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Hike around the geological heritage of the luberon

Description
 

We propose 3 itineraries to visit the principal sites of the Luberon, walking at your rhythm, around the most beautiful villages of France.

You will discover: Beautiful gorges sculpted by time, Lioux and its amazing cliff, Roussillon and its ocher, Gordes with its perched village.

These hikes start from a bed and breakfast, chez Pascal, who will give you a warm and convivial welcome.

A good moment awaits you in this amazing setting, facing the cliffs of Lioux !

Program / Schedule of the day
 

Over the course of 3 days we suggest:

Day 1: From Lioux to Roussillon – 16 kms (can be adapted and reduced in duration)

This pretty hike will start with the climbing of the Madeleine cliff which overlooks the village of Lioux to reach the village of Roussillon.

Minimum altitude: 206;

Maximum altitude: 529;

Total denivelation:

474

 

Day 2: From Joucas to Gordes – 9 kms

In the dried river bed you will walk in the superb Véroncle gorges.

Small forgotten treasures will be encountered along the way, notably ruins of an old water mills used until the 19th century by a few miller families.

 Minimum altitude :  Maximum altitude: 529 ;

Total denivelation: 474

 

Day 3 : La combe de Vaumale – 10kms

This circuit should not be missed. An exceptional geological heritage is offered to you. It goes through narrow gorges.

(There are a few easy climbs on this circuit. Cables and ladders are at your disposal, all year round, to help you. This circuit is easy in dry weather and should be avoided during rainy weather.

 Minimum altitude : 276 ;

Maximum altitude:

516 ;

Total denivelation:

 267

The most
Welcome by locals in bed and breakfasts – with pool with a splendid view.

Discovery of unique site in the world with magnificent landscapes.

Valid

Availability of the offer: Year round, with the exception of July and August.

Optionally

For an extra fee :

A naturalist or high mountain guide can accompany you upon request.

- The walks can be adapted to your level

- A rented GPS may be supplied upon request.

- For an extra fee, a picnic can be prepared.

Situation

This stay takes place in the Luberon Natural Park

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Summary
Accommodation

In bed and breakfast near the village of Lioux.

Restoration

Breakfast and dinner are included

Scheduling of meals available upon request

 

Supervised

None

A naturalist or high mountain guide can accompany you upon request.

This price includes

3 nights in a bed and breakfast with half-board

A travel book with the paths indicated for the 3 hikes

This price does not include

Visitor’s tax

Personal expenditures

Drinks

Lunch (a picnic can be prepared for an extra fee)