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Croix de Provence walks
La Sainte-Victoire: Croix de Provence via the Pas des Moines and the Escalette
Visorando Member
3.59 mi
+2,113 ft
-2,113 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A hike that takes you up to the Sainte-Victoire priory and the Croix de Provence from the Plan d'En Chois car park.
Sainte-Victoire mountain through the Clapier gap
6.04 mi
+2,362 ft
-2,346 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (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.
Sainte-Victoire la Croix de Provence
9.28 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,464 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Vauvenargues (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 Sainte-Victoire
11.33 mi
+2,989 ft
-3,002 ft
7h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde (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.
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.
La Sainte-Victoire via Garagaï
4.27 mi
+2,182 ft
-2,172 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Spectacular route on the southern slope of Sainte-Victoire, arriving on the ridge path via the Grotte des Hirondelles and descending via the Pas de l'Escalette and the Refuge de Cézanne.
Sainte-Victoire from the Aurigon car park near Le Tholonet
7.52 mi
+2,313 ft
-2,303 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Beaurecueil (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A magnificent hike following the closure of the Bimont dam for over a year during the week. Superb views, to be enjoyed clockwise as you climb towards the Bimont dam.
11/09/2024: Closure of the Imoucha trail for 3 months, from 1 October to 31 December (2024 and 2025). Hike not possible during these periods. See practical information.
La Sainte-Victoire via the Sentier Forcioli and the Garagaï
2.68 mi
+1,831 ft
-1,821 ft
2.5 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular loop in Sainte-Victoire. Ascent to Prieuré Sainte-Victoire / Croix de Provence via Écaille de Tortue and Gouffre de Garagaï, return via Gouffre de Garagaï and Deux Aiguilles.
La Sainte Victoire
6.71 mi
+2,385 ft
-2,169 ft
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 Sainte-Victoire ridge from Puyloubier to the Anchois car park
7.92 mi
+2,661 ft
-2,887 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Route along the ridges of Montagne Sainte-Victoire from Puyloubier to the Anchois car park (leave a car there). A fairly long hike, with a few tricky sections (chains) and slippery patches depending on the season. Magnificent 360° views.
11/09/2024: The Imoucha trail will be closed for 3 months, from 1 October to 31 December (2024 and 2025). The hike cannot be undertaken during these periods. See practical information.
La Croix de Provence via La Marbrière and back via Le Pas du Berger
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.76 mi
+3,205 ft
-3,219 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
It is a superb, very enjoyable hike with magnificent views, though it remains quite technical with tricky sections; there are always people at the Croix de Provence and the Prieuré de la Sainte-Victoire.