We Hike to Heal – Sainte Victoire, France, FREE Women’s Group Hike

We’ll be ASCENDING to the peak of the Sainte-Victoire, or the “Provence Cross”, on ASCENSION DAY! We begin our journey by parking at the FREE dirt parking lot at the Bimont Dam. The Bimont Dam Parking Lot is 15 minutes (8,5 km) to Aix-en Provence and 32 minutes (22,8 km) to Fuveau. Meet at the wooden information trailer that separates the dam from the parking lot. The trail is within the Sainte Victoire protected natural area, with a roughly 10 km/6 mile out-and-back format.

This is a more advanced hike that has a HIGH level of difficulty, particularly for the 4th-6th kilometers. With narrow, uneven trails, slick rock, loose gravel, scree, and numerous steep switchbacks to navigate on, often, narrow one-track paths, it will challenge most adults. There is a chapel and breathtaking views at the top. You must be in moderate shape. We are never in a race. The goal is to enjoy the journey together.

Once we reach Chapel Notre-Dame de Victoire (Our Lady of Victory), we will enjoy a brief guided meditation, followed by a small journaling exercise. Discussion and snacks are welcome to be shared!

Ambassador Contact Info:

Email: deva @ wehiketoheal dot org

Phone: 07-44-77-36-eleven

Time: 7:30 am – Until 11:30 (Please be punctual, in order to beat the heat and the tourists!)

Location/Directions: Parking Bimont Dam (Barrage de Bimont), 13100 Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde

GPS location coordinates

RSVP: Please RSVP 24 hours in advance, at the latest. You must register here on EventBrite and sign the digital waiver before joining.

Parking: Free, dirt parking lot adjacent to the Bimont Dam. We encourage carpooling or public transportation.

Difficulty level/Distance: HIGH with steep switchbacks during the middle half of the hike. Difficulty peaks at roughly 4-6 kilometers in, or from mile 2.5-3.5.

Restroom Facilities: Bathrooms unavailable on site. Nearest bathrooms in Aix-en-Provence restaurant/cafes.

What you will need for this hike:

• A snack and at least one liter of water to drink! Electrolytes added to the water is a plus.
• Appropriate sun protection (e.g. SPF, sunglasses, hat)
• Dependable and comfortable hiking shoes or boots with good tread
• Comfortable moisture wicking clothing – loose pants or workout clothes are suitable
• A small daypack to carry all your items
• Your journal and a pen

Please review the liability waiver here and be prepared to acknowledge and accept at sign in for your event.

This event is for women identified folks 18 years and older only. No dogs allowed.

* WH2H Group hikes are FREE events and our Ambassadors are unpaid volunteers. However, if you are in a position to donate to our non-profit organization, please utilize the donation type ticket. Deva’s individual goal is to raise $250 USD for WH2H in 2026, so please leave her name in the comments section if/when donating. We are very grateful for your kind gestures of support.