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La Sainte-Victoire from the Col des Portes to the Pic des Mouches
Visorando Member
7.32 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,634 ft
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
12.77 mi
+2,976 ft
-2,986 ft
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
7.20 mi
+915 ft
-896 ft
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
7.29 mi
+820 ft
-850 ft
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.
From Col des Portes to Montagne des Ubacs
8.73 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,106 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A beautiful hike offering varied panoramic views of Sainte-Victoire, the Vauvenargues valley and the Durance riverbed from the crest of Montagne des Ubacs.
Sainte-Victoire - Pic des Mouches and Citadelle via the Col des Portes
6.49 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,726 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Shaded climb to Pic des Mouches from Col des Portes, passing by the Oratoire de Malivert.
The return route passes by the Citadelle, an ancient settlement north of Sainte-Victoire, then by the Sinne astronomical observatory.
The Pic des Mouches via the Sentier des Plaideurs and the Col des Portes
8.51 mi
+2,260 ft
-2,251 ft
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.