Hiking direct from the House to Senanque Abbey

Senanque Abbey is somewhere in the wild just behind our house. Just behind means that it is aerial point to point 5 kilometers. The itinerary we propose has a lot of success and guests (the trained hikers) love it.

The canyon is very narrow and wild

There are various combinations : Either you start from the house but it is a bit long, or I show you where to start closer, you save 1 hour 30 in the round trip. Or you can have a car in the abbey and make it one way.

It begins with the vineyards, olive grounds, cherry trees just near-by. You walk down in the small valley of the Senancole River ( usually dry )  and then you arrive in a sort of canyon. You go on the top of the hill with a short but straight path to an abandonned farm, la Debroussede. From there you have an excellent view on the whole area  ( Gordes  on the left, and all the Luberon ridge in front ) and are in the middle of lavenders.

An easy trails get you down to the abbey. You can visit shortly. In general by 12 you have a mass every day with Gregorian Music song by the monks. There is also a good store held by the community.

From the top, the view rmbraces all Luberon valley

To go back you follow the valley trail. It is a kind of adventure but it is not difficult. One of the interrest is you can see very well the reiver was in the past very active and dug large prints in the cliffs… 100 meters above you.

It’s good to have your picnic with you. Most probably, you will meet very few people either way. You are just with unspoiled Nature.