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Le Rocher des Deux Trous (The Rock with Two Holes)
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6.92km 
+238m 
-234m 
2h40
Easy 
Starting point in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône At the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Reserve, a small easy hike on good paths. The route takes you to the picturesque Rock with Two Holes painted by Van Gogh during his stay in Saint-Paul de Mausole from May 1889 to May 1890. It offers vast panoramic views over the two slopes of the Alpilles. To the south, in clear weather the view stretches to the Mediterranean, to the north over the Montagnette, the Gard, the Mont Ventoux, etc.
Aureille lookout tower
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8.15km
+200m
-203m
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Aureille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône The highlight of the walk is the wonderful view from the lookout tower over the Alpilles range, giving superb photo opportunities!
Cézanne’s windmill and the Zola dam
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6.94km
+306m
-306m
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Le Tholonet - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A lovely walk which includes a chance to see Cézanne’s Windmill, to discover the ancient ruins of the Roman aqueduct and its waterfall and the Zola dam. In the distance you can see Mont Sainte-Victoire.
Walk in the Alpilles
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15.32km
+310m
-301m
5h15
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Starting from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a beautiful walk along large, clearly-marked, shady trails. Beautiful viewpoints over the Alpilles, the village and the château des Baux-de-Provence.
The fragrant plants of the South and also pines and even cedars.
11.5km
+1015m
-1011m
6h10
Very difficult
Starting point in Puyloubier - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône An energetic loop in Sainte-Victoire leaving from the Saint-Ser car park. The climb up goes via the east of the Bau de l'Aigle and the descent back down is via the 'Pas du Clapier'.
Spectacular scenic views of Baux-de-Provence
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5.34km
+152m
-148m
2h00
Moderate
Starting point in Les Baux-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A short hike around Baux-de-Provence, mostly on good trails. There is a short climb down a well-maintained rocky path. 360° views at the viewpoint (or what remains of it). The Baux cover "every angle" with many panoramic views. Return via the village with the option to pay it a visit.
The Tour des Opies- the Eyguières Alpilles
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16.02km
+399m
-392m
5h45
Moderate
Starting point in Eyguières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Hiking in the Alpilles, starting from the Eyguières bullring.
A quiet start among olive trees and cicadas at the foot of the Opies.
You'll discover the old Romanière sheep pens.
The ascent starts on a beautiful path through the maquis and ends with a little climb to finish at the Tour de Guet where a magnificent 360° view awaits you.
You can also visit the vestiges of Villa Gallo Romaine.
The Watchtower by the North Slope in Les Baux-de-Provence
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8.04km
+206m
-206m
2h55
Moderate
Starting point in Les Baux-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A circuit on the north slope of the Alpilles on good tracks nice, overlooking cross-shaded valleys and ridges that offer views on all sides of the Alpilles. The view goes far beyond this. The tour starts with a track which “keeps its cards close to its chest”. Apart from the return by the GR 6, you will meet few if any other people on this route that is far off the beaten track.
A loop hike from Ventabren to L'Aqueduc de Roquefavour
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14.43km
+337m
-335m
5h05
Moderate
Starting point in Ventabren - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A loop hike starting from Ventabren Village, heading downhill and crossing Arc River to head up the hill on the other side reaching a stunning panoramic view over Mont Ventoux, Eguilles Village, the Aqueduc de Roquefavour Bridge, Sainte-Victoire Mountain and l'Etoile mountain range with the Pilon du Roi.
The Opies and the Mont Menu ridgewalk from Eyguières
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10.22km
+567m
-560m
4h30
Difficult
Starting point in Eyguières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A fine, challenging circuit in rocky terrain. A few technical sections add spice to this route, as does the intriguing section passing through the two-ended cave on the Mont Menu. The Mont Menu ridge requires concentration and a sense of direction since the cairns are few and far between.
There is always a superb view in every direction: the Étang de Berre, the plain of the Crau, Aureille, the Alpilles, the Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and of course the cliffs of the Mont Menu.
The coves of Sugiton and Morgiou
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7.51km
+300m
-300m
3h00
Difficult
Starting point in Marseille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A walk to the coves (calques) of Luminy estate in Marseille with exceptional views
7.04km
+736m
-731m
4h05
Extreme
Starting point in Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A physical loop hike along Sainte-Victoire, a climb to Prieuré Sainte-Victoire / Croix de Provence through Bau Cézanne and going back through "le Gouffre de Garagaï" and "les deux Aiguilles".
Pichauris Park
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11.32km
+415m
-407m
4h25
Moderate
Starting point in Allauch - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A walk in a regional park with beautiful trails, varied routes and trees, trees and more trees.
Departure from the park’s car park at the Pichauris Hostel.
The Caderaou Balcony (le balcon de Caderaou)
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12.19km
+243m
-237m
4h10
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A hike along the balcony with superb views of the Etang de Berre (a small inland sea called Lake Berre).
