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Pic du Taoumé walks
Garlaban and the peak of Taoumé
Visorando Member
7.96 mi
+2,201 ft
-2,195 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aubagne (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Circuit following in Marcel Pagnol's footsteps, passing by the Baume du Plantier (Manon’s Cave) then reaching the legendary Garlaban. The return journey passes by the peak of Taoumé and Grosibou Cave and ending with the Vallon de Passe-Temps.
Le Garlaban and Le Taoumé in the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol
9.33 mi
+2,303 ft
-2,310 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aubagne (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Set off to discover these famous places in the Aubagne region: Puits de Raimu, Mas de Massacan, Col d'Aubignane, Pierres gravées de Louis Douard, Col et Sommet du Garlaban, Puits du Mûrier, Baume Sourne, Pic du Taoumé, Grotte de Grosibou, Pas du Loup and Pierre Gravée du Berger, Jas de Batisto, Tête Ronde, Barres du Saint Esprit and the ruins of the village of Aubignane from the film Regain.
Le Taoumé and the Grosibou Cave via the Pounche des Escaouprés
3.85 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,165 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A short hike to the famous Taoumé, dear to Marcel Pagnol. It is best to avoid this walk in the heat of summer.
Garlaban and Taoumé via the Barquieu spring
9.96 mi
+2,799 ft
-2,779 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Aubagne (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A challenging 16 km circular route to discover the summit of Garlaban via the Scolopendres trail, the Barquieu spring near the Grand Ravin and the corniches of the Grand Vallon, the Puit de l'Aroumi via the Puits du Murier and Baume Sourne, which can be visited in full sunlight or with a powerful torch. Finally, the Pic du Taoumé and the famous Grosibou cave. Return via the Pas du Loup towards the Col d'Aubignane.
The peaks of Garlaban
8.83 mi
+3,123 ft
-3,094 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This hike will allow you to discover a large part of the Garlaban massif. In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful. The views from the peaks are superb. From the summit of Grande Tête Rouge, you can see all of Marseille from Callelongue to L'Estaque, and from Garlaban, the Gulf of La Ciotat and Cassis.
Around La Font de Mai
10.17 mi
+2,464 ft
-2,454 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aubagne (Bouches-du-Rhône)
From the La Font de Mai estate, hike in the Pagnol hills with magnificent views of Marseille and the surrounding mountains.
Towards the Plaine de la Grive
8.44 mi
+1,998 ft
-1,991 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This is a fairly challenging hike that takes you to several highlights of the Garlaban massif, such as the Col de l'Amandier, the Parloire and the Barre Coupé, the Plaine de la Grive (a strange, undulating plain), the Col du Tubé and the Taoumé. All this with beautiful 360° views of the entire region. This plain should not be confused with the Corniche des Tourdres (thrushes in Provençal), which is located above Lascours.
The Pic du Taoumé
5.17 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,568 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Ascent to Taoumé via the Pas du Loup and return via the Jas de la Badoque and the Vallon de Passe-Temps. You’ll pass by the Bastide Neuve, the Jas de Baptisto, the rock carvings at the Pas du Loup and the Grotte du Grosibou.
Manon Cave
3.94 mi
+791 ft
-794 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aubagne (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Discover the Grotte du Plantier, also known as the Grotte de Manon after the film "Manon des sources" directed by Marcel Pagnol. You can also visit the nearby Grotte du Cerf a little further up. Near the car park, you can take a short detour to see the restored Puits de Raimu. Some passages after the cave require the use of your hands.
Double circular in the hills of Allauch
9.39 mi
+3,048 ft
-3,038 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Allauch (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Double circular in the hills of Allauch starting from the Notre Dame du Château Chapel. Walk along the Baume des Pestiférés and the Tête Ronde, then climb up to the Pic du Taoumé. Then pass through the Escaouprés valley and begin the climb to the summit of Grande Tête Rouge, then Pounche des Escaouprés. Return via an old bauxite quarry at the foot of Petite Tête Rouge.
In the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol from the Mas de Massacan
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.45 mi
+2,808 ft
-2,792 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Aubagne (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This is a fairly comprehensive hike that passes through the Col d’Aubignane and the Pas du Loup (which rises to 543 m). The walk then passes the Grosibou Cave, the Pic du Taoumé and the Baume Sourne or Bat Cave. It is a protected, fenced-off area, but you can see it and take photos; it is very pretty. The hike also passes the Puits du Mûrier, the Col du Garlaban, the Croix du Garlaban, Louis Douard’s rock carvings (over 100 rock carvings) and, finally, the Grotte du Plantier, also known as the Grotte du Cerf or the Grotte de Manon.