Riboux walks

Set off for the Massif de la Sainte-Baume and its western flank to reach the highest point in the Bouches-du-Rhône, the Pic de Bertagne at 1,042 metres. At the summit, you will be treated to an exceptional 360° panorama of the Mediterranean, Sainte-Victoire, Jouc de l'Aigle, the Siou Blanc plateau, the Alps... so enjoy it while you can, knowing that unfortunately you will have to descend and leave this magnificent site with some superb photos.

A lovely hike on the southern slope of Sainte-Baume, starting from the small village of Riboux. At its highest point on the ridges of Pic de Bertagne, you can enjoy a 360° view. La Ciotat, the Castelet route, Plan d'Aups...

A beautiful route along the ridges of Sainte-Baume, from east to west via the Col du Saint-Pilon and the Pas de la Cabre.

A very beautiful hike starting from Riboux, with the ascent of Sainte-Baume on the south side to Saint-Pilon. You will follow theGR® trail along the ridge of Sainte-Baume to Pic de Bertagne. The panoramic views are breathtaking.

This walk is very pleasant in Pagnol's Provence, in the foothills of the Sainte-Baume massif, passing through the charmingly named "Pé de la Colle". Even though much of it is on tarmac roads, there are no visitors as it is a dead end. This in no way spoils the feeling of solitude and being surrounded by nature!

A fairly easy hike that leads along the Riboux valley and then towards the Château Renard estate, made famous by the film "Jean de Florette".

This is a beautiful, easy hike, alternating between paths and tracks, where you can discover: a cade oven, a jas and a well. The Jas de Frédéric has been beautifully restored and is in an ideal location. The route is not always marked, so it is best to follow the GPS.

We visit several locations where scenes from the films “Jean de Florette” and “Manon des Sources” were filmed. We set off from the car park at the large hairpin bend on the climb to Riboux, 3 km above Ok Corral, the theme park, located 3 km from Cuges-Les-Pins.

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.

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.

This summer walk allows you to enjoy the beauty of the Sainte-Baume forest while avoiding the heat.

A walk at the foot of Sainte-Baume, with little elevation gain and through the forest.

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."

Walk along the Sainte-Baume ridge after visiting the Marie-Madeleine cave.

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.

Religious history and panorama in the Massif de la Sainte-Baume.

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.

This hike is particularly suited to those with a good sense of direction who enjoy off-trail walking. It is very difficult in the sense that a large part of the paths are unmarked or have been overgrown by nature. Consequently, the paths have virtually disappeared in places. You’ll need to rely on your GPS a bit more; there are some fairly steep climbs, one of which is particularly challenging, rising by around 150 metres in elevation over a distance of 500 to 800 metres. That’s how steep and long it is. Otherwise, the Grotte de Védi is very beautiful, and not far from it there is a second cave which isn’t listed but is just as beautiful, though it needs some maintenance. You also pass along the lovely ‘Chemin des Sources’ (Path of the Springs), and almost the entire walk is in the shade. This walk is perfectly suitable for summer.

A beautiful hike that leads to the Pic de Bertagne, where you can enjoy a breathtaking 360° view.

Une petite randonnée d'été dans les sous-bois du Plan d'Aups, bien agréable en ces temps de canicule.

A beautiful walk to the Dents de Roque Forcade in the Massif de la Sainte-Baume, passing by the Tour de Cauvin, starting from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume.

A pleasant little walk to the "Grotte de Manon" on the Mauregoun plateau.

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.

On this walk you'll discover some of the locations used to film Manon des Sources and Jean de Florette (1986): the Grotte de Mounoï cave, the dried-up stream and the Villa Renard - the hunchback's house. This route will also let you discover the Vallon des Martyrs, with its monument commemorating resistance fighters executed by the SS in 1944. All along the walk you'll experience incredible Provence landscapes and the Sainte-Baume.

This is a fairly challenging hike that will take you through the Julie valley, which remains quite wild. On the way back, you will discover the Dousserand and Sainte-Madeleine valleys with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Long sleeves and trousers are required as the paths on the way there are poorly maintained, although well marked.

The Barres de Castillon are undoubtedly the least visited hills in the vicinity of Cuges-les-Pins, yet it is here that you will find one of the finest panoramic views of the Poljé of the same name: pronounced ‘polié’, a karst depression at the bottom of which a plain forms.