The southern slope of Le Petit Luberon
Departure from Mérindol (84 - Vaucluse)
On the southern slope of Le Petit Luberon, this trail is for experienced hikers due to two steep rises and randomly waymarked trails.
The Castellas de Roquemartine, the Crête du Defens, and the Grottes de Calès caves
Departure from Lamanon (13 - Bouches-du-Rhône)
A nice hike in the Alpilles to see the ruins of Castellas de Roquemartine (Château de la Reine Jeanne), and end with the caves of Calès, a very interesting cave network.
Between Lacoste and Ménerbes
Departure from Lacoste (Vaucluse) (84 - Vaucluse)
A hike on little-known tracks in the districts of Lacoste, Goult and Ménerbes. An overview of nearly ten centuries of history, comprising the chapel, the old abbey and the castle.
Discovery tour of Oppède-le-Vieux
Departure from Oppède (84 - Vaucluse)
Pleasant circular walk where you will discover the magnificent village of Oppède-le-Vieux and its vestiges.
Around the Aigue Brun
Departure from Buoux (84 - Vaucluse)
Circuit around the Aigue Brun to see the different aspects of this valley nestled at the foot of the Luberon.
On the ridges of the Grand Luberon
Departure from Buoux (84 - Vaucluse)
A loop that takes you to the hamlet of Seguins along the ridges of the Grand Luberon through Sivergues and Chastelas.
Défens d'Eyguières - Lamanon, Grottes de Calès
Departure from Eyguières (13 - Bouches-du-Rhône)
A hike starting from Eyguières with its two enclosed springs, the Fontaine des Bormes and the Fontaine Gilouse.
A walk in the Défens d'Eyguières, with fine views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance valley and, if the weather is fine, the Mont Ventoux.
Access to the Grottes de Calès site is forbidden.
Return by the olive groves below the Défens d'Eyguières.
__Caution! Because of the nature of the rock (mollasse sandstone, and therefore friable) and the cliffs, parts of the site are dangerous.
A municipal order prohibiting access to these areas is currently in force. Take great care.__
Sommet des Fourcats (Fourcats Peak)
Departure from Robion (84 - Vaucluse)
Excellent walk with an amazing uphill trail to "Les Rochers de Baude" leading to the ridges of the "Luberon plateau"
Les Taillades with its varied landscapes and viewpoints
Departure from Taillades (84 - Vaucluse)
A fine loop starting from Les Taillades. You will walk through varied scenery such as the Source of the Boulon, the cliffs of the Petit Luberon, the Rochers de Baude cliff and the Badarel Gorge, the Carpentras Canal and the old village. This walk is not recommended for people suffering from vertigo. See the “Useful information” section.
Rochers de Baude and Gorges de Badarel
Departure from Taillades (84 - Vaucluse)
Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.
The Tour des Opies- the Eyguières Alpilles
Departure from Eyguières (13 - Bouches-du-Rhône)
Hiking in the Alpilles, starting from the Eyguières bullring.
A quiet start among olive trees and cicadas at the foot of the Opies.
You'll discover the old Romanière sheep pens.
The ascent starts on a beautiful path through the maquis and ends with a little climb to finish at the Tour de Guet where a magnificent 360° view awaits you.
You can also visit the vestiges of Villa Gallo Romaine.
The Orgon plateau
Departure from Orgon (13 - Bouches-du-Rhône)
Circuit in the eastern Alpilles, first passing by the Notre-Dame de Beauregard chapel overlooking the Durance valley and a long tour over the Orgon plateau and its valleys.
The Opies and the Mont Menu ridgewalk from Eyguières
Departure from Eyguières (13 - Bouches-du-Rhône)
A fine, challenging circuit in rocky terrain. A few technical sections add spice to this route, as does the intriguing section passing through the two-ended cave on the Mont Menu. The Mont Menu ridge requires concentration and a sense of direction since the cairns are few and far between.
There is always a superb view in every direction: the Étang de Berre, the plain of the Crau, Aureille, the Alpilles, the Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and of course the cliffs of the Mont Menu.
The hills of Grans
Departure from Grans (13 - Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk to discover bories (dry-stone huts), perfect for a little mountain biking special, alternating between false-flat single trails (be careful of the trees!) and wide rolling tracks to get your heart pumping or to work on your endurance.
From Cabrières d’Avignon to the “Village des Bories” in Gordes
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (84 - Vaucluse)
A pleasant circuit, partly in the shade of the forest, to discover many very well-preserved stone huts (“bories”) and splendid olive groves.
Discovery trail north-west of Cabrières d'Avignon
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (84 - Vaucluse)
A short trail to discover the hidden attractions of the upper part of Cabrières d'Avignon: the distinctive architecture of the village houses, porticos and dry-stone walls, fountains and wash-houses, the cedar forest. It also includes Léopold Truc's "paradise", stone shelters ("bories") and olive groves.
Discovery trail west of Cabrières d'Avignon
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (84 - Vaucluse)
A short trail to discover the hidden attractions of the western part of Cabrières d'Avignon: olive groves, vineyards, hills, cedars, the Plague Wall (the "Mur de la Peste")
Fountain of Vaucluse from Cabrières-d'Avignon
Departure from Cabrières-d'Avignon (84 - Vaucluse)
From Cabrières-d'Avignon, this is a nice circle route leading to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse going along the Wall of the Plague (Mur de la Peste) and passing by Fontaine-de-Vaucluse castle.
The Trois Termes via La Sénancole
Departure from Gordes (84 - Vaucluse)
Loop around Gordes and its dry stone dwellings, through the valley of Sénancole and its unique Sénanque Abbey.
Around Roussillon and its ochre cliffs
Departure from Roussillon (Vaucluse) (84 - Vaucluse)
Walk offering beautiful landscapes and viewpoints on Roussillon and its ochre cliffs.
⚠️ There is a difficult part at the end of this walk : please read "Practical information section."
A loop hike from Ventabren to L'Aqueduc de Roquefavour
Departure from Ventabren (13 - Bouches-du-Rhône)
A loop hike starting from Ventabren Village, heading downhill and crossing Arc River to head up the hill on the other side reaching a stunning panoramic view over Mont Ventoux, Eguilles Village, the Aqueduc de Roquefavour Bridge, Sainte-Victoire Mountain and l'Etoile mountain range with the Pilon du Roi.
The Canal de Marseille and Aqueduc de Roquefavour
Departure from Ventabren (13 - Bouches-du-Rhône)
Leaving from Ventabren, a walk in the surrounding hills and then along the Canal de Marseille and ending at the Aqueduc de Roquefavour.
The Véroncle mills
Departure from Gordes (84 - Vaucluse)
The route leads up the Véroncle canyon then down the south-facing slopes of the Monts de Vaucluse.
Gorges de Véroncle
Departure from Gordes (84 - 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.
Lagnes discovery trail
Departure from Lagnes (84 - Vaucluse)
A pleasant trail, largely in the shade of the forest, to explore Lagnes, its landscapes and points of interest.
Between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Departure from Lagnes (84 - Vaucluse)
A trek between Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse on typical Provençal trails.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse by the Oppidum de Bondelon and the Galas Aqueduct
Departure from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (84 - Vaucluse)
A circuit on old cart tracks with ruts worn in the stone (“rodans”), then along the Carpentras Canal and over the Galas Aqueduct. Splendid views over the Sorgue and an opportunity to visit the village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.