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Hikes in Provence

Canton of Vaud,Switzerland

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Discover the beauty of Provence by hiking on the numerous hiking trails for beginners, intermediate and advanced hikers. Let yourself be enchanted by breathtaking landscapes, cozy huts and culinary delights.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Provence

Creux du Van.
Hiking Trail · Grand Chasseral region
From Noiraigue to the Creux du Van
Premium content Difficulty moderate
12.4 km
4:15 h
738 m
738 m
Mmh, that tastes good! The open-air fondue at "Soliat," that is. In the rustic chalet, 300 meters before the huge rock arena of the Creux du Van, the cheese pot is indispensable!
Areuse Gorge
Hiking Trail · Canton of Neuchâtel
JURA 3: Creux du Van 1463m *
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
4.8
19.3 km
6:16 h
883 m
883 m
For fit hikers, a dream path in the Neuchâtel Jura. The rock basin offers walls of 160m height, and the Areuse bridge is one of the most popular photo motifs in Switzerland. Long ascent and partly steep descent make the route challenging.
Creux du Van (myswitzerland.com)
Hiking Trail · Switzerland
NE: Creux du Van
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
4.2
14.4 km
4:59 h
866 m
784 m
Creux du Van is located in the Swiss Jura and is a spectacular cliff in the shape of a huge amphitheater. Breathtaking 160 m high, vertical walls enclose the approximately four-kilometer-long, 500 meter deep, and about 1.2 km wide natural basin. The limestone landscape rises from Lake Neuchâtel and the Travers Valley, which is famous for Absinthe.
Mont Saint-Odile - Vosges
Hiking Trail · Burgundy-Franche-Comté
HexaTrek - Stage 1: Grand Est (Vosges - Doubs - Jura)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1 closed
No ratings (yet)
687.4 km
268:00 h
23,300 m
23,150 m
This mid-mountain stage is incredibly diverse and rich in cultural heritage, with one of the highest densities of fortified castles per km² in the world.
Hiking Trail · Switzerland
A mighty arena: the Creux du Van
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.3
14.2 km
4:50 h
800 m
1,020 m
The hike from Val de Travers to Lake Neuchâtel offers a striking variety: quiet forests with dreamy rocky paths, a section of the Jura Crest Trail, and ending with a wonderful view over the lake to the Alpine chain. The highlight is the Creux du Van, a huge, naturally formed arena. Hard surfaces are rare outside settlement areas.
Creux du Van
Hiking Trail · Val-de-Travers
Short walk to the rocky basin
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
3 km
1:00 h
91 m
91 m
A scenic walk to the "Creux du Van", a clearing basin in the Swiss Jura. It is about 1200 m wide and 500 meters deep.
Hiking Trail · Canton of Neuchâtel
Creux de Van and the summit of Le Soliat
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
10.9 km
3:35 h
534 m
558 m
A partly challenging hike around the cirque Creux du Van and to the summit of Le Soliat
The cirque of Creux du Van seen from the southern end of the rock basin. On the right, the Dos d'Ane.
Hiking Trail · Val-de-Travers
Creux du Van - From Val de Travers to Lake Neuchâtel
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
16.4 km
5:30 h
784 m
1,060 m
28.04.2022 - This hike from a typical Jura valley to the mild shores of Lake Neuchâtel leads over Jura heights and the impressive rock basin of the Creux du Van. I did not see any of the numerous wild animals said to live in the Creux du Van area (chamois, ibex, lynx, wild boars, etc.), although I was almost alone on the way. Maybe I should have sat still for a longer time. However, at the end of April, the mountain spring had truly arrived. The Creux du Van is listed in the Federal Inventory of Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance.
Hiking Trail · La Grande Béroche
Creux du Van: Georgier-St-Aubin to Champ-du-Moulin
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
21.2 km
5:26 h
1,250 m
1,058 m
Saint-Aubin-Sauges - Menhir - anissa - VD075 - VD071 - VD072 - Creux du Van - VD073 - L'Areuse - Saut de Brot - La Morille
Hiking Trail · Jura-Nord vaudois
Provence - Bevaix
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
No ratings (yet)
12.1 km
3:30 h
272 m
560 m
Beautiful forest walk off the marked trails.
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There are countless opportunities for hiking in the picturesque Provence region. The diverse landscape offers something for everyone: from rolling hills and fragrant lavender fields to imposing mountain peaks.

Hikes in Provence

Provence is known for its varied hiking trails, which are suitable for beginners and experienced hikers alike. You can take leisurely strolls along the coast or more challenging tours in the mountains.

Sights during your hiking tour

You will pass many interesting places on your hikes. For example, visit the charming town of Aix-en-Provence with its historic buildings and winding alleyways or explore the fascinating Calanques - steep rocky cliffs that extend into the turquoise-blue Mediterranean Sea.

