France's Best Village Walk
The Luberon Loop™ hiking route connects fairytale villages, extraordinary restaurants, famed vineyards and Roman ruins in majestic Provence, France.
Every FREE starter guide includes:
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Elegant Digital Guidebook
25-page, full-color PDF with route overview & gorgeous photos.
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Extensive Planning Info
Learn how to pack, budget, ride public transportation & traverse France's massive trail system.
THE LUBERON LOOP
What is The Luberon Loop?
The Luberon Loop is a multiday village-to-village hike in Provence, France. The easy-to-follow route pierces the Luberon's heartland, where medieval villages, acclaimed wineries, and family-run farms and restaurants bask in stunning natural beauty.
- 8-12 days and 140 miles / 225 km in total length.
- Perfect two-week vacation of food, fresh air and wine.
- 10 daily stages of 5-8 hours of moderate hiking.
- Downsize the loop with 2-5 day variations.
- Go super slow! Cut every stage in half for a 3-week trip.
- Every stage features cozy medieval villages with hot meals and showers, comfy beds and plenty of local color.
- No camping gear required! Carry only your clothes, snacks and travel essentials.
Where is The Luberon Loop?
Map courtesy of By Bourrichon
The Luberon Loop traverses a rugged, pastoral part of southern France's Provence region. Irrigated by the Durance and Calavon rivers and flanked by several mountain ranges, the Luberon enjoys an arid Mediterranean climate perfect for Spring and Fall hiking trips. East of Avignon and north of Marseille, the Luberon's vast network of footpaths links medieval villages, Roman ruins and silent oak forests.
The full loop scours 27 "perched villages," sometimes at a clip of 3+/day. The Luberon Loop's overnight stops are:
(1) Gordes (2) St.-Saturnin-les-Apt (3) Viens (4) Simiane-la-Rotonde (5) Banon (6) Forcalquier (7) Reillanne (8) Saignon (9) Bonnieux (10) Ménerbes
The Journey of a Lifetime Awaits...
From the Author:
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I love everything about The Luberon Loop; I'm hopelessly addicted to its wonderful cuisine, friendly people, stunning scenery, visceral history and delicious wine. The easygoing Provençal lifestyle keeps luring me back. Four times, in fact.
While France is positively awash in hiking trails, I pioneered my own route linking as many fairytale "perched villages" as I could. My goal was simple: Create a hiking route for all abilities that mixes popular and lesser-known villages and offers a unique, affordable and approachable way to experience Provence's rich Luberon region. And so, in 2023, after four years, The Luberon Loop, was born.
But don't take it from me...
Hear What My Readers Say...
I'd never done anything like this before, and now I'm already planning another Luberon Loop for next year! (This time I think I'll walk the opposite direction!) Rory's guide gave me really good information, more than I needed actually, and also the confidence to do it myself. Thank you friend!
Karen B.
Professor, Madison, USA
What a wonderful trip. We were nervous to do this ourselves, but Rory's guide (and his many helpful email replies) reassured us. We loved every step. (Except maybe the uphill to Viens, but worth it!) My wife and I even met a lovely Dutch couple at a small B&B that we still keep in touch with.
Bill K.
Retiree, San Francisco, USA
I was interested in the Camino [de Santiago thru-hike], but wanted to try something shorter first. I stumbled on Rory's website and reached out to him about this loop. The trip was amazing! The guide (especially the GPS files) makes everything so easy to plan. Cheers Rory!
Sara H.
Family Therapist, Vancouver, Canada
Rory you legend! I think about this trip all the time. It was the highlight of my 2 months in Europe. He recommends the best little restaurants, wineries and hotels. Well done!
Darren P.
Student, Sydney, Australia
The Luberon Loop, a New "Way" to Experience Provence
8-12 Days
Up to 140 miles / 225 Km
Numerous variations, downsize options
It's time we zig while everyone else zags. Let's slow down, travel at ground-level and enjoy the therapeutic birdsong, whiffs of lavender and stone-village ambience. We can experience Provence like never before...on foot.
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