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Marie Madeleine

In the Footsteps of Saint Mary Magdalene

Hiking route

Step out in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur for a combined hike and pilgrimage in the footsteps of Saint Mary Magdalene with our spiritual itinerary running from Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to Saint Maximin. A 222-km trail in 10 stages unveiling major Christian sites and monuments, together with the exceptional landscapes crossed by the Saint during her biblical journey through Provence. Welcome to a tour of Provence on the Saint Mary Magdalene trail!

Salin De Giraud Office De Tourisme D Arles 10 Exclu Mm

Stage 1, from Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to Salin-de-Giraud

Hikers wishing to roam the paths of the Camargue will be delighted by the 222 km route, which follows the route of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. This first stage takes place in the...

le Rhone

Stage 2, from Salin-de-Giraud to Fos-sur-Mer

After touring the saltmarshes, you’ll be leaving Camargue for new horizons in the footsteps of Saint Mary Magdalene. This stage, alternating land and water, crosses the...

Eglise Sainte Marie Madeleine

Stage 3, from Fos-sur-Mer to Martigues

A new stage in the itinerary dedicated to Sainte-Marie-Madeleine takes you from Fos-sur-Mer to Martigues, on the shores of the Mediterranean. The route takes you through the...

Plage Cote Bleue

Stage 4, from Martigues to Carry-le-Rouet

Your voyage in the footsteps of Saint Mary Magdalene continues on Mediterranean soil. A large section of the itinerary runs along wild shores, swathed in a cameo of exceptional...

Port Marseille l'Estaque

Stage 5, from Carry-le-Rouet to Marseille L’Estaque

Your adventure continues along the coast where Mary Magdalene roamed. This stage takes you from the Côte Bleue coast all the way to the buzzing city of Marseille for the...

Esplanade du Vieux-Port

Stage 6, from Marseille L’Estaque to Marseille City Centre (Saint-Victor)

Part of the trail in the heart of the city of Marseille awaits you on this rather short sixth stage. By now, you’re well trained! The route approaches the sea and opens...

Notre Dame De La Garde

Stage 7, from Marseille City Centre to Marseille La Barasse

A 100% Phocéenne stopover! Your footsteps will guide you through the colorful, lively neighborhoods of this Provencal city, where the sea air blows in and dries the laundry in...

Fontaine Barthelemy

Stage 8, from Marseille La Barasse to Gémenos

On the previous stage of your voyage you explored Marseille. Now you’ll be leaving the city and winding your way through the landscapes so dear to Marcel Pagnol, between...

Sainte Baume

Stage 9, from Gémenos to Plan d’Aups

Now you’ve crossed the Massif du Garlaban, you’ll soon have another hill range in your sights: the Massif de la Sainte-Baume. This stage promises to delight...

Saint Maximin

Stage 10, from Plan d’Aups to Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume

After yesterday’s unique spiritual experience, your journey continues in the Sainte-Baume hills. This stage leads you to the area’s capital,...

Step by step...

The 10 stages of your route

Stage 1, step by step: Saintes‑Maries‑de‑la‑Mer to Salin‑de‑Giraud

Stage 2, step by step: from Salin‑de‑Giraud to Fos‑sur‑Mer

Stage 3, step by step: Fos‑sur‑Mer to Martigues

Stage 4, step by step: Martigues to Carry‑le‑Rouet

Stage 5, step by step: Carry‑le‑Rouet to Marseille, l’Estaque

Stage 6, step by step: Marseille l’Estaque to Marseille Saint‑Victor

Stage 7, step by step: Marseille Saint‑Victor to Marseille la Barasse

Stage 8, step by step: Marseille la Barasse to Gémenos, Jas de la Lèbre

Stage 9, step by step: Gémenos, Jas de la Lèbre to l’Hôtellerie de Plan d’Aups

Stage 10, step by step: L’Hôtellerie de Plan d’Aups to Saint‑Maximin la Sainte‑Baume

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