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Mont Sainte-Victoire is an icon of Provence, honored by great painters such as Cézanne.
Criss-crossed by numerous footpaths, the site is a great place to stretch your legs on a sunny afternoon. The summit is easily accessible and offers visitors superb panoramic views over the Pays d’Aix.
When the weather’s fine, Mont Ventoux, the sea and even the Alps are perfectly visible! Monuments and historic sites round off the tour in style.
Stay at Youcamp, less than 40 minutes away, and discover the magnificent hiking trails of Sainte-Victoire!
The loop around Lake Zola
This route up to Sainte-Victoire begins on the D17 between Beaurecueil and Le Bouquet. Marked in blue, your path winds quietly through the pine forest.
In no time at all, you’ll reach an aesthetically pleasing ridge. The ridge offers panoramic views of the region and in particular of the Zola reservoir.
L’Ermitage de Saint-Ser via the Vauvenargues pass
This tour of Mont Sainte-Victoire starts in the village of Puyloubier and takes you to theErmitage de Saint-Ser , featuring a chapel built as an extension of a grotto: in the 5th century, a hermit took refuge here, hence the name!
A perfectly laid-out forest road takes you to the top. Once at the top, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views over the Puyloubier vineyards, the Arc valley, Mont Aurélien and the Sainte-Baume.
La Brèche des Moines
This walk up to Sainte-Victoire has a perfectly signposted path. A stone path leads through typical Mediterranean vegetation to Cézanne‘s lair, then climbs the colossal Croix de Provence and the Brèche des Moines.
Once there, you’ll feel the gentle caress of the mist. You’ll admire a breathtaking view of the Rhône valley below. Mont Ventoux to the north and the snow-capped peaks of the Écrins massif break the horizon.
Le Pic des Mouches
Pic des Mouches is the massif’s highest point. This mountain peak rises to an altitude of 1,011 meters. This hike on Mont Sainte-Victoire is quite challenging and differs from traditional circuits.
Here, the route climbs quite steeply and requires sturdy footwear. The route starts from the Saint-Ser parking lot and heads first towards theHermitage.
The route then crosses the forests and garrigues of Provence to reach a ridge that leads to the Pic des Mouches. The latter offers superb views.
Le Refuge Cézanne
Starting from Pont de l’Anchois on the D17 near the village of Le Bouquet, discover this short, family-friendly round-trip circuit.
No waterfalls or strenuous cliffs to cross, just a fairly straightforward path southwards to the song of the cicadas.
We recommend arriving early, as the road is very busy.
La Croix de Provence via the Sentier Noir
To start this trail, head for the Deux Aiguilles parking lot on the D17 just behind Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon in the direction of Puyloubier. Then join the black-marked trail. You’ll embark on a fairly steep hike up to Mont Sainte-Victoire, then on to La Croix de Provence.
Some sections feel likerock-climbing as you walk along this trail!