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Gargas Ochre Mines

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Gargas Ochre Mines

Recommended by 26 hikers out of 29

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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional du Luberon

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    Location: Gargas, Apt, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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    1. Gargas Ochre Mines – 30-minute hike loop from Gargas

    9.13km

    02:39

    240m

    240m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. 30-minute hike – Gargas Ochre Mines loop from Gargas

    9.26km

    02:41

    240m

    240m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Old Ochre Quarry – Ochre wall yellow loop from Gargas

    15.5km

    04:26

    360m

    360m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 15, 2022

    Warm top (only 10 degrees underground)
    Not good shoes

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      October 7, 2022

      Very impressive, guide was in French, there was a tablet along the way with explanations in German.

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        January 4, 2023

        Closed from late October to early March.

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          Location: Gargas, Apt, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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