Cezanne walk between the pine forest and Bibemus quarries
Presentation
Experience Provence as a living painting! From the Parc de Roques Hautes to the Bibémus plateau, let yourself be captivated by a vibrant spectacle: the fiery ochre of the earth, the deep green of the pines, and the azure blue of the sky. These landscapes, immortalized by Paul Cezanne, are just waiting for you to reveal their magic.
Walk the paths trodden by the father of modern art, be inspired by the Sainte-Victoire mountain, and feel "its geological power and rocky energy," as Cezanne described it.
Once on the plateau, you will do a quick passage at the Bibémus quarries, a true gem where plant life meets minerals.
In addition to evoking Cézanne, the hike will be enriched with historical anecdotes and an insight into the geological world and ecosystem of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, the iconic mountain of Provence.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION :
- Duration : about 4h
- Average level - Elevation gain: +/- 300m
- Language : English & French
- Bring walking shoes, walking sticks if required, water and a picnic lunch
- Depart from the castle of Le Tholonet (3099 Route Cezanne, free parkings nearby).
- Access by public transport : Bus 110, stop "Ferrageon"
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
- Disability-friendly company : open to the public with specific needs upon presentation of proof. Please contact the organiser to check the accessibility of the tour.
- In the event of inclement weather or if access to the mountain range is impossible due to closure by prefectural order, the service provider reserves the right to postpone the visit.
WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE :
- Saturday 14 March 2026 at 2pm
- Saturday 18 April 2026 at 5pm
- Sunday 19 April 2026 at 5pm
- Saturday 9 May 2026 at 9am
- Saturday, 6 June 2026 at 5 pm
- Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 5 pm
- Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 9 am
- Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 2 pm
- Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2 pm
RATES :
- Full rate : 29 €
- Reduced rate (student, disabled person) : 21 €
- Children from 7 to 12 years old : 15 €
- Family (2 adults + 2 childs from 7 to 12 years old) : 89 €
- Free for children under 7 years old
- -5% for City Pass Aix en Provence owner
CAUTION : This visit can be cancelled in case of closure for forest fire prevention and when shuttle service is not operating : From June to September, the Sainte Victoire mountain site is subject to restrictive regulations.
Access to the daily schedule visiting the website there, (view Sainte-Victoire et Concors) from 6pm only.
- No pets allowed
- Tested by our advisory team
- Included
- Available soon
- From :
- 29 €
- Up to :
- 5 % discount with the City-Pass
- Duration :
- by the half day
- 4h
- Visit language :
- French
- English
- Time of day :
- in the morning
- in the afternoon
- Means of transport :
- walking
- Number of participants :
- Guaranteed departure from 1 person
- 30 participants maximum
- Type of activity :
- Hiking
- Guided tour
- Included in :
- To take with you :
- Shoes, clothing suitable for the activity
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Hat or cap in summer
- Warm clothing in winter (jacket, scarf, hat, etc.)
- Picnic
- Other information :
- Tested by our travel advisors
- Pets are forbidden
- Important information :
- Subject to forest opening regulations (fire risks)
- In the event of bad weather, the provider reserves the right to postpone or cancel the tour
- Access :
- from the village or the place visited
- accessible by public transport