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Vaucluse,
Mount Ventoux and Luberon have more than 4000 Km of hiking trails
running across mountains and hills. Indeed hikes and scenic roads
are the best way to discover the Mediterranean flora and fauna,
to come across villages filled with History and to catch a glimpse
of the country wonderful landscapes.
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Strolls and hikes:
- The Lavender Trail (see Tourist Office of Sault): 4-Km pedestrian
circle trail across lavender fields, punctuated with educational
signs.
- Gorges de la Nesque: various hikes (free booklet available in
the Tourist Office of Monieux).
- Mount Ventoux: walks, snow rackets hikes or even night ascension
of the mountain with star gazing, sunset and chamois watching.
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Rock climbing: routes for all levels and lessons for beginners
in Combe Obscure (Bedoin), in the Dentelles de Montmirail, in Buis-les-Baronnies,
etc.
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Potholing: Caving club in Saint-Christol d'Albion, the richest
place of the region in major caves: potholes (from -70 to -670 m),
passageways and underground river. Lessons available.
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White water sports: at the footsteps of Mount Ventoux, the
Toulouren river is a true oasis of freshness. Hike in the water
and swim halts.
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Mountain bike and cycling: Down hill rides in the Baronnies,
in the Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, or gentler bike
tours to discover local historical remains, flora or vineyards
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Golf :
- Provence Country Club in Saumane-de-Vaucluse (57 Km) 18 holes
- par 72
- Golf Club du Luberon* in Pierrevert (Manosque - 56 Km) 18 holes
- par 68
- Golf Club de Châteaublanc* in Morières-lès-Avignon
(70 Km) 18 holes - par 72 - compact 9 holes - practice
- Golf du Grand Avignon* in Vedène (74 Km) 18 holes - par
72
- Golf d'Orange (70 Km) 9 holes - par 33 - practice - golf school.
- Golf de Digne-les-Bains* (89 Km) 18 holes - par 72
* These courses can be played with the Golf Pass Provence which
includes 5 green-fees at preferential rates.
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Horseback riding: Horse riding ranch in saint-Trinit.
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Quad: in Mount Ventoux at Crillon-Le-Brave.
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Hang gliding and paragliding: in Le Barroux
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Ski: Resort of Mont Serein (Ventoux), resorts of the Southern
Alps (1:30 hour drive)
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