Ongles: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The signposted circular hike Le Rocher d'Ongles passes through six hamlets in the area around Ongles, as well as fields and small forests. It begins at the Rocher d'Ongles car park; initially, the yellow PR trail markings indicate the way, followed by red-and-yellow GR markings. The route is 8 km long, has an elevation gain of 120 m and takes approximately 3 hours.
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Nature and Trails
The Sentier de Seigne is a moderately difficult 12 km circular hike that begins in Ongles. In the rural hinterland of the Luberon massif around Ongles, the trail passes through forests, clearings, meadows and hamlets. Near the Château d'Ongles, with its mascarons, meaning fantastically designed sculpted masks, the route also passes a 17th-century church.
Le Chemin de Vière is a family-friendly walk from the village of Ongles to the ruins of the Romanesque Church of Saint-Barthélémy and an abandoned medieval village.
Culture and History
Vière d’Ongles was designated a protected area in 2013 under French environmental law. Since 2021, a restored promenade has made the entire village of Vière accessible via its historic streets. The origins of the Site de Vière in Ongles date back to protohistoric times.
The Church of Saint-Marc in Ongles features decoration in its heptagonal choir that was painted in 1855. In the hamlet of Les Verdets, there is a former château dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. The Chemin de Mémoires includes audio reports about local history, geology, former ways of life and the inhabitants.
Cycling
La balade des Hameaux d'Ongles is a mountain biking route through lavender fields, pastures and typical hamlets. Along the way, it offers views of the summit of the Lure mountain range almost continuously.
For the overarching travel overview: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.
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