Montagne Sainte-Victoire

#278 among destinations in France

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Montagne Sainte-Victoire is a limestone mountain ridge in the south of France which extends over 18 km between the départements of Bouches-du-Rhône and Var. Its highest point is the Pic des mouches at 1,011 metres; this is not however the highest point in Bouches-du-Rhône, which is instead found in the Sainte-Baume massif. The Croix de Provence is a notable feature of the mountain. At a height of 19 metres, this cross, although not placed at the highest point of the mountain, stands out from the ridge far more than the Pic des Mouches. ()

Alternative names: Area: 61.78 mi²Elevation: 3317 ftCoordinates: 43°32'21"N, 5°38'43"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Montagne Sainte-Victoire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Vauvenargues, Pic des Mouches, Rousset, Puyloubier.

2.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de Vauvenargues, Vauvenargues
59 min walk • The Château of Vauvenargues is a fortified bastide in the village of Vauvenargues, situated to the north of Montagne Sainte-Victoire, just outside the town of Aix-en-Provence in the south of France.
~90 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pic des Mouches
1 min walk • The pic des Mouches is the highest summit of the Sainte-Victoire mountain; it culminates at 1 011 m of altitude. It is located on the path of the GR9 hiking trail.
4.4 miSW
Locality
Rousset
112 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Rousset is the Château de Rousset, a historic castle that dates back to the 12th century. The castle's impressive architecture and well-preserved grounds provide visitors with a glimpse into the area's rich medieval past.
1.7 miSE
Locality
Puyloubier
44 min walk • Puyloubier is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. In Puyloubier can be found the Institution des invalides de la Légion étrangère which is a retirement home for former members of the French Foreign Legion.
5.6 miSW
Locality
Beaurecueil
143 min walk • One of the main draws of Beaurecueil is its proximity to the iconic Sainte-Victoire mountain, which was immortalized in the paintings of renowned artist Paul Cézanne. Visitors can embark on scenic hikes or leisurely strolls along the well-marked trails that wind...
5.1 miSW
Locality
Châteauneuf-le-Rouge
132 min walk • Châteauneuf-le-Rouge is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.
5.1 miSE
Locality
Pourrières
131 min walk • One of the main attractions in Pourrières is the stunning Sainte-Victoire Mountain, which looms majestically in the distance. The mountain, immortalized in the paintings of renowned artist Paul Cézanne, offers breathtaking hiking trails and panoramic views of the...