Aiguebelle valley to reach the hilltop village of Montjustin. The route follows the ridge of the hill separating this valley from that of the Encrême and descends to reach Céreste, situated at their confluence. It crosses the remarkable Pont de la Baou before revealing, nestled in the woods, the medieval Priory of Carluc. It climbs the side of the valley and swings over to that of the Grand Vallat, then ascends its sunny slope towards Sainte-Croix-à-Lauze, from where it reaches the top of the Cavalon valley before descending it to reach the village of Oppedette.
Walks near Prieuré de Carluc
From Céreste to Apt via the plain, Auribeau and Saignon
Visorando Member 
13.87 mi
+1,532 ft
-2,051 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Céreste (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The final stage of this route is long and varied. The first section takes place on the plain at the foot of the Luberon ridges, which were traversed in the opposite direction during the second stage. We then gain altitude, climbing successively to the villages of Glorivette, Castellet-en-Lubéron and Auribeau, the latter two boasting a rich heritage. We then descend all the way, passing through the beautiful village of Saignon along the way.
From Vitrolles to Céreste via Montjustin
Visorando Member 
9.01 mi
+915 ft
-1,312 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vitrolles-en-Lubéron (Vaucluse)
The third stage is the shortest of this route. After a very pleasant walk along a track at the foot of wooded hills, we take a narrow path that allows us to cross from the southern to the northern side of the massif. We then climb up to the pretty village of Montjustin, before descending via a ridge offering superb views.
From Apt to Sivergues via the Rocher des Druides
Visorando Member 
6.27 mi
+2,106 ft
-630 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Apt (Vaucluse)
This first stage is mainly uphill, leading to the foot of the western part of the Grand Luberon ridges. Halfway through, there is a descent to pass by the foot of the Rocher des Druides and the hamlet of Roscalière, followed by a climb back up. It is possible to avoid this detour and thus shorten the stage.
From Sivergues to Vitrolles via the Luberon ridges
Visorando Member 
13.06 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,703 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Sivergues (Vaucluse)
This second stage is both long and superb! First, you climb the highest point of the Luberon, the Mourre Nègre, alternating between steep paths and gently sloping tracks. Then, you follow the ridges from west to east, always on open terrain with sweeping panoramic views. The (long) descent to Vitrolles is shaded.
From Cucuron to Vitrolles-en-Lubéron
Visorando Member 
15.61 mi
+3,950 ft
-3,337 ft
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Cucuron (Vaucluse)
This third stage takes you through the forests on the southern slopes of the Grand Lubéron. From Cucuron, the route climbs gently northwards across fields, then rises steeply up the wooded flank of the Montagne du Grand Lubéron and, following various valleys, reaches the bare ridge at the small pass of Basse Cabrière, east of the Mourre Nègre, the highest point of the massif. It winds along the ridge and, at its end, drops down the northern slope, then, skirting Mont La Grand Colle, returns south via the Vallat de la Combe d’Apt, before reaching Vitrolles-en-Lubéron.