Signes walks

A route to Roman ruins, which is particularly interesting because it takes you through cool vegetation, ideal during hot weather. Route modified by the author on 26/12/2020.

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.

A pleasant hike that is not difficult. Approximately 12 km in total with a gentle slope both uphill and downhill. Just be careful on the way back as the path is rocky in places.

This is yet another hike on the Siou Blanc plateau, but it offers a beautiful view of the Aiguilles de Valbelle and the surroundings of Signes. Please note that the Chemin de Siou Blanc is closed during the summer from 15 June to 15 September.

In the Siou Blanc karst massif, a pretty loop that leads to "L'Éléphant de Pierre" (a natural curiosity) at the end of the hike. Please note: access authorisation is currently being verified (February 2015).

An easy hike that can be enjoyed by the whole family.Pretty paths through pine woods and heathland. ⚠️ 29/04/2025: Hike modified to follow the signposts between 5 and 3 and avoid aggressive dogs.

A lovely hike up to Pivaut ice house (1880), which has been beautifully restored.

A dense, cool forest and a panoramic view of the Provençal mountains with the Îles du Levant in the distance. A mostly elevated hike, a floral explosion in June, and a refreshing end along a small river.

A challenging hike with magnificent views of the ridge line.

Parking near the Siou Blanc sheepfold. A very pleasant route, mostly on wide, sunny fire prevention tracks. Passes through a wonderful site: the Aiguilles de Valbelle.

Hike on the Siou Blanc Plateau with mostly trails. Pass by the remarkable rock formation called Éléphant de Pierre. Please note that the forest road from Solliès Toucas to Signes is closed from 15 June to 30 September. (Dates may vary from year to year depending on municipal regulations).

This route begins with a visit to Méounes-lès-Montrieux, winding through its narrow streets, passing by its church, old wash houses, chapel and viewpoints. The route then heads into the undergrowth along little-used paths in search of the Grotte des Rampins. See reviews, access to the cave appears to be prohibited

This walk takes you through the Aiguilles de Valbelle site, with its rocky peaks rising out of the forest. Beautiful forest tracks, a few footpaths and the Chartreuse Notre-Dame de Montrieux (which cannot be visited).

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.

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 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 very pleasant hike along the banks of the Caramy, with swimming possible on the first part of the route.

We visit several locations where scenes from the films "Jean de Florette" and "Manon des Sources" were shot. We start from the car park located at the large hairpin bend on the climb to Riboux, 3 km above Ok Corral, the amusement park located 3 km from Cuges-Les-Pins. Moderator's note Problem with passage between (2) and (3) See description

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.

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

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.

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.

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

A beautiful, challenging hike that combines all the best features of Sainte-Baume: undergrowth, ledges, chain passages, a cave, ridges, and more. ⚠️ This hike should not be done between 15 February and 15 July in order to respect the peace and quiet of the area and not disturb the birds nesting on the Marcel Estruch trail.

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 hike will take you across the Siou Blanc plateau. First, head south towards the Pyramide de Cassini and its fabulous viewpoint over Mont Caume and the Bay of Toulon. Then head north, overlooking the Gapeau valley, to discover the Arche de la Garoute hidden in the woods of the Morières-Montrieux national forest.

A pleasant hike offering magnificent 360° views from the summit, stretching from the Alps to the sea via Mont Ventoux. Route for experienced hikers.

Hike to discover the Piémont de la Sainte Baume along the banks of the Huveaune, with a permanent view of the long summit ridge of the massif.

This short hike allows you to discover a picturesque and unique medieval site, including beautiful views of the green Provence and the Pre-Alps. The ruined village is a remarkable example of dwellings built on the side of a cliff.

A beautiful hike starting from Les Rougiers at the foot of Sainte Baume, where you will discover historical sites dating from the Gallo-Roman period to the Middle Ages: the Piégu oppidum, the Fontaine de la Guillandiére, the Château Saint-Jean, the ruins of the fortified village and its troglodyte dwellings, and its 19th-century chapel.

The Huveaune river has its source in the Sainte-Beaume massif at the Castelette cave. It is actually several resurgent and petrifying springs.

A nice tour from Sainte-Anne passing by different juniper kilns producing lime and pitch.

On this hike, we will approach La Roche Redonne from an original angle and describe fossil structures and a Roman bridge along the way.

A short route that climbs up to the summit of the Loube mountain where you can enjoy a panoramic view over the sea and Alps. A wonderful walk with every step!

Warning dated 23 May 2025. (Pending modification). User comment.(!) Hello, after (1), it is no longer possible to climb up into the valley due to a fence with a sign saying "private property, no trespassing". We had to turn back and climb up via the route planned for the descent. Hiking in Provence Verte. In 5 to 6 hours, discover several beautiful places near La Roquebrussanne. The old Saint-André chapel hidden in the mountains, the summit of La Loube with a view to the north towards Sainte-Baume, Saint-Maximin and Brignoles and to the south, the sea and the Iles d'Or, the cave of the 400 sheep.

If you are guided by a desire to explore, this circuit, which penetrates the heart of Siou-Blanc, will allow you to discover lost arches, caves, karstic caves, dolomites and a few rocks whose shapes give free rein to the imagination. There are also a few remains of basic shelters, evidence of ancient occupation of the site. All these curiosities are hidden in the heart of a magnificent primeval forest and can be accessed by straying slightly from the more frequented paths.

This easy hike offers beautiful panoramic views, a visit to the old hilltop village of Le Castellet, a walk through a cool valley that would not be out of place in Provence Verte, and finally a stroll through a pleasant neighbourhood of the village of Le Beausset. Please note, however, that most of the route is on tarmac, but on small roads with very little traffic.

Climb up to the sanctuary of Vieux Beausset via the Chemin des Oratoires, then stroll back down along small country roads through terraced olive groves and vineyards. This is a walk that can be done all year round, but I would recommend doing it in spring to appreciate the mildness of the landscape.

A beautiful hike in the hills of Tourves. A remarkable view over the Saint-Maximin plains and the mountain La Loube. Wonderful opportunity to discover and tour the Saint-Probace Chapel

This peaceful walk, a classic route around the village of La Cadière-d'Azur, will first take you through woods and vineyards, beneath the cliffs of the La Cadière plateau, before climbing up to the plateau and returning to the village via the ridges, which offer sweeping views of the Bay of Saint-Cyr, the Bay of La Ciotat and part of the Beausset Basin