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.
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.
Booking
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
On 9 May 2026
On 9 May 2026
One price
€4.00
One price: 4 €.
No refunds will be made for cancellations made less than 72 hours in advance.
No refunds will be made for cancellations made less than 72 hours in advance.
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Saturday 9 May 2026
Saturday 9 May 2026
at 09:00
