루베론 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

12세기 시토회 수도원, 루베롱의 분지에 라벤더 밭 한가운데 위치.

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.

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

Sivergues is a small picturesque village in the Luberon, nestled at an altitude of 600 meters and surrounded by preserved natural landscapes. With barely twenty inhabitants, this isolated hamlet has retained its old-world charm with its stone houses, narrow streets, and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

The Aiguebrun, a rare semi-permanent watercourse in the Mediterranean region, crosses a major ecological valley in the Park. This site is home to species such as brown trout, southern barbel and the rare white-clawed crayfish. The presence of these species testifies to the good health of the aquatic ecosystem, highlighting the importance of its preservation.

The Aiguebrun gorges, rich in ancient geological history, are distinguished by their high limestone cliffs and their piles of collapsed rocks. They were formed around six million years ago, following the drying up of the Mediterranean Sea. This phenomenon caused the water level to drop by around 1,000 meters, allowing rivers to carve vast canyons, which were then partially filled in by sedimentary deposits. Over the course of the ice ages, erosion has accentuated the verticality of the cliffs, making the landscape even more spectacular.

Buoux has a rich history, marked by the construction in the 17th century of the old village, the small Provençal church and the surrounding country houses. The church, built in 1704 on the remains of an earlier chapel, houses a tabular altar from the pre-Romanesque period. The town hall also keeps an oven, dating from the establishment of the village, regularly maintained by the municipality. The village is most famous for Fort de Buoux, a medieval fortress perched on a rocky outcrop, offering spectacular views over the Luberon. This defensive site served as a refuge in the Middle Ages and is today a popular place for hiking and climbing. Buoux is surrounded by limestone cliffs, which attract climbing enthusiasts from all over the world.