Pays d’Aubagne et de l’étoile trail station

There’s no better way to run on different terrain and enjoy an extraordinary experience in the great outdoors than trail running. It’s no coincidence that over 1.5 million people in France and around the world take up the sport. But have you heard of the Stations de Trail ® ? If you’re looking to escape the monotony of everyday life and discover the thrills of trail running, head for the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’étoile.

The Station de Trail® concept

A Trail Station is a space entirely dedicated to responsible trail running. Beginners and experts come together around shared values to train and excel. The 1st Station de Trail®imagined by the Rossignol Group was born in Chartreuse in 2011. Today, they form a network of 40 bases and are grouped together at ON TRACK. This web platform is run by enthusiasts with in-depth knowledge of the terrain, who share a wealth of reliable information free of charge. It includes practical data on marked trails, advice (suitable equipment, etc.) and tested and validated addresses (quality restaurants, comfortable accommodation, etc.). Since 2022, the service has been available on a free app (App Store, GooglePlay) and includes other outdoor sports.

Destination la Station de Trail® du Pays d’Aubagne et de l’étoile

Let us guide you on the spots identified by the first Station de Trail® of Provence Méditerranée. The Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Etoile, an exceptionally varied running terrain, already offers a selection of 12 legendary trails. You can test your endurance while enjoying breathtaking views. Breathe, admire, walk, run and repeat… On the program :

• The Étoile chain, which runs alongside Aubagne, Roquevaire, La Destrousse, Cadolive, Peypin and Saint-Savournin.
• The Garlaban limestone massif and the Sainte-Baume massif, wedged between the Var and Bouches-du-Rhône departments.

Destinations for runners of all levels looking for escape and adventure in the South of France. Put on your sneakers, fill your water bottle and don’t forget your cap. Can you already smell the addictive aromas of garrigue and pine trees?

Follow the course colors

Green (easy), blue (medium) or red (difficult), choose the level of difficulty that suits you and discover the topo-guides offered by the resort.

• Ready for a short 5 km? It’s Vue sur mer, a green course starting and finishing in Aubagne at the Font de Mai estate.
• Do you have the legs to “run blue”? The Pays d’Aubagne et de l’étoile Trail® Resort has selected 5 trails for you. Three depart from Saint-Savournin, Sous le Mont Julien (9 km), Les Bosses du Mont Julien (8.95 km) and Mont Julien (6.29 km). Two from Aubagne, on the Garlaban (9.84 km) and Au pays de Marcel Pagnol (6.91 km).
• Want to challenge your friends on a red loop? Try Le Tour de Garlaban (13.12 km) or Les visages de Garlaban (18.66 km) from Aubagne. Singles et Speed (20.59 km) and Cours et tais-toi (16.17 km) departing from Saint-Zacharie or A fond les Vallons (11.77 km) departing from Saint-Savournin are also perfect.

Get ready to track and follow the performance of your outings. Looking for a very difficult trail (black)? Take up the challenges launched by the ON PISTE team on Aubagne and Mont des Marseillais and share your experience.

After all these emotions, you’re bound to need a break. To continue enjoying nature, choose an open-air hotel. Whatever the season, head for Camping de MarseilleMarseille’s nearest 3-star campsite. Book your pitch (natural or equipped) or comfortable accommodation (mobile home, lodge, POD…) and enjoy your stay.