There’s a timeless rhythm to walking in Provence. Dry-stone paths wind through lavender fields and vineyards. Hilltop villages rise above olive groves and forests. Markets fill sleepy squares, and long lunches come as naturally as the walking itself.
This is a place where the journey is gentle and deeply rewarding — through ochre-coloured hills, oak woods, and valleys alive with birdsong and breeze. Whether you're tracing a long-distance trail through the Luberon or walking between villages with no set plan, Provence is made for slow travel on foot.
A long-distance trail crossing the heart of the Luberon from east to west, the GR6 passes through some of Provence’s most beautiful countryside. Walk between perched villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, and Oppède-le-Vieux, through vineyards, orchards, and forests. The walking is dry, quiet, and scenic — perfect for a 3–5 day route with local stays each night.
A short, spectacular loop trail through red and orange ochre cliffs and pine woods near Roussillon. Surreal and striking, this is one of Provence’s most colourful walks — ideal as a short circular hike or an afternoon stop on a longer journey.
Walk from Gordes to the 12th-century Abbaye de Sénanque, nestled in a secluded valley lined with lavender. This peaceful route combines heritage, nature, and Provençal atmosphere — especially beautiful in early summer when the lavender blooms.
Provence is perfect for loosely planned walks between villages — using local trails and sections of GR routes to link places like Ménerbes, Goult, Bonnieux, and Roussillon. Many stays are walker-friendly, and the distances are gentle.
Explore long-distance routes and short scenic walks through sunlit landscapes
