Outings in Ménerbes

The "courrée" is like a crown which runs around the plateau on which Ménerbes stands.

This walk across the rocky escarpments which provide a home for several birds of prey. It offers superb viewpoints over the Plain of the Comtat Venaissin, the Alpilles, and the Luberon Cliffs. This walk offers the chance to see the Boulon Cirque,…

Walk allowing you to admire the view over the Alpilles, the Durance valley, Saint Jacques Hill; to the north, the Cévennes Mountains, the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Vaucluse Mountains, with Mont Ventoux as a backdrop; at the foot of the Luberon,…

This magnificent hike from the campsite of Bonnieux to discover the Luberon in all its facets. During the ride is a succession of magnificent landscapes : cliffs, forest, Bories, part of the road to St Jacques de Compostela, the Aiguebrun river,…

This beautiful walk on the hill overlooking the village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is easy and ideal for families. During the walk, you will discover the plant and animal life in the Vaucluse Mountains.

From the Spring to the Venice of Provence: Distance: 21 km - Time required: 2 hours. The major sites of the Sorgue await you during this outing, the watershed, the abyss and the canals which wind their way through the fields. A whole world is…

Visit to three typical Provencal country villages.

Discover the 40 fountains in the village. Some are obvious: Cormoran Fountain, Gigot Fountain, Reboul Fountain, Ange Fountain.... others are more surprising: Font de la Lune... Some will require more patience and perspicacity. A walk for all…

The Colorado of Provence is a site with radiant colours, which nature and human hands have created in the old ochre mines. With its bright orange fairy chimneys and its Sahara which changes from white to purple, it is a joy at all times of the year.

From Sault, the lavender capital, this path allows you to discover this symbol of Provence while it is in bloom (July and August), but is also enjoyable at other times of the year. Follow the interpretation boards (botanic, culture, harvest,…

The seigniorial reserve of Défends Wood, where it was forbidden to graze livestock, reminds us that the kingdom's best wood was extracted from these forests in order to build the fleet under Colbert.

Easy walk for all. You will find a typical Mediterranean plant life and protected plants and animals. Wear a good pair of walking shoes and carry water and a whistle (during the hunting season). Respect nature (remove your waste) and the silence.…

This loop hike around the hamlet of Lincel combines the discovery of heritage sites (Romanesque church of Sainte-Madeleine de Lincel, ford of Reculon - Roman remains on the Via Domitia, Romanesque chapel of Saint-Paul, chapel of Ardene) and…

Pretty hiking you will discover Bories.

Magnificent marked walk through the forest, the lavender fields in the shade. At Les Omergues, a restaurant bar awaits you for the pleasure of having a drink or eating an ice cream.

Discover the famous Mont Sainte-Victoire, where Paul Cézanne painted many of his paintings, and take the path that will lead you to the chapel of Saint-Ser. An exceptional environment! These extraordinary panoramas deserve: a well marked trail…

This mountain bike circuit is also a circuit enjoyed by hikers. It is entirely signposted and is located in the forest. There are children's play areas and picnic areas. A site called the Dumper offers a shady rest area and landscaped at the…

This simple circuit with a few small hills between Valensole and Allemagne-en-Provence provides superb views of the lavender fields. You can also discover the cultural heritage of the villages you pass through.

From the village of Cruis, follow the itinerary to Jas de Roche and Notre-Dame de Lure. From the chapel, climb up the GR6 to the summit of Lure. Superb view over the southern Alps, Mont Ventoux and Provence. Follow the ridge eastwards, then…

Discover the culture of the olive tree through the path of the olive tree punctuated with information panels that will reveal some secrets of this legendary tree.

The Collias Hermitage (11.5 km - 3 hours) - This shady family walk will lead you to Notre-Dame de Laval Chapel. For the more athletic, it is possible to continue on a loop and descend to the Torte path, the former road to Nimes, which offers…