Cheval-Blanc
CHEVAL-BLANC - De La Roquette à la crau des Mayorques
L04
Route
Loop
Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
3h
Distance
9km
Positive elevation gain
321 meters
Negative elevation gain
321 meters
Altitude
Min. 106 meters
Max. 375 meters
Tourist service in Cheval-Blanc :
Un éventail de paysages plus beaux les uns que les autres...
« Ici, ce qui est frappant et résonne dans notre corps, c'est le contraste de température entre le fond de vallon de Roque Rousse et le plateau de la crau des Mayorques. Pour peu que le vent s’invite, le souvenir est mémorable mais quel régal ! Tout au long de l'itinéraire, s'observent des tableaux paysagers des plus variés et contrastés : panoramas, gorges rupestres, forêt, garrigue, pelouse sèche, amandiers, ruines... Le Petit Luberon tel qu’il me fascine ! ». Sophie Bourlon, chargé de mission pastoralisme & biodiversité - Natura 2000 au PNR Luberon.
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public transportation
Cavaillon TER train station
Bus Zou !
- From Cavaillon: line 908 / stop La Roquette(↗) Take the pedestrian crossing to cross the road. There is a directional post just on the other side of the canal.
>> more information on timetables(↗)
Bus Zou !
- From Cavaillon: line 908 / stop La Roquette(↗) Take the pedestrian crossing to cross the road. There is a directional post just on the other side of the canal.
>> more information on timetables(↗)
road access
13 km south-west of Cavaillon via the D973.
To note
A route for when the almond trees are in bloom!
Take care along the rocky paths down from the Maillorques mas, after point 5. Wear good walking shoes.
After point 2 : Combe de la Roque Rousse. Birds of prey. Be discrete.
Grazing area on the Crau des Mayorques, from mid March to mid June.
Don't pet or threaten the guard dogs if you come across one - stop, wait patiently for it to 'suss you out' before continuing on your way, bypassing the dogs as much as possible.
Preferably don't take your dog with you on this hike but if you do, keep it well on its lead.
Preservation zone. Thank you for not taking anything from the site.
Take care along the rocky paths down from the Maillorques mas, after point 5. Wear good walking shoes.
After point 2 : Combe de la Roque Rousse. Birds of prey. Be discrete.
Grazing area on the Crau des Mayorques, from mid March to mid June.
Don't pet or threaten the guard dogs if you come across one - stop, wait patiently for it to 'suss you out' before continuing on your way, bypassing the dogs as much as possible.
Preferably don't take your dog with you on this hike but if you do, keep it well on its lead.
Preservation zone. Thank you for not taking anything from the site.
If you want to report a problem on your hike (marking, maintenance, danger...), let us know on Suricate: sentinels.sportsdenature.fr
Access to the massifs
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
In brief
The contrasting and varied landscapes of the Petit Luberon Panoramic stretches and mountain grasslands, rocky gorges and cliffsForest, scrubland, almond treesFarmhouse and drystone ruinsDownloads
Contact
Parc naturel régional du LuberonGuided hikes
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