Ochre Quarry in Colorado Provençal
Colorado Provençal
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One of the largest ochre quarries in the world, located in Rustrel, France, featuring brilliantly colored rock formations shaped by nature and past mining activities.

📜 Exceptional natural site in Rustrel, France, known as 'Colorado Provençal'.
🔍 Features multicoloured ochre cliffs and rock formations, shaped by mining and erosion.

Why Go

🌈 Explore vibrant yellow to blood-red landscapes
🚶‍♀️ Walk family-friendly trails like the Sahara Circuit
⛰️ Discover unique geological formations and fairy chimneys
📸 Great for nature photography

Why Avoid

⚠️ Belvedere trail has tricky sections (roots, stones, steps, streams)
♿️ Narrow, sandy paths not accessible for pushchairs or people with reduced mobility
🥵 High temperatures in summer, visit early or late

Tips

🐶 Dogs allowed on leash
👟 Wear appropriate hiking shoes
👕 Ochre is a strong dye, watch your clothing

Cost

💰 Prices vary by vehicle and season, starting from €2 for pedestrians.

Hours

🕒 Daily, February to November, hours vary by season (e.g., 8 AM - 7 PM in July/August).
📅 Closed from November 12 to February 6.

🅿️ Parking

Available, included in price.
Coach parking available.

Services

Bar, picnic area.
Motorhomes allowed.
Guided and unguided tours available.

Last updated 4 days ago

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