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Discover Vacheres, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Welcome to Vacheres, a picturesque hilltop village providing an authentic getaway in the heart of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Surrounded by scenic landscapes and bathed in sunlight, Vacheres enchants with its historic heritage and outdoor activities. Start your visit with a walk through the village to admire its narrow streets and stone houses. Continue to the Musée des Am...See more

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Traverse de l'échelle
3.8 km

Traverse de l'échelle

From the Luberon to the Durance, the Calavon river passes through many rocky sites, but none has reached the size of the gorges of Oppedette. Magical! From the car park, go right of the two viewpoints (accessible to persons with disabilities), then take the small winding path that switches left in the gorges. A little further down, cross on the right a first jump using the handrail, and then continue the narrow path with caution. Pass along the last passage equipped with handrails land reach to the edge of a basin on the shores of Calavon. 1 - Turn left and continue advancing in the best possible way along the left bank. Cross a short rocky passage, then continue through the gorges until a more narrow passage. 2 - Cross the river ford (caution in case of flooding!) and locate across the entrance of the trail that goes back on the right bank opposite (pole). Continue slowly on steep slope, then at the top of the valley, go into the dark and damp pitch. Climb the ladder and go onto the sunny side. 3 - Turn left, walk past a viewpoint, and then continue on the cliff path. Go up a little, then cross a rocky path. Then go down between the cliff edge and a rock slide, to reach the upstream circus of the gorges. At the end of the beautiful cliff, hurtle down the switchbacks up to the river. 4 - Cross the ford of the Calavon (caution in case of flooding!), head across, then follow a stony path, reach the village at the top of the rocky outcrop. In front of the town hall, turn right, enter the heartof the village and take an alley on the left to reach the plateau. Leave the obvious wide path, take a right at the cemetery and follow the trail through the grass to emerge again at the base of the gorges. Turn left at the view point and reach the car park from the starting point.

2 h
2.8 km
Hard
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Tour of the Gorges d'Oppedette
4 km

Tour of the Gorges d'Oppedette

Stunning limestone gorges, 2km long and 200m deep in some places! An exceptional heritage, in a dream setting... From the car park and the two belvederes which face each other (accessible to disabled people), go south on the truffled path of lapiaz, which runsmore or less far from the edge of the cliff (vigilance!). 1 - Cross the D201 to continue in front a path that runs alongside a lavender field. Leave the road slightly left, then take the road a little further down. Go down the road for about 30m. 2 - Take the path to the right and join the rock ledge. Farther, the slanting path to the left bypassed the valley of the Grand Vallat. Take the D201, turn right, past the parking lot and cross the large bridge of La Blaque that spans the Calavon. 3 - Right after, take the path on the right to go up the right bank of the gorge. Climb gradually, cross a valley, and emerge on an old collier. After a rocky section (lapiaz), cross two other valleys. Then, go down on the ledge towards the cliff edge (caution!). Reach the end of the ladder, hidden at the edge of the trail. 4 - Continue the path on the ledge, climb up a shortmoment, then cross a rocky pass. Then go down between the cliff edge and a rock slide, to reach the upstream circus of the gorges. At the end of the beautiful cliff, hurtle down the switchbacks up to the river. 5 - Cross the Calavon (caution in the event of a flood!), go in front and then, through a stony path, join the village at the top of the rocky spur. In front of the town hall, turn right, enter the heart of the village and go up to the left an alley to end up on the plateau. Leave the obvious wide path, take a right at the cemetery and follow the trail through the grass to emerge again at the base of the gorges. Turn left and go to the starting car park.

3 h
6.7 km
Medium
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St-Michel l'Observatoire on horseback
6.8 km

St-Michel l'Observatoire on horseback

A horseback ride in full which reveals the diversity of the landscapes and the harmony of the rural heritage of the Luberon. Turn left at the back of the parking lot, pass the town hall and follow the street to the right for 300m. 1 - Take two rights. Pass in front of the cemetery, take a left at the 1st intersection and turn right after the steep path. Further down, climb the narrow path to the left. At the top, take the track to the right, then continue straight. At the crossroads "Tour de Porchères", turn left, pass a house, then turn right. Head into the woods (stony passages) and go around by the right the old quarries (private property). Take a right at the Y-shaped fork. 2 - At the crossroads "Petit Sauvan", turn left towards Saint-Jean. Turn left after 150m and continue straight (low branches). Continue the track, pass a house and turn left on the small road. Descend on the D305 and follow to the left for 200meters (traffic!). 3 - Turn right, go past the shed and ascend calmly (pebbly section). Turn left at the first crossroads, go along an old wall and go down to go up on the plateau. At a series of crossroads, continue straight. Reach to the D5 (traffic!), descend 50m to the right, then turn left. At the crossroads "Le Roure", continue straight. then pass over a home. Take two lefts and reach the D205. Continue on the right until Lincel (traffic!) 4 - In front of the church, turn left and continue straight when exiting the village. Leave the GR on the right to continue on the small road. At the end, go across and pass under a rocky ridge (source) and continue on the path into the woods (smooth slope). After a steep path, take the path on the right going down until the D205. 5 - Follow the road to the right that leads back to St-Michel-l'Observatoire (traffic!). At the entrance of the village, do not turn across the narrow one-way, but continue on the right. At the stop sign, go straight to reach the car park of the starting point.

