Simiane-la-Rotonde walks

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.

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.

A beautiful loop around the Calavon Gorges from the village of Oppedette.

Discover the villages of Oppedette and Vachères, the Saut du Moine waterfall, and sweeping panoramic views of the Luberon, the Alps...

Wild and difficult to access gorges, between 150 and 200m deep, very narrow in places, only a few metres wide. The descent of the Karstic Cave is very well equipped but tricky to navigate.

A walk in the Luberon that includes a visit to the beautiful village of Viens, some of its hamlets and chapels. Views of the ochre cliffs of Rustrel and Gignac, beautiful trails and forest passages. Geological curiosities (slab with footprints).

The hike begins with a visit to the Colorado Provençal Belvédères trail (pedestrian rate), a listed site managed by the Colorado de Rustrel Association, and continues with a tour of the Colorado via the ridges (GR®) to discover views of other ochre quarries. The hike reveals all the nuances of ochre colours in these former open-air quarries.Please note! The Mille Couleurs car park is reserved exclusively for visitors to the two marked trails managed by the Colorado de Rustrel Association for a limited period of approximately 3 hours. If you wish to hike the Tour du Colorado via the ridges, you must park in the village and pay the pedestrian entrance fee for the Belvédères trail.

The hike reveals all the nuances of ochre colours in these former open-air quarries. Paid parking, giving access to the trails to all occupants of the vehicle. There is a pedestrian rate, if you do not use the car park, which allows you to obtain the leaflet with the map, the history of the site and the code for the mobile discovery app. Please note that the Milles Couleurs car park (paid) is only accessible to visitors to the two marked trails managed by the Colorado Association of Rustrel.

A beautiful walk in the hills above Rustrel offering magnificent views of the Colorado Provençal.

A short, easy 2-hour walk starting from Viens in the Luberon. Beautiful views of the Luberon geological reserve.

A beautiful hike that will allow you to discover the surroundings of Rustrel's Colorado.

This short hike over varied terrain will take you to the village of Ongles via the Bois de Seigne and the Vière viewpoint.

A short, easy walk in the hills above the village, passing a rock shelter used in the Neolithic period and a spring halfway along the route. At the end of the route, you can see the domes of the observatory.

An easy walk through woods and countryside, valleys and ridges, allowing you to discover the variety and beauty of the Luberon’s landscapes.

The small village of Limans is known for its six dovecotes.

Discover rain water reservoirs carved into rock, which enabled rural life to continue in this waterless area.

This is a beautiful, easy hike in the Luberon in a magnificent landscape where you can discover numerous rain water reservoirs carved into rock and drystone shelters.

An easy hike from Céreste to the Priory of Carluc, along farmland, lavender fields and oak woods.

Route around the village of Montjustin. Magnificent views of the Grand Lubéron and the Encrême valley.

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.

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.

A beautiful short family hike in the Luberon Regional Nature Park. The commune of Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is located between the Lure mountain and the Luberon massif. Lovers of old stones, Provençal nature and astronomy will be charmed by this route.

An easy circular offering beautiful panoramic views of the Luberon and the Provençal Colorado.

A hike between wild hills and a village full of character. Wash houses and fountains. A Neolithic rock shelter.

A beautiful hike that takes you to the hilltop village of Saignon via old mule tracks through the woods and fields. The Saignon rock offers an incredible panorama of the Apt valley, the Monts de Vaucluse and Mont Ventoux.

A long and beautiful excursion over easy but varied countryside, with some steeper sections on the descent but on an excellent path.

A varied route starting from Saint-Jean de Sault, with paths through the undergrowth or at the bottom of a valley, passages over old charcoal kilns and the discovery of a long path that is now almost forgotten, but was once used by charcoal burners on the Coteau de la Meynière.

This walk is best done when the lavender is in bloom, in late June or early July.

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.

Ascend Pic de Tréboux from L'Hospitalet by crossing the Montagne de Lure national forest in the Alpes de Haute Provence.

A very beautiful walk starting from the pretty little village of Saignon.

Starting from the centre of Apt, this is a very beautiful, easy circular, passing in front of Saignon and Rocsalière to reach the Claparèdes plateau before descending back to Apt via a beautiful paved slanting street.

A pleasant little hike that has the advantage of starting practically in the centre of Apt, reaching the Saignon rock and returning along the hillside among fruit trees and lavender.

