Roussillon
The Ochres Trail
Tourist service in Roussillon :
This is a trail which has been laid out in the former open-pit ochre quarries, where the cliffs are streaked with red and gold. Takes about 30 or 60 minutes depending on the trail you choose.Visit of the Ochre Conservatory located slightly farther away, in the village. A great way to understand ochre from its extraction through to its processing and creation of products. Visit the former ochre factory with the basins, workshops, kilns ... shop and library.
Equipment
- Coach parking
- Car park
- Pay car park
- Public WC
Services
- Pets welcome
Dates and times
From 09/02 to 28/02, daily between 11 AM and 3.30 PM.
From 01/03 to 31/03, daily between 10 AM and 5 PM.
From 01/04 to 30/04, daily between 9.30 AM and 5.30 PM.
From 01/05 to 31/05, daily between 9.30 AM and 6.30 PM.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
From 01/06 to 30/06, daily between 9 AM and 6.30 PM.
From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 9 AM and 7.30 PM.
From 01/09 to 30/09, daily between 9.30 AM and 6.30 PM.
From 01/10 to 31/10, daily between 10 AM and 5.30 PM.
From 01/11 to 14/11, daily between 10 AM and 4.30 PM.
From 15/11 to 05/01, daily between 11 AM and 3.30 PM.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.
Subject to favorable weather.
Duration: 1 h
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Prices
Adult: 3.50 €
Group adults: 2.50 €.
Free entry for children < 10 years, accompanying guides, the drivers, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Methods of payment
- Check
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
Contact
The Ochres TrailLe Village
84220 Roussillon