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The Sainte-Victoire ridge from Puyloubier to the Anchois car park
Visorando Member
7.92 mi
+2,661 ft
-2,887 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Route along the ridges of Montagne Sainte-Victoire from Puyloubier to the Anchois car park (leave a car there). A fairly long hike, with a few tricky sections (chains) and slippery patches depending on the season. Magnificent 360° views.
11/09/2024: The Imoucha trail will be closed for 3 months, from 1 October to 31 December (2024 and 2025). The hike cannot be undertaken during these periods. See practical information.
Circular through the Puyloubier vineyards.
4.76 mi
+276 ft
-295 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Nestled at the foot of Montagne Sainte-Victoire, the Puyloubier vineyard occupies a large part of the commune's territory. This hike, proposed by the local cooperative winery, allows you to explore this vineyard on paths dotted with oratories, with superb views of the mountain.
Sainte-Victoire circuit: Puyloubier - Pic des Mouches - Saint-Ser
5.77 mi
+2,329 ft
-2,326 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Circuit to the Pic des Mouches combining a steady, gentle climb above Puyloubier via the Malivert oratory and a challenging descent in a magnificent, very wild setting to the Saint-Ser inn via the Green trail.
Please note: (4) The descent via the green trail is impossible: there is a signprohibiting access between 1 February and 15 July each year (to protect birds, butterflies, reptiles, etc. during the breeding season). See practical information.
Ermitage de Saint-Ser and botanical trail
2.38 mi
+827 ft
-827 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Short family hike. Start on the botanical trail (optional) then climb up to the chapel. Pass by a cave and you may see some goats.
Col des Portes loop
7.20 mi
+915 ft
-896 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A beautiful panoramic view of the north face of Sainte-Victoire. In the distance, the Luberon, Lure, the peak of Mont Ventoux, a beautiful view of the Alps on a clear day, crossing isolated meadows at the foot of the Ubacs mountain.
Part of the route crosses a private hunting ground, so it is unthinkable to do this section during the hunting season, but it can easily be avoided.
From the Grand Couloir to the Vallon de l'Aigle
10.45 mi
+5,801 ft
-5,787 ft
5 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A physically demanding route, sometimes straddling the line between hiking and climbing. The route involves a west-to-east traverse across the easternmost part of Sainte-Victoire, taking in a few off-trail sections. The route is dotted with numerous caves and cavities, including the Grotte aux Champignons.
The Saint Ser black trail is closed by municipal order from 1 February to 15 July each year.
The green trail is closed by municipal order between 1 February and 15 July each year (to protect the breeding of birds, butterflies, reptiles, etc.). See practical information.
Sainte-Victoire: the Pic des Mouches with a return via the Pas du Clapier
7.14 mi
+2,986 ft
-2,972 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An energetic loop in Sainte-Victoire leaving from the Saint-Ser car park. The climb up goes via the east of the Bau de l'Aigle and the descent back down is via the 'Pas du Clapier'.
The Sainte-Victoire circular via the Cols de Saint-Ser and Vauvenargues
3.40 mi
+1,919 ft
-1,903 ft
3 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A challenging circular in Sainte-Victoire starting from the Saint-Ser car park. The ascent is via the Col de Saint-Ser and the descent via the Col de Vauvenargues.
The Saint-Ser black trail is closed from 1 February to 15 July 2023 (between 4 and 6). See practical information.
The Pic des Mouches via the Sentier des Plaideurs and the Col des Portes
8.51 mi
+2,260 ft
-2,251 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular starting from the northern slope of Montagne de la Sainte-Victoire to reach Col de Suberoque via the Sentier des Plaideurs trail, then following the GR®9 along the ridges towards Pic des Mouches. A few technical sections without any major difficulties and, above all, a 360° panorama.
La Sainte-Victoire from the Col des Portes to the Pic des Mouches
7.32 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,634 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This is a moderately difficult hike that takes you from the Col des Portes to the Pic des Mouches, one of the peaks of Sainte-Victoire, where the view is superb. The loop ends at the Citadelle, a rocky plateau that vaguely resembles a fortified castle (with a little imagination).
From Col des Portes to Montagne des Ubacs
8.73 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,106 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A beautiful hike offering varied panoramic views of Sainte-Victoire, the Vauvenargues valley and the Durance riverbed from the crest of Montagne des Ubacs.
Citadel Circular
7.29 mi
+820 ft
-850 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
In the Sainte-Victoire region, there is an easy circular in the heath with several points of interest: the Citadel oppidum, the Lambruisse farm and chapel, and the Sinne observatory.
Beautiful views of Sainte-Victoire and even the Alps.
Sainte-Victoire - Pic des Mouches and Citadelle via the Col des Portes
6.49 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,726 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vauvenargues (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Shaded climb to Pic des Mouches from Col des Portes, passing by the Oratoire de Malivert.
The return route passes by the Citadelle, an ancient settlement north of Sainte-Victoire, then by the Sinne astronomical observatory.
Sainte-Victoire via the Grand Couloir and the Pas du Clapier
4.87 mi
+2,316 ft
-2,303 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Short, challenging hike in the Baudino refuge area via the Grand Couloir (chain/cable passages) and descent via the Pas de Clapier after enjoying the views from the Plan de la Crau
Bau of the circular Vespres: Grand Couloir, Pas du Clapier and a new return route
4.96 mi
+2,024 ft
-2,024 ft
4h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Puyloubier (Bouches-du-Rhône)
After a relatively classic route with some slightly technical, sometimes aerial and exposed passages, the circular route ends with a little-known, easy route which, when you take a step back, offers magnificent views of the mountain. The GPX track may be useful.
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