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La Grotte Sainte Marie Madeleine walks
Grotto of Saint Magdalene - Saint-Pilon
Visorando Member
3.94 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,217 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
Religious history and panorama in the Massif de la Sainte-Baume.
Voie Gombault and Marcel Estruch Trail
12.11 mi
+3,970 ft
-3,950 ft
5 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
This is a "hiking-climbing" route along the Voie Gombault and the Marcel Estruch trail on the north-east face of the Sainte-Baume massif. Direct access to the ridges via a vertical route, then a complete crossing of the balcony trail from east to west. Undergrowth, ridges, ledges and cave visits also feature on this aerial route.
⚠️ This hike should not be undertaken between 15 February and 15 July in order to respect the tranquillity of the area and not compromise bird reproduction on the Marcel Estruch trail.
Walks near La Grotte Sainte Marie Madeleine
From Cuges to the Hostellerie via the Col du Saint Pilon
8.71 mi
+3,222 ft
-1,660 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Cuges-les-Pins (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This walk connects Cuges-les-Pins to the Hostellerie (Plan d’Aups), passing through the Sainte-Baume ridges, the Col du Saint-Pilon and the Grotto of Mary Magdalene. On the ridges, the 360-degree panoramic views are magnificent. The Grotto of Mary Magdalene is steeped in history and spirituality, as it is said that the saint spent the last 30 years of her life there.
This walk is the first stage of a two-day trip, fully accessible via the free bus network of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile. The walk starts from Cuges-les-Pins (free bus route 11). At the end of the first day’s walk, the Hostellerie de la Sainte Baume offers affordable accommodation. The following day, the walk continues from the Hostellerie to Saint-Zacharie (free bus routes 8 and 9).
The Jas de Sylvain
8.78 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,765 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cuges-les-Pins (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A lovely walk above Cuges-Les-Pins. The Jas de Sylvain is a restored former sheepfold which offers free overnight accommodation for a few walkers in basic comfort. Beautiful panoramic views over the Cuges plain. The walk is accessible at the start and finish via the free Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile bus route No. 11.
From Peypin to La Destrousse via the Col du Marseillais
6.20 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,680 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Peypin (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This lovely walk, winding from valley to valley, takes you from Peypin to the Col du Marseillais. Stunning views of Sainte-Victoire, as well as of Roquevaire and the Huveaune valley from the pass. Then the descent back down to the village of La Destrousse.
- The walk is accessible at the start and finish via the free bus network of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Etoile (line 17).
Easy