푸르시외‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪5‬개의 천연기념물

Great descent in a very beautiful setting!

The HUVEAUNE does not originate – at least according to Wikipedia – in these calcareous sinter basins, but in the Grotte de Castelette, which is of course also a hiking highlight in the system, see =>> https://www.komoot.com/de-de/highlight/627453

Honestly, it's a feast for the eyes.

This tortuous serpent-like climb out of Nans-les-Pins is a little gruelling in parts but is well worth the effort. It is a wonderfully traffic-free, well paved climb through a rocky terrain with great vistas. At its end, I turned left towards Mazargues parallel to St Baume along a fast, newly resurfaced road, which is slightly undulating and again is free of traffic. This area in the shadow of St Baume seems to have it own micro climate with clouds seemingly just out of reach! I did a great loop starting in St Maximin.

The Huveaune is really beautiful all the way! The passages with the pools are splendid! Leave early it's very busy!

Superb 360° panoramas of the mountains and the sea.

The Huveaune which takes its source in the Sainte-Baume massif, has the particularity of being equipped with water bottles. These basins of water form series of small dams which follow one another in cascades. Rivers from karst massifs like the Sainte-Baume easily dissolve limestone to form these amusing concretions. The resulting spooky landscapes often amaze hikers who discover them for the first time.

When you turn around, you discover this splendid view of Sainte-Baume. On your left, a large building. This is the former monastery of the Dominican fathers who continue to care for the site. On site, you will find a snack bar and toilets.