Trying Luberon means adopting one of the highest quality lifestyle and calming atmosphere!

DAY 1 – Coming to Merindol
Upon arrival in Merindol, you will have the choice to relax in the garden of the Guest house, or to visit the charming little village. Merindol was distroyed in 1547 during the repressions against the reformed church, and then reconstructed 100 years later and turned into a very attractive place.

Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Hotel: 2* family run hotel. En-suite rooms. Meals: dinner

Option: Additional night in Avignon, 50 kms away from Merindol. We offer you the opportunity to stay in this historical city and to visit its residence of the popes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 2* hotel, in the middle of the fortified city. En-suite room. See below our “Options” section for further information.

DAY 2 – Merindol, Circular walk around Le Petit Luberon (6h, 20km, +/-430m)
A circular walk to admire Merindol’s area, a perfect introduction to feel the character of this beautiful massif. The stroll passes close to the famous Gorges du Regalon, a 6 million years old canyon and it continues through charming Luberon landscapes before getting back to Merindol.

Town: ATM, Foodshop, Internet. Hotel: Friendly family-run, in the hearth of village. Rooms en suite. Garden for guests perfect for reading and relaxing. Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 3 – Merindol to Lauris (6h, 18km, +521m -445m)
Across magnificents cedar trees, we follow the ridge at the top of the hills, into ” le Petit Luberon”. Arriving in the village of Lauris, we can admire the Durance river winding away, the beautifull alpilles hills to the west, and the Luberon.

Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Accomodation: 2* Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 4 – Lauris to Buoux (6h30, 18km, +680m -545m)
Walk from Lauris to Lourmarin. Lourmarin is listed amongst the most beautiful villages of France. The village is mediteranen styled with his narrow coble streets and ochre houses. Albert Camus, the famous writer, lived, wrote, and have been buried here. The atmosphere is very provencal, with plenty of cafe-terrasses, very relaxing indeed. From there we will head towards Buoux in the middle of vineyards, olive groves and almond trees. The village is dominated by a spur where a fort was protecting the area. The village has an unique style and character, and most of the houses date from the end of the 17th century.

Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Accomodation: 2* family run hotel. En-suite rooms. Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 5 – Buoux to Saignon (2h30, 10 km, +315m -260m)
An easy day, perfect for enjoying the “Grand Luberon”. We follow the Aiguebrun river and its gorge to the hamlet of Sivergues. Only 8 families live here, and they are mostly working the lavender and goat breeding! If you stroll in the village, don’t miss the Fort de l’Archidiacre (13th century). It overlooks the whole Aiguebrun valley! Then still following the river we arrive at Saignon listed as “village de caract¨re du Vaucluse”. It’s a fanstastic natural fortress carved into the rock by the wind and water where numerous caves and stairs have also been drilled into.

Town: ATM, shops, all facilities . Accomodation: 2* family run hotel. En-suite rooms. Meals: Breakfast & dinner.

DAY 6 – Saignon – Apt via Circular walk through Colorado Provencal (7h30, 26km, +845m -595m or 3h30, 14 km, +445m -345m)
Walk from Saignon to Rustrel, the gate to “Colorado Provencal”. Rustrel is a tiny village nestled at the foot of the Plateau d’Albion, and dominated by a magnificent 17th century castle. Rustrel is also famous for his wine “Cotes du Ventoux”. Along the way we pass an ancient Ochre Quary open more than 100 years ago, and now called the Colorado Provencal. It’s an incredible succession of rusty”coloured rocks, golden cliffs and red earthen chimneys which rise majestically out of the vegetation. We then offer the option to walk 12 more kilometres to Apt in the Heart of the regional Natural Park of Luberon, following the GR 97 & GR 9. Otherwise, possibility to get a taxi from Rustrel to Apt (Approx. €20).

Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Accomodation: 2* Hotel in the heart of Apt. En-suite rooms. Meal: Breakfast

DAY 7 – Apt. End of the adventureAfter breakfast, we bid you farewell.

Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Meals: Breakfast

Option: Additional night in Apt, located in the heart of the regional Natural Park of Luberon, between the mounts of Vaucluse and the Luberon mountains. This pleasant city, typical of Provence, is renowned for the quality of the products of its “terroir”. Apt will also seduce you by the charm that emanates from the small streets of the old city: ancient fountains, mansions and small shaded plots are part of the decor… No doubt you are in the heart of La Belle Provence! See below our “Options” section for further information.