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Walking Routes in Provence

Discover the top Provence walking trails and routes

Provence is a truly beautiful place to head out for a walk or hike.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Provence Hiking & Walking Guide.

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St Michel de Frigolet Walk

Location
Avignon

Starting in Barbentane, a short 15 minute drive from Avignon, this gentle and easy walk is great for all abilities of walker. WIth a shady tracks and only a 2 hour and 45 minute round trip you can amble along this walk and enjoy the surrouding scenery.

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The l'Imbut Trail, Gorges du Verdon

Regarded as one of the more difficult trails of the Verdon region, the l'Imbut trail is perfectly manageable for the competent hiker with the use of the fixed cables and ladders.

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About Walking & Hiking Routes in Provence

The huge acres of mountains, parks, vineyards, historical villages and more in Provence mean there is a large range of walking and hiking routes to choose from.

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La Crete des Alpilles Hike

Location
Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Gorges de la Nesque circuit

Gorges de la Nesque circuit

This 9km loop takes you around the edges of part of the Gorges de la Nesque.

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La Fontaine de Saint-Gens

Explore the valleys of Le Beaucet situated between the Mountains of Vaucluse and the Luberon Valley.

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Gorges du Toulourenc

This river gorge runs for around 30 kilometres from the small village of Saint Leger, heading west along the borders of the Vaucluse and Drome regions.

Terrain des Peintres, Aix-en-Provence

Terrain des Peintres

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Located on the outskirts of Aix, not far from the Atelier Cezanne is the Terrain des Peintres.

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Source de Mireille & Bastide du Bois

Explore the source of Le Riou that winds its way down the hillside eventually flowing into the mighty Durance

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The Cedar Forest of the Petit Luberon Walk

This easy and gentle 3km walk is perfect for families as most of the route is shaded by large billowing trees with ideal spots for picnics, wondeful views and interesting forestry along the way.

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Troglodyte Hikes & Walks

An interesting site not to be missed whilst in Provence. The wonderful views of the Villecroze caves and impressive scenery will take your breath away.

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Location
Aix-en-Provence

Explore some of the beautiful trails Provence has to offer with this 365km circuit. 

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Toutes Aures Walk

An great easy walk for the days after rain fall to avoid the mud. Passing by the Chapel Toutes Aures, nestled in an olive grove. 

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Vineyard Walks

The vast numbers of lovely Vineyards in Provence make for great places to go on a walking or hiking tour.

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Montagne de Lure

This is a short and easy high altitude walk great for all seasons.

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