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Welcome to Auriol, nestled in the heart of Bouches-du-Rhône in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, a region rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. From Les Rochers, embark on a journey through picturesque trails winding through Mediterranean hills and forests. Explore the magnificent hiking paths in the Sainte-Baume Regional Natural Park, where every trail reveals breathtaking views of Provence's l...See more

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PLAN D’AUPS SAINTE-BAUME - Saint-Pilon Chapel
8.5 km

PLAN D’AUPS SAINTE-BAUME - Saint-Pilon Chapel

A must-see in Sainte-Baume! A genuine trove of natural, cultural and landscaped treasures. With your back to the Sainte-Baume Tourist & Discovery Area, cross the road to the corner of the “Parking de l'Hostellerie Est” (information sign), on your left. 1- Facing the Sainte-Baume mountains, take GR9® (red and white markings) going due south, via the trail leading to the forest. After the wooden bridge, take Allée Royale on your right.2- At the junction with the Compagnons du Devoir obelisk, start climbing Chemin du Canapé, to your left. At the intersection with Chemin de Giniez (pole), turn left in the direction of Grotte de Sainte Marie-Madeleine (Mary Magdalene's cave) and go past a first oratory. 3- At the “Oratoire” junction (pole), continue the climb on your right until you reach the stairs and then Mary Magdalene's cave. Taking the same route, descend to the Carrefour de l'Oratoire junction. Then start the climb on your right (GR®9). Go past the Chapelle des Parisiens chapel and continue to the Col du Saint-Pilon pass (952 m). 4- Take GR98® on your right and stay on the trail amidst the limestone pavements until you reach the Chapelle du Saint-Pilon chapel. Then take the same route back to the Carrefour de l'Oratoire junction (point 3). 3- Turn right and continue the descent via Chemin des Roys, following the yellow markings. Pass by the Source de Nans spring and stay on the main path. 5- At the Placette des Trois Chênes plot, with your back to the sign, take Allée Royale on the far left to the wooden bridge you took earlier and head back to the starting point. VARIANT: After visiting the sanctuary of Mary Magdalene's cave, go back down to the Carrefour de l'Oratoire junction (point 3) and continue the descent via Chemin des Roys until you reach the Placette des Trois Chênes plot (point 5) and directly return to the starting point.

3 h
6.3 km
Medium
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The Garlaban
11 km

The Garlaban

This hike leads to the summit of Garlaban, where you can discover the Douard engravings. The Garlaban, which rises to 714 metres, is easily distinguished when you're in the south-eastern part of the Bouches-du-Rhône département. Whether arriving from Toulon or from the sea, it dominates the landscape. Its shape is so distinctive that it served as a landmark for sailors navigating the Marseilles roadstead. Some even describe it as the crown that sits atop a hill so dear to Aubagne-born writer Marcel Pagnol. The Garlaban and its surroundings, whether in Marseille or Aubagne, were Marcel Pagnol's favorite playground as a child. He later made it a central element in his work. Let's recall the opening lines of his first novel, "La Gloire de mon père": "I was born in the town of Aubagne, under the goat-crowned Garlaban, at the time of the last goatherds. Garlaban is an enormous tower of blue rock, planted on the edge of the Plan de l'Aigle, the immense rocky plateau overlooking the green Huveaune valley. The tower is a little wider than it is tall: but as it rises out of the rock at an altitude of six hundred meters, it towers high into the Provencal sky, and sometimes a white July cloud comes to rest there for a moment. So it's not a mountain, but it's no longer a hill: it's Garlaban." The starting point for the hike is at the "Gastaude" bus stop, where there is also a parking lot. Join the Chemin du Ruissatel and follow the brown signposted path "Font de Mai, sentier Marcel Pagnol". Enter the Font de Mai park and pass in front of the large bastide. After the bastide, fork left to join the Font de Mai road, which you can follow along a path that runs between oak and pine trees. You'll pass an excellent gourmet restaurant, l'Auberge la Ferme. At the crossroads with Chemin du Ruissatel, continue straight ahead on Chemin de la Font de Mai, which winds its way up to Col d'Aubignane. From here, follow the yellow markings to the Garlaban. Shortly afterwards, there's a narrower path on your right. Follow it until you reach a sign suggesting a 100-metre detour to the Manon cave. Then return to the gently ascending corbelled path. Pass the Col Salis and continue on to the Pas Garrigue, a small steep slope, as we like them in Provence, to reach the Col du Garlaban. From here, it's just a short climb to the summit of Garlaban. The path zigzags through the garrigue. Yes, it's tough! But the panoramic view from the summit is your reward. It's sublime! An orientation table helps you decipher the landscape at your feet. You are the kings of Provence. Return to the Col and turn left onto the wide path leading down to the plain. On either side of the path, you'll discover engraved stones. The path overlooks the Draioulet valley, whose name comes from "petite draille", a reminder that it was once a transhumance route used by shepherds. A shortcut takes you straight downhill for 250 metres, avoiding 4 bends, before reaching an intersection where you must turn left to reach the park and the Font de Mai bastide more directly. After a 950-meter walk, you reach the edge of a hill. 4 circular cement shapes (remnants of an old high-voltage line support?) are the markers for turning left onto a path that zigzags downhill. Another landmark you'll pass: the ruins of a sheepfold. You then come to a wide DFCI track which you must take to the right, rounding a hill dominated by a rocky peak. Keep to the path along the rocky ridge. The Font de Mai estate can also be reached via an alternative route at the bottom of the valley, but the view is less unobstructed. Finish the hike by following the same section back to the parking lot or bus stop.

