Τα 20 καλύτερα φυσικά μνημεία Rustrel

At the highest point of the circular trail, there are great views of the yellow towers of the "fairy chimneys" and this part of the Luberon.

nice parking space

The route marking of T1 is wildly misleading (!) The paths up and down the Gorge are a mix between T1, T2, T3 and sometimes just about T4. That's in fine weather. Take care of each other and help the others. There were quite a number of small kids of age 3 to 8 today. As all others write: it's a beautiful place and the descent into the Gorge gives a ton a great views. Take your time and be careful

Colorado de Provence is definitely worth a visit. Great colors.

The Mines of Bruoux are an underground marvel located in the department of Vaucluse. These ancient ocher mines feature a labyrinth of tunnels adorned with vibrant colors, offering visitors a unique and captivating experience of subterranean beauty and history.

Before the invention of synthetic dyes, it was in this industrialized zone that the ocher color was obtained. This site was closed only recently, in 1992, to be exploited for its ocher sand deposits at the end of the 17th century.

Closed from late October to early March.

You are at the main entrance to the largest visitable Provençal Colorado in the region. Located in the town of Rustrel, the site has real paths that evolve among ocher formations and a beautiful pine forest. A true kaleidoscope of colors, these sandstones are the work of an ancient sea (Thétys) which came to deposit these impressive strata. This sandstone thus forms a very beautiful sedimentary rock. Although the site is large, it is a victim of its success and generates large numbers of visitors during the summer period. It is therefore preferable to come and admire it early in the morning or out of season. At the very beginning of the hike, there is a hut at the edge of a stream that sells drinks and snacks.