Provençal Colorado of Rustrel – Le Sahara loop from Rustrel

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Rustrel

Provençal Colorado of Rustrel – Le Sahara loop from Rustrel

Moderate

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Provençal Colorado of Rustrel – Le Sahara loop from Rustrel

03:52

12.8km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

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3.03 km

View of the Luberon Massif

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4.35 km

View of the Ochre Cliffs of Rustrel

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From the heights, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley, with its colorful fields, green meadows and forests. The panorama is striking, especially in spring or autumn, when …

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6.27 km

Provençal Colorado of Rustrel

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You are at the main entrance to the largest visitable Provençal Colorado in the region. Located in the town of Rustrel, the site has real paths that evolve among ocher …

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7.67 km

View of Le Sahara (Ochre Quarry)

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After hiking through it yourself, you can see the Sahara again from above. It's also very impressive!

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7.75 km

The Fairy Chimneys of the Luberon

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Before the invention of synthetic dyes, it was in this industrialized zone that the ocher color was obtained. This site was closed only recently, in 1992, to be exploited for …

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7.91 km

View of the Désert Blanc

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The Orange Path divides once, on the right goes to the white desert.

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8.05 km

White Desert

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For the best light, go in the morning or late afternoon.

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9.90 km

Le Sahara

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This rock has existed for around 100 million years. Under the influence of heavy rainfall and the water circulation in the forest subsoil, the rock undergoes a profound change. Yellow …

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