Landscapes of the Luberon

• Delightful walking through timeless Luberon landscape taking in the very best of the region
• Heady mix of lavender, wild herbs, olives and colourful flowers
• Dazzling ochre cliffs; stunningly beautiful villages; superb views of Mt Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail
• Wonderful wines and classic Provencal cuisine
• Hotels full of local character - most with pools

This popular walking holiday is based in the glorious Luberon National Park, taking in the lush Provencal countryside and affording stunning mountain views. It's a land which has been an inspiration for generations of poets, painters and writers from Petrarch in the 14C to contemporary abstract artist Victor Vasarely, and best-selling author Peter Mayle.

You'll be intoxicated by the rich colours of the landscape, all intensified by the wonderful limpid light. Seventeen shades of ochre were once quarried at Roussillon, from violet through purple to vivid reds, oranges and mellow yellows. Its delicate natural tints were used to wash the local houses.

At Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the emerald-green Sorgue river gushes in torrents from a mysterious subterranean reservoir. Lavender makes a fragrant mauve carpet, green forests cloak the hills, and, in spring, white blossom veils the cherry orchards. And it's all against the backdrop of an azure sky.

The walks are short, with plenty of time for exploring exquisite villages, natural wonders and historic sights. Three of the four hotels have pools in the grounds. We have included four evening meals, on other nights you choose from a range of nearby restaurants.

Please note that September is the hunting season in Provence. We provide reflective day-glow jackets for customers wishing to walk through the woods/forests on the main hunting days (typically two per week) however alternative road routes will also be offered.