Ochre Trail – The Ochres of Roussillon loop from Roussillon

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Apt

Roussillon

Ochre Trail – The Ochres of Roussillon loop from Roussillon

Easy

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Ochre Trail – The Ochres of Roussillon loop from Roussillon

01:00

3.59km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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810 m

View of Roussillon

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This pretty view is on Roussillon, it appears a little before the entrance to the Ochre trail.

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1.03 km

Ochre Trail

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Great play of colors, especially in the sunshine. Beautiful hike through the ocher cliffs

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1.07 km

Ochre Trail

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Wonderful highlight!
Once you've paid the entrance fee and are on your way, you feel like you're in the Brice Canyon. If you have children, please bring old clothes 😉

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2.32 km

The ocher rocks offer a very special play of colors from rich yellow to warm orange to bright red. The ocher industry once flourished here, today you can explore the bizarre rocky landscape on a bike tour or hike.

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2.47 km

Town Hall Square (Roussillon)

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Rathausplatz von Roussillon

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2.54 km

Roussillon

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Center of the special area of Les Ocres, get off your bike to see the beautiful shapes and colors of this earthly wonder

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2.61 km

View of Roussillon's bell tower

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The medieval bell tower is built quite unadorned. The bell is hung in a visibly free metal frame, which is crowned by a high cross.

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2.82 km

View of Roussillon's ochre cliffs

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Very pretty village with its Ocher trail. (Early in the morning, there is no one)

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3.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.42 km

1.33 km

508 m

333 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

1.16 km

499 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

21°C

15°C

93 %

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Comments

July 17, 2025,🇫🇷 Roussillon mit Ockerfelsen 🟠🟡🟠

Our next stop is Roussillon. Here, too, there's a beautiful path through the ochre-colored cliffs, some of which are beautifully shaded by the forest. The small town is also well worth a visit.

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July 31, 2024,Roussillion et le sentier des ocres

The fee for the sentier is €3.50 and is worth it.

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September 12, 2025,Roussillon et le sentier des ocres

On our way to Provence, we stopped in Roussillon. The world-famous ochre cliffs of Roussillon have lost none of their charm, even 30 years after my first visit as a geology student. However, they are now marketed more cleverly. Parking costs money, and the short hiking trail costs extra.

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September 9, 2021,Nach Sentier des Ocres

You have to see it ... beautiful!

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June 30, 2024,🇫🇷 Sentier des Ocres, der Ockerlehrpfad, und Rousillon

The small town of Roussilon lies at the foot of the Luberon massif and is classified as one of the Plus beaux villages de France (most beautiful villages in France). I can only confirm this. The Sentir des Ocres costs €3.50 to enter and you can go on a short tour or a long one (4 km). You have to …

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October 3, 2024,🇫🇷 Provence: Sentier des Ocres bei Roussillon

On the ochre path through a former ochre quarry near the picturesque village of Roussillon.

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June 13, 2025,Roussillon (Ockerklippen)

Our second tour of the day took us to Roussillon. There, we find more colorful ochre cliffs and a beautifully situated town. Despite the many tourists, it was a lovely walk. And the lavender ice cream was delicious.

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September 12, 2025,Roussillon mit seinen bunten Ockerfelsen

Roussillon is a charming little village in the heart of Provence, known for its impressive ochre cliffs and colorful houses. The picturesque landscape and pleasant climate make it a popular destination for travelers seeking to experience the authentic beauty of southern France.
The ochre cliffs of Roussillon are a mountain massif formed more than 200 million years ago. It is …

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