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Grand Vallat (rivière) - Affluent de la Durance walks
Discover the canals and forest at the small pass
Visorando Member
3.40 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Venelles (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular loop in the communal forest, where you will encounter the canals that irrigate Provence. You will test the echo in an access gallery to the current canal, reach the small pass, and return via the old canal. You will also discover the Parrouvier fir trees, which are exceptional at such a low altitude and regenerate naturally.
Collet Blanc circular starting from Venelles
6.66 mi
+623 ft
-646 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Venelles (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A very pleasant, easy route through the Collet Blanc forest in Venelles. With little elevation gain, most of the hike is through the woods, which is pleasant in summer. There are so many paths that you can easily shorten or lengthen the hike to suit your preferences.
Lovely view of Sainte-Victoire from the small pass of Collet Blanc.
The heath in Meyrargues
2.69 mi
+512 ft
-512 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Meyrargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Short hike in the heath, on the heights of Meynargues, passing by a beautiful viewpoint over the Durance valley and the Grand Luberon, and ending with a visit to the village centre and a discovery of the remains of a Roman aqueduct.
Walks near Grand Vallat (rivière) - Affluent de la Durance
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.
Chemin de Roques Hautes from the Bimont dam
4.01 mi
+709 ft
-850 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This short loop from the Bimont dam allows you to visit Roques Hautes. It is very accessible, even for families. You will see a marble quarry, numerous busy meadows and, of course, a beautiful view of the Sainte-Victoire mountain.
There are a few changes to the route in the reserve, see the notices
From the Refuge Cézanne to the Deux Aiguilles car park via the Trou
1.80 mi
+387 ft
-407 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This trail is an alternative known to local hikers for reaching the Saint-Antonin car parks when they have just completed a circular in Sainte-Victoire: it avoids following the brown-marked route, passing through the Col de l'Oppidum (alt. 580 m), then descending a very steep and rugged path. There is a 40-metre less elevation gain, and when you are in a hurry to get to the car park or tired, taking this Trou trail is a good option, especially in bad weather.
The historic centre of Aix-en-Provence
4.31 mi
+72 ft
-98 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A family outing, a cultural outing, an architectural outing... and a culinary outing if you like! Fountains, cathedrals, churches, museums, theatres, hotels, squares and other attractions... The main things to discover when you come to Aix-en-Provence, a city of water, art, history and well-being!
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.