The "courrée" is like a crown which runs around the plateau on which Ménerbes stands.
The "courrée" is like a crown which runs around the plateau on which Ménerbes stands.
Department | Vaucluse |
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Departure municipality | Ménerbes |
Outing type | Hike |
Difficulty | Easy |
Duration | 1:00 |
Recommended period | from january to december |
Environment | Countryside |
Kilometres | 4 km |
Depart from Place Albert Roure in the village centre.
The walk starts from Place Albert Roure in the village centre. Take Rue Saint Estève and if you continue straight ahead without taking the paths which climb or descend, the walk ends in Rue Sainte Barbe and takes you back almost to where you started. Firstly, pass through a pleasant forest, then a very clear section with views over the Luberon along almost its entire length. If you are staying in the village, it is a very enjoyable walk in the evening.
If you want to prolong it (6 km loop, 1½ hours), halfway from "la courrée", you can descend towards "la Perrière", where you will arrive at the old "Perrière" quarries, and turn right on the road back to the village.
If you want an even longer walk (8 km loop, 2 hours), instead of taking the road on the right, cross the road and follow the Luberon along the stony path for 1 km. At the end of this path, you will arrive in "Baucet" ... turn right after the first house and enter the village.