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Col du Saint Pilon (934m) walks
Sainte-Baume
Visorando Member
8.26 mi
+1,713 ft
-1,709 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
Walk along the Sainte-Baume ridge after visiting the Marie-Madeleine cave.
Grotto of Saint Magdalene - Saint-Pilon
3.94 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,217 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
Religious history and panorama in the Massif de la Sainte-Baume.
La Sainte-Baume from Riboux
8.91 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,752 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Riboux (Var)
A beautiful route along the ridges of Sainte-Baume, from east to west via the Col du Saint-Pilon and the Pas de la Cabre.
Sentier Marcel Estruch and Grotte aux Œufs via Saint-Pilon
9.31 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,933 ft
7 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
A beautiful, challenging hike that combines many of the features of Sainte-Baume: undergrowth, ledges, chain passages, a visit to a cave, ridges, etc.
"A protected species, the peregrine falcon, nests on the Béguines cliff and may be disturbed. Avoid using this trail between February and June to ensure its protection."
Walks near Col du Saint Pilon (934m)
From Cuges to the Hostellerie via the Col du Saint Pilon
8.71 mi
+3,222 ft
-1,660 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Cuges-les-Pins (Bouches-du-Rhône)
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).
The Jas de Sylvain
8.78 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,765 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cuges-les-Pins (Bouches-du-Rhône)
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.
From Peypin to La Destrousse via the Col du Marseillais
6.20 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,680 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Peypin (Bouches-du-Rhône)
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).
Easy