Bouches-du-Rhône
Starting from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, this 7.2 km loop explores the Alpilles Regional Nature Park. It leads to Rocher des Deux Trous, a distinctive rock formation painted by Vincent van Gogh during his stay at Saint-Paul de Mausole. The route also passes Mont Gaussier and the Saint-Clerg valley, offering sweeping views across the Alpilles, Mont Ventoux and, on clear days, the Mediterranean Sea. With 263 m of elevation gain, this moderately challenging hike takes around 2–2.5 hours. During summer, check local access restrictions due to wildfire risk.
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This 9.3 km loop at the foot of Sainte-Victoire mountain starts near Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon and follows forested trails towards Bimont Dam. The return passes the dam and Lake Zola, whose dam was designed by François Zola, father of the writer Émile Zola. With around 261 m of elevation gain, this moderately challenging hike usually takes 2.5–3 hours to complete. The route offers beautiful Provençal scenery in the countryside near Aix-en-Provence.
Starting from Bimont Dam, this challenging 10 km hike follows the blue-marked Imoucha Trail to the Croix de Provence. The route crosses the rugged landscapes of Sainte-Victoire mountain and passes near Bimont Lake, the Sainte-Victoire Priory and Brèche des Moines. With around 697 m of elevation gain, allow approximately 4.5–5 hours for the out-and-back journey. Hikers can also extend the route to visit the Grotte des Hirondelles.
Starting from Callelongue, this 8.9 km loop explores the spectacular landscapes of Calanques National Park and leads to Marseilleveyre beach. The route offers beautiful views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Riou archipelago. With around 480 m of elevation gain, allow approximately 3.5–4 hours to complete the hike. The terrain is very rocky, with several technical sections requiring some easy scrambling and confident footing. Sturdy hiking shoes with good grip are strongly recommended.
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