Trailence

Hiking - The Courchon path

The Courchon path is one of the most grandiose, the most daring and the best preserved vestiges of a medieval road.
Since 1981, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is ranked one of the most beautiful villages in France. The pretty Courchon path makes it possible to make the tour of Moustiers by the ravine of Notre-Dame where is suspended the Etoile de Moustiers and to take the Roman way. All while enjoying beautiful views, including Lake St. Croix, le plateau de Valensole but also Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume.
Avoid the hot summer, take 2 liters of water and hiking shoes (avoid rain slippery slabs).
Location
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Type
Small loop
Distance
8.59 km
Duration
≈ 3h05
Ascent
548 m
Descent
548 m