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Located in the Vaucluse, in the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, the Sentier des Ocres is in the picturesque village of Roussillon, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. At the foot of the Monts de Vaucluse, it lies at the centre of the world's largest ochre deposit. This charming village is famous for its breathtaking scenery and colourful houses, providing the perfect backdrop for a nature getaway.
The Sentier des Ocres is a spectacular walk through ancient ochre quarries. This unique site, shaped by water, wind and two centuries of human exploitation, transports you into a world of brilliant colours and fascinating geological formations. The shades of yellow, orange and red in the ochre create unusual landscapes, inviting you to contemplate and marvel. "A firework display of light... Welcome to the heart of the world's largest ochre deposit at Roussillon in the Pays d'Apt. It stretches for 25 km from west to east between the villages of Roussillon and Gignac in the heart of the Luberon. The Sentier des Ocres in Roussillon allows you to discover part of it.
There are two routes to discover this exceptional site:
- A short tour lasting around 30 minutes
- Long route lasting around 60 minutes
These well laid-out routes allow you to choose the length of your walk according to your time and fitness level. Whether you opt for the short or long route, you'll be immersed in the natural beauty of the area.
Stroll along this wooded path, laid out in former quarries, and marvel at the brilliant colours of the ochre and the unusual landscapes. There are plenty of places to stop and daydream along the way, where you can appreciate the sea behind the ochre, observe the intimate relationship between plant and mineral, and contemplate the infinitely small and the infinitely far away. Explanatory panels line the route, providing a wealth of information on the geology, flora, history and ochre massif of the Luberon.
Come and discover the natural beauty of the Sentier des Ocres and let yourself be enchanted by its unique landscapes and vibrant colours!
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Opening times and periods
From 09/02 to 28/02, daily between 11 AM and 3.30 PM.
From 01/03 to 31/03, daily between 10 AM and 5 PM.
From 01/04 to 30/04, daily between 9.30 AM and 5.30 PM.
From 01/05 to 31/05, daily between 9.30 AM and 6.30 PM.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
From 01/06 to 30/06, daily between 9 AM and 6.30 PM.
From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 9 AM and 7.30 PM.
From 01/09 to 30/09, daily between 9.30 AM and 6.30 PM.
From 01/10 to 31/10, daily between 10 AM and 5.30 PM.
From 01/11 to 14/11, daily between 10 AM and 4.30 PM.
From 15/11 to 05/01, daily between 11 AM and 3.30 PM.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.
Subject to favorable weather.
Price
Adult: 3.50 €
Group adults: 2.50 €.
Free entry for children < 10 years, accompanying guides, the drivers, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
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