Explore Rustrel with Camping Le Colorado

Technically affordable but full of reminders, it's quite physical. But what a treat! Exit Rustrel following the GR® and the GTV®. Cross the D22 and at the crossroads ''Cornet'', turn left. Go along the former car park of Colorado and reach the start of the DFCI track. 1 - Turn right, cross the ford on La Doua, then rise by the track. Pass two winding paths and at the crossroads ''Barriès'', turn left on a rocky path. Cross a sandy narrow gully and continue straight. Come out on the paved track and reach further onto a road. Turn right and climb to the pass. 2 - Leave the GR® behind and the GTV® to the left and continue straight. Glide and go straight to the crossroads"Pradenques'' and"Ubac de Pradenques'', then climb to the plateau. Follow to the right the 1st track (RP). At the 2nd crossing, turn right on the path. After a ledge, turn right and then immediately left to reach the edge of the plateau. Then, go along a big field and reach the"Croix de Christol''. 3 - Take a left and 50m further, turn right. Continue straight on the trail, and then down the slope to the road. Follow it to the right, cross the hamlet of Haute-Blace and continue for 1.5km. At the exit of left turn, turn right and go down to La Doua. At the bottom, turn right, cross the D22 with caution andturn left on the track at the entrance of Jean-Jean. At the next crossroads continue straight. Above, follow the small road to the small mountain pass of Trécassats (marking"The Ochres by bike"). 4 - Take on the right, the coloured trail parallel to the path (GTV® marking), then climb right to the top of La Bruyère (interpretation panels). At the crossroads ''Trou des Américains'', follow to the right the GR® and thus through all the ochre massif. Coming out on the road ''La Glaurivette'', follow the D214 to the right and 550m further turn left, cross the hamlet of Viaux, cross the D179 and climb a gravel path. 5 - Go down the road for 400m and take the first road to the left. Go up gently, turn right on the ledge and then embark on a beautiful rocky single track that falls between oaks and scrubs. Lower down, after a last turn, follow the opposite path along the foot of the massive and return quietly to Rustrel.

A break in the vast ocher gathering, both intimate and panoramic. Facing the Restreou Hostel, take the Route de Saint-Christol (D30) to the right. 100m further, turn right and go down the Boulevard du Colorado (D30a). 430m further, take the Chemin de Saint-Joseph to the right and follow it. At the stop sign, cross the D22 (be careful!) and continue across. At the crossroads "Cornet", turn left. Then follow the old car park of Colorado. In a curve (refreshment area), immerse to the right on the DFCI track. Cross the Dôa (ford) and go up the long track of Barriès (GR® markings). 1- At the sign-post ''Barriès'' turn left onto the pretty trail (slab). Reach an area of ruts and continue straight (GR®). Then take the paved road "Chemin de l'Ubac". At the junction, go right onto Route de Gignac. 2- At the mountain pass, take the left track for 500m and reach the imprinted slabs. Turn around and go back to point 2. Back again on the pass, follow the road to the left. At the crossroads "Pradenques" and "Ubac de Pradenques" continue straight. On top of the hill, turn onto the right track. 1km away, take a right back into the woods. After a break, continue left onto the lower trail (PR). Go along a large field and reach the crossroads ''Croix de Christol '' (sign-post). 3- Pass the gate and hurtle down the trail (PR). The stones give way to ocher; take the time to make a landscape stop. Down, spin slightly to the left along the clearing, fording the Dôa, past the sewage treatment plant and reach the hamlet of Istrane. 4- Turn right and take small road. Skip two curves, go along a house and at the next intersection on the corner of a farm, turn left. Go up the small road. Cross the D22 (be careful!) and continue across. Pass the school parking lots and reach the center of the village of Rustrel.

Short stroll through a massif classified as a sensitive natural area, rich in species rare and discreet. Once on the small bucolic car park of La Bruyère, pass behind the information panel on the ENS (sensitive natural area) and take the path going slightly left. At the first intersection, turn right and climb gently through the trail (GR). Continue to the top of the hill. Leave a track to the right and reach the crossroads ''Trou des Américains'' (sign-post). 1 - Take a sharp right on the path that winds in the heather and reach the water hole (interpretation panels). Continue beyond the copper red path. Don't miss the path below going to the right. Continue straight downhill. Directly below the road, head left then come out to the right on the pavement. 2 Take the road to the right, let the PR to the left and continue straight. Pass the entrance of the holiday center and climb the right track to return to the starting point.

