Sainte-Victoire House – Col des Portes loop from Aix-en-Provence

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Sainte-Victoire House – Col des Portes loop from Aix-en-Provence

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1,250

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Sainte-Victoire House – Col des Portes loop from Aix-en-Provence

04:16

63.0km

1,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.15 km

From Vauvenargues to Le Tholonet

Highlight • Trail

9.00 km

Red Earth Formations of Sainte-Victoire

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the foot of the Sainte-Victoire National Nature Reserve, there is a beautiful area of red earth for riding. The reserve was created in 1994 to protect the fossilized dinosaur eggs preserved at the western foot of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire.

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10.8 km

Lunch break with a view of sainte Victoire

Highlight • Other

beautiful outing, with magnificent views of the landscapes

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15.0 km

Sainte-Victoire House

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Here you can make a delicious stopover.

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24.2 km

After Puyloubier uphill to the west

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41.1 km

Col des Portes

Highlight • Mountain Pass

High up and completely low-traffic but with some snappy climbs. However, the view is amazing and it is definitely worth it!

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46.7 km

Vauvenargues and the castle with Pablo Picasso's remains

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Pablo Picasso lived from 1959 to 1961 in Vauvenargues Castle, which is located about 14 kilometers east of Aix-en-Provence. The 15th-century castle is located on a hill above the village …

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63.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.5 km

1.92 km

1.79 km

1.45 km

1.30 km

190 m

Surfaces

61.2 km

1.37 km

393 m

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

19°C

13°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

September 2, 2025,Le Tour de Sainte Victoire-Col des Portes Runde von Aix-en-Provence

We found a lovely restaurant in Poylourbier where we had a bite to eat and a longer break. Highly recommended!

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June 3, 2024,Tour de la montagne Sainte Victoire

Circuit departing from Le Tholonet in a clockwise direction. Passage into town at Aix for a few km but from St Marc, superb small roads, the D10, the D23, D57d and the Cézanne route. Recommended periods, spring and autumn.

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