4 h
12 km
Medium
Parking de la Font de Mai route d'Eoures d44 13400 Aubagne
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Hike to En-Vau Calanque passing by Port-Pin Calanque
20 km

Hike to En-Vau Calanque passing by Port-Pin Calanque

Hike to the popular Calanque d'En-Vau. Departure from the Bestouan peninsula in Cassis. The itinerary is difficult, requiring the use of the Portalet passage, redesigned in 2022. The route is considerably shorter than that from Le Logisson. The starting point is the "Balli de Suffren" bus stop. When you get off the bus, turn around and go back a few meters to take Avenue des Calanques on your left. At the next intersection, turn left again to follow the avenue down to the bottom of the Port-Miou Calanque. "Port-Miou" is Provençal for "good harbor", and this deep inlet offers excellent shelter for boats on windy days and in rough seas (1). On your left, you'll see large signs for the Parc National des Calanques marking the start of the path. At the start, it's a wide track that runs for 1 kilometer through a former industrial site, the Solvay stone quarry. Cassis stone is a shell limestone of marine rather than lacustrine origin, highly resistant and therefore highly appreciated as a building material in Provence, before the advent of concrete. The site was in operation until 1982. Along the way, you'll see the Cassis "château" on your left (2). At the crossroads, follow the GR signs (red/white or green). You pass close to the trou du souffleur (3). The path descends through the pines towards the Calanque de Port-Pin (4). [Then two options: 1/ The option chosen for this itinerary is to follow the GR to continue the route to reach the Portalet passage, which leads down to the bottom of the Calanque d'En-Vau (5). 2/ Take a detour (not marked on this itinerary) to explore the En-Vau plateau, discover the former Piolet refuge and enjoy several vertiginous viewpoints overlooking the Calanque d'En-Vau. In this case, follow the blue markers which also lead down to the Portalet descent]. Leave the Calanque de Port-Pin, continuing to follow the GR markers. It climbs until you reach the passage du Portalet. Here, in order to limit the gradual degradation of the path and natural habitats, channel visitor flows and reinforce hiker safety, the National Park authorities have undertaken work to redesign the path. Crossing the Portalet passage is a tricky business. It is therefore important not to deviate from the itinerary and to follow the signs. Once you've reached the bottom of the valley, follow the red markers to reach the coastal part of the Calanque d'En-Vau. Hikers, please don't leave any garbage behind. Don't follow the bad examples that are still recurrent. There are no maintenance workers to collect abandoned garbage. Sooner or later, it will end up in the sea. For the return journey, it's the same route in the opposite direction: follow the red markings up to the Portalet rise. Then green and white/red markings guide you to Port-Miou. One last climb and you're back on the Avenue des Calanques and at the bus stop to return to your car. We would like to thank the ©Parc national des Calanques for permission to use its gpx trail.

