Walking route
Along the plague wall.
Along the plague wall.
This walk takes you along the restored plague wall from 1721 and through the valley of the Oule. A fascinating mix of history, nature and panoramic views in the heart of the Vaucluse, on the edge of the Luberon Regional Nature Park.
Distance: 8 km.
Time: 2h30.
Grade: Easy.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed on leach.
Height gain: 231 meters.
Trail: Paved and unpaved.
Marking: GR - GRP - PR.
Hiking shoes recommended.
The valley of the Oule.
The walk first goes through the pretty village of Cabrières-d'Avignon where you pass the castle of Cabrières-d'Avignon. After a short climb you arrive at the plague wall. The plague wall was built in 1721 as a sanitary barrier to stop the spread of the plague that ravaged Marseille and Provence. This dry stone wall stretched for about 27 kilometers, from Monieux to Cabrières-d'Avignon. Along the wall were guardhouses and guard houses, manned by soldiers who guarded the border and had to prevent any unauthorized passage. You follow a section of the restored wall for a while and then head towards the Oule valley. Here you will certainly notice the beautiful Atlas cedars. At the viewpoint you have a beautiful panorama of the Coulon plain. Along beautiful forest paths and unpaved roads you return towards the village.
Download PDF for route description and map.
Marking: Poorly marked.
Between July 1 and September 15, parts of the area may be closed due to fire hazard.
Walks Vaucluse.
