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

GR653A Lookout – Zola Dam loop from Le Tholonet

Hard

4.9

(7)

62

hikers

GR653A Lookout – Zola Dam loop from Le Tholonet

02:06

6.63km

230m

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: August 23, 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 707 m for 109 m

After 966 m for 0 m

After 1.21 km for 249 m

After 5.98 km for 39 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

46 m

La Tour de Tholonet

Highlight • Monument

2

2.72 km

Bibémus Plateau Belvedere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Reachable on foot from Aix

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3

3.32 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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4

3.93 km

Zola Dam Belvedere

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Many walks from this village with a large parking lot to welcome walkers

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5

4.19 km

Zola Dam

Highlight • Gorge

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

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6

4.46 km

Zola Canal

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Following the Cause is to be done! With some fording

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7

4.58 km

rest area

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Picnic spot right next to the Zola dam with large tables

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8

5.37 km

Very nice place to visit the region

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6.63 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

1.17 km

682 m

393 m

368 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

2.08 km

761 m

218 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 11 October

23°C

6°C

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