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Cabrières-d'Avignon
02:09
7.48km
190m
Hiking
This hike starting from Cabrières-d’Avignon first leads to the Plague Wall. This dry stone wall was built in 1721 to protect Comtat Venaissin from the terrible epidemic. It extends over 27 kilometers, crossing the Monts du Vaucluse. A path runs along this imposing wall, dotted with semi-circular huts which once housed the guards.
After following the wall for a while, the route winds through the forest of Atlas cedars, introduced to the region in the 19th century. Despite the devastating fire of 1989, much of the forest survived. This cedar grove seduces with its majestic silver-tinted trees.
Returning towards Cabrières-d'Avignon, you can appreciate the charm of the village, dominated by its medieval castle, and discover the lower fountain and the wash house.
by Provence - Alpes - Côte d'Azur Tourisme
Last updated: September 17, 2024
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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329 m
Cabrières-d'Avignon village center
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1.34 km
Plague Wall
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For more than 17 months that the epidemic lasted, the virus never crossed this wall which was permanently guarded.
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3.73 km
Cedar forest
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7.48 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.86 km
1.95 km
1.02 km
647 m
Surfaces
4.41 km
1.38 km
1.37 km
248 m
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August 7, 2024
This hike starting from Cabrières-d’Avignon first leads to the Plague Wall. This dry stone wall was built in 1721 to protect Comtat Venaissin from the terrible epidemic. It extends over 27 kilometers, crossing the Monts du Vaucluse. A path runs along this imposing wall, dotted with semi-circular huts
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