Luberon Natural Park in 8 days
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This charming route will take you through the Luberon Natural Park, an area of 165,000 hectares located between the departments of Vaucluse and the Haute Provence Alps. It is composed of three incredible mountain ranges: Lesser Luberon, Greater Luberon and Eastern Luberon.
The region is characterized by villages in the hills, beautiful views of the valleys, and lavender fields, which have served as inspiration for several generations of artists from the 14th century to the present day.
You will start this route in the village of St-Saturnin, continue south and reach Roussillon. Through vineyards and olive groves, you will find Les Imberts and Gordes, whose incredible architecture will dazzle you. Finally, you get to know Fontaine-de-Vaucluse before you reach the Vaucluse plateau, the last stop of this tour.
- Encounter beautiful villages and enjoy the incredible scenery of the Luberon.
- You'll have stunning views of Mont Ventoux and Dentelles de Montmirail.
- Delight in regional cuisine and wines.
- Discover the magical village of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, located on the banks of the River Sorgue.
- Tour cherry orchards, pine forests and lavender fields.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Pernes-les-Fontaines
This French town is located in the department of Vaucluse and one of its main, and most curious attractions, is that it has 40 fountains, all of different sizes and styles.
The old town is surrounded by walls and fortresses. If you have time, visit the beautiful Notre Dame de Nazareth Church or the Ferrande Tower, which has some very well-preserved frescoes from the 18th century.
The old town is surrounded by walls and fortresses. If you have time, visit the beautiful Notre Dame de Nazareth Church or the Ferrande Tower, which has some very well-preserved frescoes from the 18th century.
Overnight in Pernes-les-Fontaines
Hotel L’Hermitage
This 19th century residence was remodelled into a beautiful hotel with 2 hectares of garden, an outdoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms come with a private bathroom, equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries.
Rooms come with a private bathroom, equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries.
Day 2 - Pernes-les-Fontaines to Roussillon 8,9 miles | 14,4 km
You will start the day with an included transfer from Pernes-les-Fontaines to Saint-Saturnin-Les-Apt.
This medieval village is located at the foot of the Vaucluse and Luberon Mountains, offering magnificent views of the entire valley. You can visit one of the largest cherry orchards in the country; get to know the castle, built in the 13th century; and visit a variety of historic chapels.
While admiring the vastness of the Apt Plains, continue your journey for about 5 km, until you reach Gargas, a town known for its agricultural and winemaking tradition.
Before continuing on your path to Roussillon, do not forget to visit the touristic Bruoux Mines, ancient mines and vaults of up to 15 metres high, one of the natural riches of the region.
This medieval village is located at the foot of the Vaucluse and Luberon Mountains, offering magnificent views of the entire valley. You can visit one of the largest cherry orchards in the country; get to know the castle, built in the 13th century; and visit a variety of historic chapels.
While admiring the vastness of the Apt Plains, continue your journey for about 5 km, until you reach Gargas, a town known for its agricultural and winemaking tradition.
Before continuing on your path to Roussillon, do not forget to visit the touristic Bruoux Mines, ancient mines and vaults of up to 15 metres high, one of the natural riches of the region.
Overnight in Roussillon
Les Sables d’Ocre
The hotel is located in the heart of the Luberon Natural Park, just 5 minutes from the centre of Roussillon. It offers free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace.
Decorated in typical Provencal style, all air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower or a bathtub.
Decorated in typical Provencal style, all air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower or a bathtub.
Day 3 - Enjoy your day in Roussillon
Roussillon is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France and, when you encounter it, you will recognize why. Visit the village square, adorned with flowers and with several restaurants around it.
If you wish, you can also walk the 'The Ochre Path', a tour of the surrounding forests where there is a variety of ochre nuances, from white to red; or get to know the medieval buildings such as Roussillon Castle or St. Michael's Church, dating back to the 11th century.
Finally, delight in the incredible views towards the Fairy Valley or the Giants Causeway.
If you wish, you can also walk the 'The Ochre Path', a tour of the surrounding forests where there is a variety of ochre nuances, from white to red; or get to know the medieval buildings such as Roussillon Castle or St. Michael's Church, dating back to the 11th century.
