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Rougiers, Castrum Saint-Jean
10.58 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,736 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rougiers (Var)
This hike takes you to the ruins of Castrum Saint-Jean, 600 metres above sea level, on the spur of the hill overlooking the present-day village of Rougiers. Don't forget to visit the Guillandière spring in the communal woods, east of Saint-Jean hill.
The Hermitage of Saint-Jean du Puy from Kirbon
7.74 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trets (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This hike leads to the Hermitage of Saint-Jean du Puy, an observatory overlooking the Arc Valley and facing the Sainte-Victoire Mountain. On the other side, to the south, is the village of Saint-Zacharie and the Sainte-Baume mountain range.
The site, which has become a favourite spot for hikers, consists of a refuge, a chapel, a shelter with gardens and a watchtower that serves as an observatory overlooking the valley.