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Walking Sainte-Victoire la Croix de Provence ( Download : PDF )
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distance 13.88 km Vertical gain +721 m Vertical drop -727 m Duration 6h00 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Vauvenargues - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

Sainte-Victoire is a highlight of Provence for hikers and climbers.

Before you start, make sure access to the massif is allowed because a regulation is applicable from 1 June to 30 September which and can limit access hours.

Walking Sainte-Victoire mountain through the Clapier gap ( Download : PDF )
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distance 9.73 km Vertical gain +711 m Vertical drop -707 m Duration 4h50 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

A loop hike on the south side of Sainte-Victoire Montagne allowing access to the ridge via the Marbrière and the Brèche du Clapier (gap). The walk along the ridge towards the Croix de Provence offers splendid views. Descent via the Priory, the Pas du Berger and the Cézanne Shelter.

Walking Sainte-Victoire : Bau Cezanne - Garagai - Deux Aiguilles de l'Anchois ( Download : PDF )
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distance 7.04 km Vertical gain +736 m Vertical drop -731 m Duration 4h05 Extreme Extreme
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

A physical loop hike along Sainte-Victoire, a climb to Prieuré Sainte-Victoire / Croix de Provence through Bau Cézanne and going back through "le Gouffre de Garagaï" and "les deux Aiguilles".

Walking Sainte-Victoire: the Pic des Mouches with a return via the Pas du Clapier ( Download : PDF )
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distance 11.50 km Vertical gain +1,015 m Vertical drop -1,011 m Duration 6h10 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Puyloubier - 13 - 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'.

Walking The Sainte-Victoire ( Download : PDF )
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distance 18.24 km Vertical gain +878 m Vertical drop -887 m Duration 7h45 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

A beautiful hike up one of the highest mountains in the Provence: the magnificent Sainte-Victoire. Enjoy 360° views as far as the Alps and the Ventoux. The Priory alone is well worth the effort.

Walking Cézanne’s windmill and the Zola dam ( Download : PDF )
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Cézanne’s windmill and the Zola dam
distance 6.94 km Vertical gain +306 m Vertical drop -306 m Duration 2h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Le Tholonet - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

A lovely walk which includes a chance to see Cézanne’s Windmill, to discover the ancient ruins of the Roman aqueduct and its waterfall and the Zola dam. In the distance you can see Mont Sainte-Victoire.

Walking The plain and forest of the Montagne de l'Artigues ( Download : PDF )
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distance 10.64 km Vertical gain +209 m Vertical drop -202 m Duration 3h40 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Artigues (Var) - 83 - Var

An alternating view of pasture and fresh forests, this pleasant flat walk will lead you past the Notre Dame d'Esparron chapel and its small cemetery classified as an historical monument.
Crossing the tiny village of Artigues is also surprising. You'll particularly enjoy refilling your water bottles at the communal fountain.
The advantage of this charming loop that it's flat and very manageable, there are only one or two small climbs along the route.

Walking Pichauris Park ( Download : PDF )
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distance 11.32 km Vertical gain +415 m Vertical drop -407 m Duration 4h25 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Allauch - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

A walk in a regional park with beautiful trails, varied routes and trees, trees and more trees.
Departure from the park’s car park at the Pichauris Hostel.

Walking A loop via the Auberge de Pichauris, the Puits de l'Aroumi ( Download : PDF )
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A loop via the Auberge de Pichauris, the Puits de l'Aroumi
distance 14.58 km Vertical gain +519 m Vertical drop -516 m Duration 5h40 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Allauch - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

A hike through the pines and scrubland of the Massif du Garlaban, so dear to Marcel Pagnol.
Starting from the Pichauris car park, the circuit first leads you to the Puits de l'Aroumi (the wells of Aroumi) then the Mont du Marseillais along beautiful, well marked paths, often along ridges, offering magnificent views over Marseille, Sainte-Victoire, Mont Ventoux and, in good weather, the Préaples de Provence. The intense luminosity of the rocks under the brilliance of the sun will leave no-one indifferent.

Walking Above the Infernets and Coutronne-les Encanaux ravines ( Download : PDF )
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distance 13.05 km Vertical gain +506 m Vertical drop -506 m Duration 5h10 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Auriol - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

A splendid walk starting from the Encanaux, near Auriol, along the top of the Infernets and then the Coutronne ravines. At times along the cliffside ravines, similar to some sections of the Gorges du Verdon. From Lare Pass (Col de la Lare), you will have a magnificent view of the Sainte-Baume range and the Pic de Bertagne to the south and Sainte-Victoire Mountain, Mont Olympe and Mont Aurélien to the north.

Walking A loop hike from Ventabren to L'Aqueduc de Roquefavour ( Download : PDF )
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distance 14.43 km Vertical gain +337 m Vertical drop -335 m Duration 5h05 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Ventabren - 13 - 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.

