Loop around Provence Energy Mines East (Bouches-du-Rhône)

Randonnée dans les Bouches-du-Rhône en Provence Mines d'énergies Est au départ de Gréasque via Fuveau, Peynier, Trets et Belcodène. Gîtes d'étapes, Chambres d'hôtes, Maison d'hôtes, Hôtels, Camping, Refuges, Auberges, Commerces.

Loop around Provence Energy Mines East (Bouches-du-Rhône)

The Provence Mines d'énergies Est territory, centered on the former mining basin of Gardanne and Fuveau, presents a unique landscape in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. This landscape is a striking juxtaposition of Provençal limestone hills, pine forests, and the remnants of mining activity, notably slag heaps and industrial wastelands. Mediterranean flora is gradually adapting to this environment, with the omnipresence of Aleppo pine, kermes oak, and a garrigue rich in aromatic plants such as thyme and rosemary. The fauna is that of the classic Provençal environment, including the song of cicadas in summer, the presence of numerous reptiles, and birds specific to the garrigue that find refuge in the wooded areas and restored natural spaces. The contrast between the slag heaps and the luminosity of the surrounding hills creates a strong and constantly evolving landscape identity.

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Distance: 43km, Elevation maximum: 649m, Elevation minimum: 256m, Elevation gain uphill: 785m
IGN Maps: 3143ET - AIX-EN-PROVENCE / VITROLLES / LAMBESC. 3145ET - MARSEILLE / LES CALANQUES. 3244ET - MONTAGNE SAINTE-VICTOIRE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE / GARDANNE / TRETS. 3245ET - AUBAGNE / LA CIOTAT / MASSIF DE LA SAINTE-BAUME.

Hiking in Provence Energy mines East trail (Bouches-du-Rhone) 10 Nearby paths:
Around Provence Mines d'energies North (Bouches-du-Rhone)
Loop around Provence Energy Mines South (Bouches-du-Rhône)
GR®9 From Jura to Mediterranean sea
GR®69 La Routo
GR®653A Via Aurelia
GR®2013 Marseille-Provence

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR�7, GR�70 Stevenson Path, GR�72, GR�700 Regordane Way, GR�470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP� Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.