Activities in Luberon near Buoux

 

The village of Saint Martin near Buoux, Provence
Horses in La Bremonde

Horseback riding

The horse outfit in La Bremonde offers rides in the Luberon starting from Buoux as well as riding excursions in the Southern Alps and Provence. Contact Olivier Ribert +33 6 33 50 83 80.


The village of Saignon with lavender field, near Buoux, Provence
Single track ride in l'Aiguebrun

Mountain biking

Ride your bike on single tracks all the way to the top of Luberon and Mourre Negre. Wild and remote rides are endless.

 


Climbing clffs in Buoux, Luberon en Provence
Climbing cliffs in Buoux

Sports climbing

Buoux is known worldwide for its climbing cliffs and high performance climbs. The rock is compact and vertical, when not overhanging. Climbing in Buoux can be an unforgettable experience, as watching some of the best world climbers.

Compagnie Lézards bleus - Antoine le Ménestrel. Tel : +33 4 90 74 17 23.
Aptitudes/ Françoise Lepron. Tel/fax : 04 90 04 68 41. Cell : +33 6 81 46 19 73.


The village of Lacoste from the plaine de Bonnieux, near Buoux, Provence
Petanque players in Buoux

Petanque

Play petanque in the shade with a pastis to prevent thirst. Villages including Buoux have public petanque tracks. In July the Buoux petanque tournament is open to everyone with barbecue and prizes. Check with Buoux mairie for dates every year. In 2009 it is on Sunday 19th of July.


Le col du Pointu, on the road to Lourmarin from Apt
Hot air balloon

Hot air balloon

See Provence and Luberon from the sky floating effortlessly above vineyards, lavender fields, and hills on the early quiet morning: hot air balloon in Provence


Canoeing

Canoe or kayak the crystal clear waters of the Sorgue river, which comes out of the rock at Fontaine de Vaucluse, or on Durance river south of the Luberon.


Hiking trail in Buoux, Luberon en Provence
Hiking trail in Buoux

Hiking

Hiking trails are the paradise of the walker. Explore the vallon de l'Aiguebrun or the top of the Luberon, including the village of Sivergues. Maps available at the Gite Lei Barrulaires or for sale déjà l'Etape du Promeneur in Buoux.