Classic Provence (Alternative)

Walk through classic Provencal landscapes in the heart of Provence. If you do only one walk in Provence then make it this. You will wander through the Luberon National Park, explore honey-coloured hilltop villages and discover ancient abbeys and crumbling castles. In this, Provence’s finest landscape. Boasting over 300 days a year of sunshine, the natural light of Provence has inspired many artists including Cézanne and Van Gogh. It is also certain to inspire you as you enjoy this walk from inn to inn through classic Provence.
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Hiking route · France
Walk to Bonnieux
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.7 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 431 m
Descent 314 m

Walk from the Provencal town of Apt via vineyards and forest trails to Bonnieux, a beautiful French village perched at 400m above the Luberon ...

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from Macs Adventure,   Macs Adventure
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 472 m
Descent 481 m

This lovely circular walk takes you into the cedar forest of the Petit Luberon high above the village of Bonnieux, affording fantastic views back ...

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from Fiona Marshall,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · Vaucluse
Walk to Goult via Lacoste
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 229 m
Descent 341 m

A pleasant walk along quiet country roads and forest trails from Bonnieux to Goult, via the hilltop town of Lacoste. 

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from Fiona Marshall,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · Vaucluse
Goult Countryside via St Pantaleon
Difficulty easy
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 246 m
Descent 216 m

A circular walk through forest trails from Goult to the small hamlet of Saint Pantaleon. 

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from Fiona Marshall,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · Vaucluse
Walk to Roussillon
Difficulty easy
Distance 9.6 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 176 m
Descent 115 m

A pleasant walk through the Provencal countryside from Goult into the ochre area surrounding Roussillon.

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from Fiona Marshall,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · France
Le Sentier des Ocres
Difficulty easy
Distance 1.5 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 36 m
Descent 18 m

A short but very dramatic walk along the footpath called the "Sentier des Ocres", the site of the former ochre quarries of Roussillon.

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from Fiona Marshall,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · Vaucluse
Joucas Hilltop Village Loop
Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.2 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 245 m
Descent 251 m

This circuit walk meanders through the pretty countryside surrounding Roussillon to the small town of Joucas before returning via an alternate route.

from Fiona Marshall,   Macs Adventure