Far from the well-known areas, a summary of natural wonders and rural heritage, between ochres, cultures, oak groves and scrublands. Opposite the town hall, turn right towards Rustrel. When at the village hall, dive right onto a path that goes into the housing estate boundary (fence). Turn left onthe road, cross La Riaille and at the intersection ''Clastre'', continue straight. 500m further, take the left path (GR®) entering the classified massive and an ?environmentally sensitive area (ESA). Pass two corners and rise to the left at the top of the hill. 1 - At the crossroads"Trou des Américains" visit the pond 100m to the right and back to point 1. Continue on the right trail (GR®and travel through all the ochre massif. Coming out on the road ''La Glaurivette'', cross the D214. 2 - Take the opposite track (RP), then cross the D179. Advance on 80m on the path of Fumeirasse and turn left. At the bottom, turn right and go slowly straight tothe crossroads"Fumeirasse''. Continue the path completely to the left and reach a crossing (point 429). 3 - Go straight until the chapel and go back to point 3. There, ride up the steep path and continue on it. At the top of the second steep path, turn right. Reach to a track. Go up on the right on 650m. Do not miss to the left the road which descends slightly (local RP, green markings). 4 - In a right turn (cairn)Go across and go straight at the first intersection (cairn). Slowly descend on 700m and turn right on a path that winds through the scrubland (green markings). After two turns, cross the ravine, up to the junction with another path. 5 - Go down the road for 15m and take the first road to the left. Go straight and turn left to reach the D179 below. Cross the road, pass the Hameau des Marchands, go along the recreation centre and reach the D214. Continue straight through the protected pedestrian crossing. At the crossroads"Saint-Joseph'', climb the ramp to the right (no entry sign) and take the second right to return to the centre of Villars.

A secular trace to dominate the horizon but also to search the myriad of hutches and dry stone huts. At the bottom of the car park go up the caladée ramp and join the Bourgades street. Turn right and join the road junction at the entrance of the village (Calvary). Turn left to pass the school then, at the height of the village hall, climb to the right three stone steps and follow the path undergrowth (local PR, markings green lines). Continue the path at the foot of the cliff and continue on a gentle slope in the woods. At the first obvious intersection, turn right, go up a rocky section and join the D48. Take the left on 150 m (caution!). 1- At the height of a large field, go left on the dirt road (local PR, green lines marking). Go up to the plateau of La Gardette. 2- At the Y, turn right and continue the path. Straight ahead get on the path (green lines). Cross a very heavily paved section and then switch to a slight descent on the side of the plateau. Further down, follow the path on the left (green lines). Climb a jump and reach a crossroads. 3- Turn right and then left (green lines). Get higher on the D48. Cross it and take the path that climbs to the left (green lines). Reach a wide path. 4- Turn right on the path (PR) and join the D48 (post "Chemin de la Française"). Take on the left the D48 on 560 m. At the end of a bend (caution!), Turn left on the small Fondons car park. 5- Go to the bottom of the car park on the stony path (PR). Cross a rocky section, continue straight, pass between two lavender fields and reach a crossroads of trails (post "Le Colombier", iron cross). 6- Turn right (GR® and GRP®), slip under the hedge of trees and brambles and reach a road. Turn 20 m to the right and continue the stony path that starts on the left edge of the road (GR® and GRP®). Take the tormented path down to the road and follow it 130 m on the left. 7- At the stop, turn left and follow the D48 towards Saignon. 280 m further down the first path (GR® and GRP®). At the bottom, take the D48 again for 30 m and take the path on the left (GR® and GRP®). Go straight Exit on the D48, go down 60 m on the left and then go down on the right the concrete road that leads to the entrance of the village of Saignon (GR® and GRP®).

