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Hiking at Garlaban, Aubagne<\/h1>\n\n

The Garlaban massif towers 714 meters above the town of Aubagne <\/a>in the Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne region. Famous for the works of Marcel Pagnol<\/strong>, this massif offers superb hiking opportunities for the whole family<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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Exploring the Garlaban massif in Aubagne<\/h2>

During your stay at our campsite<\/strong>, discover <\/a>the Garlaban Massif<\/strong> in the heart of a vast 8,000-hectare area. This limestone massif offers a 360\u00b0 panorama <\/strong>of Marseille and the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>. However, the Garlaban is not the massif’s highest peak. <\/p>

The highest point is the 731-meter-high Butte des Pinsots. Part of the site has been classified Natura 2000<\/strong> since 2003, thanks to its rich biodiversity. In fact, you’ll be able to observe flora and fauna typical of the region. You’re sure to hear the song of the cicadas <\/strong>in the middle of the garrigue. <\/p>

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The massif abounds in plants, shrubs, trees, birds, insects and small mammals. You may be lucky enough to spot crickets, grasshoppers or finches. <\/p>

As mentioned above, Marcel Pagnol’s works have helped make the Garlaban massif famous the world over. This natural setting was a source of inspiration and was used as a location for some of his film scenes<\/strong>: the farm ruins in “Ang\u00e8le”, Raimu’s well in “La fille du puisatier”, the cave in “Manon des Sources”, etc.). <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Discover the Garlaban family hiking trails<\/h2>

To follow in Marcel Pagnol’s footsteps, take one of the ten itineraries<\/strong>, some of which are guided, that retrace the various filming locations. These itineraries <\/a>, ranging from 7 to 12 km, allow children to discover this famous filmmaker and writer<\/strong>.<\/p>

For example, the ” Garlaban par la Font de Mai<\/strong> ” trail is an easy family walk. This 12 km route offers superb views over Marseille and Aubagne<\/strong>. <\/p>

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You can also hike on many other trails that immerse<\/strong> you in the Garlaban massif. The Garlaban is a beautiful summit, accessible to all the family<\/a>. But don’t forget to take all the necessary precautions for any hike (good shoes, water, sun protection, etc.).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Staying at Le Ceyreste campsite near the Garlaban massif<\/span><\/h2>

Camping Le Ceyreste is located near the Garlaban massif, between Cassis and La Ciotat. If you love the Provencal coastline<\/strong>, Mediterranean landscapes<\/strong> and the great sites of Pays de Pagnol<\/strong>, this is the campsite for you. You’ll enjoy an unforgettable stay in the heart of a pine forest, just a stone’s throw from the beaches. This 4-star campsite<\/strong> offers “standard”, “confort” and “confort +” mobile homes. The camping pitches are also harmoniously distributed in this green and quiet setting<\/strong>. So you can set up your tent, caravan or camper van for an authentic stay in total privacy. <\/p>

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Camping Le Ceyreste near Aubagne<\/a> also offers all campers a vast aquatic area with heated pool, water playground and multi-track slides. Fun for all ages! A host of activities and entertainment are also on offer to keep the whole family entertained (playground, trampoline, evening entertainment, etc.). You won’t notice time passing during your camping vacation<\/strong>. The landscapes of the Garlaban Massif are the perfect place to get away from it all<\/strong>. On the hiking trails, you’ll experience a real connection with nature<\/strong>, far from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Take your family on a timeless vacation and book your stay at Le Ceyreste campsite.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"lieu":[23],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/41854"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/41854\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56329,"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/41854\/revisions\/56329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41854"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"lieu","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.campingceyreste.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lieu?post=41854"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}