Ochre Trail
Roussillon, France
A short trail through old ochre quarries in every shade from yellow to blood red. It takes under an hour, but do not wear white.
The Sentier des Ocres lies south of the village of Roussillon on the D105 departmental road. The site shows the traces of some two centuries of ochre mining in former quarries: cliffs in many shades of colour, with trees growing among them, that change with the daylight. You can choose between a short loop of about 30 minutes and a longer one of about 50 minutes. The route includes around 350 steps, so it is not suitable for pushchairs or for people with reduced mobility.
Dogs are allowed on a lead. Opening times depend on the season and the weather, so check them before you visit. The light is especially beautiful in the early morning or late afternoon, and it is usually less crowded then. The ochre dust can stain shoes and clothing, so it is best not to wear anything light-coloured.
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- Roussillon, France
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.9030, 5.2950
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Les Chênes BlancsCampsite4 km from Ochre TrailTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping le LuberonCampsite10 km from Ochre TrailTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Fontaine de Vaucluse - Parking Camping CarMotorhome stopover14 km from Ochre Trail · 21 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Le ColoradoCampsite14 km from Ochre TrailTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping les Royères du PrieuréaltCampsite15 km from Ochre TrailTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping municipalCampsite18 km from Ochre TrailTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Ochre Trail?
Ochre Trail is in Roussillon, France, at GPS 43.9030, 5.2950. It is about 8 km from Gordes.
Can you camp near Ochre Trail?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is L'Arc en Ciel, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 64 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ochre Trail?
Ochre Trail is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Luberon perched villages.
What is there to see near Ochre Trail?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gordes (8 km), Sénanque Abbey (9 km), Colorado Provençal (15 km) and Mont Ventoux (30 km).
When is the best time to visit Ochre Trail?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)