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The Canal de Marseille and Aqueduc de Roquefavour
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12.07km 
+152m 
-156m 
3h55
Moderate 
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.
A loop hike from Ventabren to L'Aqueduc de Roquefavour
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14.43km
+337m
-335m
5h05
Moderate
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.
Cézanne’s windmill and the Zola dam
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6.94km
+306m
-306m
2h50
Easy
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.
Figuerolles beach
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10.76km
+281m
-281m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Le Rove - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A pleasant little walk. Take a picnic and make a day of it.
The Sainte-Victoire
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18.24km
+878m
-887m
7h45
Moderate
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.
The hills of Grans
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7.81km
+25m
-25m
45 mins
Easy
Starting point in Grans - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A walk to discover bories (dry-stone huts), perfect for a little mountain biking special, alternating between false-flat single trails (be careful of the trees!) and wide rolling tracks to get your heart pumping or to work on your endurance.
7.04km
+736m
-731m
4h05
Extreme
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".
Sentier des douaniers. De Niolon à Méjéan. (Customs officers trail). From Niolon to Méjéan
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9.65km
+328m
-321m
3h40
Moderate
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!
Sainte-Victoire la Croix de Provence
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13.88km
+721m
-727m
6h00
Difficult
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. See the link below:
http://www.paca.gouv.fr/files/massif/
The Caderaou Balcony (le balcon de Caderaou)
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12.19km
+243m
-237m
4h10
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A hike along the balcony with superb views of the Etang de Berre (a small inland sea called Lake Berre).
Sainte-Victoire mountain through the Clapier gap
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9.73km
+711m
-707m
4h50
Difficult
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.
The southern slope of Le Petit Luberon
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15.19km
+612m
-607m
6h05
Very difficult
Starting point in Mérindol - 84 - Vaucluse On the southern slope of Le Petit Luberon, this trail is for experienced hikers due to two steep rises and randomly waymarked trails.
12.62km
+285m
-284m
4h25
Moderate
Starting point in Lamanon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A nice hike in the Alpilles to see the ruins of Castellas de Roquemartine (Château de la Reine Jeanne), and end with the caves of Calès, a very interesting cave network.
Défens d'Eyguières - Lamanon, Grottes de Calès
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13.2km
+320m
-320m
4h40
Moderate
Starting point in Eyguières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A hike starting from Eyguières with its two enclosed springs, the Fontaine des Bormes and the Fontaine Gilouse.
A walk in the Défens d'Eyguières, with fine views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance valley and, if the weather is fine, the Mont Ventoux.
Access to the Grottes de Calès site is forbidden.
Return by the olive groves below the Défens d'Eyguières.
__Caution! Because of the nature of the rock (mollasse sandstone, and therefore friable) and the cliffs, parts of the site are dangerous.
A municipal order prohibiting access to these areas is currently in force. Take great care.__
A loop via the Auberge de Pichauris, the Puits de l'Aroumi
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14.58km
+519m
-516m
5h40
Moderate
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.
Pichauris Park
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11.32km
+415m
-407m
4h25
Moderate
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.
The Tour des Opies- the Eyguières Alpilles
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16.02km
+399m
-392m
5h45
Moderate
Starting point in Eyguières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Hiking in the Alpilles, starting from the Eyguières bullring.
A quiet start among olive trees and cicadas at the foot of the Opies.
You'll discover the old Romanière sheep pens.
The ascent starts on a beautiful path through the maquis and ends with a little climb to finish at the Tour de Guet where a magnificent 360° view awaits you.
You can also visit the vestiges of Villa Gallo Romaine.
11.5km
+1015m
-1011m
6h10
Very difficult
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'.
The Opies and the Mont Menu ridgewalk from Eyguières
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10.22km
+567m
-560m
4h30
Difficult
Starting point in Eyguières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A fine, challenging circuit in rocky terrain. A few technical sections add spice to this route, as does the intriguing section passing through the two-ended cave on the Mont Menu. The Mont Menu ridge requires concentration and a sense of direction since the cairns are few and far between.
There is always a superb view in every direction: the Étang de Berre, the plain of the Crau, Aureille, the Alpilles, the Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and of course the cliffs of the Mont Menu.
Garlaban and the peak of Taoumé
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12.82km
+642m
-643m
5h30
Moderate
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.
On the ridges of the Grand Luberon
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11.94km
+506m
-512m
4h50
Moderate
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.
Around the Aigue Brun
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14.43km
+662m
-662m
6h00
Moderate
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.
Between Lacoste and Ménerbes
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14.02km
+223m
-215m
4h40
Moderate
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.
Aureille to Eygualières
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17.96km
+376m
-368m
6h10
Moderate
Starting point in Aureille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A pleasant walk through the Alpilles.
Not particularly difficult, this is a hike that is excellent for beginners.
Nevertheless, there are beautiful stretches, commanding views and surprising natural displays of surprise and vigour.
Aureille lookout tower
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8.15km
+200m
-203m
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Aureille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône The highlight of the walk is the wonderful view from the lookout tower over the Alpilles range, giving superb photo opportunities!
The Orgon plateau
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18.41km
+488m
-488m
6h40
Moderate
Starting point in Orgon - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône Circuit in the eastern Alpilles, first passing by the Notre-Dame de Beauregard chapel overlooking the Durance valley and a long tour over the Orgon plateau and its valleys.
Around Mont Puget from Col de la Gineste
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11.07km
+618m
-620m
4h55
Moderate
Starting point in Marseille - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône A magnificent sea and mountain hike in the Calanques National Park.
Petit Tuny
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13.14km
+595m
-590m
5h25
Difficult
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.
Rochers de Baude and Gorges de Badarel
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6.04km
+320m
-318m
2h40
Moderate
Starting point in Taillades - 84 - Vaucluse Superb cliff-side walk. Views of Les Taillades, Robion and Cavaillon.
The Saint Sixtus chapel and the "Tête du Long Jean"
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10.36km
+114m
-109m
3h15
Moderate
Starting point in Eygalières - 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône The route starts from a typical village of the Alpilles, takes you past a chapel famous for its beauty in a delightful setting, and continues round a hill with views of the north slope of the ridge and the plain of Mollégès. On the return leg, there is a superb view of the old village of Eygalières.