Starting at the hilltop village of Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, a great trip on the Sentier des Aiguiers, the top of Mount Cluyer and the ruins of Travignon. Back turned to the ''Information Point", next to the post office and pharmacy, go left then right onto the Rue Victor Hugo on 50m. Begin to the left on the Rue de la Combe and take a quick left under the puppet. Climb the cobblestone to the mill. Go up the path to the right on the edge of the plateau. Then take a right, cross the dam, pass through the castrum and turn left into the castle. Bypass the chapel on the left. 1 - At the crossroads, go straight across. Continue to the right and climb to the Chemin des Gavaniols. Continue straight. Leave several roads to your left and right leading to houses. Pass a sloping ledge and reach the Aiguiers Bessons. 2 - Rise to the right onto the path. At the 1st (new alternative route) then 2nd crossing, continue on the path in front. Leave a track going to the right and reach the rocky ledge. Climb the East ridge (markings barely visible), reach a small covered aiguier (Provençal underground water tank) and continue right to the Mount Cluyer dome. Pass the viewpoint and reach the summit plateau (milestone). 3 - Descend the trail due north, continue on the path under the pines and come out on La Liguière track. Follow the track for 150m and at the Y-like crossroad, continue left on the Chemin de la cassette (private pathway!). Bypass the farm to the right (gate) and reach the track below. Turn right (GR®) and after the aiguiers of Gayeoux, turn right. Go down 400m and leave a path to the left. 4 - Take a sharp left (milestone). Climb the small mountain pass of Travignon and switch to the aiguiers upstream the hamlet. Descend to the right on the rocky path, then turn left. Go through the ruins of Travignon, take a sharp right at the exit of the hamlet and immediately a left to go down the winding paths of the old mule track. 5 - Take a sharp left and immediately right (GR®). Hurtle down the trail which is very craggy down below. Continue at the valley bottom. Skip the narrow pass of the Rocher de la Cadière. At the crossroads "Puits du Geay", go straight. Pass the narrow gully of the Portes de Castor and go straight. 6 - look to the right for the 1st orchard along the track. Turn right, go up 100m along the field and climb the trail to the Bois du Defens. At the path, go across, descend and coming out of the scrubland, turn right. Go up the Rue de Fontaine de Guby to the right. Reach the Chemin de Romanet then the Cours de la Liberté to the left to go back to the village center.

Short and clever combination of the "Sentier des Aiguiers'' which offers a beautiful glimpsecrafty and remarkable water supplies. Back facing the car park, go down across on the paved track. After the turn; go back up gently. At the 1st intersection, turn left and climbthe track. Leave behind several roads to the right then to the left leading to houses. Pass a sloping ledge and reach the Aiguiers Bessons. 1 - Rise to the right onto the path. At the 1st crossing, continue the winding paths across (new variant). At the path, still continue across. A little further, leave a track going to the right and continue on the rocky ledge. Reach a viewpoint and climb the edge to the east (marking hardly noticeable). Reach a small covered aiguier. Continue to the right, pass the orientation table and reach the Cluyer dome (mountain pass cycling milestone). 2 - Descend the trail due north, continue on the path under the pines and come out on La Liguière track. Follow right on 150m and take on the right the Lays track (ignore the sign'Sentier des Aiguiers'' to the left). Reach the Romanet track and go down to the right for 500m, then at the exit of a bend, turn left towards Travignon. After a ledge in the woods, turn left. 3  - Continue the path straight. Pass 2 turns and reach the Aiguiers upstream. Retrace your steps to point 3 by cutting through 2 turns by the stony path. Turn left and cross the ruins of Travignon. When leaving the hamlet, take a sharp right and immediately a left to go down the winding paths of the old mule track. When at the 2 large rocks, leave the GR® behind to the left and go down the path to the right. Go up slightly to come out on the Romanet track. Go down on the left for 1km / less than a mile. 4 - Do not miss the path that rises to the right (point 754m). 200m above, turn left and climb the path. Continue by following the marking carefully (private property!), then gradually rise to a track that leads to the Caulet farm. Go down to the left, go up slightly, then turn left (mountain pass cycling milestone).Go down the path to the south. Do not miss, at the exit of a corner, the trail rising to right and coming out on the corner of a fence. Turn left, walk along the fence and come out on the Romanes trail. Turn left to return to the starting point.

Short and clever combination of the "Sentier des Aiguiers'' which offers a beautiful glimpsecrafty and remarkable water supplies. Back facing the car park, go down across on the paved track. After the turn; go back up gently. At the 1st intersection, turn left and climbthe track. Leave behind several roads to the right then to the left leading to houses. Pass a sloping ledge and reach the Aiguiers Bessons. 1 - Rise to the right onto the path. At the 1st crossing, continue the winding paths across (new variant). At the path, still continue across. A little further, leave a track going to the right and continue on the rocky ledge. Reach a viewpoint and climb the edge to the east (marking hardly noticeable). Reach a small covered aiguier. Continue to the right, pass the orientation table and reach the Cluyer dome (mountain pass cycling milestone). 2 - Descend the trail due north, continue on the path under the pines and come out on La Liguière track. Follow right on 150m and take on the right the Lays track (ignore the sign'Sentier des Aiguiers'' to the left). Reach the Romanet track and go down to the right for 500m, then at the exit of a bend, turn left towards Travignon. After a ledge in the woods, turn left. 3  - Continue the path straight. Pass 2 turns and reach the Aiguiers upstream. Retrace your steps to point 3 by cutting through 2 turns by the stony path. Turn left and cross the ruins of Travignon. When leaving the hamlet, take a sharp right and immediately a left to go down the winding paths of the old mule track. When at the 2 large rocks, leave the GR® behind to the left and go down the path to the right. Go up slightly to come out on the Romanet track. Go down on the left for 1km / less than a mile. 4 - Do not miss the path that rises to the right (point 754m). 200m above, turn left and climb the path. Continue by following the marking carefully (private property!), then gradually rise to a track that leads to the Caulet farm. Go down to the left, go up slightly, then turn left (mountain pass cycling milestone).Go down the path to the south. Do not miss, at the exit of a corner, the trail rising to right and coming out on the corner of a fence. Turn left, walk along the fence and come out on the Romanes trail. Turn left to return to the starting point.

