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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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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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Roussillon Walk

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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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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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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GR2013

Location
Aix-en-Provence

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

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Cabrieres tour

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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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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Les Alpilles, Col de Vallongue-Pas de l'Aigle

A great walk in any season as it gets the sun throughout the day and is sheltered from the sometimes strong, Mistral wind.

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Refuge d'Art multi-day walking tour

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

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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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Les Rochers des Rams

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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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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GR4

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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Montagne Sainte Victoire

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Regarded as a 'classic' walk and from the summit cross you are rewarded with 360 degree views of the Luberon, Mount Ventoux, the Alps and Cap Canaille.

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Combe de Malaval Hike

Throughout the duration of this hike you have breathtaking views over the Comtat Venaissin plain and the Dentelles de Montmirail range.

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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.