Hiking between mountains and meadows at the Bimont Dam.
Are you looking for activities in Marseille? Marseille Tourism has the solution and offers you an easy hike, accessible for the whole family. Head to the Bimont Dam to start this hiking circuit.
Hiking at BIMONT DAM
We offer a loop that starts at the Bimont Dam parking lot. Standing at 87 meters tall, the dam is impressive. Put into service in 1952, its surface area is 73 hectares with a productivity of 9 GWh/year. However, please note that until September 2019, the dam will only be accessible to the public on weekends and public holidays due to renovation works.
Hiking trail to discover the Roques Hautes path
If you enjoy hiking in Provence, this one won't disappoint you. Along this walk, you'll cross several meadows and enjoy a magnificent view of Sainte-Victoire, another hiking proposal as a bonus. It's suitable for families, and it will take you about 2.5 hours to cover the 6.5 km of this trail. The hike will start at the Bimont Dam and take you to discover the Roques Hautes path and its marble quarry. If you like this setting, why not consider renting a mountain bike to explore the trails marked by the General Council? For the more adventurous, consider renting hiking equipment to prepare for your excursions. In any case, always remember to bring water, sunscreen, and a hat to avoid sunstroke. Among the places to visit in Marseille and its surroundings, Sainte-Victoire should be on your to-do list.
How to get to the starting point of the hike?
By car From Marseille (53 min - 40.8 km): Take the A7 towards Lyon Aix Saint-Antoine. Join A8/E80 (La Provençale) towards Toulon Nice and continue for 3.6 km. Enter Aix-en-Provence. Take exit 31 and continue on Avenue Henri Mauriat. At the roundabout, turn right onto Avenue Henri Mauriat. At the roundabout, turn left onto Avenue Henri Malacrida. Continue straight on Cours Gambetta. Turn right onto Avenue des Déportés de la Résistance Aixoise. At the roundabout, continue straight onto Avenue des Déportés de la Résistance Aixoise and continue for 500m. At the roundabout Fontaine du Commandant Jean Dubouy, turn left onto Rue du Régiment d’Infanterie Coloniale du Maroc. At the roundabout Place du Lieutenant-Colonel Arne, turn right onto Traverse du Lavoir de Grand-Mère. Continue straight onto Rue Saint-Thomas de Villeneuve. Turn right onto Avenue Jean et Marcel Fontenaille. Pass Les Trois Bons Dieux. Turn right (D10.f) and continue for 1 km. Turn right. Turn right onto Bimont Dam.