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The Bouilladisse Dovecote
Visorando Member
7.21 mi
+925 ft
-906 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Bouilladisse (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Starting from La Bouilladisse station, this hike climbs through oak and pine forests onto a vast plateau, then descends through gorges to the hamlet of Le Pigeonnier and then La Bouillladisse.
The hike is accessible via the free public transport network of the Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Étoile. Line 5: La Bouilladisse station stop.
Around Peypin
4.93 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,178 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Peypin (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This hike around Peypin will allow you to discover the village, its history and its hills.
You will walk along a stream, which is remarkable when in full flow with its small waterfall and pools, and follow paths through shady valleys.
The hike ends with a tour of the village's narrow streets and a visit to the castle. If you wish, you can skip this last part (see (8) for things to do nearby).
Circular Garlaban starting from Peypin
14.22 mi
+3,898 ft
-3,878 ft
9h 55
Difficult
Departure from Peypin (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Ascent towards Mont du Marseillais, then a walk along a ledge with beautiful views of Sainte Victoire, Mont Ventoux, the Southern Alps, Sainte-Baume, the Huveaune Valley, the Aubagne Plain, the cliffs of Cassis and Marseille. The route also includes a visit to the Baume Sourne Cave.
Mont du Marseillais via La Destrousse
5.80 mi
+1,562 ft
-1,585 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Destrousse (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk to the lovely 360° viewpoint of Mont du Marseillais in the hinterland of the Marseille region.
Le Puits de Buisson
4.74 mi
+489 ft
-486 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Peynier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
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Le Régagnas
8.97 mi
+961 ft
-958 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Peynier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This walk is not difficult as it is mostly on easy-to-walk, fairly wide tracks. It takes you through the heath with beautiful views of Sainte-Victoire and Sainte-Baume.
Its highest point, Le Régagnas, offers a 360° view, which is perfect on clear days. You can picnic nearby and even see the foothills of the Alps if the weather permits.
Sainte-Croix Chapel in Auriol
0.79 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Auriol (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This short walk on the heights of Auriol was discovered by chance while trying to get as close as possible to the chapel, which stands out immaculately against the blue sky. It's a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the family, climbing just 37 metres. From the top, there is a remarkable view of the village and the entire surrounding area, from the northern slopes of the Sainte-Baume mountain range to the east to the Étoile mountain range to the west.
Mont Julien
4.15 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,033 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Peypin (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A beautiful hike above Cadolive that will take you to the summit of Mont Julien, where you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of Sainte-Victoire, the Alps and the bay of Marseille.
Walk in Belcodène
3.32 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Belcodène (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A lovely short hike starting from Belcodène towards Les Michels. Panoramic views of Sainte-Victoire and the Étoile mountain range. Moderate elevation gain. The hike is accessible via the free bus network of the Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Étoile.
Les Grands Ubacs from Pichauris
6.43 mi
+945 ft
-938 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Starting from the Micocouliers car park above Pichauris, this beautiful circular route around the Grands Ubacs will take you to the orientation table and beneath the antennas of Mont du Marseillais. You can discover the places where Yves Robert located Marcel Pagnol's holiday home in the film "La Gloire de mon Père" (My Father's Glory).
The Grand Vallon via Mont du Marseillais and Col du Régage
8.08 mi
+2,126 ft
-2,126 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An alternative route to the Grand Vallon other than via Lascours. This route starts from Pichauris, climbs up to Mont du Marseillais, follows the Sentier des Tourdes, then descends to the Pas du Grand Vallon. The ascent of the Grand Vallon is a classic route featuring the famous, highly technical section equipped with chains (see § practical information) before reaching the Col du Régage. The return to the hamlet of Pichauris follows theGRP®2013. Varied and magnificent scenery throughout the route.
Please note: there are a few difficult sections; please read the route description carefully.
Towards the summit of the Cride de Peypin
6.65 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The main attraction of this route is reaching the summit of Cride de Peypin hill via a path with no truly visible or existing tracks (see § Practical Information). At the top: a cross, the remains of an ancient Gallo-Roman oppidum and, above all, magnificent 360° views of the surrounding hills and villages. Starting from Pichauris, the route passes by the Cride stream and its large limestone potholes and, on the return journey, through a picturesque valley extending from Mau Vallon to reach the hamlet of Le Régage.
From Pichauris to the small pass of the Ratier
8.14 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,808 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular route through ridges and valleys, mostly on well-maintained paths, towards the Collet du Ratier hill. Magnificent scenery throughout the route and old stone quarries to explore.
Grotte des Infernets and Glacière des Encanaux
7.85 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Auriol (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This walk starts in Auriol and climbs up to the Grotte des Infernets before descending to the Glacière des Encanaux. Most of the walk takes place through pine forests, often alongside a river and accompanied by birdsong.
From Pichauris to La Bastidonne
5.37 mi
+715 ft
-705 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pleasant route around the old hamlet of Pichauris and the Bastidonne estate. Beautiful tracks and paths through heath and kermes oak trees, passing numerous wells. Beautiful views of Mont Julien.
From Pichauris to Le Ratier, at the foot of Mont Julien
7.58 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,398 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Wide DFCI tracks, pleasant footpaths and one of the Ratier’s narrow, densely wooded valleys feature on this easy circular walk starting from Pichauris and passing at the foot of Mont Julien. Set against a magnificent panorama, you’ll come across two wells, an old limestone quarry and a karstic cave along the way. (See also the practical information).
Pichauris Park
7.03 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,368 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk in a regional park with beautiful trails, varied routes and trees, trees and more trees.
Departure from the park’s car park at the Pichauris Hostel.
La Parloire and Barre Coupée starting from Pichauris
6.56 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,280 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This hike starts from Pichauris and takes you through spectacular scenery: La Parloire, a large, steep cirque reminiscent of an ancient theatre, and Barre Coupée, a long rock formation that looks as if it has been carved with an axe and has only one point of passage.
Mont du Marseillais, Le Défens and Puits de l'Aroumi
8.74 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pleasant hike starting from the Parc de Pichauris along beautiful, well-maintained and signposted tracks and paths. A steep climb to reach the summit of Mont du Marseillais with a 360° view of the Chaine de l'Étoile and Marseille, Sainte Victoire and the snow-capped Pre-Alps, Sainte Baume and Garlaban. The route via the summit of Le Défens towards the Puits de l'Aroumi offers views of the Grand Vallon. The route also passes close to numerous wells.
Wine growers' trail in Auriol
8.85 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,404 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Auriol (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This hike takes you through the forest and vineyards. Along the way, you will discover the care and attention that winegrowers devote to their vines in order to produce the best wine possible. The icing on the cake is that you can visit the Auriol wine cellars and taste the wines produced from the vines you have just walked through.
Mont du Marseillais
6.54 mi
+1,781 ft
-1,778 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Roquevaire (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Mont du Marseillais, which is easily accessible, offers a wonderful 360° panorama of the surrounding mountains and even the Mercantour on a clear day.
After passing the small summit of Le Défens, the descent is via Le Grand Vallon to return to the Marseillais valley, where pine trees reign supreme. A beautiful, peaceful loop in unspoilt wilderness, undisturbed by the rare cars that use the tracks.