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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Aix-En-Provence
Le Tholonet

Panorama Sainte Victoire – Zola Dam loop from Le Tholonet

Hard

4.7

(106)

827

hikers

Panorama Sainte Victoire – Zola Dam loop from Le Tholonet

03:38

11.8km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 639 m for 115 m

After 8.63 km for 771 m

After 11.2 km for 39 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.80 km

GR653A Lookout

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The path is very rocky and you should wear sturdy shoes. But you will be rewarded with an incredible panorama.

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2

5.46 km

View of the dam

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Very beautiful views of Ste Victoire and the Bimont dam

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3

5.80 km

Lake Bimont

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Also nicknamed "lost lake", this dam on the Cause is ideally located at the gates of the city of Aix-en-Provence. It is supplied with water mainly by an artificial underground pipe bringing water from the Verdon via the Canal de Provence and not by the river which is often dry. This explains why we find this turquoise color of the water.

Swimming in the Bimont lake is prohibited. It is regularly drained and many fish are thus collected.

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4

5.89 km

Dam wall

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Very beautiful views of the lake and Ste Victoire!

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5

7.22 km

View of Mont Sainte-Victoire

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It is the Holy Victory !!

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6

9.06 km

Panorama Sainte Victoire

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Beautiful hiking trail overlooking the reservoir and towards the monastery on the ridge.

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7

9.44 km

Zola Dam

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Thanks to the serious community at Komoot we had a good discovery hike it was a treat

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8

10.6 km

Very nice place to visit the region

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

3.67 km

935 m

299 m

200 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

3.95 km

969 m

542 m

192 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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