Hiking in Provence: Luberon walks and medieval villages

Highlights of the trip

  • The picturesque village of Isle sur la Sorgue and its famous market
  • The hilltop villages of the Luberon: Gordes, Goult, Lacoste, Bonnieux
  •  The great diversity of the typical landscapes of the Luberon
  • Walking along dry stone walls and the "Plague wall"
  • The lavender fields in front of the Senanque Abbey

    Customize your holiday here 

  • From 1060€ /pers
    • Self-guided Walking
    • Easy
      • 8 days
      • From March to June
      • From September to November
      • Simple -
      • Comfort -
      • Charming -
      • Superior
      • Ref : A1141

Itinerary

Day 1 - Your Provence walking holiday starts in Isle

Isle sur la Sorgue famous typical market Venice of Provence antiquesYour walking holiday in Provence begins in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: a veritable island of a village, surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Sorgue river, its canals bordered by quaint cafés, restaurants, and antique shops. The town’s Sunday market is among the most colourful in Provence. Lose yourself among the labyrinth of narrow streets and in the town’s warm Provençal charm. 

Meals included : none
Night : Isle sur la Sorgue

Market  on Sunday (famous one) morning in Isle sur la Sorgue

Day 2 - Mysterious springs and plage wall

Gordes perched village of Provence LuberonA short transfer takes to Fontaine de Vaucluse and its mysterious spring : no one or machine has been able to gauge its depths. Following a 300 year-old wall built to ward off the plague – which entered Marseille in 1720 – you walk along paths carved into the bush and cedar forests to Gordes.

Walk : Fontaine de Vaucluse > Gordes | 4h20 |  13 km - 8 miles | Elevation: +450m/-200m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Gordes

Day 3 - Lavender fields and Abbaye de Senanque

Senanque abbey lavender fields LuberonGordes is perched high above the Calavon valley, its majestic stone homes rising dramatically in concentric circles to its castle, crowning the village. Atop a vast plateau, you cross through lavender and thyme-laden fields dotted with old stone huts, on your way to Sénanque Abbey - a jewel of 12th century Romanesque architecture - You will have time to explore the abbey before returning to Gordes via a cobbled path.

Walk : Gordes > Senanque abbey > Gordes | 3h30 |  10 km - 6 miles | Elevation: +250m/-250m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Gordes

Add an extra walk
To the genuine village of Goult, off the tourist radar. The journey takes you to two villages far from the tourist path: the first is Saint Pantaléon, a tiny hamlet, and then Goult, a marvelous perched village whose castle ruins are set among its old stone homes, seemingly timeless. Transfer back to Gordes at the end of your walk
Walk : 3h45 |  12 km - 7 miles | Elevation: +100m/-250m

Day 4 - Bories and magnificent perched villages

Borie stone house typical of LuberonShort morning transfer to Goult, a timeless village of medieval homes and untouched by modern tourism. You walk among the ruins old stone farmhouses to the village of Lacoste, crowned by the imposing ruins of the castle of the Marquis de Sade. Your walk continues to Bonnieux, another gem of the Luberon, one of the centre-stage villages in Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence . Visit its beautiful town squares and the old cobbled steps leading to its 12th century church.

Walk : Goult > Bonnieux | 3h30 |  11 km - 7 miles | Elevation: +320m/-250m
Meals included : breakfast
NightBonnieux

Add an extra night & an extra walk
Have an extra night in Buoux/Bonnieux,and enjoy an extra walk to the crest of the Luberon above the wild Aiguebrun valley.  From Buoux, you climb out of the valley and pass open fields and ancient terrace walls, on your way to the hidden cobbled street village of Sivergues. You continue ascending through the Mediterranean brush, and you reach the very crest of the Luberon, a rounded summit laden with a carpet of thyme. From here the views can extend all the way to the Alps and to the Med Sea. Descending back to the Auberge, you can take a detour to visit the 3000 year-old Buoux Fort, sitting above a rocky crag with sheer cliffs and awe-inspiring views.
Loop Walk : Crest of the Luberon -  4h30 |  12 km - 7 miles | Elevation: +500m/-500m

Day 5 - Hiking trails in the cedar forest

Walk cedar forest bonnieux LuberonA pleasant and gradual climb through the forest leads to the ridge of the Petit Luberon mountain. At the top, the outstanding view extends from the Alps to the north to the Mediterranean Sea to the South. You continue through the shaded cedar forest before dropping down to the plains and a leisurly return to Bonnieux.

