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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Aix-En-Provence
Vauvenargues

Lake Bimont – Sainte-Victoire Priory loop from Les Bourgarels

Hard

4.0

(2)

10

hikers

Lake Bimont – Sainte-Victoire Priory loop from Les Bourgarels

07:35

20.7km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.77 km

View of the dam

Highlight • Other

Very beautiful views of Ste Victoire and the Bimont dam

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2

4.11 km

Lake Bimont

Highlight • Lake

Also nicknamed "lost lake", this dam on the Cause is ideally located at the gates of the city of Aix-en-Provence. It is supplied with water mainly by an artificial underground …

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3

4.20 km

Dam wall

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Very beautiful views of the lake and Ste Victoire!

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4

5.58 km

Very busy site, avoid peak days/hours!

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5

8.08 km

Accessible trail to reach the highest point of the region. It is quite busy.

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6

8.45 km

Sainte-Victoire Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

The former monastery and the associated refuge were reopened after renovation at the beginning of 2018. Up to 14 people can now seek shelter here and, if necessary, spend the …

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7

8.68 km

Croix de Provence

Highlight • Summit

The panorama! on the blue route is unique! The path is mostly stony and rocky, so hiking boots and hiking poles for those with knee problems are recommended. Only the …

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8.79 km

B

20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.88 km

2.78 km

2.09 km

752 m

Surfaces

9.42 km

3.37 km

3.03 km

2.03 km

1.43 km

1.26 km

150 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Sunday 18 October

19°C

12°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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