Roquefort-la-Bédoule walks

An easy walk to the beautiful cliffs of Petite-Sainte-Baume around the Grand Rouvière wine estate.

This hike offers a change of scenery, starting from Les Bastides (a district of Roquefort-La Bédoule) to admire the Chapelle Saint-André chapel and its viewpoint, and above all the old Roquefort, which still has some interesting ruins to visit.

Most of the hike is on wide, clear paths offering beautiful views of Sainte-Baume, the Dents de Roque Forcade, Pic de Bertagne, Garlaban and other mountains that I cannot name in their entirety.

A challenging hike to the Tête du Douard and its cross, offering a magnificent 360° panorama, then on to the Gorges de la Petite Sainte-Baume, with its lush vegetation and imposing limestone rocks, which you can climb amid the sharp limestone pavement, then discover two caves. A spectacular landscape.

This circular hike starting from Gémenos will take you to the summit of the Tête du Douard, via a varied route that favours walking on trails, avoiding tracks as much as possible. This beautiful viewpoint offers a view of the Pic de Bertagne, the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, the Huveaune valley with Marseille in the background, the Bay of Cassis and the Grand Caunet massif. Along the way, you will climb the Gorges de la Petite Sainte-Baume with its unique atmosphere.

This is a mixed hike that begins with about 2 km of climbing. Then it’s flat, through woodland and with very open views. The landscape is very green. The descent is gentle, whereas the climb is a bit steep, but it only lasts about 2 km. The hike mainly stays on the main, clearly marked paths.

An easy walk, staying on the main paths, offering views of the Petite Sainte-Baume and its large rocks, then the Gemenos plain and the foothills of the Sainte-Baume.

This is a moderately difficult hike that will take you to beautiful viewpoints over La Ciotat Bay, Cap Sicié in the distance and, in good weather, Mont Faron and Mont Caume.

A hike of less than three hours on a wide path from start to finish. A very pleasant outing for groups or families. Fairly easy after an initial steep climb. Keep dogs on a leash.

This is a variation on one of my old circular hikes , "Circular Walk of Ceyreste via Pas d'Ouillier and Cabanon des Gardes", which is a little longer and 40% new, with magnificent views of Cassis, La Ciotat and the Bédoule countryside.

A pleasant little walk to explore Mont Gibaou with lovely views of Roquefort-la-Bédoule and the surrounding area, followed by a stroll through the Bois de la Marcouline and a return via pleasant tracks.

This is a pleasant hike with very pretty single-track trails. The rest of the route is mostly on DFCI tracks to reach the village of Cuges-Les-Pins, visit its parish church and shops, and return in a circular fashion to the car park.

A fairly classic hike that starts at Font Blanche and goes to the Chapelle Saint-André de Juhlans and then the Montounier, a hill that rises to 600 m. The route is particularly worthwhile for its beautiful views of Cuges-les-Pins and Sainte Baume, then the Bay of La Ciotat as you descend towards the Grand Caunet. The chapel has been very well restored, perhaps even a little too well. Don't miss the view behind it. There are some tough climbs along this route, which is not as easy as it looks.

Hike through beautiful, semi-shaded woodland, which is very pleasant in summer. Some of the climbs are a little steep but short, requiring a few breaks, especially at the start of the route. Two sections, in the form of treasure hunts, are on very varied terrain, but overall very passable with beautiful views.

This is an easy walk, mostly along DFCI tracks, offering beautiful scenery and stunning views. The route is clear, with a few short single tracks on the terrain. Part of the walk is almost flat. The path is a little slippery and even slightly technical.

An easy hike to a local geological curiosity: the Fenêtre du Brigou.

This pleasant walk above Cuges-les-Pins takes you along theGR®98, first on a lovely climb to Le Brigou, then towards Le Jas de Micéau: a beautifully restored sheepfold that marks the high point of our hike.

A lovely hike with beautiful panoramic views, ideal for groups or families. There are a few narrow passages, so take care. There is nothing dangerous, but be careful on the narrow passages to enjoy this beautiful hike.

