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Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Trail
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6.18km
270m
Hiking
The hike begins in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse with a steep climb, which requires both patience and effort. The path climbs through the scrubland and offers breathtaking views of the vineyards below. At the top, an old ruined hut, built of dry stone, stands at the side of the path.
The hike continues on an easy and pleasant track, where the terrain becomes gentler. This segment of the route allows you to cross open spaces, dotted with beautifully restored bories, before heading back down towards the village.
Along the way, the imposing cliffs which overlook Fontaine-de-Vaucluse gradually reveal themselves. The landscape then becomes spectacular. As you approach the village, the murmur of the Sorgue recalls the presence of the river, fed by the famous chasm.
The route ends at the church of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, a medieval building where the legend of Saint-Véran, who is said to have slain a legendary monster, permeates the place. The statue-fountain dedicated to this saint on the church square ends this hike.
by Provence - Alpes - Côte d'Azur Tourisme
Last updated: September 17, 2024
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2.41 km
Valescure Trail
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Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
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Its flow is enormous: it is ranked fifth in the world with an annual flow of 630 to 700 million cubic meters. The beauty of this natural site makes it one of the most visited places in the department. In the past, it attracted many poets and writers who came to meditate here: Petrarch, Chateaubriand, Frédéric Mistral and René Char are a few examples.
A word of advice: in the height of the tourist season, go and visit the source early in the morning, because the flow of tourists is also significant.
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Way Types & Surfaces
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3.64 km
1.69 km
852 m
Surfaces
3.38 km
1.95 km
488 m
364 m
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Highest point (330 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
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August 7, 2024
The hike begins in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse with a steep climb, which requires both patience and effort. The path climbs through the scrubland and offers breathtaking views of the vineyards below. At the top, an old ruined hut, built of dry stone, stands at the side of the path.
The hike continues on an easy
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