シミアン-ラ-ロトンドの峡谷・トップ4

There had been a lot of rain in the last few days. The west side of the walk is very hard in places and the path at the bottom of the metal stairs had washed away and the hand holds could not be reached. It was very dangerous as were several sections where the path is on an angle. This was for a distance of about 500 metres either side of the metal ladder. In places the path is only 30-50 cm wide with a vertical drop of 50-75 metres and certain death if you slip. Not suitable for children or people who are not experienced mountain walkers. A strong walking pole was very useful.

Left bank accessible to all Right bank accessible but difficult, especially since we wanted to take a "shortcut" and went through the cave tunnel. It's doable, of course, but it was very difficult to climb steeply, sometimes with metal bars to hold onto, thankfully. But we were happy to get back to our car; we'd walked almost 8 km! You need to be well-equipped with shoes!!

As you climb the winding path above the Calavon, you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque village of Oppeddette and the surrounding Luberon Valley. This charming village, nestled among rolling hills and vineyards, offers a glimpse of the idyllic Provençal countryside.

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

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

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

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

Following the uplift of the Lure mountain, it was the Calavon river that shaped these magnificent gorges. The word Calavon means stone river. The watercourse is indeed often dry, leaving only a river of stones.