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Circular | 10 km.
When you think of Provence, you often picture lavender fields and olive groves. But high on the Petit Luberon plateau, near the beautiful village of Bonnieux, lies a truly remarkable surprise: a centuries-old cedar forest. A hike through the Forêt des Cedrès, combined with the route to the Portalas viewpoint, is a must for any hiker visiting the Vaucluse.
Circular | 11 km.
Anyone who truly wants to discover the Luberon must explore the Aiguebrun Valley. This hike is a true classic in the Luberon Regional Nature Park. You first descend into the verdant Aiguebrun Valley, climb to the remote hamlet of Sivergues, and return via the expansive Claparèdes plateau.
In the vicinity of Mont Ventoux there are many remains of old quarries where ocher was exploited. This walk is less known by tourists, but it is a real winner. You will not only pass some ocher caves and old ocher quarries from 1885, but you will also have beautiful views of Mont Ventoux and the wide surroundings.
This walk takes you along the restored plague wall from 1721 and through the valley of the Oule. A fascinating mix of history, nature and panoramic views in the heart of the Vaucluse, on the edge of the Luberon Regional Nature Park.
This walk goes through an oak forest in the valley of the Nesque to the spectacular Gorges de la Nesque. Besides the gorge, you have beautiful views on the way of the valley of the Nesque and the plateau of Sault.
Very nice walk through the Enclave of the Pope. This enclave was marked out with border posts in the 14th and 15th centuries and this walk takes you past five of them. During the walk you can enjoy vineyards, lavender fields and truffle groves with beautiful views, including Mont Ventoux, Les Dentelles de Montmirail and La Lance.
The very small village of Rustrel is located against the Plateau d'Albion in the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon. This short walk goes through the famous old ocher quarries and mines. It is enjoying the beautiful color palette with countless shades of orange, flaming red, yellow and purple, hence the name Colorado Provençal de Rustrel. The ocher earth is the result of sand deposits created by the withdrawal of the sea millions of years ago.