A classic, as sporty as bucolic! The height differences can be felt but the climb is unreal and the panoramas of the ridges are mindblowing Leave the car park and climb right on the paved road (PR). Pass a house and continue climbing on a rocky path. Pass the edge and at the 1st crossing (point 685), turn left (PR). Take the nice balcony path and pass the edges by a succession of uphills and downhills. Continue left in the third valley (PR) and do not go right to the valley of the Trois Eves. 1- At the crossroads "Marauvière", turn right, pass two hairpin bends and continue the ascent. Reaching a vague pass, continue straight and follow the road on the hillside. Exit the forest and lead to the track on the ridges. Turn left and go down 200m. 2- At the "Basse de Cabrière" climb the bump to the right (GR® marking barely visible). Switch, reach the DFCI track and go across to reach the foot of the top bump. 3- At the tank, climb the path that climbs on the north side of the summit and reach the Mourre Nègre. Go around the top (panorama) leaving the antennas on your right hand. Pass under the power line, and head northwest on the path through the summit field. Dive into the undergrowth and reach the DFCI track below. 4- At the track, do not dive in front into the Font Jean de Martin valley (steep and rocky), but turn left and take an immediate parallel path to the right. Rise slightly, pass the small sheepfold of the Jas de Brémond and a few meters below (sign-post), turn right. Start heading down following the edge, then dive to the left into the valley of Roumi (PR). Cut three times the forest track and follow the very craggy trail in certain places (cairns). Falling a fourth time on the track, follow it to the right. 5- At the exit of the first curve, turn right on the trail (PR). Go down, pass three curves and finish with a long cobblestone path section. Turn right to reach the car park.

A colourful route! With exceptional landscapes, ochre sites, underground or open-air quarries and colourful villages. Across of the pharmacy, go right to reach below the small roundabout and turn left towards Lombards. Calmly climb to reach a crossing. At the stop sign, turn right and follow the route"The Ochres by bike". Reach the Mines of Bruoux. Then continue to the hamlet of Lombards. Exit through the right and get to the crossroads. 1 - Take a sharp right and at the corner of the campsite, turn left. Come out on the D227 and take a left for 2km. At the crossing with the D4, continue across on the D227 towards Roussillon. Climb two hairpin bends, take two lefts and enter the village streets. Go around a blockand reach to the left foot the ramp leading to the ochre trail. 2 – Go forward to La Burlière avenue (D105), pass a speed bump and at the next junction, go left. Reach a roundabout and continue left towards Apt. Reach another speed bump and at the Y junction, continue straight on the D104 towards Apt. Get to the Conservatoire of Ochres. 3 – Follow the D104, glide through the curves and at the straight line, look out for the small road to the left. Follow it and reach the D4. Cross with the utmost caution and take the small road across, leading to Lombards. Enter a residential area and reach the crossroads you didn't pass on your way going (point 1). 1 – Turn right and return to Gargas by the same route as the one used to go.

Le Mas de Loume, nature and you. Treat yourself to a moment of serenity in our two guest rooms nestled in a wooded haven, where only the songs of birds and the soothing whispers of the forest will disturb your tranquility. Located 2 km from the charming village of Sault, our 50-hectare estate, classified as a wildlife reserve, offers two comfortable accommodations ranging from 27 to 45 m², each with a terrace and access to a garden as vast as our property. Each lodging, featuring a private entrance to ensure privacy, includes a cozy living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sunny private terrace overlooking the forest. Explore the surrounding trails on foot, by bike, or by paragliding (certified takeoff site nearby), and savor our local products such as wine, jam, and juice for an authentic and rejuvenating experience. With easy access to iconic natural sites like the Ochre Trail of Roussillon and the Sénanque Abbey, our Mas is the perfect retreat for nature lovers and those seeking serenity. Book now to experience a unique getaway where comfort, nature, and tranquility come together.

