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Huveaune Springs Circular Trail
Visorando Member
6.31 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,575 ft
4h 10
Easy
Departure from Nans-les-Pins (Var)
This is an easy hike that takes you to the sources of the Huveaune river, then along a return path with beautiful views of Sainte-Baume. It is best not to do this hike in summer if you want to see the pools full.
Around Nans les Pins
8.19 mi
+919 ft
-915 ft
4h 35
Easy
Departure from Nans-les-Pins (Var)
Hike to discover the Piémont de la Sainte Baume along the banks of the Huveaune, with a permanent view of the long summit ridge of the massif.
Sources of the Huveaune from Nans-les-Pins
7.83 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,588 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Nans-les-Pins (Var)
The Huveaune river has its source in the Sainte-Beaume massif at the Castelette cave. It is actually several resurgent and petrifying springs.
Source of the Huveaune, the Oratoire de Miette and the Castelette cave
4.70 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,270 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nans-les-Pins (Var)
If you would like to discover a pretty spring in the South of France, I recommend a circular route starting from the Plateau, passing by the Oratoire de Miette, the Tumulus des Béguines and the Chemin de Rois.
You will discover the spring and its magnificent colours and the Castelette cave on the way back.
Around the Fontaine des Genièvres
5.03 mi
+564 ft
-558 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rougiers (Var)
An easy hike around the Fontaine des Genièvres with beautiful views of the Nans-les-Pins plain and, above all, the eastern part of the Sainte-Baume mountain range. A curiosity: the Petit Saint-Cassien karstic cave.
Circular loops of the Huveaune springs via Pas de Peyruis
6.13 mi
+958 ft
-961 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Zacharie (Var)
Yet another hike to the sources of the Huveaune, but one that stands out from the others by heading towards the Grotte de la Castelette via the left bank of the "river" and then a steep (but not impossible) climb over the last few hundred metres to reach it.
Huveaune via the Pas de Peyruis
8.11 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,171 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Zacharie (Var)
A loop passing through the Gorges de l'Huveaune to its source, with some beautiful views across the hills to Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire.
Please note that from 6 November 2023 to 22 December 2023, access to the source of the Huveaune is prohibited. ONF construction work in progress.
From Sainte-Baume to Chemin des Rois via the Huveaune springs
5.22 mi
+912 ft
-892 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
This is a family hike that allows you to visit the Huveaune springs via a rather unusual route starting from the Hôtellerie de la Sainte-Baume.
Sainte-Baume
8.26 mi
+1,713 ft
-1,709 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
Walk along the Sainte-Baume ridge after visiting the Marie-Madeleine cave.
Sainte-Baume and Sentier Merveilleux
6.48 mi
+981 ft
-981 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
This summer walk allows you to enjoy the beauty of the Sainte-Baume forest while avoiding the heat.
Montmorin circular
9.43 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,322 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Zacharie (Var)
An easy walk on pretty paths and wide tracks facing the cliffs of Sainte-Baume.
8/11/2023: Hike modified due to an obstruction onthe GR® between (5) and (7).
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.
Grotto of Saint Magdalene - Saint-Pilon
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.
Sentier Marcel Estruch and Grotte aux Œufs via Saint-Pilon
9.31 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,933 ft
7 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
A beautiful, challenging hike that combines many of the features of Sainte-Baume: undergrowth, ledges, chain passages, a visit to a cave, ridges, etc.
"A protected species, the peregrine falcon, nests on the Béguines cliff and may be disturbed. Avoid using this trail between February and June to ensure its protection."
In the shade and at the foot of Sainte-Baume
5.86 mi
+443 ft
-423 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
A walk at the foot of Sainte-Baume, with little elevation gain and through the forest.
Crête de la Sainte-Baume
4.98 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,129 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
The coolness of a large forest on the north side, the rocky beauty of the south side, magnificent views from the summit ridge, small paths along ledges, and a cool return trip.
Please note that this hike can be difficult in bad weather or windy conditions, particularly between waypoints 3 and 5. Therefore, be very careful and do not take any unnecessary risks.
Loop of the Huveaune springs from Sainte-Baume
5.77 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,247 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
There is a long, steep descent, but the views are magnificent on both the Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire sides. The forest surrounding the Gorges de l'Huveaune is cool and dense, and the yellow waterfalls in the riverbed are surprising. This is a short excursion into the Sainte-Baume forest.
a varied and challenging walk.
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