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Explore the Massif des Costes in Provence and experience this hidden territory from the Alpilles to the Luberon, adjacent to Aix-en-Provence, between Marseille and the Camargue. The trail network offers an amazing view of the Mediterranean flora and surrounding mountain ranges. 

After soaking in the panoramic hilltop views, archaeological remains, fortifications and religious landmarks will be the new decor seen by visitors in these authentic villages. 
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View of the commune of VernèguesThe Massif des Costes is located on the Cotes chain in the Bouches-du-Rhône department...

Rural chapels are indissociable from Provence, each village has, at least its own chapel. The Massif de Costes welcomes visitors and offers a lot of...

1- Historic Town centre Alleins is a picturesque village perched above a fertile plain shaped by the Durance River in Provence. The area has been...

1- A picturesque village The 11-century-old village wraps around the hill, earning the nickname “La Perle du Val de Cuech” (The Pearl of the Cuech...

1- Historic centre As you meander through the village streets, you’ll encounter a wealth of historical landmarks that transport you through the time. In the...

10 years of nature and culture Created in 2013 at the occasion of “Marseille-Provence, European capital of culture” the GR2013 celebrated in 2023 ten years...

Situated at the east of the Autoroute du Soleil, the Tallagard plateau extends towards Aurons and Vernègues, offering accessible and enjoyable walking paths. Along the...

This pleasant itinerary begins alongside the 16th century Craponne Canal taking us to the very well-preserved Roman remains of a “voie à Ornières”. Then a...

From the wine cellar of Pelissanne, a pleasant journey awaits you that will make you forget the 13km of this walk.  Vineyards and olive groves...

The sun will be shining down on you, so don’t forget to protect yourself as you stroll along the tracks on the Sonnailler plain, often...

This loop of 18Km is entirely unmarked with white and red marks on 5,5Km. This document published on the Massif des Costes Tourist Office website,...

The village of Alleins nestled between the Alpilles and the Luberon, is an ideal place to discover Provence. Learn more about the village’s 4000-year-old history,...

Aurons, often referred to as the “pearl of the Val de Cuech,” is a little village between Pélissanne and Salon-de-Provence, proudly preserving its Provençal charm....

In the heart of Provence, Pélissanne is a typical southern village exuding the timeless charm of the region while embracing modernity. Pélissanne was first inhabited...