Located 7km from Sault, in a peaceful environment with a heated pool and a landscaped garden, Laurent welcomes you to his guesthouse. The 3 rooms feature independent entrances, private bathrooms, and toilets. Table d'hôtes is available upon reservation. Laurent welcomes you to his house located near the lavender fields and Mont Ventoux. In a calm and luxurious setting with a heated pool, landscaped garden, and summer kitchen, he will receive you with attention and friendliness. The 3 rooms feature independent entrances, private bathrooms, toilets, and a terrace. At the table d'hôte (reservation required before 12 p.m.), Laurent offers cuisine with fresh, local, or French products. Once a week, he organizes a themed meal around the pool. Parking with reserved spaces is available.

Facing the Ventoux, Catherine and Pierre welcome you in the calm of their family lavender farm. The authentic and warm welcome will allow you to enjoy the place and discover the region. Whether you are cyclists, hikers, fans of nature, culture or outdoor activities, La Maguette will be the ideal setting for your holiday! To preserve the calm of the place and the relation with the guests, we propose you only 2 comfortable rooms on the same level (one of them is a family room). Decorated with care, they each have a bathroom with Italian shower, WC and 140 cm beds. Each room is equipped with fine linen and a hair dryer. Breakfast and table d'hôtes meals are served in the warm, communal living room; on sunny days, you can enjoy them outside facing the Mont Ventoux. The table d'hôtes is available on reservation and will allow you to taste a tasty cuisine made with local and garden products! Tourist information is available on site, and of course we can also advise you on what to see and do. Outside, the garden, the shaded terrace and its lounge are at your disposal as well as the petanque ground or the swings for your children. If you wish, we can show you the animals of the farm and the different crops. A shop selling the farm's products is open on site. Bikes and motorbikes can be parked in the shelter when you come! Shops at 7 km - Farm inn on the spot (500m) on reservation only at lunchtime. Baby facilities on request. Attached to our territory and eager to make you discover it, we will reveal you the richness of it. For hikers and cyclists, La Maguette is part of the "Compagnon de route" and "Accueil vélo" network. We speak english - Parliamo italiano Find more information and a reservation module on the website of the establishment.

Nestled in a green setting on the Gordes plain, this former 18th-century farmhouse has been completely renovated and transformed into a charming hotel.

The tone is set as soon as you enter, by the singular, century-old cypress trees that guide your gaze towards an imposing dry-stone residence, and gradually descend into a natural setting of olive trees, vines and almond trees.

Provencal bastide completely renovated, close to the lavender fields with swimming pool, jacuzzi and view on the village of Sault. Kevin & Stève welcome you with cordiality and attention in their 4 rooms decorated with care. In the heart of a plain spanning hundreds of hectares of lavender, spelt, and oak trees, a hamlet welcomes you and invites you to a prestigious setting centered around a lush garden, a swimming pool, and a jacuzzi. We offer a family home consisting of 4 elegantly decorated rooms, each with private bathrooms and toilets. Whether you're cyclists, hikers, painters, or simply nature lovers and enthusiasts of Provence's scents, you'll be warmly welcomed by Kevin & Steve. At our table, savor gourmet and generous cuisine rich in local flavors. The products from our farm and neighboring farms, all organically grown, are handled with care and respect, prepared simply. We offer a closed and secure garage for cyclists, the possibility of packed lunches at noon, and an on-site shop selling local products.

Charming guest house with garden in a former notable's house, in the heart of the old village of Sault. La Maison Léonard du Ventoux offers 5 comfortable rooms with a decoration mixing authenticity and modernity. In the heart of the picturesque old village of Sault, we will have the pleasure of welcoming you to the Maison Léonard du Ventoux. 5 rooms, including 2 suites for 4 people are at your disposal to fully enjoy the village's gentle way of life in complete tranquillity. Thanks to its secret garden, facing south, you will be able to enjoy quiet moments of relaxation while being close to the services, restaurants, activities and shops available in the village. Under the cherry trees, you will be able to take advantage of the present moment, to rest, or to stroll as you wish. When the weather permits, breakfast is served on the terrace under the arbour. As far as possible, we will serve you local, short circuit and home-made products (included in the price).

In the heart of the village 3 guest rooms with private bathrooms. Common kitchen and dining room in free management. Inside terrace, secure bicycle garage. At the heart of the village, Béatrice proposes 3 guestrooms with private bathrooms. Shared kitchen and dining room at your disposal.