Finally, delight in the incredible views towards the Fairy Valley or the Giants Causeway.
Overnight in Roussillon
Les Sables d’Ocre
The hotel is located in the heart of the Luberon Natural Park, just 5 minutes from the centre of Roussillon. It offers free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace.
Decorated in typical Provencal style, all air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower or a bathtub.
Decorated in typical Provencal style, all air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower or a bathtub.
Day 4 - Roussillon to Les Imberts 10,2 miles | 16,5 km
For a little over 2 hours, you will tour the Gordes Route, which takes you through Provencal vineyards and fields.
During your walk, admire the landscape surrounded by the Fees Valley until you reach the small and picturesque village of Les Dauphins. Follow its cobbled and flowered alleyways to the terrace of the medieval castle, from where the views of the Luberon Valley are unparalleled.
After a slight ascent through pine forests, you will arrive at Les Imberts.
During your walk, admire the landscape surrounded by the Fees Valley until you reach the small and picturesque village of Les Dauphins. Follow its cobbled and flowered alleyways to the terrace of the medieval castle, from where the views of the Luberon Valley are unparalleled.
After a slight ascent through pine forests, you will arrive at Les Imberts.
Overnight in Les Imberts
Mas de la Senancole
It is located in a quiet area very close to Gordes. It has an amazing garden and outdoor pool.
Decorated in Provencal style, the colourful rooms are air-conditioned and some have a private terrace.
The L'Estellan restaurant serves delicious regional food. Don't forget to book if you want to try it.
Decorated in Provencal style, the colourful rooms are air-conditioned and some have a private terrace.
The L'Estellan restaurant serves delicious regional food. Don't forget to book if you want to try it.
Day 5 - Enjoy your day in Les Imberts
Les Imberts is one of the largest villages in Gordes, located at the foot of the Vaucluse Plateau. In this small village do not forget to visit the church, built in 1785.
Afterwards, you can get to know the hilltop village of Gordes and is recognized as one of the most beautiful in France. Stroll through its cobblestoned streets, the old square and the Renaissance castle that houses a museum.
Afterwards, you can get to know the hilltop village of Gordes and is recognized as one of the most beautiful in France. Stroll through its cobblestoned streets, the old square and the Renaissance castle that houses a museum.
Overnight in Les Imberts
Mas de la Senancole
It is located in a quiet area very close to Gordes. It has an amazing garden and outdoor pool.
Decorated in Provencal style, the colourful rooms are air-conditioned and some have a private terrace.
The L'Estellan restaurant serves delicious regional food. Don't forget to book if you want to try it.
Decorated in Provencal style, the colourful rooms are air-conditioned and some have a private terrace.
The L'Estellan restaurant serves delicious regional food. Don't forget to book if you want to try it.
Day 6 - Les Imberts to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse 4,7 miles | 7,6 km
Your first stop on today's walk is Cabrieres-d'Avignon, a charming village with a lot of history and religious heritage, such as the Romanesque Church of St. Vincent or the St. Eusebio Chapel.
If you like lavender, this is the perfect opportunity to visit Coustellet, a museum dedicated to the history, uses and properties of this plant, a symbol of Provence.
Continue north of the Luberon Valley where you'll find the Wall of the Plague, before you reach your accommodation. This wall, one of the attraction points on this stretch, was built in 1720 north of the city to prevent the spread of the great plague from Marseille.
If you like lavender, this is the perfect opportunity to visit Coustellet, a museum dedicated to the history, uses and properties of this plant, a symbol of Provence.
Continue north of the Luberon Valley where you'll find the Wall of the Plague, before you reach your accommodation. This wall, one of the attraction points on this stretch, was built in 1720 north of the city to prevent the spread of the great plague from Marseille.
Overnight in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Hotel du Poète
On the banks of the River Sorgue is this hotel which offers rooms and suites with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.
Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, hot tub, large garden and free Wi-Fi.
Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, hot tub, large garden and free Wi-Fi.
Day 7 - Enjoy your day in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
The village is on a cliff on the banks of the River Sorgue and is your chance to get to know the Vaucluse Fountain, the largest in France and the 5th largest in the world.
