Botanical walk - Les Beaumettes

Botanical walk - Les Beaumettes

The Beaumettes botanical trail will allow you to walk for less than an hour in an exceptional setting with a small difference in altitude. An easy family hike !

84220, Beaumettes

Page updated on 04/10/2025

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An easy, family-friendly botanical walk

✔ Loop

✔ Distance: 2.7 km

✔ Waymarking: PR + local PR (pink)

 

Hike overview

Beaumettes Botanical Trail bordered by dry stone walls in the Luberon

Hiker on the Beaumettes Botanical Trail with a view of the Luberon

Path under the Miocene cliffs and rock formations in Beaumettes


Starting from the square in front of Beaumettes Town Hall, this family-friendly loop takes you through garrigue and pine forest, along easy and well-marked paths. Accessible to everyone, it is an ideal walk to enjoy a peaceful immersion in nature.

Along the way, thematic markers punctuate the trail and highlight the richness of the local heritage. You will come across dry stone walls built by farmers, limestone slabs, surprising geological formations dating back to the Miocene, as well as typical plant species such as Aleppo pine and the giant orchid.

The path also reveals pages of history: it follows the Calavon Valley, a passageway since Antiquity, and offers a glimpse of the famous Via Domitia, the Roman road that once connected Italy to Spain. On the way, you may also observe the discreet fauna of the garrigue, such as red wood ants or the Proserpine butterfly.

A bucolic, short and easy walk that combines nature, geology and heritage for a sensory and family-friendly experience in the heart of the Luberon.

When to go?

This walk is accessible all year round, with particularly rich flora in spring and autumn.
In summer, start early and bring water, as parts of the trail are exposed.
Before setting out, check the forest access conditions, which are regulated in summer due to fire risk.

QR code forest access

Points of Interest and Itinerary

Access and Parking

  • By road: 15 km east of Cavaillon via the D15 and D900, and 18 km west of Apt via the D900.
  • Parking: spaces available on the village square (town hall) (limited capacity) and in the surrounding streets.
  • By bike: the village is crossed by the Calavon Cycle Route (EV8), ideal for reaching the starting point on two wheels.

Practical Information

  • Start: Town Hall Square, Les Beaumettes
  • Elevation gain: +70 m
  • Duration: 1h00
  • Level: Very easy

Highlights along the way

  • The parish church of Les Beaumettes and its colorful stained glass windows
  • Dry stone walls and stone piles, witnesses of traditional farming work
  • The giant orchid, a remarkable flower of the garrigue
  • Discreet wildlife: red wood ants and the protected species Proserpine butterfly
  • The Miocene spheres, surprising geological formations

Discover the full itinerary

View of the Beaumettes Botanical Trail in the Luberon

Prepare your hike

Practical Tips

  • Comfortable shoes recommended, even if the route is easy and accessible.
  • Bring some water, especially in summer, as there are no water points along the trail.
  • Ideal for families: a short, fun walk with educational markers along the way.
  • Stay on the marked trails (PR and local PR pink) to protect flora and fauna.
  • Remember to download the hiking sheet and GPX track before setting off.

Fire Prevention and Safety

  • This walk is in a forest area: fires and smoking are prohibited all year round.
  • From June 15 to September 15, access to forest areas is regulated depending on fire risk. Check daily conditions at: www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/vaucluse
  • In case of emergency, dial 18 or 112.

Nearby

Want to extend your walk around Les Beaumettes?

After your botanical trail, set off on the Balade des Garrigues. A 4.6 km loop, easy and accessible, that lets you discover the garrigue, with panoramas, dry stone walls and Mediterranean flora.

You can also explore the Chemin de la Virginière, a 6.5 km itinerary along the Calavon-Coulon, at the heart of the Sensitive Natural Area. Riverside woodland, a reconstructed Neolithic dolmen and nature observations punctuate this family-friendly loop along the water.

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