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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Villes-Sur-Auzon

The Ochres of Mormoiron – Forest trail loop from Villes-sur-Auzon

Moderate

4.4

(18)

85

hikers

The Ochres of Mormoiron – Forest trail loop from Villes-sur-Auzon

02:41

9.68km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Mont-Ventoux

ENS Les Salettes et Vallat de Marquetton

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

187 m

Villes-sur-Auzon

Highlight • Historical Site

Villes sur Auzon has a fountain with drinking water. It is also a very good place to have a coffee before starting the ascent of the gorges.

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2

1.73 km

This is not the suggested route, but I encountered some difficulties in the suggested places

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2.24 km

Ochres of Mormoiron

Highlight • Other

4

2.24 km

Ochre Mountains

Highlight • Other

A great hike into these mountains, be sure to bring plenty of drinks...

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5

2.25 km

The Ochres of Mormoiron

Highlight • Gorge

Here you can comfortably admire a large area with exposed ochre rocks. 🥰
The gorge mentioned is located elsewhere and - as of June 2024 - has not yet been mapped.
There are many hiking trails in this beautiful area.

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6

3.29 km

From the Mormoiron wine region, there is a clear view over the Mont Ventoux regional natural park to the Giant of Provence.

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4.51 km

ENS Les Salettes et Vallat de Marquetton

Nature Reserve

8

5.43 km

Forest trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Mormoiron forest offers a revitalizing walk in the heart of Provençal nature. Surrounded by pines, oaks and Mediterranean vegetation, this path invites serenity with its smells of resin and …

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9.12 km

View of Mont Ventoux

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9.68 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

2.77 km

1.93 km

841 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

2.75 km

2.23 km

1.38 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Thursday 9 July

36°C

18°C

32 %

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Comments

October 1, 2022,Chemin de terre ocre en forêt – Canyon Ocre Runde von Villes-sur-Auzon
Super interesting especially the travel cave.
Shoes are definitely colored too

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This time without wheels. A short hike through the ocher landscape at the foot of Mont Ventoux.

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