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Hike #24: Sainte Victoire Leaders: Chris, Isa Date: April 28, 2026 |
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Nous gravirons progressivement la face nord de la Sainte Victoire jusqu’à la crête puis nous atteindrons le sommet, point culminant, le Pic des Mouches. Les efforts de la montée seront récompensés par des magnifiques vues panoramiques.
This hike will take us to the highest point on the Sainte Victoire, Le Pic des Mouches. We will climb steadily up to the ridge and then along to the highest point where we will be rewarded with panoramic views of the region and our picnic lunch.
Lunch: Bring a picnic lunch. Dogs: Ok (with leads). Difficulty: 6 Length: 7 km Elevation: 422 m Duration: 3 ½ hours + lunch Driving Directions: See below
Meeting point: Directly at the start of the hike at 10:00 am
GPS Points: 43.55060, 5.67309 Parking Col des Portes
Directions: From Aix-en-Provence take the D10 direction Vauvenargues. A few kilometres after Vauvenargues, when the road forks, stay right on the D10 towards the Col des Portes. The road climbs steadily over the Col des Claps and then up to the Col des Portes. After the Col you will find a large car park on the left-hand side of the road “parking Col des Portes” near the information boards. (It is the first car park on the left after you pass the Col). Park here.
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