The Alpilles ridge
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15.48km
+511m
-514m
5h55
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Nice walk between the wild and steep ridge of the Alpilles and the plains of Romanin.
Marseilleveyre from the start of the Goudes
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5.91km
+468m
-475m
3h00
Moderate
Starting point in Marseille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A very pleasant walk with magnificent, panoramic views of Marseille from the top of Béouveyre and Marseilleveyre.
Figuerolles beach
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10.76km
+281m
-281m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Le Rove - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A pleasant little walk. Take a picnic and make a day of it.
The Orgon plateau
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18.41km
+488m
-488m
6h40
Moderate
Starting point in Orgon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Circuit in the eastern Alpilles, first passing by the Notre-Dame de Beauregard chapel overlooking the Durance valley and a long tour over the Orgon plateau and its valleys.
12.62km
+285m
-284m
4h25
Moderate
Starting point in Lamanon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A nice hike in the Alpilles to see the ruins of Castellas de Roquemartine (Château de la Reine Jeanne), and end with the caves of Calès, a very interesting cave network.
The Saint Sixtus chapel and the "Tête du Long Jean"
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10.36km
+114m
-109m
3h15
Moderate
Starting point in Eygalières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône The route starts from a typical village of the Alpilles, takes you past a chapel famous for its beauty in a delightful setting, and continues round a hill with views of the north slope of the ridge and the plain of Mollégès. On the return leg, there is a superb view of the old village of Eygalières.
Glanum and the Alpilles ridges
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7.73km
+257m
-257m
2h55
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Starting from the site of the Antiques de Glanum, a beautiful climb in the valley of Saint Clerg, which serves as a botanical trail, up to the ridges and back down to Lake Peiroou or Peirou, on the IGN map.
N.B.!: the short technical part with cables and some metal steps fixed into the rock that allows you to cross the rock above Lake Peiroou has been temporarily closed for safety reasons.
A loop via the Auberge de Pichauris, the Puits de l'Aroumi
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14.58km
+519m
-516m
5h40
Moderate
Starting point in Allauch - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A hike through the pines and scrubland of the Massif du Garlaban, so dear to Marcel Pagnol.
Starting from the Pichauris car park, the circuit first leads you to the Puits de l'Aroumi (the wells of Aroumi) then the Mont du Marseillais along beautiful, well marked paths, often along ridges, offering magnificent views over Marseille, Sainte-Victoire, Mont Ventoux and, in good weather, the Préaples de Provence. The intense luminosity of the rocks under the brilliance of the sun will leave no-one indifferent.
La Ciotat and Cap Canaille
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11.33km
+455m
-462m
4h30
Easy
Starting point in La Ciotat - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Hike exploring the sights and features of Cape Canaille.
The cliffs and ridges above Mouriès
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11.8km
+167m
-159m
3h50
Easy
Starting point in Mouriès - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A pretty hike in this area of the Alpilles to discover the white cliffs of "Caisses de Jean Jean", the "Caisses de Servanne," the Castellas ridges and its viewpoints, and a walk along Servanne golf course in Mouriès.
Garlaban and the peak of Taoumé
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12.82km
+642m
-643m
5h30
Moderate
Starting point in Aubagne - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Circuit following in Marcel Pagnol's footsteps, passing by the Baume du Plantier (Manon’s Cave) then reaching the legendary Garlaban. The return journey passes by the peak of Taoumé and Grosibou Cave and ending with the Vallon de Passe-Temps.
Sainte-Victoire mountain through the Clapier gap
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9.73km
+711m
-707m
4h50
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A loop hike on the south side of Sainte-Victoire Montagne allowing access to the ridge via the Marbrière and the Brèche du Clapier (gap). The walk along the ridge towards the Croix de Provence offers splendid views. Descent via the Priory, the Pas du Berger and the Cézanne Shelter.
La Montagnette
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14.2km
+176m
-175m
4h35
Moderate
Starting point in Tarascon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A walk in the hills of La Montagnette, setting out from Saint Michel de Frigolet abbey.
Défens d'Eyguières - Lamanon, Grottes de Calès
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13.2km
+320m
-320m
4h40
Moderate
Starting point in Eyguières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A hike starting from Eyguières with its two enclosed springs, the Fontaine des Bormes and the Fontaine Gilouse.
A walk in the Défens d'Eyguières, with fine views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance valley and, if the weather is fine, the Mont Ventoux.
Access to the Grottes de Calès site is forbidden.
Return by the olive groves below the Défens d'Eyguières.
__Caution! Because of the nature of the rock (mollasse sandstone, and therefore friable) and the cliffs, parts of the site are dangerous.
