Discovering the Luberon Park

Programa

Day 1:
ITALY / LAURIS / MERINDOL (-/L/D)
We found ourselves in the area where the departments of Vaucluse, Drôme, and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence meet. The Luberon Regional Park is a stunning area, also known as the "Provençal Colorado", thanks to its ancient ochre quarries that create a striking, cinematic landscape—often used as film sets. The park stretches from Cavaillon to Villeneuve, across the Luberon mountain range, offering nature lovers a rich network of trails shaped by geological heritage and no less than five distinct ecosystems.
A legend from the village of Rustrel tells of how the soil turned red from the blood spilled by Sirmonde, who threw herself off the cliffs after her fiancé left her for his lover. In truth, these formations date back over 200 million years, shaped by rainfall altering sandy sediment layers. Ochre deposits have been mined since the 1700s, and today’s rock formations are the result of both erosion and human excavation over time. What will surprise you most is the intense green of the pine forests, which strikingly contrasts with the ochre tones of the cliffs—sculpted by centuries of wind and weather.
Along the way, we’ll also discover charming Provençal villages like Lourmarin.

Self-arrival and meeting point at Mas de Recaute in Lauris by 9:00 AM.
After horse assignment, we set off into the heart of the Petit Luberon. We ride up the Recaute trail, lined with holm oaks and pine trees. Above us, the cliffs of the Luberon tower over the path. We then descend to the Tapi refuge deep in the forest for a picnic stop. In the afternoon, we continue exploring the Petit Luberon, riding down to Mérindol, where we can visit the historic Vaudois village. From there, we head to our overnight lodging: a large dormitory (20 beds), nearby showers, and a swimming pool available in summer.

Day 2:
MERINDOL / MAUBEC (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we ride along the northern side of the Petit Luberon, following the Carpentras canal. We reach the village of Robion and eventually arrive in Maubec, where we have dinner and overnight stay at Mas de l’Estang.

Day 3:
MAUBEC / BONNIEUX (B/L/D)
Today we continue riding along the northern flank of the Petit Luberon, stopping at the ancient village of Oppède le Vieux, then Lacoste—home to the famous castle of the Marquis de Sade—before reaching Bonnieux, where we will camp for the night.

Incluido en el precio

All meals as per the itinerary
3overnight stays in mixed dormitory accommodation
3.5 days on horseback (approx. 5 hours per day)
Horses and riding equipment provided
Expert local guide fluent in English and French
Support vehicles and luggage transfers
Basic insurance covering medical assistance, medical repatriation, and baggage damage

No incluido en el precio

Flights, trains, and/or transportation to reach the tour starting point
Transfers to/from the airport or train station to the trekking departure point
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, airport taxes, beverages outside of meals, tips, personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Anything not specifically listed under “What’s Included”
Optional or cancellation insurance

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