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Ermitage Saint-Ser walks
Sainte-Victoire: the Pic des Mouches with a return via the Pas du Clapier
Visorando Member
7.14 mi
+2,986 ft
-2,972 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (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'.
Ermitage de Saint-Ser and botanical trail
2.38 mi
+827 ft
-827 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Short family hike. Start on the botanical trail (optional) then climb up to the chapel. Pass by a cave and you may see some goats.
Large circular on the south side and ridges of Sainte-Victoire
10.20 mi
+3,402 ft
-3,402 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This large circular starting from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon takes you through several characteristic places: the old marble quarry, the Barthélémy Baudino Refuge, the Hermitage of Saint-Ser and the pass of the same name, then the ridges on the way back to the Priory, the descent to the Pas de l'Escalette and the Cézanne Refuge and, finally, the Oppidum Untinos.
La Sainte-Victoire from the Deux Aiguilles car park
9.80 mi
+4,226 ft
-4,216 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A magnificent and very challenging route in the Sainte-Victoire massif from the Deux Aiguilles car park, via La Marbrerie to access the Pas du Clapier, then on to the Pic des Mouches, descending via the La Tine trail and then climbing back up to the Baudino Refuge via the Chapelle de Saint-Ser.
Sainte-Victoire via the Col de Vauvenargues
7.76 mi
+3,458 ft
-3,445 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular route on the southern slope of Sainte-Victoire, passing through the Col de Vauvenargues and the Col de Saint-Ser, then descending to the Ermitage Saint-Ser and the Refuge Baudino.
The Saint-Ser black trail is closed from 1 February to 15 July 2023 (between 4 and 5). See practical information.
From the Grand Couloir to the Vallon de l'Aigle
10.45 mi
+5,801 ft
-5,787 ft
5 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A physically demanding route, sometimes straddling the line between hiking and climbing. The route involves a west-to-east traverse across the easternmost part of Sainte-Victoire, taking in a few off-trail sections. The route is dotted with numerous caves and cavities, including the Grotte aux Champignons.
The Saint Ser black trail is closed by municipal order from 1 February to 15 July each year.
The green trail is closed by municipal order between 1 February and 15 July each year (to protect the breeding of birds, butterflies, reptiles, etc.). See practical information.
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.