Hiking Paths
There are 7 hiking paths in Luberon, in addition to the miles and miles of footpaths.
In the early fifties, François Morenas from Saignon, with his own pickaxe has tirelessly marked the Luberon paths. He is the creator of many hikes.
GR®6 : via Oppédette, Saint Saturnin lès Apt, Gordes
This path crosses Luberon from east to west via the Monts de Vaucluse and the Gignac, Colorado Provençal, Gargas and Roussillon ochre quarries.
GR®9 : via Monieux, Villars, Apt, Vaugines
This path goes down from Mont Ventoux and the Calavon Valley before crossing the Massif du Luberon at Apt, via the sentier de la pierre and the Aiguebrun Valley.
GR®92 : via Saignon and Mourre-Nègre
A variant of the GR9, this path follows the Luberon ridge, reaching an altitude of 1125 metres (3690 feet).
GR®4 : via Oppédette, Sault, Malaucène
Goes through the Oppedette Gorges to Ventoux, from the hybrid lavender of Pays d'Apt to the common lavender of Pays de Sault.
GR®97 : Around Luberon
The GR97 will take you on a 8-10 day hike around. There are a number of rest areas on the way.
GR653®D : Les chemins de St-Jacques de Compostelle et de Rome
From Montgenèvre to Arles, along the Via Domitia. For pilgrims and hikers. www.compostelle-paca-corse.info
GR®911 Sentier de la Pierre
From Crillon-le-Brave to Murs - Lioux - Bonnieux - Buoux - Viens. On the rocky trails of the dry stone country.
GRP®Tour des Claparèdes : via Saignon - Bonnieux - Buoux - Sivergues. A breathtaking hike in the heart of the Luberon range.
GRP®Tour des Monts de Vaucluse : Fontaine-de-Vaucluse - Gordes - Murs - Venasque - Saumane.
