Croix de Provence – Sainte-Victoire Priory loop from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Aix-En-Provence

Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde

Croix de Provence – Sainte-Victoire Priory loop from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde

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Croix de Provence – Sainte-Victoire Priory loop from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde

05:49

15.6km

730m

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 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve naturelle nationale de Sainte-Victoire

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

View of the dam

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Very beautiful views of Ste Victoire and the Bimont dam

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2.88 km

Magnificent view

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Be sure to do it in sunshine

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4.14 km

View of Mont Sainte-Victoire

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8.11 km

Pas de l'Escalette

Mountain Pass

9.32 km

Croix de Provence

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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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9.55 km

Sainte-Victoire Priory

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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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12.4 km

Panorama of the Sainte-Victoire National Nature Reserve

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Very busy site, avoid peak days/hours!

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13.8 km

Dam wall

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Very beautiful views of the lake and Ste Victoire!

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13.9 km

Lake Bimont

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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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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

4.87 km

3.34 km

1.01 km

369 m

Surfaces

8.38 km

3.84 km

1.26 km

886 m

646 m

618 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

20°C

12°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

March 31, 2026,Croix de Provence im Montagne Sainte Victoire

The Imoucha trail has been reopened since March. An alpine path with constant views of the Croix de Provence. Especially the start in the morning makes the panorama of Sainte Victoires appear beautiful in backlight. Descent with a small climbing passage to the Refuge Cezannes. The loop is also possible in reverse. Advantage: view of the Saint Victoires from the …

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February 19, 2022,Sainte Victoire par le Tholonnet

Beware, can get very crowded
It's cold upstairs...

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April 18, 2025,Sainte Victoire

Sainte Victoire, Croix d'Aix, classified as a major site of France, a must-see place, the Priory is also on the route, with a little luck you will also have the chance to see mountain goats, they are truly magnificent, a pure moment of happiness.
The hike would be classified as expert, I confirm a good physical condition, a mastery of …

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