Take the shaded tracks through the forest, climb towards Les Courtines, then descend into a wide valley. Next, pass by the small Conchettes spring and return via the picturesque Combe de Saint-Guillem.

A short but invigorating walk. From Villémus, a charming village in the Luberon region of Manosque, you will climb up to a ridge which you will follow before descending back down to the village. Magnificent landscapes and views of all the mountain ranges in the region, the Forcalquier plain, and the Durance and Encrême valleys.

A four-day circular route that takes you up to the highest point of the Grand Luberon massif and along its ridges, offering superb panoramic views. You pass through numerous villages and hamlets, each boasting a rich heritage. Halfway through, you can add a loop to extend this route to five stages.

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.

This circular route allows you to walk through lavender fields before crossing the pretty little village of Aurel. The return journey follows a pleasant path through the Bois du Défends.

An easy route on the Albion plateau, allowing you to discover the villages of Saint-Trinit and Aurel, as well as the surrounding lavender fields.

This circuit leads to the top of Mourre Nègre, the highest point in the Luberon (1,115 metres), from the north, via a series of detours. The climb is gradual. Beautiful view from the summit. The descent also offers beautiful panoramic views but requires good footwear on a stony path.

If you enjoy walking in the forest, this hike is for you. You will encounter several species of pine trees, oaks and other service trees. Much of this hike is in the shade, so you can enjoy this circular route in summer when the sun starts to heat up.

This hike takes you to the highest section of the Luberon ridge. 360° panoramic views. The route is often shaded by holm oak forests and some beautiful pine forests, which is pleasant in hot weather. Several open sections offer views to the south or north. This very natural hike is fairly easy, except for the slightly significant elevation gain, but this is intentional, intended for those who are not afraid of a little effort.

The Mourre Nègre, the highest point in the Luberon mountain range, offers breathtaking views from its crest, stretching from the Étang de Berre to the Southern Alps and including the Sainte-Victoire and Mont Ventoux peaks. On the way down, passing through the Vallon du Roumi, you can get close to the ruins (currently being restored) of the ancient Château Saint-Pierre and the adjoining chapel of the same name.

Short path to access Mourre Nègre via the shaded slopes of the northern side of the Luberon.

Discover a varied route: you will follow a path at the bottom of a wild valley, walk along forest tracks, walk alongside lavender fields, descend via a path through the undergrowth and pass by a large oak tree.

This route, mostly on tarmac, aims to introduce you to all the facets of the blue gold, the plant so dear to the Provençals: lavender.

A walk between two small hilltop villages in the Luberon: Montfuron, with its castle and windmill, and Villemus, with its 12th-century chapel and paved slanting streets.

This is a hike that can be done with children. On the way there, you will have beautiful views of pretty villages such as Lincel and Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire. On the way back, the views of the snow-capped Alps are superb. The beautiful village of Saint-Martin-les-Eaux is also worth seeing, with its church and nativity scenes in December and January. Enjoy your walk! Moderator's warning on 06/02/2021: Please note There are maintenanceissues on the trails at the start of the route. See reviews.

In a single walk on the heights of Manosque, you can see Mont Ventoux, the Lure mountain, the Southern Alps, the Valensole plateau, Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire; with superb panoramic views, a reasonable elevation gain, accessible to all, half in the sun, half in the shade. Please note: the start of the route has been altered to avoid crossing pig pens that have appeared in recent months. As the route is not signposted, we recommend following it using GPS and the Visorando app.

From coulets to combes, carved out to varying degrees by torrential waters, discover the naturally shaped landscape around Aurel.

A pleasant route along the Aigue Brun, a tributary of the Durance, which over the years has wound its way between the two Luberon mountains, the Grand to the east and the Petit to the west.

This easy hike can be enjoyed in any season. The blue of the lavender gives way to the warm tones of autumn or the green colours of spring. Along the route, you will discover hidden drystone shelters or majestic structures built in the middle of fields. You will alternate between small paths in the undergrowth and paths through fields offering magnificent views of the Luberon mountain.

A short walk best done on a summer evening, not at all strenuous, doable in sandals, but with incredible charm. After passing through a forest of pine and oak trees with views of the Durance valley and the eastern Luberon, you will come to a path where you will get a good idea of what a perfect landscape looks like.