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The sheepfolds of Contras
Visorando Member
9.04 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,736 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saumane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful, easy hike starting from the charming village of Saumane, with beautiful sheepfolds in very good condition and magnificent landscapes.
Bring something to drink on sunny days as much of the route is in direct sunlight.
Pic de Treboux
13.63 mi
+2,782 ft
-2,785 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Ascend Pic de Tréboux from L'Hospitalet by crossing the Montagne de Lure national forest in the Alpes de Haute Provence.
Through the countryside between Ongles and Lardiers
7.86 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ongles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A country walk between the villages of Ongles and Lardiers. A bucolic and peaceful route in the spirit of Jean Giono, surrounded by fields, farms, lavender and oak forests.
Bois de Seigne from Ongles
7.26 mi
+656 ft
-630 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ongles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This short hike over varied terrain will take you to the village of Ongles via the Bois de Seigne and the Vière viewpoint.
The summit of Lure as seen from the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Lure
7.83 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,195 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Starting from the former abbey, founded in the 12th century and situated in the forest on Lure Mountain, the route first climbs through the forest and then along the ridges, offering a superb 360° panorama
Montagne de Lure, southern ascent
17.24 mi
+3,976 ft
-3,980 ft
11h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Ascent of Montagne de Lure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues. Circular route to the summit via Notre-Dame de Lure and the resort of Lure, covering part of the ridges of Montagne de Lure.
This route offers varied landscapes, crossing a beech forest, alpine meadows and dwarf junipers on the ridges, all offering panoramic views of Mont Ventoux and the Albion Plateau, the Southern Alps and the peaks of the Écrins.
Montagne de Lure
18.76 mi
+5,627 ft
-5,627 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Ascent of Montagne de Lure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron. A beautiful circular route allowing you to reach the summit via the north-facing slope of Lure and its marl, then cross most of the ridges of Montagne de Lure from east to west.
Magnificent panorama of the Écrins, the Dévoluy (Plateau de Bure, Grand Ferrand), the Vercors and the Diois.
The ridges of the Lure mountain
8.35 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,182 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The hike quickly reaches a superb viewpoint offering a clear view of the mountains of south-eastern France:- Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire (Bouches-du-Rhône)- Le Lubéron or Mont Ventoux (Vaucluse)- Le Verdon (Var/Alpes de Haute Provence)- Les Trois Becs (Drôme)- Le Dévoluy or Les Écrins (Hautes Alpes)- Mont Aiguille and Grand Veymont (Isère).Then we set off to explore the resort's old ski lifts, finally returning via the old coal mines.
Between the summits of Lure and L’Homme
7.19 mi
+2,054 ft
-2,060 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Whilst the Montagne de Lure may not be as well-known, publicised or popular as Mont Ventoux, it is no less interesting for its 360° panoramas and vantage points, offering views of the mountain ranges to both the north and the south.It is, quite simply, magnificent on a clear day once the morning mist shrouding the surrounding valleys has cleared!Far off to the north, even in summer, you can catch a glimpse of the eternal snows on certain Alpine peaks.
The Cairn 2000 via the Lure ridges
6.44 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This is a short hike along the ridge of Lure Mountain, with guaranteed 360° panoramic views, to Cairn 2000, which commemorates the transition tothe third millennium.
Even though this is a round trip, the advantage of a ridge is that the landscape is completely different on each side
A walk around Jabron
9.43 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,949 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
From Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron, the climb towards the hamlet of Aubard continues along a superb balcony path. The descent into the valley offers views of the summit of Lure and Tréboux. You pass through Vieux Curel. On returning to the plain, you take an old path that leads to the church at Châteauneuf-Miravail. Pass by the Château des Graves and return to Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron.
In the Jabron State Forest
11.55 mi
+2,316 ft
-2,326 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The Jabron Valley stretches from west to east, between the Montagne de Mare and the Baronnies Orientales to the north, and the Montagne de Lure to the south. This walk explores the northern slope of the Jabron, starting from the charming village of Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron. A short, one-kilometre round trip to the Col Saint-Pierre (the highest point) offers views of the Baronnies and the far south of the Hautes-Alpes.
Cairn 2000 via Jas en Tôle
5.39 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,703 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cruis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This beautiful hike on the Lure mountain takes you via the Jas en Tôle, offering a panoramic view of the Durance valley. An even more remarkable view awaits at Cairn 2000, well known to hikers.
The tour of the jas in Cruis
6.37 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cruis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A pleasant hike along paths that wind through the foothills of the Lure mountain, allowing you to discover jas restored by volunteers from the commune of Cruis in sublime locations.
Follow the yellow and red markings at first, then only the yellow markings.
The dovecotes of Limans
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.85 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Limans (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The small village of Limans is known for its six dovecotes.
La route des Jas et l'Abbey Church of Notre-Dame de Lure
10.72 mi
+2,516 ft
-2,510 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cruis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A route following in the footsteps of Giono to discover a few sheepfolds (jas), before entering the forest to reach the former Abbey of Notre-Dame de Lure.
La Montagne de Mare and Le Pied du Mulet
9.28 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,114 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Éourres (Hautes-Alpes)
A series of 360° panoramic viewpoints all around. Height, views, breathtaking landscapes. Views of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux, the Southern Alps, etc.
Gentle climbs, steep descents.
The Mare and Chanteduc ridges via the summit of Fléossier
10.60 mi
+3,455 ft
-3,438 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Éourres (Hautes-Alpes)
Éourres is a charming little pedestrian-only village perched on a rocky promontory with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. The scene is set! Let’s get going! Ascent of the Montagne de Mare via the Col de Verdun. A long, scenic hike along the ridges before the descent to the Col Saint-Pierre, followed by the climb to the Col de Branche and the Sommet de Fléossier. A long walk along the ridges before the descent to the hamlet of Les Damias and the return through the woods to the starting point.
Le Vieux Noyers and the Saint-Claude Chapel
5.42 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,493 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Noyers-sur-Jabron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Discover Le Vieux Noyers, home to the remains of a 13th-century castle, the ruins of the old village and the Church of Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem et Sainte-Euphémie. A round trip to the Saint-Claude Chapel allows you to pass through other ruins and hamlets that were once attached to the village, and to enjoy a panoramic view of the site and the surrounding peaks.
From Damias to Antonaves
9.66 mi
+2,484 ft
-3,743 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Éourres (Hautes-Alpes)
The fourth stage of the Tour de la Méouge, featuring two ridge walks as a bonus to round off this trek in style. From Chanteduc, you can look back and see much of the route you’ve covered since the start, and from Saint-Cyr, you’ll have a commanding view over the Buech and Durance valleys. In between, the forests are magnificent.
Circular route south of Simiane-la-Rotonde and return via the summit of the Espéron
7.24 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,549 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Simiane-la-Rotonde (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
From the pretty hilltop village of Simiane-la-Rotonde, a route through coppiced woodland with lovely views to the east, south beyond the Grand Luberon, and north on the return journey from the summit of the Espéron.
Circular route through the wild side of Simiane-la-Rotonde
4.95 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Simiane-la-Rotonde (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This short circular route, starting from the medieval village of Simiane-la-Rotonde, will take you through pretty holm oak forests and along lavender fields. You will pass by old dry stone sheepfolds (or jas) and the ruins of three mills. At the end of the hike, you can visit the Rotonde and lose yourself in the narrow streets of the old village. As a bonus, you will have beautiful, unobstructed views of the Albion plateau, the Lure Mountain and even the Alps.