4 h
7.5 km
Medium
2 Avenue Notre-Dame 13260 Cassis
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Hôtel & Spa du Castellet in the Var
16 km

Hôtel & Spa du Castellet in the Var

"Treat yourself to a sensory journey in Provence at the heart of a unique gastronomic and wellness destination. On the edge of a forest of umbrella pines overlooking the Mediterranean, the 5* Hôtel & Spa du Castellet, a Relais & Châteaux member, is the most charming address in the Var region. Ideally located between Marseille and Toulon, the hotel invites you to experience a wonderful stay in Provence. Discover one of the 43 rooms and suites, decorated with elegance and refinement, offering a view of an idyllic setting: golf, pine forest and the sea in the distance. Discover an exceptional gastronomic table in a contemporary setting. Savor a creative and striking cuisine with Mediterranean flavors. Also at your disposal, the San Felice bistro, a gourmet table with a speciality of grilling. During the summer, the restaurant L'Ephémère takes you on a magical journey in an outdoor setting for an evening. The Spa du Castellet, voted "Best Luxury Spa in Europe" in 2019 and "Best Luxury Treatment" in 2022, is a haven of well-being where luxury, calm and freedom are the key words. Enjoy an innovative sensory journey, indoor pool with bubbling pools, sauna, ice fountain, steam room, Kneipp channel, salt grotto and herbal tea room. For absolute relaxation, enjoy a wonderful treatment in one of the 7 cabins. On site, take advantage of numerous facilities that will make your stay exceptional: park with health course, outdoor infinity pool, heated indoor pool, boutique, 6-hole golf course with Swing Center Academy, fitness room, interactive gym, petanque court and tennis court. The Paul Ricard racetrack and the Castellet airport are just a few meters from the hotel. Enjoy a wide range of activities for young and old: helicopter flights, car races, driving courses, XTREM PARK with quad bikes, tyrolean traverse, free jump, karting, kid's club etc. The Hotel & Spa du Castellet is the ideal starting point to discover the sumptuous panoramas of the South of the Sainte-Baume, to visit the wine domains of Bandol, the medieval village of Le Castellet and its numerous stores or the typical Provencal port of Sanary-sur-Mer.

3001 Route des Hauts du Camp Le Camp du Castellet 83330 Le Castellet
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Hôtel & Spa du Castellet in the Var
16 km

Hôtel & Spa du Castellet in the Var

"Treat yourself to a sensory journey in Provence at the heart of a unique gastronomic and wellness destination. On the edge of a forest of umbrella pines overlooking the Mediterranean, the 5* Hôtel & Spa du Castellet, a Relais & Châteaux member, is the most charming address in the Var region. Ideally located between Marseille and Toulon, the hotel invites you to experience a wonderful stay in Provence. Discover one of the 43 rooms and suites, decorated with elegance and refinement, offering a view of an idyllic setting: golf, pine forest and the sea in the distance. Discover an exceptional gastronomic table in a contemporary setting. Savor a creative and striking cuisine with Mediterranean flavors. Also at your disposal, the San Felice bistro, a gourmet table with a speciality of grilling. During the summer, the restaurant L'Ephémère takes you on a magical journey in an outdoor setting for an evening. The Spa du Castellet, voted "Best Luxury Spa in Europe" in 2019 and "Best Luxury Treatment" in 2022, is a haven of well-being where luxury, calm and freedom are the key words. Enjoy an innovative sensory journey, indoor pool with bubbling pools, sauna, ice fountain, steam room, Kneipp channel, salt grotto and herbal tea room. For absolute relaxation, enjoy a wonderful treatment in one of the 7 cabins. On site, take advantage of numerous facilities that will make your stay exceptional: park with health course, outdoor infinity pool, heated indoor pool, boutique, 6-hole golf course with Swing Center Academy, fitness room, interactive gym, petanque court and tennis court. The Paul Ricard racetrack and the Castellet airport are just a few meters from the hotel. Enjoy a wide range of activities for young and old: helicopter flights, car races, driving courses, XTREM PARK with quad bikes, tyrolean traverse, free jump, karting, kid's club etc. The Hotel & Spa du Castellet is the ideal starting point to discover the sumptuous panoramas of the South of the Sainte-Baume, to visit the wine domains of Bandol, the medieval village of Le Castellet and its numerous stores or the typical Provencal port of Sanary-sur-Mer.

3001 Route des Hauts du Camp Le Camp du Castellet 83330 Le Castellet
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