Both our houses & gites over look the Grand Luberon mountain which rises to 1153 Metres at the top of which is a huge telecommunications mast , but that is not all, there are literally 365 degree views ......
But the early morning mist had to clear first, which by about 10 am it did...to leave clear blue skies..
on route up, Karen with Gene our gite client who was joining us.
one of our first stops to take a look at the view - not bad!
the lichen on the trees shows how clear the air is
and in the more sheltered spots the rocks and trees are covered in Moss
Just avoid the cobwebs!
As we approach the top the mast becomes clearer,
although at first we were not sure we were on the right hill top!
The final push to the top
We found a good way up, 5 kilometres, climbing 600 metres and it took a fairly easy 90 minutes.
From the top the views are breathtaking , to the North we could see the snow topped southern Alps, to the East Mount St Victoire close to Aix, in the South Marseilles including the airport and Mediterranean sea, whilst in the West we could see the Alpilles and Mont Ventoux.
Saint Saturnin Les Apt is on the lower slope with the mighty Ventoux behind.
Part of our return route was easier, 5 k down in about an hour, but still wonderful views.
Another part of our route down was this stone cobbled path, dating back hundreds if not thousands of years..
We reach the bottom and still the scenary is beautiful - this Lavander field is perfect.
Our final stopping point is the hilltop village of Saignon.
A great walk, 10k round trip , take a picnic & enjoy.
