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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Brignoles

Barjols

Petit Bessillon Ridge – Croix du Castellas Viewpoint loop from Barjols

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Hiking trails & Routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Brignoles

Barjols

Petit Bessillon Ridge – Croix du Castellas Viewpoint loop from Barjols

Hard

4.1

(14)

hikers

Petit Bessillon Ridge – Croix du Castellas Viewpoint loop from Barjols

03:41

11.6km

410m

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: June 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.84 km for 433 m

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43 m

Rue de la Gravière, Barjols

Highlight • Settlement

Fountain tour is recommended!

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3.26 km

Saint-Gervais Church of Pontevès

Highlight • Religious Site

In 1666, the old 12th century church, mentioned in 1135, dedicated to Saint Gervais38, being in poor condition, the Community Council decided to build the current church. The plans were drawn by Jean Daret, an Aix artist who also painted the altarpiece of the main altar in 1671, two paintings: Saint Gervais and Saint Protais martyrs at the feet of the Virgin and Child, Virgin and Child in a medallion in heart39. The facade consists of a fake wall topped with a sponge cake. The building was completed in 1669. This church appears in the spirit of the Counter-Reformation.
On the church tower, a wrought iron campanile houses a bell dating from 1762

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5.25 km

Petit Bessillon Ridge

Highlight • Summit

A hill that looks like a volcano, Petit Bessillon peaks at 669 m. Two orientation tables are at the top.

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5.32 km

View from the Petit Bessillon ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Petit Bessillon: it is known for its two twin peaks, one at 639 meters to the west and the highest at 668 m to the east where guard towers were built by the Pontevès, sovereigns of the castle and of the eponymous village. On the main summit there are two orientation tables, one to the south and the other to the north.

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10.1 km

Croix du Castellas Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful enchanted place with the possibility to bathe under the waterfall ...
As with everything, however, it says: Only the early bird catches the worm.
It works during the week when it is not too crowded. On the weekend there is definitely more going on

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10.6 km

Carmes Valley

Highlight • Other

Beautiful bathing area at the lower waterfall with 2 cliff jumps approx. 5 and 8 mtr. high, who dares. The lower waterfall with the basin is the nicer.

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