Museum of Geology of the Maison du Parc du Luberon
Discover in the Museum of the House of the Luberon Regional Natural Park all the diversity of the geological riches of Provence between landscapes, rocks and fossils.
In the heart of the ancient centre of Apt, the Maison du Parc naturel régional du Luberon welcomes you in an 18th-century mansion with its vaulted cellars.
Open all year round to the public, it is a must-see gateway to meet the Luberon territory.
A permanent exhibition and a museum of geology accompany you to discover the characteristics of the Luberon that make this territory an exceptional space labeled Regional Natural Park and recognized Biosphere Reserve and World Geopark by UNESCO.
A historical and geological parenthesis not to be missed to better understand the landscapes you go, whether you have crossed by bike or mountain bike.
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Itinéraire Gravel n°18 - Entre ocres, vignes et garrigues - EN
Would you like to discover gravel riding? Set off on the Entre Ocres, Vignes et Garrigues route. A 40km loop to be completed at your own pace and without difficulty! Starting from Apt, you'll wind your way through the splendid villages of the Luberon!
SeeGTV VTT Etape 8 - De Vitrolles-en-Luberon à Lauris
Around the Mourre Nègre, the highest point of the Luberon PNR, this stretch is a treat for those who will have the physics and the technique to appreciate it.
SeeGTV VTT Etape 7 - De Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt à Vitrolles-en-Luberon
This stretch, without great difficulty, is nonetheless a highlight of this Grande Traverée VTT, with passages through the famous ocher massifs of the Luberon.
SeeItinéraire Gravel n°17 - Au pays des Ayguiers - EN
Are you a Gravel enthusiast? The Au pays des Ayguiers route is for you! This technical route, with its steep climbs, will take you through the history of the Vaucluse! Between forests and castles!
SeeItinéraire Gravel n°19 - Les Ocres du Luberon - EN
Between thrills and views, saddle up for the "Les Ocres du Luberon" gravel route! It's THE ideal route for gravel enthusiasts!
SeeItinéraire Gravel n°21 - Entre Calavon et Aiguebrun - EN
A mix of greenway and gravel itinerary, this route takes you to some surprising places, from Luberon villages to exceptional panoramas and historic sites, including the Pont Julien!
SeeItinéraire Gravel n°22 - Le plateau des Claparedes - EN
Would you like to enjoy a short gravel ride suitable for everyone? With its 31 km, the "Le plateau de Claparèdes" itinerary is ideal for enjoying the many viewpoints of the Grand Luberon mountain range or discovering its treasures.
SeeParcours VTT n°63 - Apt-Gargas
Connecting route that connects Apt and Gargas, or vice versa (marked in both directions), via the La Riaille Water Plan and the Calavon Véloroute (EV8).
SeeCircuit VTT n°62 - Le Pont Julien
An atypical loop, with a go well mountain bike, not always so easy, and a really quiet return on the Calavon Véloroute. An easy ride, accessible to everyone!
SeeCircuit VTT n°61 - Les Plaines de Provence
A pretty loop with a country atmosphere, hidden just outside Apt, with beautiful undergrowth paths, superb remarkable trees and an atypical view of Saignon.
SeeCircuit VTT n°60 - Les Claparèdes
This varied route takes part of the “All Ride” hike now a must-see mountain bike event in the Luberon (1st weekend of the Toussaint holidays, mid-October).
SeeCircuit VTT n°59 - Les Balcons de l'Aiguebrun
A mountain bike ride in the shape of a large 8, to travel from 8 years and up to 88 years old, on an 8-speed mountain bike! An idea of a course for young and old in the heart of the Luberon!
SeeCircuit VTT n°57 - Le plateau de Caseneuve
A fairly rolling mountain bike route linking two beautiful Luberon hilltop villages.
SeeCircuit VTT n°51 - Entre ocres, vignes et forêt
A beautiful ride with a rather rolling profile where your wheels will ride grey marl of Perréal, pebbles of the Monts-de-Vaucluse and the ochreux sands of La Gardette.
SeeCircuit VTT n°52 - Les Ocres de la Gardette
A beautiful little loop that walks through the heart of one of the massifs ocriers of the Pays d'Apt. Immediate immersion on beautiful colorful singles and slightly sandy...
SeeCircuit VTT n°54 - Tour du Colorado
The Colorado Provencal mountain bike ride is technically affordable but full of good climbers, which overall makes it quite physical. But what a treat!
SeeCircuit VTT n°58 - Crêtes du Grand Luberon
A physically demanding mountain bike route that could have been assigned the “very difficult” difficulty level but requires less technical baggage.
SeeLes Ocres à vélo
Travel this Luberon route by bike through small villages and natural sites where ochre is omnipresent! The calm of the mind and the delight of the eyes.
SeeAutour du Luberon à vélo
A bike tour for lovers of roaming around the Luberon massif. Signposted in both directions, you travel through the landscapes and typical villages of Provence.
SeeBoucle d'Apt
A country does not exist only by the history of its soil and its nature... But also by the history of its men and of the land worked. Bike ride of the Ochres du Luberon.
SeeBoucle de Roussillon
During ancient times, nature gave a color to the ochous sands, before 2 centuries of human exploitation, digging underground galleries and huge quarries.
SeeVariante Boucle de Rustrel
An amateur geologist, explore the ocrier landscapes and the characteristic rocks of the Colorado Provencal. A bike loop to discover the village of Rustrel and its surroundings.
SeeLa Méditerranée à vélo en Luberon : Apt - Manosque
This stage of the Mediterranean by bike (EV8) travels the east of the Luberon between Apt and Manosque, from Ochres to the Pays de Forcalquier. A feast for the eyes according to the landscapes!
SeeLa Méditerranée à vélo en Luberon : Cavaillon - Apt
Between Cavaillon and Apt, this stretch of La Méditerranée by bike (EV8) mostly takes the Calavon greenway for a stage accessible to all.
SeeBoucle de Caseneuve
Discovery of the eastern part of the Ochre massif and the secret of its formation. Backdrop: hilltop villages, rural landscapes and mineral mining remains.
SeeBoucle de Rustrel
Explore like a geologist landscapes and rocks! They surround you an immersion in the Colorado Provencal. Bike ride in the Luberon, ideal for a family holiday.
SeeParcours n°27 - Roussillon
From the old factory of Okhra, bike route in Provence. Discover the ochres of the Luberon by traveling gently at the foot of the Vaucluse mountains, between fields and flowers.
SeeParcours n°28 - Roussillon
Bike ride from the ochres of Roussillon. Discover the village and the Calavon Valley, landscapes of cultivated land, stone village and glowing land.
SeeContact & informations
Museum of Geology of the Maison du Parc du Luberon
60, place Jean-Jaurès
BP 122
84400 Apt
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