The gorges of Oppedette in a loop - Luberon regional natural park

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Forcalquier

Oppedette

The gorges of Oppedette in a loop - Luberon regional natural park

Hard

4.6

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The gorges of Oppedette in a loop - Luberon regional natural park

01:56

6.75km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.96 km for 6 m

After 5.83 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.42 km

Gorges d'Oppedette

Highlight • Gorge

Following the uplift of the Lure mountain, it was the Calavon river that shaped these magnificent gorges. The word Calavon means stone river. The watercourse is indeed often dry, leaving only a river of stones.

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5.76 km

Beautiful cliffs

Highlight • Other

The western edge offers breathtaking views of the village of Oppedette. The path on the western side is also more rustic and a small ladder has to be climbed. It …

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6.31 km

Oppedette

Highlight • Settlement

Picturesque village with beautiful views. There is a source of potable water. But unfortunately there is no cafe or shop available.

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6.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

322 m

272 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

382 m

242 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

14°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 9, 2022,Gorges d'Oppedette – Grotte-tunnel de l'Echelle Rondje vanuit Oppedette

Difficult route with difficult paths. Certainly not for everyone. Have adjusted the route because you had to descend via a rope ladder.
A beautiful view.

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September 24, 2024,De gorges van Oppedette in een lus - Regionaal Natuurpark Luberon

This is a very nice walk. Good walking shoes are really desirable. Some parts are difficult to walk but take it easy and watch where you walk and you will always succeed. In rain or after rain it can be slippery.

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May 6, 2022,Grotte-tunnel de l'Echelle – Gorges d'Oppedette Runde von Oppedette

This tour is NOT easy, you only walk over stones, partly with signs "caution, dangerous path"; partly only accessible with iron struts. It always goes along the steep abyss. Hardly suitable for children. At least moderate, if not difficult. But the tour was wonderful.

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January 15, 2025,Oppedette Gorge ...

Not an easy hike ... Lots of rocks to clamber across and steep drops very close to the path.

May 26, 2024,Urlaub Provence Tag 6b Wanderung Gorges d'Oppedette🥾👫☀️⛰️🛖🖼️🪨👀🌳💐🥵

The more strenuous🥵part of the day took us to the small but picturesque🖼️ and sleepy mountain village⛰️🛖Oppedette.
From here we head along alpine paths with amazing views👀and great plants💐 on higher paths around the entire gorge - sweaty, but simply great!

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October 29, 2021,Gorges d'Oppedette Rundweg 29.10.2021

A really nice round and even without the sun I was able to experience a few autumn colors. But the way is not as easy as Komoot thinks. Continuously difficult terrain, gravel, more or less high rock needles and always on the precipice. You should be free from giddiness, otherwise it's no fun 😉

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June 13, 2022,Provence - Les Gorges D'Oppedette

The tour is suitable for experienced hikers. There are some places where sure-footedness is required. The total altitude difference is around 400 m including climbing.

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September 15, 2022,Gorges d'Oppedette – Grotte-tunnel de l'Echelle Runde von Oppedette

The hike is not easy, as stated by Komoot, but extremely demanding. Steep climbs in and out of the gorge require a head for heights, sure-footedness and a certain level of fitness. Nevertheless, or maybe because of that, we enjoyed the tour!

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