Suitable hiking trails near Provence

In addition to the numerous hiking opportunities directly in Provence, there are also beautiful routes in the surrounding area. For example, head to Les Baux-de-Provence, a picturesque village perched on a cliff, to experience an impressive hiking tour.

Culinary highlights along the way

You will certainly get hungry on your hiking tours. But don't worry! You will find cosy huts and restaurants along many of the trails where you can sample regional specialties such as ratatouille or bouillabaisse.

Reviews

  • July 24, 2025
    Sebastian Weber 
    July 07, 2025
    Wirklich schöne Tour. Die Schlucht am Anfang ist spektakulär und Creux du Van sowieso.
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    Written July 24, 2025
  • June 15, 2025
    Astrid Zaugg
    June 10, 2025
    Wir fuhren mit dem Zug nach Noiraigue und wanderten diese Route auf den Creux du Van. Der Zickzackweg hinauf hat mir gut gefallen und war weniger anstrengend als ich vermutete. Der Creux du Van ist sehr eindrücklich, wir machten viele Fotos. Steinböcke konnten wir keine sehen, jedoch eine Steingeiss. Wegen den Waldbränden in Kanada war es leider dunstig und so sahen wir keine Berge. Der Rückweg kam mir länger vor, vielleicht weil mein Fuss schmerzte. Wir kommen wieder! Unser Navi zeigte genau 4 Stunden (Laufzeit), 15.6km und 750hm an.
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    Photo: Astrid Zaugg, Community
    Photo: Astrid Zaugg, Community
    Photo: Astrid Zaugg, Community
    Photo: Astrid Zaugg, Community
    Written June 15, 2025
  • September 02, 2023
    Juerg Faessler
    September 02, 2023
    Wir haben die Tour bei wunderschönem Wetter gemacht. Die Gegensätze sind unglaublich. Zuerst die Enge und die friedliche Gorges de l'areuse und anschliessend die atemberaubende Weite auf dem Creux du Van. Die Tour ist unbedingt empfehlenswert.
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    Written September 02, 2023
  • June 05, 2023
    Igor Geletko
    June 04, 2023
    Generally, a nice hike, though GPX route has few 'untracked' issues. You need to cross few fences and go through some farm on a route. If 20+ km looks too long, you can do the Creux du Van hike from Noiraigue train station. It will be around 10-12km then
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    Written June 05, 2023
  • June 09, 2021
    Markus Josi-Stauber
    Vielseitige Wanderung, vom felsigen, kargen Creux du Van mit alpinem Charakter hinunter ins blühende, saftige Mittelland. Ich hatte das Glück, noch zwei Steinböcke zu bewundern, die ca 5m vor uns gemütlich assen.
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    Photo: Markus Josi-Stauber, Community
    Photo: Markus Josi-Stauber, Community
    Photo: Markus Josi-Stauber, Community
    Photo: Markus Josi-Stauber, Community
    Photo: Markus Josi-Stauber, Community
    Written June 09, 2021
  • May 26, 2020
    Markus von Gruenigen 
    May 26, 2020
    Sehr schöne Tour, Baer doch recht anstrengende Strecke
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    Written May 26, 2020
  • October 28, 2019
    Toby D.
    October 27, 2019
    Diese Tour sind wir am Sonntag 27. Oktober gewandert. Es war eine tolle Tour über die Areusebrücke / Schlucht und vorallem beim Anstieg auf den Creux du Van waren wir bis fast wo wir oben waren immer alleine unterwegs (abseits vom Tourismus). Deshalb verdient die Tour volle Bewertung.
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    Written October 28, 2019
  • October 20, 2019
    Cyril Frank
    Als zwei-Tages-Wanderung gemacht mit Übernachtung in der Ferme Soliat, sehr schöne Aussicht
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    Written October 20, 2019
  • October 19, 2019
    Matthias Ries 
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    Written October 19, 2019
  • October 22, 2018
    Sarah Sieber
    Tolle Tour allerdings nur bei gutem Wetter zu empfehlen
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    Written October 22, 2018
    Hiking Trail
    NE: Creux du Van
  • October 11, 2018
    eliane attiger
    October 04, 2018
    Unglaublich schöne und eindrückliche sicht vom creux du van....
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    Photo: eliane attiger, Community
    Photo: eliane attiger, Community
    Photo: eliane attiger, Community
    Photo: eliane attiger, Community
    Photo: eliane attiger, Community
    Photo: eliane attiger, Community
    Written October 11, 2018
    Hiking Trail
    NE: Creux du Van
  • July 26, 2018
    Cornelia Hofer
    Tolle Wanderung Auf- und Abstieg meistens im Wald
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    Der Creux du Van 1
    Photo: Cornelia Hofer, Community
    Der Creux du Van 2
    Photo: Cornelia Hofer, Community
    Der Creux du Van 3
    Photo: Cornelia Hofer, Community
    Der Creux du Van 4
    Photo: Cornelia Hofer, Community
    Written July 26, 2018

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