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The Ochres – A must see
In the Ochre Land(scapes) ….
From the 17th century until today with the “Société des Ocres de France”, the ocher industry, combined with erosion, has created spectacular landscapes. Sandy island with exceptional colors, from a soft and tender yellow to a bold and intense reddish brown, the Ochres Massif stretches for 25 km, from Goult to Gignac via Roussillon, Gargas, Villars and Rustrel.
The Ochres Massif is a classified and protected area, part of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, a UNESCO Global Geopark and Biosphere Reserve.
So don’t hesitate to discover, by foot or by bike, this Western-worthy cliffs, fairy chimneys and other mountains of sand !
The Ochres Walking path of Roussillon
The Ochres Walking path of Roussillon offers fantastic panoramas of reliefs where the greens of the trees rival the orange of the cliffs to offer a striking contrast. Two routes, marked with explanatory signs in these old open-pit quarries, are possible (30 and 60 minutes).
Whether in the morning or at the end of the day, the light is just incredible !
Our tip: wear good (washable) shoes
The “Sentier des Ocres” makes Roussillon one of the most visited perched Luberon villages.
The “Sentier des Ocres” makes Roussillon one of the most visited perched Luberon villages.
I’m going !
Distance from Côté Provence Guesthouse : 34 km
Direction : D900 to APT
Rustrel’s Colorado
Rustrel’s large ocher quarries have earned the evocative name of Colorado because of their exceptional variety of shapes and colors. There, you can combine the pleasure of hiking with the discovery of the site’s industrial heritage. You will be amazed !
Wear good shoes, bring water and don’t forget your camera !
I’m going !
Distance from Côté Provence Guesthouse : 55 km
Direction : D900 to APT
Ochre mines of Bruoux
Discover the Bruoux mines in Gargas and enjoy a subterranean journey in the heart of the Luberon ochres !
Vertiginous cliffs with flamboyant colors and a gigantic labyrinth of underground galleries (more than 40 km long and 15 m high) make up a unique and mysterious setting where human labor from the glory years of the ocher industry balance with the natural beauty of the Provencal landscapes.
I’m going !
Distance from Côté Provence Guesthouse : 37 km
Direction : Roussillon
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