Walking The Canal de Marseille and Aqueduc de Roquefavour ( Download : PDF )
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distance 12.07 km Vertical gain +152 m Vertical drop -156 m Duration 3h55 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Ventabren - 13 - 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.

Walking Petit Tuny ( Download : PDF )
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distance 13.14 km Vertical gain +595 m Vertical drop -590 m Duration 5h25 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Gémenos - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

This trail is another way of getting to the Petit Tuny hut. On this trail, you stay off the DFCI tracks as much as possible, by taking non-waymarked paths instead. At the highest point of the route, you will have a wonderful view over Garlaban, the Huveaune Valley and Bertagne Peak.

Walking Garlaban and the peak of Taoumé ( Download : PDF )
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distance 12.82 km Vertical gain +642 m Vertical drop -643 m Duration 5h30 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Aubagne - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

Circuit following in Marcel Pagnol's footsteps, passing by the Baume du Plantier (Manon’s Cave) then reaching the legendary Garlaban. The return journey passes by the peak of Taoumé and Grosibou Cave and ending with the Vallon de Passe-Temps.

Walking Sainte-Baume ( Download : PDF )
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Sainte-Baume
distance 13.30 km Vertical gain +528 m Vertical drop -529 m Duration 5h20 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume - 83 - Var

Walk on the ridge of Sainte-Baume after visiting the Cave of Mary Magdalene.

Walking Tourves: Saint-Probace - Caramy Gorges ( Download : PDF )
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distance 8.33 km Vertical gain +266 m Vertical drop -262 m Duration 3h10 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Tourves - 83 - Var

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

Walking Mazaugues – Pivaut ice house ( Download : PDF )
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distance 14.19 km Vertical gain +363 m Vertical drop -364 m Duration 5h05 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Mazaugues - 83 - Var

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

Walking On the ridges of the Grand Luberon ( Download : PDF )
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distance 11.94 km Vertical gain +506 m Vertical drop -512 m Duration 4h50 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Buoux - 84 - Vaucluse

A loop that takes you to the hamlet of Seguins along the ridges of the Grand Luberon through Sivergues and Chastelas.

Walking Around the Aigue Brun ( Download : PDF )
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Around the Aigue Brun
distance 14.43 km Vertical gain +662 m Vertical drop -662 m Duration 6h00 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Buoux - 84 - Vaucluse

Circuit around the Aigue Brun to see the different aspects of this valley nestled at the foot of the Luberon.

Walking From Chibron to the Devil's Bridge ( Download : PDF )
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distance 12.98 km Vertical gain +253 m Vertical drop -245 m Duration 4h25 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Signes - 83 - Var

This varied hike visits the remains of the famous Devil's Bridge, which cost the lives of many cart drivers loaded with ice packs. They came down from Sainte Baume as fast as possible, to deliver the people of Toulon or other citizens.

Walking Figuerolles beach ( Download : PDF )
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Figuerolles beach
distance 10.76 km Vertical gain +281 m Vertical drop -281 m Duration 3h55 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Le Rove - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

A pleasant little walk. Take a picnic and make a day of it.

Walking On the trail of Manon des Sources - Le Mémorial de Signes ( Download : PDF )
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distance 15.37 km Vertical gain +200 m Vertical drop -208 m Duration 5h00 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Signes - 83 - Var

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.

Walking Circuit of Signs via Taoule and the Pont du Diable ( Download : PDF )
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distance 18.52 km Vertical gain +736 m Vertical drop -731 m Duration 7h25 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Signes - 83 - Var

A hike with beautiful viewing points over Sainte-Baume and the surrounding mountains, a nice stream in Latay and vestiges of former houses.

Walking Gaude, the dovecote of Montaigu ( Download : PDF )
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Gaude, the dovecote of Montaigu
distance 5.21 km Vertical gain +412 m Vertical drop -409 m Duration 2h40 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Manosque - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

A loop which poses no problems so can be undertaken with children to discover a dovecote which is still in a good state.

Walking Sentier des douaniers. De Niolon à Méjéan. (Customs officers trail). From Niolon to Méjéan ( Download : PDF )
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distance 9.65 km Vertical gain +328 m Vertical drop -321 m Duration 3h40 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Le Rove - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône

Amidst sea, cliffs and rail roads, a beautiful active hike, emphasized by the horns of small passing trains, and an amazing little beach during the journey!
Experienced on May 1st, 2013, having the first bathe of the year at the Everine's beach!

Walking Between Lacoste and Ménerbes ( Download : PDF )
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Between Lacoste and Ménerbes
distance 14.02 km Vertical gain +223 m Vertical drop -215 m Duration 4h40 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Lacoste (Vaucluse) - 84 - Vaucluse

A hike on little-known tracks in the districts of Lacoste, Goult and Ménerbes. An overview of nearly ten centuries of history, comprising the chapel, the old abbey and the castle.

More walks in Vauvenargues

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Pic des Mouches
Prieuré de la Sainte-Victoire