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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.

Gorges de la Nesque circuit Gorges de la Nesque circuit

Gorges de la Nesque circuit

Loop around the impressive gorge not far from Mont Ventoux

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

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The Cedar Forest of the Petit Luberon Walk a trail in a forest in provence

The Cedar Forest of the Petit Luberon Walk

A family friendly walk with great picnic spots

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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Le Bois de Defends A woman is walking across a bridge with a castle in the background

Le Bois de Defends

Explore the protected woods of the 17th century Lord

La Tour de Durefort Strips of lavender in fields

La Tour de Durefort

Hike through the Lavender fields of Provence

La Fontaine de Saint-Gens A small town sits on top of a hill surrounded by trees

La Fontaine de Saint-Gens

Hike through the narrow and wild valleys of the Saint Gens

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

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About Walking & Hiking Routes in Provence image of some mountain/hill peaks covered in green trees with a vineyard and stone buildings infront

About Walking & Hiking Routes in Provence

Explore Provence's extensive network of beautiful trails

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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Cabrieres tour A church with a clock on the top of it

Cabrieres tour

Discover the rich historical heritage of Cabrieres

Take your time, explore and discover the rich historical heritage and natural surroundings, fashioned by centuries of work which continues to the present day.

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Roussillon Walk image of some red cliffs with trees at the base and on top of the cliff

Roussillon Walk

Delve into the Ochre cliffs of Rousillon just outside Apt

Roussillon is a wonderful little village located about 10km outside of Apt. This gorgeous walk that explores the Ochre cliffs of Rousillon is relatively easy and will be enjoyable for everyone. Not to be confused with the Ochre Trail, which which has a visitor fee for entry into the park.

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Refuge d'Art multi-day walking tour a stone pile on a trail in Provence

Refuge d'Art multi-day walking tour

150 km loop with integral works of art along the route

This walking route is for strong walkers or hikers, and can be completed in anywhere from 8-10 days.

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Source de Mireille & Bastide du Bois Trees on a hillside with a blue sky in the background

Source de Mireille & Bastide du Bois

Stroll along a shaded river bed and an open ridge

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

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Circuit Pedestre de Subarroques A stone building with a door and trees in the background

Circuit Pedestre de Subarroques

This is a great hike to get a close look at Borie construction in detail

Montagne de Lure A stone building with a blue sky in the background

Montagne de Lure

An easy high altitude walk just north of Banon

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

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Terrain des Peintres Terrain des Peintres, Aix-en-Provence

Terrain des Peintres

A public garden where some of the greatest painters of our time painted

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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Vineyard Walks image of a vineyard in provence with the mountains behind

Vineyard Walks

Enjoy a stroll through the vineyards of Provence

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

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Falaise de Lioux Hike a cliff top walk in provence

Falaise de Lioux Hike

Enjoy views of the Luberon region on this short walk

This lovely hike in the Luberon region of Provence is great for most abilities of walkers. Stunning views and landscape on every part of the trail will make the 2hr 30 minute walk well worth it. Walking along the top of the large rocky cliff you can see for miles and enjoy the cool breeze.

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GR4 A tree on a cliff overlooking a river

GR4

A multi-day walk exploring the Verdon Gorge

A 5-7 day walk leaving near the coast and making its way up the Verdon Gorge through the heart of the Verdon natural park.

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Les Rochers des Rams A tower with a bell on top of it that says ' a ' on it

Les Rochers des Rams

Enjoy great views of Mont Ventoux on this short walk

From the look out point at 965m you are rewarded with fantastic views of the Alazards valley and the Rhone valley.

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The l'Imbut Trail, Gorges du Verdon A group of people standing on the side of a cliff

The l'Imbut Trail, Gorges du Verdon

Get a close look at the Verdon Gorge with this amazing trail

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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