A municipal order prohibiting access to these areas is currently in force. Take great care.__
Sainte-Victoire la Croix de Provence
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13.88km
+721m
-727m
6h00
Difficult
Starting point in Vauvenargues - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Sainte-Victoire is a highlight of Provence for hikers and climbers.
Before you start, make sure access to the massif is allowed because a regulation is applicable from 1 June to 30 September which and can limit access hours.
The Coves of Marseille
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7.7km
+410m
-401m
3h20
Difficult
Starting point in Marseille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Beautiful scenery, a great day out and if you want lunch by the sea, head to Sugiton cove. It’s wonderful.
Around Mont Puget from Col de la Gineste
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11.07km
+618m
-620m
4h55
Moderate
Starting point in Marseille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A magnificent sea and mountain hike in the Calanques National Park.
The Lombards trail via the ridge
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7.58km
+178m
-182m
2h40
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A ridge walk starting off the beaten track, with views over the south of the Alpilles. A climb through an almost untouched valley to join the ridge trail, offering panoramic views of the north.
The Canal de Marseille and Aqueduc de Roquefavour
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12.07km
+152m
-156m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Ventabren - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Leaving from Ventabren, a walk in the surrounding hills and then along the Canal de Marseille and ending at the Aqueduc de Roquefavour.
16.26km
+468m
-463m
6h00
Moderate
Starting point in Ceyreste - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A long but straight-forward hike overlooking "Baie de la Ciotat" and a beautiful view over Sainte-Baume mountain range and Sainte-Victoire Mountain.
The Sugiton, Morgiou, Triperie, and Sormiou coves
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13.47km
+663m
-662m
5h45
Difficult
Starting point in Marseille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A walk with breathtaking views of four coves (calanques)
The Quatre Termes and Baume Brignolle
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10.52km
+181m
-173m
3h30
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A hike in the Alpilles along good paths. A varied landscape ranging from pine forest to Mediterranean scrubland with fine views over the hills and valleys.
The hills of Grans
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7.81km
+25m
-25m
45 mins
Easy
Starting point in Grans - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A walk to discover bories (dry-stone huts), perfect for a little mountain biking special, alternating between false-flat single trails (be careful of the trees!) and wide rolling tracks to get your heart pumping or to work on your endurance.
La Montagnette from Saint-Michel de Frigolet Abbey
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16.66km
+229m
-224m
5h25
Moderate
Starting point in Tarascon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A peaceful countryside walk, ideal for relaxation.
Petit Tuny
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13.14km
+595m
-590m
5h25
Difficult
Starting point in Gémenos - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône This trail is another way of getting to the Petit Tuny hut. On this trail, you stay off the DFCI tracks as much as possible, by taking non-waymarked paths instead. At the highest point of the route, you will have a wonderful view over Garlaban, the Huveaune Valley and Bertagne Peak.
Above the Infernets and Coutronne-les Encanaux ravines
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13.05km
+506m
-506m
5h10
Moderate
Starting point in Auriol - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A splendid walk starting from the Encanaux, near Auriol, along the top of the Infernets and then the Coutronne ravines. At times along the cliffside ravines, similar to some sections of the Gorges du Verdon. From Lare Pass (Col de la Lare), you will have a magnificent view of the Sainte-Baume range and the Pic de Bertagne to the south and Sainte-Victoire Mountain, Mont Olympe and Mont Aurélien to the north.
Historical Arles
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11.38km
+30m
-21m
3h20
Moderate
Starting point in Arles - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Discovering Arles and its numerous Roman monuments and buildings. You can enjoy a short picturesque break along the canal from Arles to Bouc where you can go right up to the famous Van Gogh bridge before returning to the no-less famous bull ring.
The Sainte-Victoire
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18.24km
+878m
-887m
7h45
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A beautiful hike up one of the highest mountains in the Provence: the magnificent Sainte-Victoire. Enjoy 360° views as far as the Alps and the Ventoux. The Priory alone is well worth the effort.
Aureille to Eygualières
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17.96km
+376m
-368m
6h10
Moderate
Starting point in Aureille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A pleasant walk through the Alpilles.
Not particularly difficult, this is a hike that is excellent for beginners.
Nevertheless, there are beautiful stretches, commanding views and surprising natural displays of surprise and vigour.
The Escu via Callelongue and the Cirque des Walkyries
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11.91km
+758m
-752m
5h35
Difficult
Starting point in Marseille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Beautiful loop in the Calanques starting from Callelongue.
Sentier des douaniers. De Niolon à Méjéan. (Customs officers trail). From Niolon to Méjéan
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9.65km
+328m
-321m
3h40
Moderate
Starting point in Le Rove - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Amidst sea, cliffs and rail roads, a beautiful active hike, emphasized by the horns of small passing trains, and an amazing little beach during the journey!
Experienced on May 1st, 2013, having the first bathe of the year at the Everine's beach!
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