Mérindol
Between the scrubland and the Durance river
Route
Loop
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
1h03
Distance
4km
Positive elevation gain
27 meters
Negative elevation gain
28 meters
Altitude
Min. 116 meters
Max. 142 meters
Departure / Arrival
Mérindol – La garrigue car park / Mérindol – La garrigue car park
Parking
Mérindol – La garrigue car park
profil altimétrique
1 / 10
Tourist service in Mérindol :
Aromas from pines and scrub, mix of meanders and the tranquillity of the birds. A triumphant Durance cocktail!Go to the route
public transportation
Nearest SNCF station: Cavaillon
Bus Zou !
- From Cavaillon or Pertuis: line 908 / Mérindol Centre stop.
Bus Zou !
- From Cavaillon or Pertuis: line 908 / Mérindol Centre stop.
recommended parking
Mérindol – La garrigue car park
To note
- Do not get too close to the edges of the cliff (point 1) and irrigation canals (before and after point 4).
- Stay inconspicuous if you want to look at the birds from the observatory (after point 3)

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
- Accessible, family circuit
- Discovery the fauna and flora of the Durance river
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Contact
Parc naturel régional du LuberonGuided hikes
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