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Provence: Tour du Luberon Fontaine-de-Vaucluse ~ Gordes ~ Roussillon ~ St.Saturnin-les-Apt ~ Rustrel
~ Saignon ~ Buoux ~ Bonnieux ~ Lourmarin Superior packages 5 - 9 days (= 4 - 8 nights, = 3 - 7 days
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Tour du Luberon Discovering villages amongst the mauve of lavender fields of the Luberon
and the different ochres of the earth will leave lasting impressions for
your minds eyes. Self Guided Walking Villages of the Luberon
>The Luberon, a rugged, wooded region stretches for about 65 kilometres between Cavaillon, in the West, and Manosque in the East, at its Western extremity. The Western end is known as the ‘Petit Luberon’ and the Eastern end as the ‘Grand Luberon’. The two sections are divided by the Combe de Lourmarin (the old pathway), which cuts across the mountains between the charming villages of Bonnieux and Lourmarin. It's a beautiful region, rich in colour and contrasts, with vivid sprays of scented lavender, bright green vines, ochre-coloured villages and austere white limestone hills. This is an area that has attracted artists and writers for centuries, with dozens of lovely villages to explore, ancient forts, spectacular abbeys and countless other geographical and historical sites. There are some marvellous walks in the area, following the GR9 from the medieval village of Viens to picturesque Rustrel, or hiking across rocky escarpments down into dramatic gorges, where ochre was once mined. Provence is also known for its food, with garlic, olives and olive oil playing an important role in the preparation of many dishes. |
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H76 superior *** packages | Basic rate p.p. sharing room. Bags transfer included. | ||||
2021 | B & B | Dinners | Basic rate p.p. sharing |
July-Aug. supplement p.p. |
Single room supplement |
5 days | 4 | 2 | € 739 | € 30 | € 365 |
6 days | 5 | 3 | € 899 | € 41 | € 431 |
7 days | 6 | 4 | € 1035 | € 41 | € 474 |
8 days | 7 | 4 | € 1196 | € 51 | € 574 |
9 days | 8 | 4 | € 1359 | € 51 | € 692 |
EXTRA DAYS | B & B | Dinner | Basic rate p.p. sharing |
July-Aug. supplement p.p. |
Single room supplement |
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse *** Hotel du Parc |
yes | yes | € 115 | € 0 | € 82 |
Roussillon *** Glycines Gastron. Restaurant |
yes | yes | € 153 | € 0 | € 93 |
Rustrel *** B & Bpool | yes | no | € 76 | € 0 | € 75 |
Saignon *** B & B+rest. Le Rimayon pool | yes | yes | € 102 | € 11 | € 62 |
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Discount p.p. for small groups and families on basic rates See terms and conditions of group discounts Parties of 3 persons : 4 % p.p. Parties of 4 persons : 6 % p.p. Parties of 5 persons : 7 % p.p. Parties of 6 persons : 8 % p.p. Parties of 7 persons : 8 % p.p. Parties of 8 persons : 8 % p.p. |
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Stages, summary of 4 to 10 days walks | |||||||
H76-sup Daily stages 15-22 km |
4-days | 5-days | 6-days | 7-days | 8-days | 9-days | 10-days |
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Fontaine-de-Vaucluse ***, Arrival day, (pool) |
day 1 | day 1 | day 1 | day 1 | day 1 | day 1 | day 1 |
Gordes *** Mas des Romarins | day 2 17 km |
day 2 17 km |
day 2 17 km |
day 2 17 km |
day 2 17 km |
day 2 17 km |
day 2 17 km |
Roussillon *** Glycine | day 3 17 or 24 km |
day 3 17 or 24 km |
day 3 17 or 24 km |
day 3 17 or 24 km |
day 3 17 or 24 km |
day 3 17 or 24 km |
day 3 17 or 24 km |
Rustrel *** B & BChambres d'Hôtes with pool La Forge | day 4 15 or 22 km |
day 4 15 or 22 km |
day 4 15 or 22 km |
day 4 15 or 22 km |
day 4 15 or 22 km |
day 4 15 or 22 km |
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Saignon *** Le Rimayon pool |
day 5 15 km |
day 5 15 km |
day 5 15 km |
day 5 15 km |
day 5 15 km |
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Apt *** Chambres d'Hôtes with pool: Lou Couvent | day 6 10 or 17 km |
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Buoux ** pool Auberge des Seguins | day 6 11 or 17 km |
day 6 11 or 17 km |
day 6 11 or 17 km |
day 7 11 or 17 km |
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Bonnieux *** (Le Clos du Buis) | day 7 16 km |
day 7 16 km |
day 8 16 km |
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Fontaine-de-Vaucluse *** Hotel-Rest. du Parc B & B |
day 8 11 or 17 km |
day 9 11 or 17 km |
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Leave after breakfast | day 4 | day 5 | day 6 | day 7 | day 8 | day 9 | day 10 |
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Moulin Provençal
PROGRAM
First day of arrival in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
We can arrange for a taxi from Avignon or l'Isle sur la Sorgues.Your room should
be available by midday, or in the early afternoon early enough to visit the
town and the famous and impressive resurgence of an underground river.
