Our pick
- Easy
- 9.1 km
- 2 h 45
Huveaune springs loop
From the village to the travertine pools where the Huveaune rises, along a stretch of the chemin des Roys. An easy 9 km family loop.
The guide to the village and the Sainte-Baume massif
Nans-les-Pins, at the foot of the Sainte-Baume
Springs, forests, chapels and hilltop villages: an independent guide to exploring the village and the massif on foot, at your own pace.
Hikes not to miss
Hikes
Our pick
- Hard
- 10 km
- 4 h
The ascent of the pic de Bertagne
A demanding 10 km loop from Plan-d'Aups to the highest point of the Bouches-du-Rhône, at 1,042 m, by the col and the ridge.
Our pick
- Hard
- 17.5 km
- 4 h 30
The great Huveaune loop
A 17.5 km day's walk on the shaded slope, between the banks of the Huveaune, la Taurelle and the Peyruis sheepfold.
Heritage and history
Heritage
Our pick
- Village
Old Nans
Before it moved down to the plain, Nans was a fortified hilltop village. Its ramparts and 12th-century castle are still legible in the garrigue.
Our pick
- Natural site
The Huveaune springs
At the northern foot of the Sainte-Baume, the Huveaune rises in the Castelette valley and builds a run of clear travertine pools on its first metres.
Our pick
- Ice house
The Pivaut ice house
At Mazaugues, a 23-metre sandstone tower that held 3,100 cubic metres of ice. Built in 1880 and restored, it tells the story of a forgotten trade.
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Coming up
Full calendar26
Sep
Autumn flea marketThe flea market organised by the Comité des fêtes, on Saturday 26 September 2026 from 9 am to 5 pm in the village.
Where to stay · Where to eat
Stay and eat
Gîtes, B&Bs, the campsite and the village tables.