Provence Hiking Tour in the Luberon and Alpilles Regions

On this 8-day hiking tour in Provence, you will discover some of the most stunning spots of southeast France as we traverse through the Luberon and Alpilles regions and explore gorgeous landscapes, authentic local villages, and beautiful medieval landmarks.

Provence is famous for its stone house villages, flower fields, rolling hills, historical sites, and delicious cuisine and wines. On the itinerary that we will follow, we will be based in the Luberon and Alpilles regions, located 70 km north of Marseille. These regions are famous for their rugged limestone hills, forests, olive groves, quaint Medieval villages, and famous stone "bories". Artists such as Cézanne and Van Gogh found inspiration in the hills and valleys of these unforgettable locations, and so will we, as we hike through a selection of some of the top spots in the region.

We will spend the first nights in Luberon, in a  comfortable hotel in Bonnieux, a charming ancient village that will give us quick access to beautiful hiking trails that are no more than a 45-minute drive away. Some of the hikes we will enjoy include:

• Buoux village circuit: the tiny village is protected by a cirque of spectacular orange and grey cliffs and a well-preserved ancient fort.

• Ascent to the Grand Luberon summit of the Mourre  Nègre

•  Explore troglodyte dwellings carved into the cliffs where we will find the famous Provence “bories”.

Then, for the last 2 hiking days, we will move to St Remy in the Alpilles massif. We will stay in the old part of town in a cozy guesthouse. Some of the hikes we can enjoy in the region include the Tour des Opies route to the highest point of the range and visiting some historical sites such as Les Baux-de-Provence and the Glanum Roman site.

Keep in mind that the itinerary is flexible. The hikes will be 8 to 14km (5-8 miles) long with an elevation gain and descent of around 400 to 800m (1300 – 2600ft). We will adapt the program to the group's energy levels and to the weather. You will need a good fitness level and good hiking shoes with sturdy soles to tackle rough terrain. 

If you would like to join this amazing hiking adventure, then contact me and we can start making plans!