Our 18th century building is located in the front of the old village and has a splendid view over the lavender fields. The Nesk has 18 rooms, a restaurant for groups, a self-service kitchen, a dining room, a bicycle room, a wellness area. Le Nesk offers 54 sleeping accommodations spread across 23 functional and comfortable hotel rooms, accommodating 2 to 4 people (13 to 25 m²). Guests can enjoy the vintage lounge adorned with collectible bicycles, a terrace bar with breathtaking views, a reading corner, board games, free billiards, a large smart TV, and a karaoke speaker. For cyclists, there's a large secure bike storage room (45 spaces), a repair workshop, and an electric charging station. On-site public parking is free. Traditional half-board dining is available at our restaurant "L'étape du Ventoux". Guests can also indulge in our wellness area with sauna and steam room (optional). The establishment can be privatized upon request for events such as weddings, corporate seminars, family gatherings, etc. For group or corporate events, we offer 2 adjoining rooms of 90 and 40 m² to organize parties, meetings, and seminars (100 seats). Fast and free Wi-Fi is provided.

The torrent has its source in the town of Viens (5 km away, to the east) and flows into the Calavon, a sub-tributary of the Rhone via the Durance. Before going through the Provençal Colorado, the Dôa runs through valleys surrounded by hills and the foothills of the mountains of Vaucluse. During its course through Rustrel, when there are violent thunderstorms, the torrent charges ochreous muds and clay loam which give a yellow to orange color to its waters.

In a very limestone environment, the ocher massif of Luberon offers the vegetation a unique sandy substrate in which an outstanding procession of siliceous (growing on silica), acidophilous (growing on acid soil) and psammophilous (growing on sand) plants develops. At the heart of the maquis, lawns colonize small isolated clearings in which rare species took refuge, some of them being protected by law.

In the Provençal Colorado, Francis Morenas was the first one to mark hiking routes in 1953. True pioneer of the southern GR, often called a "fada" (an informal term used to say someone is a bit nuts, crazy) by the locals, with his billhook and his pickaxe, he prepared over 1500km of trails between Ventoux, Monts-de-Vaucluse and Luberon. Fascinated, he loved above all sharing his pleasure for the outdoors with others. Until his last breath, he continued to maintain his footsteps, which have now more or less disappeared.

This route, away from the Calavon, flowing between the massifs of the Monts de Vaucluse to the north and Luberon to south, bypasses the Ocres de Rustrel massif. These colourful cliffs clearly stand out of the wooded hills of this agricultural valley dominated by vineyards. Resulting from a particular geological formation and past human exploitation, this richly coloured excavated face is threatened by forest takeover.

The landscape of Rustrel has been shaped by generations of ocher workers and peasants: hills with ocher sites and valleys with market gardens. The village is dominated by its traditional Upper Provence castle, a quadrilateral flanked by four round corner towers, probably built in the early 17th century. The town of Rustrel began to buy parts of the building in 1847 and now fully owns the castle which houses the town hall and a rest house.

Classified site since 2002, the ochres of Apt are one of the largest deposits in the world. With a significant number of visitors and risks of degradation, the Massif des Ocres raises lots of questions. In 2010, working in tandem with local actors, an "Opération Grand Site" (sustainable Tourism project) was launched to implement a development project, good management and preservation of natural and landscape heritage but also cultural heritage in the hope of becoming a "Grand Site de France".

Since the end of the ochre processing, vegetation gradually invaded the Provençal Colorado. The colonisation of Scots pine (highly flammable) has become a landscape issue but also a safety one. Also in 2015, tree cuttings were done to recreate landscape openings and to find old quarry excavated faces. The goal was to reinstate the ochre in the site but also in the great landscape and safeguard the visitors by creating an assembly point.

The ochre sands result from a deep chemical modification of green marine sands. About 100 million years ago, green sands emerged and were altered under a hot and humid climate which transformed into, amongst others, ochre sands. It is from these sands extracted in quarries that ochre is made. Warning, mountain biking in the heart of the Provençal Colorado in Rustrel is forbidden, as is the sampling of ochre sands in natural environment.

The Grande Traversée VTT of Vaucluse is 388km of fun and a personalised course! Starting with the challenging trails of Mont Ventoux, passing through the limestone ridges of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain range, you will go through a remarkable natural area to reach the Gorges de la Nesque. Then, the race continues through the Luberon Regional Nature Park, where the dry stone structure heritage, the impressive cliffs and trails in the ochre will delight mountain bikers.

Associated with a Mediterranean climate, the distinctive geology of the hill of La Bruyère, consisting of ochre and sandstone of the Cretaceous, enables a very specific and diverse flora to thrive. The vegetation here is composed of a Holm oak associated with a Scots pine and typical species of Heath,: Common heather, Laurel-leaved rock rose, Broom heather. These species are very different from those in neighbouring massifs.

