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Peypin walks
Around Peypin
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
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.
Mont du Marseillais via La Destrousse
Visorando Member 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.
Mont Julien
Visorando Member 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.
Les Grands Ubacs from Pichauris
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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 La Bastidonne
Visorando Member 
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.
Pichauris Park
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
A loop via the Auberge de Pichauris, the Puits de l'Aroumi
Visorando Member 
9.06 mi
+1,683 ft
-1,683 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A hike through the pines and scrubland of the Massif du Garlaban, so dear to Marcel Pagnol.
Starting from the Pichauris car park, the circuit first leads you to the Puits de l'Aroumi (the wells of Aroumi) then the Mont du Marseillais along beautiful, well marked paths, often along ridges, offering magnificent views over Marseille, Sainte-Victoire, Mont Ventoux and, in good weather, the Préaples de Provence. The intense luminosity of the rocks under the brilliance of the sun will leave no-one indifferent.
Mont du Marseillais
Visorando Member 
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.
Le Puits de Buisson
Visorando Member 4.74 mi
+489 ft
-486 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Peynier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Jolie randonnée qui traverse un terrain de chasse à l'Arc... Sensations garanties !
Le Régagnas
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Walk in Belcodène
Visorando Member 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.
The Vallon de la Figuières from Saint-Savournin
Visorando Member 7.19 mi
+2,457 ft
-2,441 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Savournin (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Hike in the Étoile massif with views of Sainte-Victoire Mountain, Ventoux, the Alps, and at the same time, Marseille and the Mediterranean.
The Garlaban via the Grand Vallon
Visorando Member 
5.79 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,142 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Roquevaire (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A beautiful hike with cable and chain passages and magnificent 360° views from the top of the Garlaban.
Please note that a municipal by-law has prohibited descent via the Dansaires trail since 2010 due to rockfalls.
Around the mining remains of Les Euves
Visorando Member 
8.41 mi
+627 ft
-627 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gréasque (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This route, created by the Gréasque Mining Museum, takes you on a journey back in time to the mining era in Gréasque. You will pass by the mining remains that enabled the village to develop. The route is marked with permanent black markings on a white background and an explanatory guide is available at the museum.
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