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A lovely little walk starting from the village of Ménerbes for a stroll through the surrounding countryside.

A very lovely walk linking Carnoux to Cassis through the hills. Panoramic views of Cassis and Sainte Baume. Botanical trail. The walk is fully accessible by bus.

This very easy hike follows an old tree-lined railway line that crosses La Ciotat, passes in front of the station and descends towards Port Saint-Jean and the Mediterranean. The return journey follows the coastline. The hike is accessible by bus and train.

This beautiful walk connects the village of La Penne-sur-Huveaune with Carnoux-en-Provence via the hills. Magnificent panoramic views of the Ruissatel, the Garlaban, the Huveaune valley, the Escourtines valley and Marseille. A lovely stretch through the Candolle cliff. Botanical trail.

A beautiful two-day hike starting from Cuges, climbing to the ridges of Sainte Baume where the panoramic views across the whole of Provence and the Alps are magnificent. Descent via the Col du Saint-Pilon and the Grotto of Mary Magdalene, steeped in history and spirituality. Overnight stay at the Hostellerie de la Sainte Baume. The following day, the descent takes you past the Huveaune springs, La Taurelle farm, then the picturesque Source des Nayes and Saint-Zacharie. At both ends of the route, the walk is accessible via the free public transport network of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile.

This lovely walk starts at the Hostellerie de la Sainte-Baume and heads to Saint-Zacharie. It passes through the fabulous site of the Huveaune springs, where the water forms waterfalls from one pool to the next. It’s all completely natural. It’s one of the region’s most beautiful spots, especially when there’s water. The trail then passes through the pretty Taurelle valley before descending towards the Source des Nayes and Saint-Zacharie.

This walk connects Cuges-les-Pins to the Hostellerie (Plan d’Aups), passing through the Sainte-Baume ridges, the Col du Saint-Pilon and the Grotto of Mary Magdalene. On the ridges, the 360-degree panoramic views are magnificent. The Grotto of Mary Magdalene is steeped in history and spirituality, as it is said that the saint spent the last 30 years of her life there. This walk is the first stage of a two-day trip, fully accessible via the free bus network of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile. The walk starts from Cuges-les-Pins (free bus route 11). At the end of the first day’s walk, the Hostellerie de la Sainte Baume offers affordable accommodation. The following day, the walk continues from the Hostellerie to Saint-Zacharie (free bus routes 8 and 9).

This very pretty walk sets off from Cadolive towards the Tête du Grand Puech, alternating between narrow paths through the woods and open tracks offering superb panoramic views of Sainte Victoire, then the Bay of Marseille. It then descends back towards the village of Cadolive. Botanical trail. This walk is fully accessible via the free bus network of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile.

A lovely short hike starting from Belcodène towards Les Michels. Panoramic views of Sainte-Victoire and the Étoile mountain range. Moderate elevation gain. The hike is accessible via the free bus network of the Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Étoile.

This lovely walk, winding from valley to valley, takes you from Peypin to the Col du Marseillais. Stunning views of Sainte-Victoire, as well as of Roquevaire and the Huveaune valley from the pass. Then the descent back down to the village of La Destrousse. - The walk is accessible at the start and finish via the free bus network of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Etoile (line 17).

A beautiful hike starting from Saint Zacharie, which takes us to discover the fairy of the spring, on the banks of the Huveaune. Then, the walk climbs up to Montmorin via the Vallon de l'Espagnol. On the way down through the Vallon des Jourdans, there is a superb panorama of Sainte-Baume. The walk is accessible via the free bus network of the Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Étoile.

This walk starts in Auriol and climbs up to the Grotte des Infernets before descending to the Glacière des Encanaux. Most of the walk takes place through pine forests, often alongside a river and accompanied by birdsong.

A beautiful hike above Cadolive that will take you to the summit of Mont Julien, where you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of Sainte-Victoire, the Alps and the bay of Marseille.

There is no river in the Cuges plain, and little wind, so there were few opportunities to build a mill. This is why, in the 16th century, the commune of Cuges bought the Moulin de Saint-Pons. This walk tells that story. It follows the ‘Sentier du Blé’ (Wheat Trail), which the inhabitants of Cuges used to take to grind their wheat at the Moulin de Saint-Pons, from where they would return laden with flour. It also passes by the former Paradou paper mill and Saint-Pons Abbey before climbing up to the Jas du Brigou.

A lovely walk above Cuges-Les-Pins. The Jas de Sylvain is a restored former sheepfold which offers free overnight accommodation for a few walkers in basic comfort. Beautiful panoramic views over the Cuges plain. The walk is accessible at the start and finish via the free Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile bus route No. 11.

A lovely walk starting from La Penne-sur-Huveaune that takes you through pine forests to the summit of La Candolle. An easy path winds its way along the cliff face, offering magnificent views of Sainte-Baume, the Huveaune valley, Garlaban and the Bay of Marseille. The descent takes you back down to La Pérussonne and Le Charrel. The free bus on Line 6, which connects with the free tram, takes you back to the starting point, and the tram takes you back to the city centre. You are in the Calanques National Park, which is subject to specific regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in a fine of up to €1,500.

The free Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Étoile bus network offers some unique routes. For example, line 10 (Aubagne Station – La Treille) will drop you off at La Treille, just a stone’s throw from Marcel Pagnol’s grave. You can then head into the hills where he filmed his movies. You will then pass through the magnificent Font de Mai estate. Afterwards, you can return to Aubagne on bus route 14 (Éoures – Aubagne Station). Please note that these buses do not run on Sundays.

Starting from La Bouilladisse station, this hike climbs through oak and pine forests onto a vast plateau, then descends through gorges to the hamlet of Le Pigeonnier and then La Bouillladisse. The hike is accessible via the free public transport network of the Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Étoile. Line 5: La Bouilladisse station stop.

This hike is located near Aubignane, a site at the foot of Garlaban, where Marcel Pagnol built several brick buildings for filming his movies. It is, in a way, our Provençal Hollywood. Only a few ruined houses remain, those used in the films Angèle and Regain, but all these places are steeped in history. In accordance with the illustrious writer's wishes, a few wheat fields are still cultivated there for the exclusive use of local waterfowl.

A lovely walk along the Huveaune in Roquevaire. You’ll pass a farm (calves, goats, poultry, horses, etc.) and, further on, a very pretty waterfall. This short walk is accessible via bus route 8 of the metropolitan bus network.