Night in hotel *** in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Evening meal in restaurant of the hotel.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
to Gordes.
16,5 km, 8h00 effective walking past Abbaye de Senanque and Gordes to your hotel
in Roussillon at 9 km from Gordes. Or 15 km without walking to Senanque.
Night in guesthouse *** in Gordes. Evening meal not included.
Gordes to Roussillon.
17 or 24km, 8h00 effective walking by the Cliff of Lioux
Night in hotel *** in Roussillon. Evening meal at the hotel restaurant.
Roussillon to Rustrel
Transfer to St.Saturnin, walk to Rustrel, visit of the Colorado Provençal
St.Saturnin-les-Apt to Rustrel
Long: St.Saturnin-les-Apt - Aiguier Neuf - Cabane du Garde - Aiguier d'Auribeau - Lagarde d'Apt - Rustrel (21 km)
Past discovery paths around St. Saturnin and the Massif de la Bruyère you walk on the GR-9 and the GR-6 to Rustrel, a small village built against the foothills of the Monts de Vaucluse. Visit of the Colorado Provençal.
13 (5 km and more time for the Colorado Provençal) or 21 km and 7 to 8 hours
effective walking.
Night in guesthouse La Forge *** in Rustrel. Evening meal at restaurant 200m
from the guesthouse "de charme".
Rustrel to Saignon
Past discovery paths around The Colorado Provençal you walk on the GR-9 and
the GR-6 and some PR-walks to Saignon. Saignon is a peaceful little village
that you can easily explore on foot. Opposite the town hall there is a pretty
12th century Roman church and while walking through the narrow streets you will
see ancient fountains, picturesque shady squares and beautiful old houses with
intricate doorways. It is worth climbing up to the ‘Rock of Saignon’ where you
can enjoy a marvellous panoramic view of the plains and the Luberon range. If
the weather is fine, you can see Mont Ventoux, the Lure Mountains, the Alps
of Haute Provence and even the heights of Avignon! Thanks to its rock, Saignon
played a key defensive role for the town of Apt, attacked through the centuries
by numerous invasions... although not yet by tourists!
12 or 15 km, 4 or 6 hours effective walking. -140m altitude, +250m.
Night in Chambre d'Hôtes Le Rimayon in Saignon ,pool. Evening meal at the hotel
restaurant.
Saignon to Buoux
Saignon - Sivergues - Buoux 11 or 17 km
You first walk to Sivergues. The cliffs for alpine climbing are impressing.
You then continue to your ‘auberge’ just outside Buoux, your base for the next
one or two nights. The limestone cliffs around Buoux are equally interesting;
they were once a retreat for hermits, in the 15th century, and now they offer
an exciting challenge for rock-climbers. You continue.
Night in ** hotel Les Seguins in Buoux. Evening meal in restaurant
4 or 6 hours effective walking , +405m altitude, -605m.
Buoux to Bonnieux
Buoux-Bonnieux 10 or 16 km
You first walk to Sivergues. The cliffs for alpine climbing are impressing.
You then continue to your ‘auberge’ just outside Buoux, your base for the next
one or two nights. The limestone cliffs around Buoux are equally interesting;
they were once a retreat for hermits, in the 15th century, and now they offer
an exciting challenge for rock-climbers. You continue, towards Bonnieux, and
doubtless you will spot its church tower long before the rest of the village
comes into view. Built on a plateau above the valley, it is one of the finest
villages in the area. Some of its houses date back to the 16th century and,
if you climb the 86 stone steps to the old church, you’ll enjoy an outstanding
view of the mountains of the Vaucluse, with Mont Ventoux towering in the distance.
While here, don’t miss the Boulangerie Museum that houses an interesting display
on bakery and bread production. You return to Buoux for the night.
Night in *** Chambre d'hotes Le Cos du Buis; superior room in Bonnieux. Evening
meal in restaurant
4 or 6 7 hours effective walking , +405m altitude, -605m.
Night in *** hotel in Bonnieux. Evening meal in restaurant
Bonnieux to Cucuron: Option: 2 extra stages over de Grand Luberon to Cucuron and back to Buoux
Leaving the Luberon (8-days walk)
Your walk ends after breakfast and we can arrange for a transfer not included)
back to Avignon, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse or to Cavailllon, where you can catch
the train to Avignon or Marseille.
Tour du Luberon
Self Guided Walking
LEVEL : STARTING DAY: If you start mid September you might encounter hunters and should beready to hear shooting and come across men with guns. ACCESS : From Avignon Centre to l'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue/Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
(35 minutes). - By train back From Cavaillon or l'Isle sur la Sorgue to Avignon Centre, ride of about 40 minutes. Departure from Cavaillon Railway station
-By airplane: |
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