just wondering which to do? will visit the village of Roussillon but the Colorado provencal looks pretty interesting for a hike....

Colorado Rustel will get you a little outside of "tourist central", and you'll probably see some great Lavender fields between Apt & Rustel. Plus, Colorado Rustel has longer hiking opportunities.

Stu Dudley

DOn't know, I didn't go to Colorado Provencal. There are similarities in the terrain to some degree, of course.

I found this blog of a guy who did both the same day, sort of interesting http://ciso.over-blog.com/article-21599923.html

Tons of reviews of both on tripadvisor, they both rate highly but maybe you'll get some tips there about issues you care about

The colors are more spectacular in Roussillon. It is much smaller and takes less time. There will be lots of people if you are going in season. We were last there in October and almost had the place to ourselves.

The Colorado is free yet we've never encountered crowds there on our many trips. The hiking is a bit more like hiking. There are 3 "loops" each with a different level on difficulty and length.

IF you take the longest route, as you start off and go up the hill, there is an abandoned lavender field on the left.

My husband did just remind me that we paid 5 euros to park at The Colorado one time, it was likely on a weekend.

{I just looked at that blog; the pictures aren't labeled as to which are which and they seem to be mixed up.}

Oh, we did see some truffle hunters at The Colorado, though when I asked what they were looking for, "truffles?" they quickly denied it. LOL

DebitNM, we will definitely go to Roussillon (I have been there before) so will do the ochre trail.