Loop Walk : Cedar forest | 3h30 |  12 km - 7 miles | Elevation: +400m/-400m
Meals included : breakfast
NightBonnieux

Add an extra walk
Have an extra night in Bonnieux or Lourmarin, and enjoy an extra panoramic walk to the charming village of Lourmarin, one of the most beautiful villages in France.  The journey takes you on farming tracks behind Bonnieux. You then climb steadily but easily towards the crest of the Luberon, where you are met by majestic views of the plains. You remain atop the crest on an undulating track before a short but very steep climb towards a rounded summit: from here you embark on a long descend down the south face towards Lourmarin.
Walk : 4h |  12 km - 7 miles | Elevation: +300m/-500m

Day 6 - To the depths of the Aiguebrun Gorge

Buoux aiguebrun gorgeFrom Bonnieux you walk along plateaus laden with lavender fields and truffle oak plantations, crossing the gap between the two Luberon mounds. On top of a canyon rim, you’ll see the guest house "Les Seguins" far below - a restored 17th century goat farm - nestled by the river, unknown gem in an idyllic setting. A secret cobbled path zigzags its way to the canyon floor. If you stay in Bonnieux, transfer back to Bonnieux.

Loop Walk : Bonnieux > Buoux | 4h30 |  12 km - 7 miles | Elevation: +250m/-150m
Meals included :
. Simple accommodation : breakfast & dinner in Buoux
. Other accommodation : breakfast

NightBonnieux

Day 7 - Hiking from Aiguebrun to Saignon

walk buoux sivergues saignon luberonIf you stay in Bonnieux, short morning transfer to Buoux, start of your walk. You walk along the base of the Aiguebrun canyon to the hidden hamlet of Sivergues. Its stone wall terraces the only remains of the cultivated fields, that once sprawled around the tightly-packed handful of homes. Continue through the vast lavender fields and truffle oak plantations to Saignon. You visit the small village of Saignon and continue onwards to Apt. 
Transfer at the end of your walk in Apt to Isle sur la Sorgue

Loop Walk : Buoux > Apt | 4h |  11 km - 7 miles | Elevation: +400m/-300m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Isle sur la Sorgue

Day 8 - End of your walking tour in Provence

market of provence apt isle sur la sorgueEnd of your trip in Isle after breakfast. If it's Sunday, it's market day

Meals included : breakfast

Market  on Sunday (famous one) morning in Isle sur la Sorgue

  • From 1060€ /pers
    • Self-guided Walking
    • Easy
      • 8 days
      • From March to June
      • From September to November
      • Simple -
      • Comfort -
      • Charming -
      • Superior
      • Ref : A1141
YOUR TRIP

Let's book your tour !

All booking requests remain subject to availability
icon calendar
icon calendar
icon calendar
TOTAL
?

How does it work

  • 1 - Select your start date & accommodation choice and click “BOOK NOW”
  • 2 - Enter your details
  • 3 - Pay the deposit
  • 4 - Wait for full confirmation before booking your flights

Book with confidence

  • We manage the logistics of your trip ( hotel, luggage transfer, bike)
  • We are a certified agency
  • You reserve the right to refuse our offer, and request a refund

Contact us

  • icon phone +33 (0)4 86 65 00 20
  • icon contact contact@intura-travel.com
  • icon eco illustrations
From the blog

More hiking trips in Provence

    • 6 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From January to March
      • From October to December
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • Walking through Van Gogh's landscapes in the  Alpilles mountains
  • The thousand year-old perched village of Les Baux de Provence
  • The Venice of provence :  canals & waterwheels of Isle sur la Sorgue
  • Gordes, the most famous hilltop village of the Luberon
  • The great markets of Provence in Saint Remy & Isle 


Customize your holiday here 

    • 5 days
    • Moderate
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From February to June
      • From September to December
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Comfort
      • /
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • The charming town of Cassis by the Med sea
  • Spectacular and dramatic coastal walking in the Calanques
  • A free day to explore Marseille 
  • Swimming opportunities during the walks


    Customize your holiday here 

    • 5 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Comfort
      • /
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • Staying in Gordes, the famous perched village of Luberon
  • The lavender fields in front of Sénanque Abbey
  • The ochre quarries of Rustrel
  • Authentic Provence countryside, off the beaten-track

    Customize your holiday here 

    • 5 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From March to June
      • From September to November
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Charming
      • /
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • Awe-inspiring vistas atop the Alpilles mountains
  • Retracing the life and brush strokes of Van Gogh
  • The perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
  • The quaint St Remy de Provence, Maussane & the Roman Arles

    Customize your holiday here 



    • 7 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Confort
      • /
      • Charming
      • /
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • Awe-inspiring vistas atop the Alpilles mountains
  • The perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
  • The quaint town of Saint Rémy de Provence and the Roman city of Arles
  • The vineyards and olive groves blanketing the plains


    Customize your holiday here