4 h
12 km
Easy
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A stroll around the Observatory
6.8 km

A stroll around the Observatory

From the Earth to our star! Between harmonious landscapes and a rural heritage, to be paired with the astronomy centre of Haute-Provence. Turn left at the back of the car park, pass the town hall and follow the street to the right for 300m. 1 - Take the little road that goes to the right below the D305 and then take a quick right and go past the cemetery. Go left at the first intersection. After a steep hill, turn right on the small road which turns into a path 200m further. Behind a well marked shift to the right, climb the narrow path to the left. At the top, take the track to the right, then 70m further, continue straight. Turn right again and then left. At the crossroads'Tour de Porchères'', turn left, walk along the tower, go past a house then turn right. Then, from the right, go around the old quarries of Porchères (private property). Take a right at the next Y-shaped fork. 2 - At the crossroads ‘"Petit Sauvan", turn left towards Saint-Jean. Turn left after 150m, then continue straight through a path that narrows down and enters the woods. Reach a track and continue straight along a beautiful house and continue the track. When you come out on the track, turn left on the small road. Go down the road and reach the D305. Continue on the left for 200m. 3 - Turn right, pass between a farm and a shed, then rise slowly. At the first apparent crossroads (transformer) turn left. Go along an old wall, take a slight descend and go up the opposite side of the valley. After a marked turn on the left, turn right and come out on the plateau. Continue straight for 500m. 4 - At the crossroads (point 632), take the path going down to the left and thus reach the D5, a kilometre below. When you come out on the road, take a quick left and take the small road. Continue straight at the next intersection and go down to the village. After the wash-house, turn right and return to the starting point through the streets used to go.

3 h
11 km
Easy
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The Rochers des Mourres
12 km

The Rochers des Mourres

A trail that joins the protruding and strange rocks of Mourres since the joyfull city of Forcalquier. A must-see! With your back turned to the tourist office, at the Bourget town square, go left on the Marcel-André avenue and go straight until the intersection of the Route de Fontienne (D12). Continue across on the Saint-Marc avenue (RP). At the end of the 1st curve, go slightly to the right into a narrow street. Exceed the water tower that points to the left and cross a narrow passage between two walls. Turn right before the Saint-Marc chapel. Remain to the right on the ascending path.  Pass the last houses and 200m further, go left to follow the trail that goes below the aerials (antennas). Reach lower down the crossroads "La Parise". 1 - Continue straight. Quietly go up the trail, continue on a wider path and reach the crossroads "Le Grand Travers."  Continue straight, pass the information panels and 70m further, reach the the crossroads of Mourres to the right. 2 - Turn right and follow carefully the markings of the path between the rocks. Go towards the left and then down to the car park at the roadside (D12). Cross the road and go across on the path descending downstream on the Mourres site. Further down, do not to miss the path on the right (signpost). Reach the bottom of the ravine and cross. On the other side, advance 50m left on a clear path, then turn immediately right to climb the stony steep path (marking barely noticeable). Go up the winding paths and come out on the road. Go across and reach the crossroads "Ravin de La Parise" just above. 3 - Take a sharp left, out on the D12, take a left turn on 250m in front of the farm. Lower down at the next intersection, continue down to the right along the olive groves and the cemetery to come out on Chemin des Moureisses. Go straight down, reach the Fontauris avenue. Turn right, go past a nursery school then turn left onto the L. Andrieux to return to the Bourget town square.

3 h
6.4 km
Easy
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La Maguette
24 km

La Maguette

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.

2075, Route de Javon LA MAGUETTE 84390 Sault
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IGN cards

3342OT - MANOSQUE FORCALQUIER PNR DU LUBERON
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Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
TOP75034 - LUBERON MONT VENTOUX
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Collection : TOP 75
Scale : 1:75 000
9.80€
VEL06 - LE VAR A VELO
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Collection : DECOUVERTE A VELO
Scale : 1:110 000
9.10€
VEL03 - LE VAUCLUSE A VÉLO
Editor : IGN
Collection : DECOUVERTE A VELO
Scale : 1:100 000
9.10€
TOP100D04 - ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE DIGNE MANOSQUE PNR DU VERDON LAC DE SERRE-PONÇON
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D13 - BOUCHES-DU-RHÔNE MARSEILLE AIX-EN-PROVENCE PARC NATIONAL DES CALANQUES PNR DES ALPILLES ET DE CAMARGUE
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D84 - VAUCLUSE AVIGNON CARPENTRAS PARCS NATURELS RÉGIONAUX DU LUBERON ET DU MONT-VENTOUX
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Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
D04-05 ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE HAUTES-ALPES
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Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
D13-84 BOUCHES-DU-RHÔNE VAUCLUSE
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Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
D83 VAR
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Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR16 PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN
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Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
EUROPE
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Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:2 500 000
7.00€

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La Maguette
24 km

La Maguette

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.

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