Discover the storybook-like scenery, adorned by history, cloaking France’s backyard
Explore the trails twisting through Luberon Regional Nature Park in Provence, France, where the scenery, cloaked in history, vineyards, gorges, will trick you into believing that you’ve just fallen into a mystical storybook land. On this 8-day guided tour, you will start and end your adventure in the main town dotting the Luberon slopes: Apt. From here, you’ll make your way through various beautiful towns and go on daily excursions into the dreamlike scenery painting the surrounding region—each hike ranges from 5-17 km.
This guided hiking tour in southern France not only unveils memorable masterpiece-like images but carries you to historical monuments embroidered with everlasting tales: visit prehistoric caves, ancient dry stone huts, an abandoned Roman city, century-old chapels. Amid the old stories spanning France’s stunning backyard, you’ll also get glimpses of quintessential countryside views as you meander orchards, vineyards, and pastures.
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Provence Walking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Travel to Apt
Meet a tour representative upon arrival at the airport in Marseilles. From here, you’ll travel to Apt, where you’ll check into your hotel. Your arrival time will determine if you’ll embark on your first walk of this tour! If you make it in good time, you’ll get to enjoy a walk around the soaring red and yellow rock formations spanning Rustrel Colorado. Enjoy a delicious dinner at your hotel in the evening!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Apt
Distance: 1 hour 40 minutes, 5 km, 90 m ascent, 90 m descent
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Grand Luberon Loop
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before walking a lovely loop that takes you to views of South Provence and the Mediterranean Sea! Consume a tasty dinner when you’re back.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Apt
Distance: 4.5 hours, 12 km, 500 m ascent, 500 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Walk around Gordes
Discover the bories—ancient stone huts—in Gordes as you hike today! You will also visit the Sénanque Abbey, which harks back to the 12th century.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Gordes
Distance: 5.5 hours, 16 km, 380 m ascent, 380 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Hike near Lacoste
Encounter another blend of history and pleasant scenery on today’s hiking adventure. You will begin your ascent near Lacoste by climbing up the Petit Luberon. Once you reach the road—Foret de Cedres—you’ll wind down a canyon and arrive at the 13th-century L'Abbaye St. Hilaire. Admire the views of the jagged Sancte Victoire Mountain from here.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lacoste
Distance: 4.5 hours, 11 km, 480 m ascent, 480 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 Visit Oppedette and Vacheres
Discover an array of scenery today! Visit the small commune of Oppedette, where rocky buildings sit on the hillside. And admire the similar-looking stony architecture spanning Vacheres. You’ll also encounter the Saut du Moine waterfall, chain of the Alps, and a beautiful view of Luberon.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vacheres
Distance: 6 hours, 17 km, 430 m ascent, 430 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Hike to Mourre Negre/Murs
You can choose from two hiking options for today's adventure. If you have more energy, you can go with option one, which will take you to Mourre Negre—the summit of Luberon—from Cabrières-d'Aigues. Or if you're craving a more leisurely hike, you can do option two, which will unveil the valley behind Murs' quaint village and a fantastic view of Luberon Regional Nature Park!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Murs
Distance: Option 1: 5.5 hours, 12 km, 700 m ascent, 700 m descent
Option 2: 4.5 hours, 13 km, 290 m ascent, 700 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 Hike the Petit Luberon
Before you hike the Petit Luberon, enjoy a visit to Sainte Cécile garden in Oppede le Vieux, a charming town built on narrow streets and filled with medieval ruins.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vieux
Distance: 5.5 hours, 13 km, 720 m ascent, 720 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Walk from Lumière Goult
Enjoy your final day of walking before you head back to Marseilles. Begin your hike from Lumière Goult and discover how farmers from a long time ago cultivated almond and olive trees at the Conservatory of Terraces of Culture of Goult. You will also visit the Moulin de Jerusalem on today’s walk! Transfer to Marseilles airport after this expedition.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 3.5 hours, 10 km, 300 m ascent, 300 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Provence Walking Tour Price and Dates
This guided walking tour in Italy is always run as a custom tour for your group only, therefore the price always depends on the number of people in your group. Please note, that the prices might change depending on the season and the availability of the hotels.
You can also upgrade this tour to stay in one hotel in Apt (instead of staying in various hotels along the route) and travel to every trailhead from there.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided Groups of 2-3: $3,395 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 4-5: $2,050 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 6-7: $1,625 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 8+: on request
Accommodation on the Provence Walking Tour
Expect to stay in 2-4 star hotels along your route on the Guided Hiking in Luberon Tour. The hotels offer modern amenities that work to elevate the total comfort of your stay. The rooms are of double occupancy.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You must a supplement to have a private room in a hotel. Please enquire to find the pricing out.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotels in Provence ★★★★
Enjoy a comfortable stay in 2-4 star hotels along your route as you explore the stunning Luberon!
What’s included in the Provence Walking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 dinners are included. You are responsible for buying your own lunches.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights along the tour. Accommodations before and after the tour in Marseilles are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation includes transfers to and from the airport, and to and from the hiking destinations.
Also Included
- International Mountain Leader certified guide
- Agency technical support
Not included
- Flights to get to and from Marseilles
- Accommodation before and after the tour
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
- Lunches and beverages
- Tips
Optional Extras
- You can upgrade to a single occupancy for a fee
- Excursions in Apt
Frequently Asked Questions about Provence Walking Tour
Tortuga Viaggi is a boutique Italian tour operator based in Cuneo, Italy. Through their guide Luca Giraudo, they offer tours in Mercantour National Park in France, while also in Piemonte, Liguria, and Alpi Marritime Natural Park Piemonte in Italy. Luca is a trained ornithologist as well as an International Mountain Leader. Let Luca and his team show you some of the most incredible places in this part of France and Italy.
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