Garlaban and the peak of Taoumé
Departure from Aubagne (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.
Petit Tuny
Departure from Gémenos (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.
Mont Gibaou, Bois de la Marcouline
Departure from Roquefort-la-Bédoule (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A short but enjoyable hike to discover Mont Gibaou, with amazing views of Roquefort-la-Bédoule and its surroundings, followed by a stroll through the forests of Bois de la Marcouline and a return along pleasant paths.
Pichauris Park
Departure from Allauch (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.
A loop via the Auberge de Pichauris, the Puits de l'Aroumi
Departure from Allauch (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.
Above the Infernets and Coutronne-les Encanaux ravines
Departure from Auriol (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.
"Cabanons du Marquis et des Gardes" with a trip back through Vallon de Gendame
Departure from Ceyreste (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A long but straight-forward hike overlooking "Baie de la Ciotat" and a beautiful view over Sainte-Baume mountain range and Sainte-Victoire Mountain.
Around Mont Puget from Col de la Gineste
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A magnificent sea and mountain hike in the Calanques National Park.
The Sugiton, Morgiou, Triperie, and Sormiou coves
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk with breathtaking views of four coves (calanques)
The coves of Sugiton and Morgiou
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk to the coves (calques) of Luminy estate in Marseille with exceptional views
The Coves of Marseille
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Beautiful scenery, a great day out and if you want lunch by the sea, head to Sugiton cove. It’s wonderful.
La Ciotat and Cap Canaille
Departure from La Ciotat (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Hike exploring the sights and features of Cape Canaille.
Under the 'Castillon barres' from the Castelet camp.
Departure from Le Castellet (Var) (Var)
Sainte-Baume
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
Walk on the ridge of Sainte-Baume after visiting the Cave of Mary Magdalene.
Sainte-Anne du Castellet - La Roche Redonne - The Kilns
Departure from Le Castellet (Var) (Var)
A nice tour from Sainte-Anne passing by different juniper kilns producing lime and pitch.
Circular loop between Bandol and Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer (Var)
Beautiful loop between the vineyards and the coastal path with magnificent panoramic views.
On the trail of Manon des Sources - Le Mémorial de Signes
Departure from Signes (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.