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Saint-Cannat
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10.01 mi
+522 ft
-512 ft
5h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cannat (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This is an easy 16km circuit for a walk in the forest in the Pays d'Aix south of Saint-Cannat, a charming Provençal village located in a plain and surrounded by wooded areas.
Grand tour of Rognes to the Saint-Marcellin Chapel
6.27 mi
+502 ft
-502 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rognes (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A lovely walk through the vineyards (and poppies if it's the right season), starting in Rognes, going to the start of the "ridges" and then returning via the Chapelle Saint-Marcelin.
Chaîne des Côtes from Lambesc
5.69 mi
+636 ft
-656 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lambesc (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A 2½-hour circular walk above Lambesc. A steady climb through the woods, then along the ridge of the Côtes mountain range, with superb 360° views of the Étang de Berre, the Alpilles, Mont Ventoux, the Luberon, the Alpes du Verdon and Sainte Victoire. Return via the plateau of the hamlet of Janet through vineyards along farm tracks.
Along the Canal from Marseille to Pélisanne
3.04 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Lançon-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A short hike along the Marseille Canal in the heath.
Around the village of Eguilles
8.64 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Éguilles (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Starting from the village of Eguilles, this walk takes us to the Eguilles lookout point, where we can admire the village and Sainte-Victoire mountain, before crossing the olive groves and returning to the village. An easy, enjoyable walk that can be done in all seasons.
The Maurel valley
2.31 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
1h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Barben (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A short walk near Salon-de-Provence offering views of arid vegetation on the hillsides and denser vegetation in the valley.
Please note: there appears to be a private property issue at (1) after crossing the ford.
=> User comment on 28 January 2025.At this location, the signs were very dissuasive:
the first one saying: "No unauthorised access. Sworn guard",
the second: "Private property - no trespassing"
and the third: "Danger - traps".
Castillon ridge to Rognes
3.02 mi
+377 ft
-371 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Rognes (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Hike along the ridge, with panoramic views of the Durance valley, vineyards, forests and Provençal mountains: Ventoux, Lubéron, Sainte-Victoire, Sainte-Baume, Alpilles and, in the distance, the peaks of the Alps.
From Valfère to the Bassin de Saint-Christophe
5.09 mi
+522 ft
-525 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rognes (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy walk along a wide DFCI track.
Ridges of the Plateau de Sèze and Mont Trésor in the Côtes massif
8.03 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lambesc (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This route is quite challenging as it passes over several ridges of Mont Trésor and the heights of the Plateau de Séze. The slopes are sometimes quite rugged. This area is wild and very quiet, but it offers views over the Durance valley to the Alpilles and the southern mountains of the department.
Please note: the elevation gain is closer to 520 metres.
Circular loop in the Chaîne des Côtes in Charleval
10.78 mi
+2,218 ft
-2,211 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lambesc (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This route will take you past Mont Trésor, Cuou de Peyrou, the Marseille Canal and the Sainte-Anne Chapel in Goiron, with beautiful views of the Durance plain, the Luberon, the village of Malemort, etc.
A loop hike from Ventabren to L'Aqueduc de Roquefavour
8.96 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,175 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ventabren (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A loop hike starting from Ventabren Village, heading downhill and crossing Arc River to head up the hill on the other side reaching a stunning panoramic view over Mont Ventoux, Eguilles Village, the Aqueduc de Roquefavour Bridge, Sainte-Victoire Mountain and l'Etoile mountain range with the Pilon du Roi.
The Canal de Marseille and Aqueduc de Roquefavour
7.50 mi
+525 ft
-531 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ventabren (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Leaving from Ventabren, a walk in the surrounding hills and then along the Canal de Marseille and ending at the Aqueduc de Roquefavour.
Chapel of Sainte-Anne de Goiron and the Côtes mountain range
9.82 mi
+1,470 ft
-1,470 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A varied hike between the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Anne de Goiron and the ridge line of the Côtes mountain range, which offers beautiful panoramic views: from Mont Ventoux to the Massif de l'Étoile and beyond to the Étang de Berre, passing through the mountains of the Haut Verdon.
Vallon du Ru and Château de Janson starting from the Saint-Christophe basin
7.69 mi
+456 ft
-449 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rognes (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy, family-friendly hike in a little-visited mountain range along the refreshing banks of the Durance.
15/05/2024: Route modified in (10) to avoid walking along the D66E.
Le Cuou de Peyrou and the Mont Trésor sheepfold
3.25 mi
+564 ft
-554 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Charleval (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This is a short, technical circular in a wild and rugged, unfrequented area, offering views from below and above of the Cul-de-Chaudron (Cuou de Peyrou), an old hiking trail carved into the rock, which is unfortunately no longer passable. The hike takes place mainly in the forest and in cool valley bottoms, with some passages along ridges offering views of the landscape.
Please note: this hike includes some steep or exposed sections, so good footwear is essential, as is experience of walking on steep and sometimes vertiginous terrain.
La Roque-d'Anthéron
9.19 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,539 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Come and discover part of the Chaîne des Côtes, a 10 km long and 6 km wide mountain range separating the Touloubre Valley from the Durance, at the exit of the village of La Roque d'Antéron, very close to Silvacane Abbey. The start and finish are in the holiday village of La Baume.
Around La Roque d'Anthéron
5.61 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
From the Cistercian abbey of Silvacane to the village along the Durance. An easy walk combining history and nature.
Moderator's note: this is a fairly old hiking guide; please refer to the comments at the bottom of this page
Silvacane Abbey and the Côtes mountain range
7.93 mi
+948 ft
-942 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Hike from Silvacane Abbey (worth visiting) and climb up to the ridges for beautiful views of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Alps. The descent through the Castellas valley, which follows the bed of a torrent, is tricky in places but possible in dry weather.
Silvacane Abbey circular route via Rocher du Castellas
8.11 mi
+1,207 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An alternative route around La Roque-d'Anthéron with a 300 m climb to the Rocher du Castellas, which we did not want to go to the end of for safety reasons, although it is quite possible without difficulty (if you are careful). The view from the top is worth the trip.
From Silvacane Abbey to the Vallon de la Baume
6.72 mi
+909 ft
-896 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Short, easy hike with a steady climb at the start.
Views of the Durance, the Luberon and Mont Ventoux.
After the hike, you can visit the12th-century Silvacane Abbey with its simple, perfect architecture.
Around the Bois de Sainte-Croix in Charleval
2.77 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Charleval (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A short walk of about an hour. Beautiful views of the Luberon and the villages of Vaucluse.
