Starting at Font de Mai, explore the geology of the Garlaban massif as far as the Barres de Saint-Esprit. Learn about relief, soils and geological periods, with stops at Raimu's well and Angèle's farm.
Full day - 9 km - D 400 m
Full day - 9 km - D 400 m
From the Font de Mai estate, explore the geology of the Garlaban massif. Along stony tracks and paths, you'll discover the formation of the relief, the nature of the soils and the different geological periods that have shaped the landscape. The route takes you as far as the Barres de Saint-Esprit, passing by Raimu's well and Angèle's farm. A picnic break overlooking the Marseilles basin allows you to re-read the landscape in the light of the explanations given. A hike that combines scientific observation, field reading and references to the world of Marcel Pagnol.
Level of difficulty: Medium - Public: Beginner to Intermediate.
What to bring: water, picnic, snacks, walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, cap, sunglasses, sun cream. Please note: Supervisors may refuse to accept participants without suitable footwear.
Reservations open on March 20, 2026.
No telephone bookings, only online or at the Tourist Office (payment required at time of booking).
Level of difficulty: Medium - Public: Beginner to Intermediate.
What to bring: water, picnic, snacks, walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, cap, sunglasses, sun cream. Please note: Supervisors may refuse to accept participants without suitable footwear.
Reservations open on March 20, 2026.
No telephone bookings, only online or at the Tourist Office (payment required at time of booking).
