Hiking on the mountain Lure (North Luberon)

Duration : 1 day

France, Provence

Level : intermediate, good hiker

from 18 € / p. from 4 to 15 persons

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Description

I suggest you go to the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department for a "cool" hike, on the "little sister" of Mont Ventoux!

From the Notre-Dame de Lure abbey, this route is for you the opportunity to discover the mountain of Lure, superb citadel which overhangs the Durance valley and gateway to the department of Hautes-Alpes.

Located in the northern part of the Luberon massif, this itinerary designed for experienced hikers offers you a magnificent path between beech forests and sharp ridges, without forgetting the exceptional panoramas on the Alps summits and the foothills of Provence.

The hike to the summit is also an opportunity to learn about the history of the men who have boldly frequented the area over the centuries: shepherds, charcoal makers, peddlers...

Perhaps this outing will make you want to climb the mountain of Lure in the middle of the afternoon to admire the sunset from its summit.

And if you want to continue to explore the region of Banon in a different way, you should follow me in the gorges of Oppedette, to discover the home produce and the goat cheese or on the "Saut du Moine" trail from Valsaintes Abbey.

Program

  • Meeting point at the Notre-Dame de Lure abbey parking lot at 7.30 am.
  • Departure from the 12th century abbey, a magnificent building guarded by superb lime trees.
  • Walk along a wild route towards the Lure mountain.
  • Approximately 5 hours of hiking on forest roads and stony paths.
  • Positive difference in altitude of 750 meters.
  • Return to the cars around 4pm.

The price includes

  • Supervision by the mountain leader.
  • A local drink.
  • Insurance.

The price does not include

  • Transport expenses to the meeting point at the Notre-Dame de Lure abbey, about one hour drive from Sisteron or Manosque.
  • Picnic.
  • Drinks.
  • Personnal expenses.
  • Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
Next departures :

No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.

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