Starting from Col de l'Ange, this hike climbs to the summit of Du-Brigou and then Mont Cruvelier, offering magnificent views of the region and the Sainte-Baume mountain.

This is a very pleasant hike, partly along DFCI-type tracks, but not only. There are also narrow paths where you will have to make your own way. It is quite unique and on other sections you will feel as if you are entering the vegetation. It is truly spectacular. The hike is mostly easy to walk, but some parts are quite steep, which creates diversity with varied and diverse landscapes. The hike is recommended for groups of walkers.The GPX track may be useful.

This is a nice hike to do. Most of it climbs a moderate slope. Once you reach La Vigie, you will find Refuge de Roquefort, La Bédoule and it takes just under two hours to get there at a leisurely pace. At the top, you can stop and enjoy the barbecue and outdoor table. There are beautiful views from the lookout point behind the refuge. There are also some lovely wooded paths with no particular difficulty other than the elevation. The path is very easy to walk on from start to finish.

This is a fairly long walk that offers a striking contrast between the dark, steep-sided valleys and the sunny ridges, where the view stretches from the coast to the limestone mountains of the hinterland.

This walk will surprise you with its views of all the main Provençal mountain ranges.Perched on a rocky outcrop at the foot of a cliff, you will discover the ruins of an old village abandoned in the 17th century, as well as a pretty stone chapel. A walk in the clouds.

An easy hike with views of the Sainte Baume mountain range. Please note that the path is very steep and unstable.

This hike starting from Grand Caunet will take you to a beautiful panorama facing the Pic de Bertagne and Sainte-Baume, from where you can look down on Cuges-les-Bains. From there, you will pass under the Barres de Font Blanche and climb back up into the Font Blanche forest via the Vallon de Carafa. On the way back, shortly before arriving, you will discover the Gouffre du Grand Caunet, a karst feature unique to the region.

An easy walk that won’t put too much strain on your ankles. Much of the route follows a DFCI track, and a lovely section takes you through the woodland on a narrow but very passable path, without the risk of getting scratched. Those who love the woods will be in their element. You can see the Bédoule watchtower, the Cabanon du Marquis and the Cabanon des Gardes (with opportunities for barbecues over a wood fire in the huts).

A long but straight-forward hike overlooking "Baie de la Ciotat" and a beautiful view over Sainte-Baume mountain range and Sainte-Victoire Mountain.

This is a very short hike leading to a refuge with a fireplace, along a ‘DFCI’ track. It is suitable for everyone, including children on bikes. It takes you to the Refuge des Gardes, which offers a stunning view of La Ciotat. The spot is very peaceful and welcoming. The short distance means you can pack plenty of food to enjoy a feast in the heart of nature.

This hike is suitable for groups or families and is of moderate difficulty, but requires a minimum level of fitness given the cumulative elevation gain. It is mostly on wide, easy paths with a few trails to add variety to the route, offering beautiful views of La Ciotat, Pic de Bertagne and Dents de Roque Fourcade.After about two hours of walking, you arrive at the Cabanon des Gendarmes, a very friendly place where you can have a barbecue. Tables and benches are provided, with beautiful views of La Ciotat.Note: it is possible to make a circular pattern; see the chapter on practical information for details.

A beautiful, very easy walk in the Saint-Pons valley, in the heart of a well-maintained departmental park, towards the former abbey of the same name. A very shady walk along a tributary of the Huveaune, where you can discover old mills from the 17th and 18th centuries. Great fun for children and largely accessible to people with reduced mobility.

This is a fairly challenging hike that begins with an elevation gain of around 700 metres. This is covered over the first six kilometres. The hike climbs steeply with some technical sections. The descent features sections along the mountainside, so you mustn’t be afraid of heights. Otherwise, give it a miss. It’s a very beautiful hike with sections through woodland, lovely single tracks and sections over steep rocks. It offers a fine variety of paths with some very pretty views.

This is a hike that is very challenging at the start. The route is rocky with a steep climb to reach the Col de Bres. The climb is mainly in the first third of the route. The descent is gentle compared to the climb. There are some lovely DFCI tracks for the descent as well as single tracks through the undergrowth. The climb is over barren rock.

