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Itinerary for Luberon Trails




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WARNING – Path restrictions
From July 1st until September 15th access to forest paths may be forbidden or partially restricted (access until 11:00am) if the risk of forest fire is high.
Walks may vary due to weather conditions and dry season (lack of rain = forest fires).
It is the client's responsibility to get this information that is featured no later than 6pm a day ahead. Clients can ask the reception to call for them, if they want to make sure they understand the instructions correctly.
Any extra cost due to those restrictions (or to any other reason) will be at the clients’ charge (extra transfers).
If the paths happen to be restricted or forbidden, we will do our best to propose alternative options.


Day 1: Isle sur la Sorgue
Arrive in the town of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, a village surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Sorgue river, where you will be greeted for an information meeting. The town’s Sunday market is among the most colourful in Provence, while its canals are bordered by quaint cafés, restaurants, and antique shops. Lose yourself among a labyrinth of narrow streets and in the town’s warm, Provençal charm.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue


Day 2: Fontaine de Vaucluse to Gordes
Optional transfer to Cabrières for a shorter walk (see details in the road book). 
A short transfer by taxi will take you to Fontaine de Vaucluse, the mysterious spring that heads the Sorgue River. Through cedar forests you follow a 300-year old stone wall (mur de la peste) built to protect Provence from the 1720 plague. After walking through Cabrières and its castle, the path leads to Gordes, a town built of majestic grey limestone, rising dramatically out of the valley and crowned by its Renaissance castle.
Hiking about  13km (4h15) +450m/-200m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Gordes


Day 3: Sénanque Abbey
Today’s circular walk takes you through thyme-laden fields dotted with old stone huts, and down into the Sénancole valley. Soon Sénanque Abbey will appear: built in 1148, and still in use, the abbey is one of the best conserved Romanesque buildings in France. You will have time to explore the abbey before returning to Gordes via a cobbled path.
Hiking about 10km (3h15 ) +250m/-250m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Gordes


Day 4: Goult to Bonnieux
Short morning transfer to the village of Goult. Crossing the Calavon valley you pass the ruins of ancient stone farmhouses before reaching the town of Lacoste. Crowned by the ruins of the castle of the Marquis de Sade, Lacoste offers a stunning ensemble of old village gates and cobbled streets, not to mention the haunting allure of the castle and its Marquis... A great place to have a picnic, or a lunch in the very nice restaurant “Café de France”. You then continue to Bonnieux, another gem of the Luberon, immortalized in Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence. Visit its beautiful town squares and the old cobbled steps leading to its 12th century church.
Hiking about 11km (3h30) +320m/-250m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bonnieux


Day 5: Cedar Forest Walk
Climbing to the highest reaches of the Luberon mountains you reach a cedar forest, its dark green canopy providing the perfect shade and shelter for a picnic lunch, and awe-inspiring views extending from the Alps all the way to the Mediterranean Sea.
Hiking about 14km (4h) +400m/-400m > Optional forest loop: add 2.5km (45mn) +100m / - 100m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bonnieux


Day 6: Bonnieux to Buoux
The first half of the walk is leisurely, along back country roads. Look back from time to time before the village of Bonnieux disappears from view. On the plateaus you walk through truffle oak plantations and by exquisite stone villas. After the Col du Pointu pass you’ve reached the Grand Luberon. A quaint path through the oak forests leads to the Château de Buoux, then up to the 12th century Chapelle de Ste. Marie. Passing the tiny village of Buoux you walk alongside imposing cliffs before taking a magical cobbled mule track descending in hairping turns to the base of the Aiguebrun Valley. At the bottom, you’ll find the charming and surprising Auberge des Seguins, your accommodation for tonight.
Hiking about 14km (4h) +250m/-150m
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Buoux


Day 7: Departure
Transfer to Isle sur la Sorgue after breakfast.


OPTIONAL 2-DAY EXTENSION

Day 7: Saignon to Rustrel
Short morning transfer from Buoux to Saignon to start your walk in the Colorado Provencal.
Crossing the Calavon valley you reach the world’s largest ochre deposit: a rainbow of yellow, orange, and red sands. The maritime pine trees with their long and bright needles offer a beautiful contrast to the ochre soils.
Transfer from Rustrel to Roussillon after your walk.
Hiking about  12 km (4 hours) +400m / -300m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Roussillon


Day 8: End of the trip
Transfer to Isle sur la Sorgue after breakfast.

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Luberon Trails
Tour Code: ZZ-FR-Hike16
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : Mar-Jun & Sep-Nov

Level : Fitness Level
Difficulty Levels Explained
1. Easy
Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
2. Easy to Moderate
An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured activity is recommended.
3. Moderate
Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
4. Demanding
You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or ride four to six hours over steep or more rugged terrain.
5. Strenuous
Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc..

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Season Seasons  Min / MaxReserve
B 2024 03/01 - 03/31 7d / 6n 7 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
A 2024 04/01 - 06/26 7d / 6n 7 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
A 2024 08/27 - 09/30 7d / 6n 7 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
B 2024 10/01 - 11/15 7d / 6n 7 day Self guided walking to... 2 /6 Reserve
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