Cezanne walk - from the pine forest to the Bibemus quarries
Presentation
Starting our walk at the naturel reserva of Le Tholonet, we'll take a stroll across the pine forest to the Bibémus quarry plateau, where you'll find striking contrasts: ochre-red earth, green pinewood and deep-blue sky. Rediscover pictorial Provence.
Feel its "geological power and rocky energy", as Cezanne so aptly put it. Once on the plateau, come and see the bastidon at the heart of the Carrières de Bibémus, as well as some copies of works scattered around the countryside.
We'll explain to you the history and geology of the site to get the mediterrean biosphere et learn how the famous limestone Mount Sainte-Victoire uprised
Hike average level. Climbs & descents :+/- 150m
| Due to renovation, the Quarries of Bibemus site will be closed from February 10 to March 31, 2025. |
PRACTICAL INFORMATION :
- Language : English & French
- Depart 10:15 am
- Entrance of the Bibemus quarries included.
- Needed : walking shoes, picnic and water.
- Depart from the castle of Le Tholonet (3099 Route Cezanne)
- Duration 3h45
- Hike average level. Climbs & descents :+/- 150m
RATES :
- Adult : 29€
- Child 6 to 12s : 19€
- Family (2 adults + 2 childs 6 to 12s) : 86€
- Free for child under 6s
- -10% 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
- Cezanne 2025
- From :
- 29 â¬
- Up to :
- 10 % discount with the City-Pass
- Duration :
- by the half day
- 3h45
- 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
- Type of activity :
- Hiking
- Guided tour
- Included in :
- To take with you :
- Shoes suitable for the activity
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Hat or cap in summer
- 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 :
- place accessible only with one's own vehicle