Magali welcomes you to her farm inn situated on her agricultural estate. She offers a unique menu, from starter to dessert, made with farm-fresh or local products. Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere and an on-site shop for direct sales. At the inn's table, you can enjoy vegetables, grains, and meat from Magali’s farm. A delicious, hearty, and identical menu is served to all guests. motorhome enthusiasts, La Maguette is part of the France Passion network, and nearby, you will find two guest rooms run by Catherine. Magali organizes two farmers' markets: the last Saturday of June and the second Saturday of December. She also participates in the Ventoux Saveurs and Brin de Culture festivals in October. Themed evenings are offered throughout the year

Hidden away in a verdant setting on the Gordes plain, this old farm built in 1850 is now a 4-star restaurant. Provençal and Mediterranen cuisine.

Family home at the foot of the village of Gordes, in the heart of the countryside, restaurateur from father to son since 1973. High-quality cuisine combining tradition and Provencal gastronomy in an ideal setting overlooking Gordes.

Ideally located on the pedestrian square of Sault, the Louvre offers a gourmet cuisine, prepared with fresh products. In front of the period fireplace or on the shaded terrace, Christel and Guillaume welcome you with their warm and friendly manner. In 1900 Le Louvre became the house of the provençal people, where they liked to gather to have meal with family on the terrace with the song of ciccadas or in front of the chimney when the mistral wind was blowing. Nothing has changed. La cuisine remains fresh, perfumed, naturally Provence. This beautiful interior, with its flowery fabrics, weathered beams, sky colours and ochre tones, is home to moving memories that are worth remembering. The restaurant is recommended by the Petit Futé and the Guide du Routard.

In the heart of the village of Sault, a traditional restaurant with a cozy dining room and a covered terrace. Frédéric, the chef, offers dishes with Provençal flavors paired with an extensive wine list. Warm and attentive service. The restaurant "Le Provençal" invites you to savor new flavors, including offal, the chef's specialty. The dishes vary according to seasonal and market products to ensure the quality of what we prepare for you. Reservations recommended. Credit cards not accepted.

Snack bar located in the centre of the village of Sault with a covered terrace. Mickael offers various fast food products to take away: sandwich, mixed salads, hamburgers, paninis, wraps, kebab, wood-fired pizzas, ice creams...

In the centre of the village of Sault, Nadège and Jean Philippe offer you a moment of relaxation and tasting based on a friendly and generous cuisine. From the terrace, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mont Ventoux and the lavender fields. Traditional and regional home cooking, tea room, take-away, group reception. Located in the former stables of the Château, this restaurant with its Provencal cachet offers a friendly service where regional cuisine is revisited with the flavours of the world. Two terraces can accommodate groups of up to 30 people: one on the village side and the other, covered, with a panoramic view of the Mont Ventoux. Open 7 days a week from April to October.

Le Mas de Loume, nature and you. Treat yourself to a moment of serenity in our two guest rooms nestled in a wooded haven, where only the songs of birds and the soothing whispers of the forest will disturb your tranquility. Located 2 km from the charming village of Sault, our 50-hectare estate, classified as a wildlife reserve, offers two comfortable accommodations ranging from 27 to 45 m², each with a terrace and access to a garden as vast as our property. Each lodging, featuring a private entrance to ensure privacy, includes a cozy living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sunny private terrace overlooking the forest. Explore the surrounding trails on foot, by bike, or by paragliding (certified takeoff site nearby), and savor our local products such as wine, jam, and juice for an authentic and rejuvenating experience. With easy access to iconic natural sites like the Ochre Trail of Roussillon and the Sénanque Abbey, our Mas is the perfect retreat for nature lovers and those seeking serenity. Book now to experience a unique getaway where comfort, nature, and tranquility come together.

Located 7km from Sault, in a peaceful environment with a heated pool and a landscaped garden, Laurent welcomes you to his guesthouse. The 3 rooms feature independent entrances, private bathrooms, and toilets. Table d'hôtes is available upon reservation. Laurent welcomes you to his house located near the lavender fields and Mont Ventoux. In a calm and luxurious setting with a heated pool, landscaped garden, and summer kitchen, he will receive you with attention and friendliness. The 3 rooms feature independent entrances, private bathrooms, toilets, and a terrace. At the table d'hôte (reservation required before 12 p.m.), Laurent offers cuisine with fresh, local, or French products. Once a week, he organizes a themed meal around the pool. Parking with reserved spaces is available.

