The Caderaou Balcony (le balcon de Caderaou)
Departure from Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A hike along the balcony with superb views of the Etang de Berre (a small inland sea called Lake Berre).
The hills of Grans
Departure from Grans (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.
Figuerolles beach
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pleasant little walk. Take a picnic and make a day of it.
Sentier des douaniers. De Niolon à Méjéan. (Customs officers trail). From Niolon to Méjéan
Departure from Le Rove (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!
The Canal de Marseille and Aqueduc de Roquefavour
Departure from Ventabren (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
Departure from Ventabren (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.
The Tour des Opies- the Eyguières Alpilles
Departure from Eyguières (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.
The Opies and the Mont Menu from Eyguières
Departure from Eyguières (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.
Défens d'Eyguières - Lamanon, Grottes de Calès
Departure from Eyguières (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.__
Aureille to Eygualières
Departure from Aureille (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.
The Castellas de Roquemartine, the Crête du Defens, and the Grottes de Calès caves
Departure from Lamanon (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.
The cliffs and ridges above Mouriès
Departure from Mouriès (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pretty hike in this area of the Alpilles to discover the white cliffs of "Caisses de Jean Jean", the "Caisses de Servanne," the Castellas ridges and its viewpoints, and a walk along Servanne golf course in Mouriès.
Aureille lookout tower
Departure from Aureille (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 Quatre Termes and Baume Brignolle
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A hike in the Alpilles along good paths. A varied landscape ranging from pine forest to Mediterranean scrubland with fine views over the hills and valleys.
Spectacular scenic views of Baux-de-Provence
Departure from Les Baux-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A short hike around Baux-de-Provence, mostly on good trails. There is a short climb down a well-maintained rocky path. 360° views at the viewpoint (or what remains of it). The Baux cover "every angle" with many panoramic views. Return via the village with the option to pay it a visit.
Marseilleveyre from the start of the Goudes
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A very pleasant walk with magnificent, panoramic views of Marseille from the top of Béouveyre and Marseilleveyre.
The Watchtower by the North Slope in Les Baux-de-Provence
Departure from Les Baux-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circuit on the north slope of the Alpilles on good tracks nice, overlooking cross-shaded valleys and ridges that offer views on all sides of the Alpilles. The view goes far beyond this. The tour starts with a track which “keeps its cards close to its chest”. Apart from the return by the GR 6, you will meet few if any other people on this route that is far off the beaten track.