Fauge (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Huveaune walks

Circular starting from the Saint-Pons valley towards the old ice house, via the Vallon du Fauge path and then the Chemin de la Glace. Beautiful views of the Pic de Bertagne, the Dents de Roque Forcade, the Saint-Pons valley and La Ciotat Bay in the distance. Take the opportunity to visit all the old water-related facilities in the valley: paper mill, mill, monuments, springs and waterfalls.

A pleasant hike around the Domaine de Saint-Pons, at the foot of Sainte-Baume, with invigorating fresh air.

This circular route takes you up to the Mont Cruvelier lookout point. From this summit, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Sainte-Baume Massif, the Cuges Plain and the Var mountains. The route starts from the car park at the Saint-Pons Departmental Park

A hike of less than three hours on a wide path from start to finish. A very pleasant outing for groups or families. Fairly easy after an initial steep climb. Keep dogs on a leash.

After passing through a few neighbourhoods in Gémenos, you’ll reach the hill overlooking the village and then arrive at the top of the Saint-Pons valley. You’ll descend the valley along the Fauge and can take a detour to admire the abbey and see the spring. You will then walk back down through the whole of Saint-Pons Park until you reach the road. The return route crosses the clay car park and follows the road for a short while before turning off towards Super-Gémenos, which offers a beautiful view of Aubagne and La Penne-sur-Huveaune on one side, and Gémenos and the Garlaban on the other.

This is a fairly challenging hike that begins with an elevation gain of around 700 metres. This is covered over the first six kilometres. The hike climbs steeply with some technical sections. The descent features sections along the mountainside, so you mustn’t be afraid of heights. Otherwise, give it a miss. It’s a very beautiful hike with sections through woodland, lovely single tracks and sections over steep rocks. It offers a fine variety of paths with some very pretty views.

This is a hike that is very challenging at the start. The route is rocky with a steep climb to reach the Col de Bres. The climb is mainly in the first third of the route. The descent is gentle compared to the climb. There are some lovely DFCI tracks for the descent as well as single tracks through the undergrowth. The climb is over barren rock.

This is a fairly challenging hike, though much less so than the Croix de Provence via La Marbrière and the return via the Pas du Berger, which has 200 metres less elevation gain but is much more technical. This hike remains relatively easy in terms of difficulty, which is essentially just the elevation gain. Easily accessible, the hike starts on the left, about fifteen metres past the park office, leading first to the old ice house, then to the Pic and the Col de Bertagne. It then continues towards the Col de l’Espigoulier and, finally, passes through the Col de Brest. The path is marked almost entirely in yellow (freshly painted). There is a beautiful, deep cave to explore. The views are each as stunning as the next.

Undeniably one of the most beautiful hikes in the Bouches-du-Rhône. This circular hike combines enchanting scenery with geological curiosities. From the Parc de Saint-Pons, the route first passes through a cool, verdant woodland before reaching more open, rocky landscapes. Your gaze will frequently turn towards the Pic de Bertagne, the department’s highest peak at 1,042 metres. A hike along the Sainte-Baume range, taking in industrial ruins, white water and spectacular views of the Provençal mountains.