This is a fairly challenging hike, though much less so than the Croix de Provence via La Marbrière and the return via the Pas du Berger, which has 200 metres less elevation gain but is much more technical. This hike remains relatively easy in terms of difficulty, which is essentially just the elevation gain. Easily accessible, the hike starts on the left, about fifteen metres past the park office, leading first to the old ice house, then to the Pic and the Col de Bertagne. It then continues towards the Col de l’Espigoulier and, finally, passes through the Col de Brest. The path is marked almost entirely in yellow (freshly painted). There is a beautiful, deep cave to explore. The views are each as stunning as the next.

Undeniably one of the most beautiful hikes in the Bouches-du-Rhône. This circular hike combines enchanting scenery with geological curiosities. From the Parc de Saint-Pons, the route first passes through a cool, verdant woodland before reaching more open, rocky landscapes. Your gaze will frequently turn towards the Pic de Bertagne, the department’s highest peak at 1,042 metres. A hike along the Sainte-Baume range, taking in industrial ruins, white water and spectacular views of the Provençal mountains.

Circular starting from the Saint-Pons valley towards the old ice house, via the Vallon du Fauge path and then the Chemin de la Glace. Beautiful views of the Pic de Bertagne, the Dents de Roque Forcade, the Saint-Pons valley and La Ciotat Bay in the distance. Take the opportunity to visit all the old water-related facilities in the valley: paper mill, mill, monuments, springs and waterfalls.

This circular route takes you up to the Mont Cruvelier lookout point. From this summit, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Sainte-Baume Massif, the Cuges Plain and the Var mountains. The route starts from the car park at the Saint-Pons Departmental Park

After passing through a few neighbourhoods in Gémenos, you’ll reach the hill overlooking the village and then arrive at the top of the Saint-Pons valley. You’ll descend the valley along the Fauge and can take a detour to admire the abbey and see the spring. You will then walk back down through the whole of Saint-Pons Park until you reach the road. The return route crosses the clay car park and follows the road for a short while before turning off towards Super-Gémenos, which offers a beautiful view of Aubagne and La Penne-sur-Huveaune on one side, and Gémenos and the Garlaban on the other.

For a change of pace, start from the car park in the Saint-Pons valley heading towards Gémenos to complete a circular route – not an easy one – around the Grande Tête, a peak overlooking the Galère and Gour de Brest valleys.

A very beautiful and challenging hike starting from Saint-Pons Park in Gémenos, where you will begin by climbing the Col de l'Espigoulier, then the Dents de Roque Forcade and the Pic de Bertagne. You will begin your return to Saint-Pons Park via the Col du Fauge and the Pas de Cugens. Some sections are tricky, but the views are magnificent throughout.

Climb to the highest point of the Bouches-du-Rhône, located at the eastern end of the Sainte-Baume Massif.

The Languilard plateau above Carnoux offers a wide panorama of the town of Aubagne and the Garlaban. At the end of the route, there is a discovery trail with information panels about the plants of our region.

On the way to Pic de Bertagne from Parc de Saint-Pons via the south side. The return journey will be via La Glacière and the abbey.

An unusual departure from the Athélia area in La Ciotat towards the Pas d'Ouillier via the Vallon de Roumagoua to the Cabanon des Gardes with a descent to the Vallon de Gendarme via the Gouffre Durand. Beautiful views of La Ciotat and the Gulf of Sanary as far as Les Embiez dot the path.

A pleasant hike around the Domaine de Saint-Pons, at the foot of Sainte-Baume, with invigorating fresh air.

This is more of a stroll than a hike. It takes place on very easy-going terrain with very little elevation gain. Relatively busy, it circles the plateau with beautiful, unobstructed views of the region.

This hike will take you above the beautiful Falaise de la Galère cliff with its breathtaking views to the fascinating Grande Baume cave, which you will cross from end to end. Don't be put off by the elevation gain, as it wasn't too difficult for our old legs.