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Col des Portes (631m) walks
La Sainte-Victoire from the Col des Portes to the Pic des Mouches
Visorando member 
11.78 km
+490 m
-498 m
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This is a moderately difficult hike that takes you from the Col des Portes to the Pic des Mouches, one of the peaks of Sainte-Victoire, where the view is superb. The loop ends at the Citadelle, a rocky plateau that vaguely resembles a fortified castle (with a little imagination).
La Sainte-Victoire: from Pic des Mouches to Croix de Provence
Visorando member 
20.54 km
+907 m
-910 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A long circular hike starting from Vauvenargues that follows the Sainte-Victoire ridge from the Pic des Mouches to the Croix de Provence.
Col des Portes loop
Visorando member 
11.59 km
+279 m
-273 m
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A beautiful panoramic view of the north face of Sainte-Victoire. In the distance, the Luberon, Lure, the peak of Mont Ventoux, a beautiful view of the Alps on a clear day, crossing isolated meadows at the foot of the Ubacs mountain.
Part of the route crosses a private hunting ground, so it is unthinkable to do this section during the hunting season, but it can easily be avoided.
Citadel Circular
Visorando member 
11.73 km
+250 m
-259 m
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
In the Sainte-Victoire region, there is an easy circular in the heath with several points of interest: the Citadel oppidum, the Lambruisse farm and chapel, and the Sinne observatory.
Beautiful views of Sainte-Victoire and even the Alps.
The Pic des Mouches via the Sentier des Plaideurs and the Col des Portes
Visorando member 
13.70 km
+689 m
-686 m
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular starting from the northern slope of Montagne de la Sainte-Victoire to reach Col de Suberoque via the Sentier des Plaideurs trail, then following the GR®9 along the ridges towards Pic des Mouches. A few technical sections without any major difficulties and, above all, a 360° panorama.
Walks near Col des Portes (631m)
Chemin de Roques Hautes from the Bimont dam
Visorando member 
6.46 km
+216 m
-259 m
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This short loop from the Bimont dam allows you to visit Roques Hautes. It is very accessible, even for families. You will see a marble quarry, numerous busy meadows and, of course, a beautiful view of the Sainte-Victoire mountain.
There are a few changes to the route in the reserve, see the notices
La Sainte Victoire
Visorando member 
10.81 km
+727 m
-661 m
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Une magnifique promenade sur l'un des plus hauts massifs de Provence qui convient pour une sortie du club de randonnée en autocar (le départ du parking du barrage de Bimont et l'arrivée à Vauvenargues). La montée au Prieuré et à la Croix de Provence se fait par le sentier Imoucha et la descente par le sentier des Venturiers. De sublimes paysages de Paul Cézanne en 3D au sommet : la basse Provence jusqu'à la mer et l'étang de Berre, le sommet du mont Ventoux, les contours des Alpes au Nord.Attention. Un randonneur signale le 17 septembre 2024 :- Fermeture du Sentier Imoucha pour travaux du 01/10/2024 au 31/12/2024 et du 01/10/2025 au 31/10/2025.- Fermeture du Prieuré pour travaux jusqu'au 31/12/2024.
The historic centre of Aix-en-Provence
Visorando member 
6.93 km
+22 m
-30 m
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A family outing, a cultural outing, an architectural outing... and a culinary outing if you like! Fountains, cathedrals, churches, museums, theatres, hotels, squares and other attractions... The main things to discover when you come to Aix-en-Provence, a city of water, art, history and well-being!