If you wish, you can also visit the ruins of the Bishops of Cavaillon Castle, the Santon and Provence Ecomuseum or the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria and that of Saint-Veran.
However, we recommend you take a walk to the charming village of L'Isle-sur-La-Sorgue, known as 'The Island City', surrounded by the River Sorgue and where you can enjoy its cafes and shops.
If you wish, you can also visit the ruins of the Bishops of Cavaillon Castle, the Santon and Provence Ecomuseum or the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria and that of Saint-Veran.
However, we recommend you take a walk to the charming village of L'Isle-sur-La-Sorgue, known as 'The Island City', surrounded by the River Sorgue and where you can enjoy its cafes and shops.
Overnight in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Hotel du Poète
On the banks of the River Sorgue is this hotel which offers rooms and suites with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.
Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, hot tub, large garden and free Wi-Fi.
Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, hot tub, large garden and free Wi-Fi.
Day 8 - Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to Pernes-les-Fontaines 11,5 miles | 18,5 km
Start your day with an ascent amid pines and oaks, until you reach the Vaucluse plateau, from where you can enjoy the views towards Mont Ventoux and the peaks of the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Then descend to the popular St-Didier, distinguished by its fields of cherries, grapes and truffles. Enjoy a glass of wine before you arrive at your destination today.
Then descend to the popular St-Didier, distinguished by its fields of cherries, grapes and truffles. Enjoy a glass of wine before you arrive at your destination today.
Overnight in Pernes-les-Fontaines
Hotel L’Hermitage
This 19th century residence was remodelled into a beautiful hotel with 2 hectares of garden, an outdoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms come with a private bathroom, equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries.
Rooms come with a private bathroom, equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries.
Day 9 - Pernes-les-Fontaines
After leaving your hotel, take a bus to Avignon so you can return to Marseille and continue on your trip in France, if you wish.
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Included
- Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels
- Daily Breakfasts
- Luggage transfers between accommodations
- Information dossier with maps and routes
- 24-hour telephone support
- Sustainable travel, we compensate the CO2 emissions of your trip
- Taxes
Extras
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Additional nights
Accomodation
General information
The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
Room types
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
Travel & transfers
To get there, you must go to Marseille Provence Airport and then take a bus or train to Avignon.
Once in Avignon, you will have to take another bus, a train or rent a car to reach Pernes-Les-Fontaines.
For the return, you must follow the same directions to Marseille Provence Airport and take your next flight.
Once in Avignon, you will have to take another bus, a train or rent a car to reach Pernes-Les-Fontaines.
For the return, you must follow the same directions to Marseille Provence Airport and take your next flight.
FAQs
Is luggage transfer included? What are the luggage requirements?
Absolutely! Each traveller has included 1 piece of luggage that we will transfer between your accommodations. It's important that this piece of luggage meets the following criterias:
- Maximum weight of 45 lbs (20 kg).
- Must be only 1 piece of luggage without any attachments or accessories.
- Should not contain valuables, fragile items, food or medications.
- Must be correctly identified (booking reference of your trip and the full name of the trip holder).
What is the best time of year to travel?
The Haute-Provence Alps is a region with a temperate Mediterranean climate, with very hot summers and relatively mild winters.
The best time for this tour is from mid-spring to late summer, between April and September, when the air is fresh and the temperature is pleasant.
Please note that from early July to the end of September, local firefighters restrict access to forest areas after midday, so if you decide to travel during these months you should start your walks as early as possible.
In addition, in September it is hunting time in Provence, so we recommend wearing reflective clothing for walks among the forests. However, we can offer alternative routes.
How far in advance should I book my trip?
We recommend that you book as soon as you are sure about your dates, as accommodation can fill up very quickly in this area.
What should my physical preparation be?
The route is classified as of medium-low difficulty, so your physical preparation should be adapted to walks along long paths with some rocky stretches.
On the route, there are some ascents and descents, as well as sections with unstable terrain, so good walking shoes are essential.
What equipment do I need to bring?
Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.
Is this walking route for me?
This route is ideal for lovers of flora and fauna. If you like art and history, you will also enjoy discovering historical villages.
We advise you to travel with your partner, to enjoy the delicious local wines and the romantic landscape of Provence.
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