Facing the Ventoux, Catherine and Pierre welcome you in the calm of their family lavender farm. The authentic and warm welcome will allow you to enjoy the place and discover the region. Whether you are cyclists, hikers, fans of nature, culture or outdoor activities, La Maguette will be the ideal setting for your holiday! To preserve the calm of the place and the relation with the guests, we propose you only 2 comfortable rooms on the same level (one of them is a family room). Decorated with care, they each have a bathroom with Italian shower, WC and 140 cm beds. Each room is equipped with fine linen and a hair dryer. Breakfast and table d'hôtes meals are served in the warm, communal living room; on sunny days, you can enjoy them outside facing the Mont Ventoux. The table d'hôtes is available on reservation and will allow you to taste a tasty cuisine made with local and garden products! Tourist information is available on site, and of course we can also advise you on what to see and do. Outside, the garden, the shaded terrace and its lounge are at your disposal as well as the petanque ground or the swings for your children. If you wish, we can show you the animals of the farm and the different crops. A shop selling the farm's products is open on site. Bikes and motorbikes can be parked in the shelter when you come! Shops at 7 km - Farm inn on the spot (500m) on reservation only at lunchtime. Baby facilities on request. Attached to our territory and eager to make you discover it, we will reveal you the richness of it. For hikers and cyclists, La Maguette is part of the "Compagnon de route" and "Accueil vélo" network. We speak english - Parliamo italiano Find more information and a reservation module on the website of the establishment.

In a privileged setting, 5 spacious guestrooms featured with private bathrooms and toilets, within a traditional sheep farm. Dogs admitted under condition, in consultation with the owners. In Monieux, a small village 6 km from Sault and at the entrance to the Nesque gorges, enjoy a stay on a sheep farm. We welcome you in 5 spacious rooms with private bathroom and WC. At the table d'hôtes, Provencal cuisine is served with farm products: lamb, rabbits, poultry, seasonal vegetables... Flavours and conviviality will be there to spend pleasant moments (in the evening on reservation). We also propose you to discover our additional activity: the search for truffles (from December to March, on weekends). Go with masters and dogs on the slopes of Mont Ventoux "le Géant de Provence" known as the most important natural truffle field in France. Discover the work of the dogs, the incredible complicity which attaches them to their master, with the same aim : to find the truffle. Truffle stay: 235€ for 2 people all inclusive (1 night for 2 people, 2 meals, 2 truffle searches). Truffle menu only : 70€ / pers.

Situated by the small lake below the village of Monieux and at the entrance to the Nesque Gorge, a peaceful stopover site ideal for nature lovers (no services). Pitch : free, open year round. On site : snack bar, secure children’s play area, road and mountain bike trails, walking paths…

Nestled in a green setting on the Gordes plain, this former 18th-century farmhouse has been completely renovated and transformed into a charming hotel.

The tone is set as soon as you enter, by the singular, century-old cypress trees that guide your gaze towards an imposing dry-stone residence, and gradually descend into a natural setting of olive trees, vines and almond trees.

2 km from the village, Gérard welcomes you to his farmhouse surrounded by lavender fields and its 3 bedrooms, one of which is inside an elegant stone tower. The enclosed courtyard is perfect for relaxation in the landscaped garden and for lounging. In immediate proximity to the fields, the Lavender Farmhouse is a stone house. Gérard offers 3 bedrooms: - A 22m2 room with a 160cm bed, covered terrace, and private bathroom. - A 17m2 room with a 160cm bed and balcony in a 35m2 stone tower. Independent, the tower has a living room, a bathroom with toilet, a summer kitchen, and an outdoor lounge. - A single room with 2 beds (80cm each) and external sanitary facilities, ideal for a cyclist's stopover. At the center of this farmhouse, there is a landscaped garden where breakfast or meals are served upon request. Plus: Outdoor summer kitchen with wood-fired oven.

Provencal bastide completely renovated, close to the lavender fields with swimming pool, jacuzzi and view on the village of Sault. Kevin & Stève welcome you with cordiality and attention in their 4 rooms decorated with care. In the heart of a plain spanning hundreds of hectares of lavender, spelt, and oak trees, a hamlet welcomes you and invites you to a prestigious setting centered around a lush garden, a swimming pool, and a jacuzzi. We offer a family home consisting of 4 elegantly decorated rooms, each with private bathrooms and toilets. Whether you're cyclists, hikers, painters, or simply nature lovers and enthusiasts of Provence's scents, you'll be warmly welcomed by Kevin & Steve. At our table, savor gourmet and generous cuisine rich in local flavors. The products from our farm and neighboring farms, all organically grown, are handled with care and respect, prepared simply. We offer a closed and secure garage for cyclists, the possibility of packed lunches at noon, and an on-site shop selling local products.