Tour of the Grand Luberon

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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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 67.96 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 2,044 m
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    Descent: - 2,041 m
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    Highest point: 1,124 m
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    Lowest point: 223 m

Photos

Belles maisons
Maisons
Fontaine
Lavoir

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    D'Apt à Sivergues par le Rocher des Druides

    From Apt to Sivergues via the Rocher des Druides

    ↔10.09 km ↗642 m ↘192 m
    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.
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  2. 2
    De Sivergues à Vitrolles par les crêtes du Luberon

    From Sivergues to Vitrolles via the Luberon ridges

    ↔21.01 km ↗658 m ↘824 m
    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.
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  3. 3
    De Vitrolles à Céreste par Montjustin

    From Vitrolles to Céreste via Montjustin

    ↔14.51 km ↗279 m ↘400 m
    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.
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    De Céreste à Apt par la plaine, Auribeau et Saignon

    From Céreste to Apt via the plain, Auribeau and Saignon

    ↔22.33 km ↗467 m ↘625 m
    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.
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Notes

This route starts and ends in Apt, which is served by Zou buses and offers a wide range of facilities: accommodation, restaurants, shops, etc.

Accommodation is available on the evening of each stage, but in Sivergues (first stage) and Vitrolles (second stage), only one option has been identified. Replenishment is only possible in Apt and Céreste. For further details, see the descriptions of the individual stages.

Apart from a few unmarked sections, the route mainly follows the GRP® Luberon-Monts de Vaucluse, the GR®9, the GR®4, the GR®653D and various PR® trails. The density of signposting varies along the entire route.

The route takes in stony paths and tracks, DFCI (Forest Fire Protection) tracks and small roads, in varying proportions from one stage to the next.

The route alternates between shaded and open areas. Consequently, it is necessary to carry sufficient water and suitable sun protection.

Optional extension:
From Vitrolles, it is possible to do a circular hike to visit the beautiful village of La Bastide-des-Jourdans: follow the hike “Discovering the heritage of La Bastide-des-Jourdans from Vitrolles”. This involves spending two nights in Vitrolles.

Hike completed by the author, including the extension, from 20 to 24 April 2026.

Worth a visit

- Superb panoramic views from the Luberon ridges.
- Charming villages and hamlets, with a rich and diverse heritage.
- In spring, a variety of scents add to the sensory delight.

For further details, see the descriptions of the various stages.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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