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Le Sahara – Provençal Colorado of Rustrel loop from Rustrel

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Rustrel

Le Sahara – Provençal Colorado of Rustrel loop from Rustrel

Moderate

4.8

(243)

2,951

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Le Sahara – Provençal Colorado of Rustrel loop from Rustrel

01:07

3.43km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

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40 m

The Fairy Chimneys of the Luberon

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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194 m

View of the Désert Blanc

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The Orange Path divides once, on the right goes to the white desert.

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335 m

White Desert

Highlight • Natural Monument

For the best light, go in the morning or late afternoon.

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1.74 km

Le Sahara

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This rock has existed for around 100 million years. Under the influence of heavy rainfall and the water circulation in the forest subsoil, the rock undergoes a profound change. Yellow …

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Provençal Colorado of Rustrel

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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 …

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1.99 km

Natural colors

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The ensemble of different colors, shapes, and perspectives is simply fascinating. It's definitely worth taking advantage of a sunny day.

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3.38 km

View of Le Sahara (Ochre Quarry)

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After hiking through it yourself, you can see the Sahara again from above. It's also very impressive!

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3.43 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.15 km

594 m

517 m

174 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

280 m

174 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

36°C

19°C

26 %

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Comments

September 9, 2021,🇫🇷Luberon - Im Zeichen des Ocker. Colorado Provencale in Rustrel

Today we had planned a nice, extensive, kilometer strong hike in the Colorado of Rustrel. With views of shining ocher from all directions, from above and below, from the front and all around. But somehow nothing came of it.

There was already a rush in the parking lot, there was a narrow entrance with control of the pass sanitaire and …

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June 18, 2024,Le Colorado Provençale - der offizielle Rundweg (orange)

A beautiful little tour! Sturdy shoes are highly recommended!
Booking a parking space at the start of the tour is required and can be done online here: troov.com/colorado-provencal-de-rustrel/rendez-vous

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October 15, 2024,🇨🇵F_ Rustrel - Colorado provençal Orange Tour 15.10.2024

Today we drove to the Colorado provencal de Rustrel because we wanted to take a look at this area.
Entry per vehicle cost 6 euros today, but we had a nice parking space in the shade and enough seating for a picnic afterwards.
The Colorado provençal de Rustrel is a landscape in Provence that shimmers in all ochre colors and …

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September 9, 2025,Colorado Provençal

The former ochre quarries are a true riot of color. The area is accessible via two routes; we took the orange, slightly longer route. Wonderful! Easy to walk, but please wear sturdy shoes. In July and August, parking must be reserved online in advance (coloradoprovencal.fr). Remember to bring water; there are no provisions along the trail. The area may be …

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March 6, 2025,Wandernd und Staunend durch das "Colorado provençal"😃👍🏻🌞😍

Small but nice tour in the Lubéron, more precisely in Rustrel. 👍🏻👍🏻🌞🌞
There is the "Colorado Provençal", which invites you to marvel, look and linger with its splendor of colors.
Many thanks to @®️oland who recently sent me his tour as a tip and confirmed my planning, as I already had Rustrel on my to-do list. Thanks again!!🙏🏻🙏🏻😃😃
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Le Sahara – Provençal Colorado of Rustrel loop from Rustrel

The Fairy Chimneys of the Luberon

View of the Désert Blanc

White Desert

Le Sahara

Colorado provençale

Provençal Colorado of Rustrel

Natural colors

View of Le Sahara (Ochre Quarry)

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